This week’s Hindi releases (March 10-16) span history, drama, and social themes across OTT and theatres, including Azaad, Emergency, Be Happy, Vanvaas, The Diplomat, Inn Galiyon Mein, and My Melbourne
Last Updated: 12.21 PM, Mar 11, 2025
As the second week of March 2025 unfolds, Hindi cinema brings a diverse lineup of films across theatrical and OTT platforms, promising an exciting mix of history, drama, and emotional storytelling. From patriotic tales to heartwarming father-daughter bonds and socially relevant narratives, this week's releases cater to a wide spectrum of audiences. Netflix presents Azaad, a stirring tale of courage set against India's fight for independence, and Emergency, which delves into the political turmoil of 1975. Prime Video’s Be Happy offers an inspiring dance-drama, while ZEE5’s Vanvaas reimagines the Ramayana in a modern setting. In theatres, The Diplomat brings a gripping political thriller, Inn Galiyon Mein explores love and social media’s impact, and My Melbourne showcases a multicultural cinematic experience helmed by four renowned filmmakers. With compelling stories and stellar performances, these releases are set to leave a mark on audiences this week.
Title | Platform | Release Date |
Azaad | ||
Be Happy | ||
Emergency | ||
Inn Galiyon Mein | ||
My Melbourne | ||
The Diplomat | ||
Vanvaas |
A young stable boy named Govind develops a strong relationship with a lively horse called Azaad in 1920s India. Amidst the uprisings and tyranny that they encounter on their journey, Govind's desire to ride Azaad transforms into a quest for bravery, which in turn helps him realise his own strength in the struggle for India's independence.
The story of a lonely father and his brilliant, mature daughter is told in this dance-drama film. The father's unfathomable willingness to go to incredible lengths to fulfil his daughter's ambition of appearing on the country's top dancing reality program culminates when her dream collides with a life-altering disaster.
The events depicted in Emergency actually took place in 1975. One of the most influential women in Indian history, Mrs. Indira Gandhi, is the subject of this film, which details events that occurred during her administration.
Inn Galiyon Mein explores intricate themes of love, social dynamics, and the impact of social media in the modern era.
The film explores the varied experiences of four characters, each going through their own journey, against the multicultural backdrop of Melbourne. Joined in My Melbourne by Onir, Rima Das, Imtiaz Ali, and Kabir Khan are four of India's most celebrated directors. Each of the four stories—driven by a different filmmaker and based on a real event—offers a glimpse into one of Melbourne's many diverse communities while touching on issues of disability, gender, ethnicity, and sexual orientation. The stories highlight the importance of belonging, individuality, and connection while also reflecting communal and individual challenges.
An enigmatic woman storms into the Indian High Commission in Islamabad, asserting her citizenship and requesting to be returned to India, posing an extraordinary problem for the Deputy High Commissioner, J.P. Singh.
An innovative retelling of the contemporary Ramayana, Vanvaas follows a man whose sons leave him on the Varanasi ghats. Dementia sufferer Deepak (Nana Patekar) is on a mission to locate his children after becoming convinced they have gone missing. He encounters the crafty robber Veeru (Utkarsh Sharma), who views him at first as an easy mark. However, as they continue their trek, Deepak's innocence moves Veeru to confront his own conscience. Will Veeru abandon the man who became his guiding light inadvertently or stand up with him when the truth comes out?