OTT platform Netflix has announced a new anthology titled ‘ Ajeeb Daastaans’ that is going to explore the complexities of human behavior and relationships including jealousy, entitlement, prejudices, and toxicity. The film will premiere on April 16. 

The film is produced by Dharmatic Entertainment and directed by Shashank Khaitan, Raj Mehta, Neeraj Ghaywan, and Kayoze Irani

‘Majnu’ directed by Khaitan stars Fatima Sana Shaikh, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Armaan Ralhan; ‘Khilauna’ directed by Mehta will see Nushrratt Bharucha in a completely new avatar along with Abhishek Banerjee and Inayat Verma; ‘Geeli Pucchi’ is directed by Ghaywan and will bring LGBT story in limelight with Konkona Sensharma, Aditi Rao Hydari playing the lead role and finally ‘Ankahi’ directed by Kayoze Irani and starring Shefali Shah, Manav Kaul and Tota Roy Chowdhury

Khaitan says that his film ‘Majnu’ explores the dynamics of three characters, their interpersonal relationships, and how they keep evolving with each scene.

“Jaideep, Fatima, and Armaan’s characters all want love on their own terms and the space to express themselves but are trapped within the norms of society, much like a lot of people around us. Working on a predefined theme about flawed relationships was a unique experience for me as this is the first time I made something so unusual yet realistic,” he said in a statement.

Talking about his film, director Raj Mehta said, “Khilauna was made with the intention of bringing an unexpected storytelling experience to the audience. The story and the title itself might have different interpretations for each viewer and that is what makes it exciting.”

 National Award-winning director Ghaywan says that ‘Geeli Pucchi’ explores the intersectional realities of two women from disparate worlds. 

“They are both longings for an emotional connection which they end up finding in one another. It was truly inspiring to see Konkana and Aditi bring these characters and their relationship to life. Geeli Pucchi is a complex ride of emotions and I am very excited to see the audience’s reaction to it,” he said.

Irani on his debut direction says that ‘Ankahi’ is all about emotions – those that can be expressed and those that are left unsaid.

“What attracted me to the film was the fact that communication doesn’t need to be verbal and a lot can be said without words. Manav and Shefali were a treat to direct and they lift the entire storyline,” he said.