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Sukanya Verma brings the latest action on OTT platforms this week.
Masaba Masaba
Where to watch: Netflix
Language: English, Hindi
Fashion designer Masaba and her actress mum Neena Gupta play fictionalised versions of themselves across day-to-day adventures of work and play in Sonam Nair's warm, light-hearted take on life and learning.
While her brilliant mother's natural candour comes as no surprise, Masaba proves to be quite a revelation.
Ram Singh Charlie
Where to watch: SonyLiv
Language: Hindi
The wonderful talent of Kumud Mishra is at the centre of Nitin Kakkar's moving drama, which looks at circus stars struggling to survive in this day and age where they are no longer relevant.
Matthias and Maxime
Where to watch: Mubi
Language: French (with subtitles)
Canadian auteur Xavier Dolan examines sexual discoveries and doubts stirred within two childhood friends after they're asked to share a kiss for a student film project.
Cobra Kai
Where to watch: Netflix
Language: English
Nostalgic fans of Karate Kid rejoice as two exciting seasons of Cobra Kai, a follow-up to the 1980s classics stream on Netflix marking the return of Daniel and Johnny's legendary rivalry.
Mr Robot (Season 4)
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Language: English
The fourth and final season of these award-winning series is no less well received than its predecessor. Rami Malek's breakout turn as the socially awkward programmer engaged in vigilance hacking offers a strong, satisfying finish.
Kandasamys: The Wedding
Where to watch: Netflix
Language: English
An Indian South African rom-com where a soon-to-marry couple's meddling mums (Jai Mummy Di, anyone?) cause much madness and hilarity in a sequel to the super-hit Keeping Up With The Kandasamys.
Bebaak
Where to watch: Mubi
Language: Hindi
Shazia Iqbal's 21-minute short film is compelling in its depiction of a young Muslim woman wanting to break out of the shackles of gender and religious bias and pursue her ambitions.
All Together Now
Where to watch: Netflix
Language: English
In this brand new feel-good teen drama from Netflix, Moana voice star Auliʻi Cravalho triumphs against all odds while juggling school, odd jobs, no roof above her head and a dedicated passion for music.
Chotushkone
Where to watch: Hoichoi Tv
Language: Bengali (with subtitles)
Winner of two National awards (Direction and Screenplay), Srijit Mukerji's thriller starring Aparna Sen, Chiranjeet Chakraborty, Parambrata Chatterjee and Gautam Ghose chronicles four directors teaming up to create a movie around the theme of death.
Da 5 Bloods
Where to watch: Netflix
Language: English
Chadwick Boseman's untimely demise has come as a shock to everyone. But his enormous grace and genius will continue to inspire generations through his work. The actor leaves a stunning impression in Spike Lee's latest about the harrowing African American experience in wartime Vietnam.
