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The kindest thing that can be said about this 9-episode homage to Rajshri Productions’ sanskari series is that it works better than the last time Sooraj Barjatya tried to keep with the times in Main Prem Ki Deewani Hoon. Tonally and in terms of updating the typical joint family, creaky limbs, and all, Bade Naam Karenge on SonyLIV gets it right, at least some of the time.

Sadly, too much playing time spoils the broth… or shall I say the vrat?

Sooraj Barjatya introduces himself as the ‘showrunner’ of SonyLIV’s marathon series. Firstly, the show doesn’t run; it crawls. This is not necessarily a bad thing when it comes to a Sooraj Barjatya presentation: the characters take their time to get to the point. They have so much to do besides dealing with the central drama.

As is the case in most Barjatyawala presentations, there is much eating,...

Here’s What You Can Binge On This Pre-Valentine’s Day Weekend! (Photo Credit – Instagram/Facebook)

With Valentine’s Day still a week away, it might be tricky to scroll through and locate what’s new playing around for you to binge. Fear not — from an unexpected re-release of Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster Interstellar to Suraj Barjatya and Boman Irani’s heartwarming debuts in new fields, from remakes of Tamil and Malayalam hits to a K-Drama about zombies — we have curated everything latest that you would want to check out, here.

1. Loveyapa

To charge you up for the forthcoming Valentine’s Day, this remake of the hit Tamil flick Love Today tells an engaging, cutesy tale of a couple who decides to exchange their mobile phones for an entire day. A hilarious comedy of errors ensues, full of chaos and shocking truths about each other. Directed by Advait Chandan, with...

Ayesha Kaduskar As the countdown begins for Rajshri Productions’ highly anticipated Ott debut, Bada Naam Karnege, audiences are about to be transported into a world brimming with love, laughter, and unforgettable moments. Taking the lead on this captivating journey is Ayesha Kaduskar, who brings the character of Surbhi Gupta to life, an unforgettable role that deeply resonates with her roots and personal experiences.

Though Ayesha’s heart belongs to Mumbai, her soul is grounded in Indore, where she spent her childhood and vacations surrounded by family, warmth, and the vibrant energy of the city. This connection to her roots helped Ayesha bring Surbhi; a young woman from Ujjain to life in a way that is both authentic and emotionally rich.

“I’m extremely proud of my Indore roots,” Ayesha shared. “My parents are from Indore as well, in fact, most of my family still lives there. Growing up, we would...

Bollywood hitmaker Sooraj Barjatya is making his entry into digital entertainment with the series “Bada Naam Karenge,” launching on streaming platform SonyLIV. The move was driven by the platform’s unique request for family-centered content, a genre traditionally seen as counter to contemporary online viewing trends.

The filmmaker’s illustrious career includes directing some of Indian cinema’s biggest hits like “Maine Pyar Kiya” (1989), “Hum Aapke Hain Koun…!” (1994), “Vivah” (2006) and “Prem Ratan Dhan Payo” (2015) — all romances revolving around the family unit.

“We had visited lots of platforms, and they had all told us the family drama space doesn’t belong on Ott [streaming] because it belongs primarily to thrillers and action,” Barjatya tells Variety. “I was really taken aback when Sony was so forthcoming and asking us to make something from our sensibility. They wanted to bring in the ‘Hum Aapke Hain Koun’ and ‘Vivah’ audience to Ott, to expand their viewer base.