Films, series and books to look forward to in February 

Ruhi Gilder 

This month brings with it the release dates for the film everyone is talking about, Gehraiyaan, starring Deepika Padukone, Ananya Panday and Siddhant Chaturvedi, set to release on Amazon Prime Video. Even the long-awaited Alia Bhatt and Sanjay Leela Bhansali Gangubai Kathiawadi, hits the big screen on February 25. But here’s a look a list of movies, TV series and books whose release dates we are eagerly tracking.

The Tinder Swindler  

 

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A Netflix documentary, this film goes behind the scenes into the life of Simon Leviev. Leviev was a conman who scammed women into believing he was their boyfriend or partner, extracting their money and draining them emotionally. To one woman, he pretended to be a millionaire heir to a diamond fortune. He cheated her out of around $250,000. You can bet this film is going to have you questioning each right swipe on Tinder.  

Release Date: February 2 

Reacher  

This eight-episode adaptation of Lee Child’s popular novels will see Alan Ritchson take on the role once played by Tom Cruise, as a much bulkier and imposing Reacher, as compared to the Jack Reacher film franchise. The new series is perfect for those who love action films and fans of the original novel, who will be pleased to note the presence of other characters from the books.  

Release Date: February 4 

Inventing Anna  

Produced by Shonda Rhimes (Grey’s Anatomy), and starring Julia Garner (Ozark), Inventing Anna is a drama miniseries based on the New York article “How Anna (Sorokin) Delvey Tricked New York’s Party People” by Jessica Pressler. The ten episodes explore the life of a fake German heiress who conned her way into the homes of the crème de la crème of New York society, lived for free in five-star hotels, and travelled the world in the company of these billionaires. It is set to release on Netflix.

Release Date: February 11  

Suspicion  

 

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When a prominent media mogul’s son is kidnapped, four ordinary Brits are accused of the crime. This thriller series then traces the search for the truth following the four accused’s struggle to uncover the truth. The series will stream on Apple TV + and stars Uma Thurman and Kunal Nayyar.  

Release Date: February 4 

Rocket Boys  

Two legendary names in the Indian scientific world, Homi Bhabha and Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai, are the lead characters in this Sony LIV series. Starring Jim Sarbh and Ishwak Singh, the series is produced by Nikhil Advani and Siddharth Roy Kapur. It shares the journey of the two scientists whose journey was said to be intertwined with one another. The eight-episode show is already garnering much anticipation and the second season is in post-production.  

Release Date: February 4 

Marvelous Mrs. Maisel   

Fans (including me) of this hit TV series have been looking forward to its fourth season for over 2 years now. Created by Amy Sherman-Palladino of Gilmore Girls fame, this American period comedy-drama is a breath of fresh air. Watch it for Rachel Brosnahan’s perfectly tailored 1950s outfits but stay for the entire cast, especially Alex Borstein’s fabulous acting chops. And if that doesn’t convince you perhaps the fact that Milo Ventimiglia is set to appear in season four will! 

Release Date: February 18 

The Fame Game  

If the graceful Madhuri Dixit Nene is involved it’s bound to be bingeworthy. Dixit makes her Netflix debut with this series on the life of a Bollywood superstar, Anamika Anand who suddenly disappears. Her seemingly perfect and glamorous life is then pulled apart as secret, lies and uncomfortable truths. The show is produced by Karan Johar’s Dharmatic Entertainment. 

Release Date: February 25 

Books 

Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson 

In honour of Black History Month, pick up this debut novel by Charmaine Wilkerson. The book features two estranged siblings, who must join forces when their mother passes away. Based on a voice recording of their mother narrating the story of a young swimmer who escapes her island under the suspicion of murder, the siblings travel across the globe. They uncover secrets from the Caribbean, London and then finally land in California, ending the search with their mother’s famous black cake, made from a family recipe.   

Release Date: February 1 

The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post by Allison Pataki  

Marjorie Merriweather Post was the heir to the large Post Cereal Company, that grew into the General Foods empire. The historical book traces Post’s journey from the farmlands of Michigan to the company of billionaires. The heiress lived a life in the pursuit of love, marrying four times. She also mingles with the Roosevelts, Kennedys, and Hollywood’s biggest stars. Marjorie Merriweather Post’s epic life is immortalised in Pataki’s prose.  

Release Date: February 15 

The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley 

Lucy Foley knows how to write mystery novels that revolve around creepy locations. An isolated island was where her previous novel, The Guest List was set. A lonely Parisian apartment takes centre stage in this one. The story follows Jess who goes to Paris to stay with her half-brother Ben, who is missing when she reaches the city. Of course, everyone is a suspect and Ben’s neighbours, including a socialite, a typical nice guy, an alcoholic and the concierge, are on the top of the list.  

Release Date: February 22  

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