We all love special occasions as they give us a reason to get together with the people we love and celebrate. That time of the year is just around the corner, where we get to celebrate and cherish two of the many relationships, we value the most in our lives. With Friendship Day on August 2 and Raksha Bandhan on August 3, dedicate this long weekend to celebrate good friendships and the inimitable bond between siblings.
In the light of the current circumstances, so what if you are unable to spend both days with your friends and siblings like the usual, you can still celebrate the many facets of the two relationships by making it memorable and an entertainment-filled weekend. What better way to re-visit all the iconic moments shared between friends and siblings than to plan a marathon of shows and movies with them. Here’s a list of movies and shows for non-subscribers, showcasing different friendships shared and the authentic relationship between siblings now streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.
Dil Bechara
Kizie and Manny, two ordinary people brought together by a tragic twist, embark on a bittersweet and extraordinary journey into the heart of that crazy little thing called ‘life’.
Cast: Sushant Singh, Sanjana Sanghi, Saif Ali Khan
Watch the film here
Aisha
In this adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel ‘Emma’, ‘Aisha’ thinks she is a perfect match-maker. Despite her neighbour Arjun’s warning, she continues to interfere in others’ lives at the cost of her own relationships.
Cast: Sonam Kapoor, Abhay Deol, Amrita Puri, Lisa Haydon, Ira Dubey
Watch the film here
Kerintha
Kerintha is directed by Sai Kiran Adivi. The movie revolves around the lives of three young college-going couples. Each one of them has a special story of their own and they spend some precious times together in the college. Things take a sharp turn when they face the harsh realities of lives and decide to part ways. Will they ever reunite?
Cast: Sumanth Ashwin, Viswant, Sri Divya, Sukritihi, Tejaswi Madivada and Parvateesam
Watch the film here
Nanban
In college, Venkat and Senthil form a great bond with Panchavan Paarivendhan who changed their outlook towards life. Years later, they set out to find their rather elusive friend, thanks to a bet, in the process recalling their college memories.
Cast: Ileana Dcruz, Vijay, Jiva S. Shankar
Watch the film here
Bumm Bumm Bole
An authorised adaptation of the film Children of Heaven, the story is about a beautiful relationship between two siblings. Watch Bumm Bumm Bole, the full movie on Hotstar.
Cast: Darsheel Safary, Ziyah Vastani, Atul Kulkarni and Rituparna Sengupta
Watch the film here
Koode
Back home from Dubai courtesy a tragedy, Joshua’s life is about to take a 360 degree turn. How do Jenny, his sunshine of a sister, and Sophie, his childhood sweetheart, who is now a divorcee, figure in the scheme of things?
Cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Nazriya Nazim, Parvathy Thiruvothu
Watch the film here
Bangalore Days
Three close cousins Divya; Kuttan and Arjun have always dreamt to live in Bangalore. However, living their dream, brings along a set of struggles, which helps them discover their true selves in this coming of age story.
Cast: Nazria Nazim, Dulquer Samaan, Fahadh Fasil
Watch the film here
