Top shows and films from Hollywood and Bollywood to watch this weekend

The weekend is finally here, which means it's time to binge-watch those web series/films you were planning to watch with your partner or even alone. So, here's a list of the best shows/movies to watch this weekend.

Class: Streaming on Netflix, this gripping series -- directed by Ashim Ahluwalia -- is about a group of teenagers studying in a posh high school in Delhi. The series is a biting portrait on privilege, class divides, and caste. There's also a murder thrown into the mix. Filled with compelling young actor, this series is the Indian adaption of the hit Spanish series 'Elite'.

Shehzada: Out in the UAE cinemas now, this Bollywood drama directed by Rohit Dhawan is led by the amiable actor Kartik Aaryan. He plays Bantu who realises that he's the son of a business tycoon and he unwittingly has to save his biological parents' family from evil hands. If you are looking for a movie that's high on drama and comedy, then this is right up your street.

Your Place Or Mine: Are you in the mood for a feel-good romantic comedy? Then look no further than the star-studded rom-com 'Your Place or Mine' starring the always dependable Reese Witherspoon and Ashton Kutcher. They are best friends who love each other dearly, but will their relationship work if they bring it up a notch forms the crux of this feel-good romance. Powered by good acting, this film is an easy watch.

'Lost': The film is an emotional social thriller representing a higher quest, a search for lost values of empathy and integrity. Inspired by true events, 'Lost' is the story of a bright young crime reporter in a relentless search for the truth behind the sudden disappearance of a young theatre activist. An investigative thriller that kept the IFFI viewers on the edge of their seats, 'Lost' is written by Shyamal Sengupta and the dialogues are by Ritesh Shah. Helmed by Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury, the film streaming exclusively on the OTT platform Zee5 from February 16, 2023.

'The Night Manager': The series is an official Hindi adaptation of John le Carre's novel 'The Night Manager', produced by The Ink Factory and Banijay Asia. Helmed by Sandeep Modi 'The Night Manager' stars Anil Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur, Sobhita Dhulipala, Tillotama Shome, Saswata Chatterjee, and Ravi Behl in lead roles and streaming exclusively on OTT platform Disney+ Hotstar.

'Farzi': The story revolves around a life of a small-time con artist Sunny (played by Shahid), who finds himself drawn into the dark while creating a perfect con. However, a fiery and unconventional task force officer (played by Vijay Sethupathi) has made it his mission to rid the nation of the threat he poses. Helmed by the acclaimed director duo, Raj and DK, the crime thriller marks the digital debut of Shahid Kapoor and Vijay Sethupathi and is all set to stream exclusively on the OTT platform Amazon Prime Video from February 10, 2023. The series has received a positive response from the audience.

'Cirkus': Helmed by Rohit Shetty, 'Cirkus', which was released on December 23, 2022, and starred Johnny Lever, Varun Sharma, Pooja Hegde, Sanjay Mishra, Ashwini Kalsekar, Mukesh Tiwari, and Siddharth Jadhav among several others. Set in the 1960s, 'Cirkus' trailer revolves around Ranveer in a dual role, with both the twins unaware of each other's existence. Varun Sharma also plays a double role in this family entertainer. Now the movie is streaming on Netflix.

'The Romantics': Helmed by Smriti Mundra, 'The Romantics' celebrates the legacy of filmmaker Yash Chopra. It features 35 leading voices of the Hindi-language film industry and dives into the history of Bollywood through the lens of the Yash Raj Films' impact over the past 50 years in making Bollywood globally known. Happy binge-watching!