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MX Player reveals content slate of ‘Vdesi’ shows for January 2023
Mumbai: A new year, a new beginning, and a list of new MX VDesi shows! MX Player is all set to ring in the new year with an impressive slate of international content dubbed in Hindi from across the globe. From romance to drama, from action to fantasy, MX Player is here with the perfect mix of entertainment, with shows ranging across the Korean, Mandarin, Filipino, and English languages. Check out the list of VDesi shows that cannot be missed in January 2023.
Beautiful World
It’s said, “A parent-child relationship is the purest bond one can have,” and the K-drama Beautiful World highlights this special relationship in the most heartwarming way. The 16-episode series follows the journey of a young middle school student, Park Sun-ho (Nam Da-reum), who becomes the unfortunate victim of school violence, gets critically injured, and fights for his life. The deplorable incident causes immense pain to the boy and his family, and they decide to fight for justice. Filled with guilt, rage, and disappointment, Park Sun-ho’s parents, Park Moo-jin (Park Hee-soon) and Kang In-ha (Choo Ja-Hyun), go on a quest to investigate and find out the truth. Beautiful World is a bravely depicted story that not only highlights the unrivalled parent-child relationship, but also the harsh environment to which the youth is subjected. Will Park Moo-jin and Kang In-ha be able to get justice for their son?
The show will be available in Hindi beginning 4 January 2023.
And the Winner Is Love
Get ready to fall in love again with And the Winner Is Love, an action fantasy. It is a Chinese television series based on Junzi Yize’s novel of the same name. Set in the backdrop of the martial arts world, the story follows Chong Xuezhi (Chen Yuqi), the young mistress of the fire palace, who encounters Shangguan Tou (Luo Yunxi), the master of the moon valley, while on her journey of self-discovery. Will Shangguan Tou and Chong Xuezhi together be able to stand the test of time? Stream this 48-episode series in Hindi starting 7 January. The new episode will drop every week.
The Wind Blows
A classic example of magnanimous love, The Wind Blows is an intense and heartbreaking K-drama that follows the lives of a happily married couple, Kwon Do-hoon (Kam Woo-sung) and Lee Soo-jin (Kim Ha-neul), who get separated due to an unfortunate situation. The Wind Blows is a beautifully woven tale of true love and the hardships of a relationship. While the story has an unusual approach, it is gentle and digs deeper into how a disease can affect relationships. Rekindle the romance with The Wind Blows, which begins streaming in Hindi from 11 January.
Poisoned Love
Poisoned Love is a sweet romantic drama with a dark past. The story follows a young, talented voice actor, Fang Yan (Ma Meng Wei), who suffers from a mental illness. She gets entangled in a complicated love triangle as she accidentally encounters Shi Meng and believes him to be his brother, Shi Yi. Understanding the sensitivity of Fang Yan’s situation, the two brothers decide to play along to cure her illness. The three live together to complete their film and encounter some unexpected situations. Will Shi Meng be able to help cure Fang Yan’s illness, or will the truth be revealed?
The series will start streaming in Hindi from 14 January.
Love Thy Woman
What happens when siblings turn enemies? Love Thy Woman, a much-loved Philippine drama series, reflects on this change in relationships in the best possible way. The narrative explores the bitter-sweet bond between half-sisters Jia Wong (Kim Chiu) and Dana Wong (Yam Concepcion), who turn into arch-rivals over a man. The story takes a dramatic turn when Jia forms a deeper and stronger relationship with David, Dana’s husband. The trio’s complex relationships are tied back to the past, where history repeats itself. A family saga spanning two generations explores the dark side of love and the duplicitous polarity of betrayal. What is the past mystery? Will they be able to heal the mistakes of the past and present?
Stream this series beginning 18 January in Hindi.
Waiting For You In The Future
Waiting For You In The Future revolves around a 36-year-old high school teacher, Hao Hui Gui, who is single and lives a monotonous life. His daily routine involves spending time at home, going to school, and occasionally meeting his best friend. While he’s usually calm and composed, one fine day, during a get-together, Hao Hui Gui gets into a heated argument with his best friend, which brings about a drastic turn in his life. To refresh good old memories, he scrolls through his 20-year-old diary and realises how to achieve his goals; he has lost the ‘happy him.’ As Hao Hui Gui recalls memories and analyses the situation, he falls asleep and meets his younger self in his dreams. A simple, captivating, and thought-provoking drama is set to stream starting 21 January, as new episodes drop every week.
Heirs Of The Night
Enter the vampire’s fanatical world with Heirs Of The Night, a series based on the book series “Die Erben der Nacht” by Ulrike Schweikert. Set in 1889, Heirs Of The Night explores a school for vampires where students from different clans learn special powers. They unite to learn the tricks to defeat Dracula, an ancient evil with which 14-year-old Alisa (Anastasia Martin) has a special and unexplained connection. The narrative moves forward with how Alisa balances her unique power and everyday teenage problems. Filled with fantasy and live-action sequences, Heirs Of The Night has a supernatural setting with vampires, but it is touted to be one of the most entertaining coming-of-age dramas.
Dive deeper into this fantasy world in season 1 of the 13-episode series, which will start streaming from 25 January in Hindi.
Moonlight Romance
A Taiwanese drama, Moonlight Romance is a romantic fantasy that revolves around an immortal matchmaker, Yue Lao/Li Yue (Edison Song), who descends to earth from heaven in a new role, that of a divorce lawyer. To absorb energies to continue his existence, he accidentally meets Fang Duomi (Amber An), the developer of the love pheromone perfume patent. Fang Duomi believes that the pheromone produced by love can be synthesised by scientific methods. As they get to know each other, Li Yue finds out that Dumoi was the one who saved his life before, but she had to bear the consequences of the same. Their friendship gradually blossoms into attraction, as Li Yue falls for her. But will love be able to blur the line between a human and an immortal being?
Watch the 24-episode series in Hindi beginning 28 January.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
