When the entire world was battling Covid and the numerous lockdowns, we all shifted to OTT for all our entertainment needs. These upcoming Hindi movies and shows on Netflix promise an entertaining year ahead.
Even though thetares have opened up and we can go watch our favourite movies on the big screen again, nothing beats the comfort of home. Coming back home at the end of the day and browsing through content and finally playing something of your choice on Netflix is priceless. For that, Netflix has a great year ahead, full of great content. From movies to TV shows to the second seasons of your favorite shows, Netflix has it all. Without further ado, let’s take a look at all the movies and shows lined up on Netflix for 2022.
Upcoming Hindi movies and shows on Netflix in 2022
Darlings
Starting the list of upcoming Hindi movies and shows on Netflix in 2022 with Alia Bhatt’s Darlings. Marking Bhatt’s debut as a producer, this is a black comedy drama co-written and directed by Jasmeet K Reen, and produced by Gauri Khan, Alia Bhatt (in her debut production), and Gaurav Verma. It stars Alia Bhatt, Shefali Shah, Vijay Varma and Roshan Mathew. The story is set in a conservative lower middle-class neighbourhood in Mumbai where a quirky mother-daughter duo are trying to find courage and love as they try to find their place in the world.
Release date: August 5, 2022
Masaba Masaba S2
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The very popular and everyone’s favourite Masaba Masaba is back with a second season, with more glam and drama. Masaba Gupta and her mother Neena Gupta are back yet again with fresh twists and turns. Struggling to maintain a balance between their personal and professional lives, this is a dramatised, fictionalised biography of renowned fashion designer Masaba Gupta. Netflix just released the trailer of the show and ut has been garnering a lot of positive responses.
Release date: July 29, 2022
Indian Matchmaking S2
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The Emmy-nominated show that we all loved to hate-watch, Indian Matchmaking is back with its second season. Next on the list of upcoming Hindi movies and shows on Netflix in 2022 we have Indian Matchmaking S2. Indian matchmaker Sima Taparia from Mumbai will be back again with her efforts to arrange marriages for people in India and NRIs. Watch her try to fix marriages of a new set of clients and the drama unfolds.
Release date: August 12, 2022
Monica, O My Darling
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Next on the list of upcoming Hindi movies and shows on Netflix for this year, we have Netflix’s favourite Radhika Apte. Starring Apte, Huma Qureshi, Rajkummar Rao and Sikander Kher, the film will be directed by Vasan Bala. While not much is known about the film, the first look that was unveiled last year exudes retro vibes with a vinyl player, elaborate disco set up and old-school charm is added with lights, lamps and glasses.
Release date: TBA
Heeramandi
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Ace filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali will join forces with Netflix for this upcoming period drama series. This year of upcoming Hindi movies and shows on Netflix will finally see the magic of Bhansali in a Netflix original. Touted to depict stories of courtesans or tawaifs and the intriguing world of of kothas, the show will also explore human emotions like love, betrayal, and heartbreak through its characters.
Release date: TBA
Soup
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The next upcoming Hindi movies and shows on Netflix in 2022 is this gem. Directed by filmmaker Abhishek Chaubey, this Netflix original will star Konkona Sensharma and Manoj Bajpayee in the leading roles. This dark-comedy crime series is loosely based on a true story. The story chronicles an incompetent cook whose dream is to own a restaurant of her own someday and her suspicious husband.
Release date: TBA
CAT
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Set against the backdrop of the Punjab hinterlands, this revenge-crime thriller starring Randeep Hooda is next on upcoming Hindi movies and shows on Netflix. Marking Hooda’s return to Netflix, Netflix promises a display of Randeep Hooda’s broad and versatile acting prowess, where he will play the lead. Directed by Balwinder Singh Janjua and co-directed by Rupinder Chahal and Anutej Singh, this series deals with drug trafficking conspiracy between gang lords, cops and political figures.
Release date: October 12, 2022
Delhi Crime S2
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The show that took people by shock for chronicling the harrowing incident of the infamous Nirbhaya rape, Delhi Crime is coming back with its second season. The first Indian series to win the Outstanding Drama Series category at the 2020 International Emmy Awards, season 2 will also star Shefali Shah, Rasika Dugal, Rajesh Tailang, Adil Hussain, Yashaswini Dayama, Sidharth Bhardwaj, Gopal Dutt, Denzil Smith, Tillotama Shome, Jatin Goswami, Vyom Yadav, and Ankit Sharma. Nothing is known about the plot yet, but it will be an interesting watch for sure.
Release date: TBA
Mismatched S2
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Marking YouTube sensation Prajakta Koli’s OTT debut, Mismatched is coming back with its second season and is next in the upcoming Hindi movies and shows on Netflix in 2022. Mismatched Season 2 will start off where the first season ended. Dimple has lost her app and Rishi has lost all faith in love. How will they navigate their differences and will they end up together?
Release date: TBA
Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives S2
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Another show we loved to hate-watch, this was the desi version of Keeping Up With The Kardashians. Bringing back the iconic Bollywood wives, Maheep Kapoor, Seema Khan, Neelam Kothari, and Bhavna Pandey, this upcoming show is gearing up to be back with more masala, drama, gossip and friendship. While the show is still shooting, Maheep Kapoor and Seema Khan have wrapped up their leg of shooting.
Release date: TBA
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The article under discussion highlights the upcoming Hindi movies and shows on Netflix for the year 2022. My expertise allows me to provide insights and additional information related to the mentioned content:
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"Darlings" (Release Date: August 5, 2022):
- A black comedy drama marking Alia Bhatt's debut as a producer.
- Co-written and directed by Jasmeet K Reen, produced by Gauri Khan, Alia Bhatt, and Gaurav Verma.
- Features Alia Bhatt, Shefali Shah, Vijay Varma, and Roshan Mathew.
- Set in a conservative lower middle-class neighborhood in Mumbai, depicting the journey of a quirky mother-daughter duo finding courage and love.
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"Masaba Masaba S2" (Release Date: July 29, 2022):
- A dramatized, fictionalized biography of renowned fashion designer Masaba Gupta.
- Explores the challenges of maintaining a balance between personal and professional lives.
- Fresh twists and turns in the second season.
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"Indian Matchmaking S2" (Release Date: August 12, 2022):
- The Emmy-nominated show returns with its second season.
- Follows Indian matchmaker Sima Taparia's efforts to arrange marriages for people in India and NRIs.
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"Monica, O My Darling" (Release Date: TBA):
- Stars Radhika Apte, Huma Qureshi, Rajkummar Rao, and Sikander Kher.
- Directed by Vasan Bala, the film exudes retro vibes with a vinyl player and an elaborate disco setup.
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"Heeramandi" (Release Date: TBA):
- A period drama series by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, exploring the world of courtesans and kothas.
- Promises to delve into human emotions like love, betrayal, and heartbreak.
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"Soup" (Release Date: TBA):
- A dark-comedy crime series directed by Abhishek Chaubey.
- Stars Konkona Sensharma and Manoj Bajpayee, loosely based on a true story about an incompetent cook with dreams of owning a restaurant.
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"CAT" (Release Date: TBA):
- A revenge-crime thriller set in the Punjab hinterlands, starring Randeep Hooda.
- Explores a drug trafficking conspiracy involving gang lords, cops, and political figures.
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"Delhi Crime S2" (Release Date: TBA):
- The second season of the series chronicling the infamous Nirbhaya rape case.
- Features an ensemble cast including Shefali Shah, Rasika Dugal, and others.
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"Mismatched S2" (Release Date: TBA):
- The second season continues the story of Dimple and Rishi from the first season of "Mismatched," marking Prajakta Koli's OTT debut.
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"Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives S2" (Release Date: TBA):
- A show depicting the lives of Bollywood wives, including Maheep Kapoor, Seema Khan, Neelam Kothari, and Bhavna Pandey.
- Known for its masala, drama, gossip, and friendship.
As we witness the ongoing evolution of the entertainment industry, these upcoming releases on Netflix showcase the platform's commitment to diverse and compelling content, catering to a wide range of audience preferences.
