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Enjoy exclusive Lionsgate Play content for Raksha Bandhan
Mumbai: No one loves you like your sibling. When families get together on Raksha Bandhan, homes and hearts are always full. Be it catching up with cousins or eating your favorite mithai, this festival is one of the best occasions for a binge watching marathon. So whether you’re in the mood for a heart-warming comedy or a moving story of sisterly sacrifice, Lionsgate Play has the perfect watch list. So this Raksha Bandhan, grab a box of kaju katli and your siblings for the ultimate Raksha Bandhan sleepover.
Hiccups & Hookups
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.
Home Economics
Share a love-hate relationship with your siblings? Who doesn’t? Home Economics is a modern comedy that takes on the heartwarming yet super uncomfortable and sometimes frustrating relationship between three adult siblings: Tom, the middle-class writer; Connor, the little brother and Sarah, the do-good sister who’s barely getting by. Starring Jimmy Tatro, Caitlin McGee, Karla Souza, and Sasheer Zamata the show touches up how money keeps getting in the way of a family that loves each other to no end.
The Hunger Games
When Katniss’ sister is chosen to partake in the 74th Hunger Games, she volunteers in place of her. This small sacrifice unfolds into what is now one of the most coveted franchises in cinematic history. A story of love, honor and subdued politics, The Hunger Games is a cult-classic in every aspect. Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Stanley Tucci, Elizabeth Banks, Lenny Kravitz and Donald Southerland, the four films are must-watches in every aspect.
Wonder
Ever Wonder-ed about the power of love? When August Pullman aka Auggie, who is born with facial differences that have prevented him from going to a mainstream school, enters the local fifth grade, he ends up an unlikely hero. A story of unending compassion, bravery and unwavering familial support, the film stars Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson, Jacob Tremblay, Mandy Patinkin, Daveed Diggs, and Izabela Vidovic and is sure to end in a puddle of tears.
Catch these exciting titles on Lionsgate Play this Raksha Bandhan for some heartwarming watches.
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Why Peaky Blinders is one of television’s biggest hits that still deserves more attention
Six seasons, multiple awards and the release of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man bring the Shelby saga back into the spotlight
In the crowded universe of streaming content, only a handful of shows manage to leave a lasting cultural footprint. Peaky Blinders is overwhelmingly considered one of the biggest global hits of the past decade. Yet many viewers still haven’t fully explored the dark, gripping world of the Shelby family.
Originally produced for the UK’s BBC and later finding a massive global audience through Netflix, the series quietly grew from a British period drama into a worldwide streaming phenomenon.
Created by Steven Knight, the show follows the rise of the Shelby crime family in post-First World War Birmingham. What begins as a gritty street-gang story gradually expands into a sweeping narrative about ambition, politics, power and survival.
At the centre of the saga is Thomas Shelby, portrayed with extraordinary depth by Cillian Murphy. The casting of Murphy is widely regarded as perfect for the role. With piercing eyes, restrained dialogue and an almost hypnotic screen presence, he transforms Shelby into one of the most unforgettable characters in modern screen storytelling.
Murphy’s brilliance lies in his restraint. He rarely shouts or performs theatrically. Instead, a quiet stare, a calculated pause or a subtle shift in expression conveys the emotional storms within the character. Beneath the ruthless gang leader is a war veteran carrying trauma, guilt and loneliness. Murphy captures this complexity with remarkable precision, making Thomas Shelby both terrifying and deeply human.
Beyond its central performance, Peaky Blinders stands out for its unfiltered portrayal of reality. The show does not romanticise crime. Instead, it exposes the harsh social conditions of early 20th-century Britain, from poverty and class struggle to political extremism and the psychological scars left by war.
The series also presents powerful female characters who hold their own within the Shelby empire. Polly Gray, played by Helen McCrory, is the strategic backbone of the family and one of the most formidable figures in the story. Women in the series shape decisions, influence power structures and challenge the rigid social norms of the time.
Across six seasons, the narrative grows dramatically in scale. What begins in the smoky streets of Birmingham evolves into a story involving political conspiracies, fascism and international criminal networks.
The series has also earned significant critical acclaim. It won the BAFTA Television Award for Best Drama Series in 2018 and multiple National Television Awards for Best Drama, cementing its reputation as one of Britain’s most celebrated modern shows.
Another defining feature of the series is its iconic music. The show’s opening theme, Red Right Hand by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, became instantly recognisable and widely associated with the Shelby universe. Combined with a powerful soundtrack featuring artists such as Arctic Monkeys and Radiohead, the music helped shape the show’s dark, stylish identity and became hugely popular among fans.
And the Shelby story is not over yet.
In fact, its legacy is unfolding right now. The long-awaited feature-length continuation, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, was released on March 6, 2026, bringing the Shelby universe from streaming screens to cinemas and giving fans a new chapter in the saga.
For viewers who have not yet stepped into this world, the timing could not be better.
Six gripping seasons are ready to binge on Netflix. A new film has just arrived in theatres. And at the heart of it all stands one of the most magnetic performances in modern drama by Cillian Murphy.
So if Peaky Blinders has been sitting on your watchlist for years, this weekend is your moment.
So, by order of the Peaky fookin’ Blinders, consider this your cue to finally step into the ruthless world of Thomas Shelby. Pour yourself a drink, clear your schedule and press the play button. Because when the Peaky Blinders give an order, you listen.
