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Gujju joyride ShemarooMe serves 10 free films in year end fest
MUMBAI: If December needed more sparkle, ShemarooMe has just sprinkled some Gujarati glitter on it. The platform has rolled out a 10 day ‘Gujju Film Fest’ from 6 to 15 December 2025, unlocking one blockbuster Gujarati film for free every single day, a year-end treat tailor-made for fans of regional cinema and anyone craving rich, homegrown storytelling.
And this is no ordinary line-up. It’s a curated buffet of everything Gujarati cinema has mastered over the past decade humour with heart, thrillers with bite, social drama with soul, and a cultural vibe that refuses to be diluted.
Across the ten days, ShemarooMe will spotlight titles that have charmed audiences, topped box offices and shaped the new wave of Gujarati entertainment. From the rib-tickling mayhem of Fakt Mahilao Maate to the goosebump-laden chills of Jhamkudi and Vash, the fest packs a mood for every palate.
There’s Bachubhai, a warm tale of reinvention, and Mithada Maheman, a sugary slice of unexpected bonding. Naadi Dosh explores love locked in astrological tug-of-wars, while Kutch Express follows a woman’s journey towards independence. All The Best Pandya brings classic family chaos, and the National Award-winning Hellaro delivers a searing, unforgettable story of women’s liberation in rural Kutch. Rounding it off is Umbarro, an uplifting account of seven women reclaiming joy on their own terms.
Gujarati cinema’s rise over the last decade has been nothing short of remarkable richer stories, sharper craft, and a swelling audience across India and abroad. The ‘Gujju Film Fest’ is ShemarooMe’s nod to that creative renaissance, aiming to keep premium Gujarati cinema accessible while giving fans a chance to revisit the films that shaped its modern identity.
GUJJU FILM FEST LINE-UP (6–15 December)
6 Dec – Jhamkudi
7 Dec – Bachubhai
8 Dec – Hellaro
9 Dec – Mithada Maheman
10 Dec – Naadi Dosh
11 Dec – Kutch Express
12 Dec – All The Best Pandya
13 Dec – Vash
14 Dec – Umbarro
15 Dec – Fakt Mahilao Maate
Ten days. Ten films. Unlimited Gujju flavour. ShemarooMe’s festive line-up may just be the perfect reminder that regional cinema is not just thriving, it’s leading the cultural conversation with stories that are bold, rooted and brilliantly entertaining.
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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.
