Netflix announces Vikrant's 'Musafir Cafe,' Saif Ali Khan's 'Hum Hindustani'
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Netflix has announced its 2026 slate, which includes a new romantic comedy titled Musafir Cafe and Saif Ali Khan's drama, Hum Hindustani. The former will be headlined by Vikrant Massey, Vedika Pinto, and Mahima Makwana. Musafir Cafe is described as a "timeless love story that lingers and deepens with its warm, real characters." The movie is based on Divya Prakash Dubey's novel of the same name.'
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The film will follow the lives of three "musafirs," Chander, Sudha, and Preeti, whose paths cross in unexpected ways. The synopsis reads, "Chander and Sudha share a sudden connection that strikes like a spark, impossible to ignore." "With Preeti, however, Chander builds something steadier." "In this timeless journey filled with romance, passion and possibility, which love will endure time, ambition, and the long journey of life?" It's directed by Ruchir Arun.
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Everything to know about 'Hum Hindustani'
Khan's Hum Hindustani is set in post-Independence India. The film follows a small team of officials on an almost unthinkable mission, navigating chaos, resistance, and overwhelming odds to conduct the country's first-ever democratic election. Inspired by real-life events, it also features Pratik Gandhi in a starring role. It's directed by Rahul Dholakia.