At a time when OTT platforms are overflowing with gritty thrillers and intense dramas, Netflix’s “The Royals” offers a much-needed escape into a world of luxury, romance, and family dynamics. At its heart, the series is a maximalist rom-com built on the most classic of tropes — opposites attract, rich boy meets self-made girl, palace intrigue meets pitch decks — dressed in some of our favourite buzzwords: feminist, queer-friendly, and unapologetically fashionable. It is refreshing to see a desi series embrace froth and flamboyance without constantly apologising for it. Then again, being aware of one’s aesthetic does not excuse narrative shortcuts. While "The Royals" delivers big on styling and spectacle, its storytelling often trips on its own heels.
In the film “Pippa”, Ishaan, portraying the role of Captain Balram Mehta, heads to the battlefield following the declaration of war against Pakistan by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1971.
The young Indian actor, Ishaan Khatter, is back with Netflix for his second international drama series, “The Perfect Couple”.
At a time when OTT platforms are overflowing with gritty thrillers and intense dramas, Netflix’s “The Royals” offers a much-needed escape into a world of luxury, romance, and family dynamics. At its heart, the series is a maximalist rom-com built on the most classic of tropes — opposites attract, rich boy meets self-made girl, palace intrigue meets pitch decks — dressed in some of our favourite buzzwords: feminist, queer-friendly, and unapologetically fashionable. It is refreshing to see a desi series embrace froth and flamboyance without constantly apologising for it. Then again, being aware of one’s aesthetic does not excuse narrative shortcuts. While "The Royals" delivers big on styling and spectacle, its storytelling often trips on its own heels.
In the film “Pippa”, Ishaan, portraying the role of Captain Balram Mehta, heads to the battlefield following the declaration of war against Pakistan by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1971.
The young Indian actor, Ishaan Khatter, is back with Netflix for his second international drama series, “The Perfect Couple”.
