Happy Diwali 2023: Celebrate The Festival Of Lights With 5 Films That Remind You Of Family

It’s time to bust out the mithai boxes and light up the diyas. Diwali is here and the joy is palpable! As we step into the light and leave behind our woes, it's time to come together with your family and enjoy a good watch. So, if you’re a fan of romance, and comedy and celebrating the festival of lights with your loved ones Lionsgate Play has you covered. Delve into a collection of films that will melt your heart and keep you curled up in your feels. Grab some kaju katli and get ready for some of the most wholesome titles you could watch, only on Lionsgate Play.

This seasoned show takes you through the story of Varun and Riya as they navigate the complexities of modern love and being broken up. From not being able to live without each other in season 1, to never wanting to see each other again in season 2, Lionsgate Play’s Indian Original Minus One: New Chapter is a roller coaster of emotions. Starring Ayush Mehra and Aisha Ahmed, Minus One is a story of love, longing, and heartbreak as it touches on the themes of honesty, transparency, and unrequited love. 

Lionsgate Play’s Indian Original Feels Like Home is the story of 4 young guys, Avi, Lakshay, Sameer, and Gandhi, as they move into a house together. What ensues is the hilarity of 4 guys trying their best to adjust to each other and to make this house their home. Built on the pillars of trust, friendship, and heartbreak, this show is brought alive by its ensemble cast of Prit Kamani, Anshuman Malhotra, and Mihir Ahuja. Spice up your Diwali with a light-hearted watch like Feels Like Home.

Relationships may fade away but family is forever! Showcasing the true strength of a sibling bond, Lionsgate Play’s Indian Original Hiccups & Hookups takes you through the story of a recently divorced mother, Vasudha ( Lara Dutta ), and her teenage daughter Kay, as they move in with Vasudha’s younger brother Akhil ( Prateik Babbar). They carefully navigate dating, relationships, and life with each other's help and support. Clubbed with banter and playful love, this brother-sister duo hits home as Akhil helps Vasudha through her dark days. This sibling bond makes for an amazing family watch for Diwali.

Starring Abhay Deol in the role of a teacher for underprivileged kids, Jungle Cry tells the story of underprivileged orphans from the Kalinga Institute of Odisha, as their raw talents are shaped and molded to make them into an international tournament-winning Rugby team. Based on a true story, Jungle Cry features a youthful cast of Emily Shah, Steve Aldis, and Rhys Ap William, alongside Abhay Deol.

Lionsgate Play’s Indian Original Jugaadistan takes you through the highest highs and lowest lows of college campus life. Touching upon the themes of politics, love, and heartbreak, this show is an emotional rollercoaster that will make you laugh, smile, and cry. Starring Rukshar Dhillon, Taaruk Raina, and Sumeet Vyas, Jugaadistan is a great Diwali watch with family and loved ones.