On Tuesday, actor Alia Bhatt announced that her first film as a producer, Darlings, will be released on Netflix. In conjunction with superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment, the 29-year-old performer stars in and produces the film under her banner Eternal Sunshine Productions.
Bhatt announced the film’s Netflix premiere on her social media accounts. “Hello, sweethearts. I’d like to tell you something important, but the internet connection is poor here. Hello..hello? #Darlings #NetflixDarlings “The actor wrote a promotional video featuring Shefali Shah, Vijay Verma, and Roshan Mathew, among others.
Jasmeet K Reen makes his directorial debut with Darlings, a dark comedy. The film is set in Mumbai and is set in a conservative lower-middle-class area. It follows a mother-daughter combo as they struggle to find their place in the city, seeking courage and love in unusual situations while fighting against all odds. The film’s official release date has yet to be announced by Bhatt and Netflix. The actress noted in a statement that “Darlings” has a “special place in my heart.” “It’s my first time producing a film, and it’s with Red Chillies. We are quite pleased with how the film has turned out and hope that it will entertain and engage viewers all over the world
“she stated. Reen commended Red Chillies and Eternal Sunshine for partnering with Netflix to bring the film around the world. “I couldn’t have hoped for a better feature picture debut—been it’s an absolute delight working with such a diverse and brilliant cast,” she continued. Darlings contain Vishal Bhardwaj’s music and famous lyricist Gulzar’s lyrics. “Darlings hold a particular place in our hearts… The songs by Gulzar Saab and Vishal Ji have given the film soul. We couldn’t have asked for anything better. I can’t wait for the public to witness the film for the first time “Red Chillies Entertainment’s producer and COO, Gaurav Verma, stated.
Netflix India’s Director of Films and Licensing, Pratiksha Rao, stated that the streaming service strives to provide the best in class films across genres to its members. “We’re thrilled to be the home for Alia Bhatt’s debut production, ‘Darlings,’ as we continue our long-standing association with Red Chillies Entertainment. Darlings, directed by Jasmeet K Reen for the first time, is a must-see. It’s a perfect storm of a gripping premise, original storytelling brought to life by outstanding performances, and a must-see “she continued.