Now, Netflix India is ready to return one of its best-known anthology series - Lust Stories. After two successful seasons, the award-winning series comes back once more with Lust Stories 3 for sparks, surprises and heart-warring stories. Filled up with four new directors, four new stories, a whole lot of desire in a season that is guaranteed to give us a taste of the many aspects of love, lust & human relationships as we all know it, this is bold, emotional and provocative.
Lust Stories has long been about transcending and uncovering the raw, unvarnished nature of human experiences. Season after season of short films each of which is directed by some of India’s greatest people covers themes of longing, desire and a lot of intimacy, and ultimately also intimate/sexual relationships.
Lust Stories 3 takes this approach all back to the point, four story types, directed by some of our top filmmakers, with every one, and its own mood and outlook. The teaser suggests plots rife with passion, secrets and surprises. While Netflix hasn’t introduced us to the true story, the promise is unmistakable: these will be the stories that disturb viewers anew, those stories that will challenge conventions and provoke debate.
This season sees a selection of four acclaimed directors, each with a unique style:
- Motwane: Famed for his vivid storytelling and deep-seated human emotions.
- Raodyness (Rao): Brings new and daring to the anthology.
- Shakun Batra: Known for movies such as Kapoor & Sons and Gehraiyaan, he has a contemporary, layered approach to relationships.
- Vishal Bhardwaj: A master of narrative, Vishal Bhardwaj, who would be the guy to inject depth and depth of poetry and a punch in his segment.
The team, and the combination of these directors will ensure that Lust Stories 3 will be different in tone -- humorous, heartbreaking, subtle, dark, but also dark and intense.
This series brings each of the stories to life with its cast of amazing actors:
- Vijay Varma: Well known for his versatile performances, he brings intensity and charm.
- Radhika Apte: Rehashing from last season’s anthology, she is lauded for her fearless roles.
- Konkona Sen Sharma: A powerhouse performer who brings emotional depth and authenticity.
- Ali Fazal: Charisma and his sense of vulnerability play a major role as Ali Fazal.
- Radhika Madan, a rising star: She brings newness to the role and also is a true human being.
- Aditi Rao Hydari: She is graceful at heart: A character with performances on stage and in the movies, one of its most intimate roles!
- Gurfateh Pirzada, Sanah Thampi, Siddharth, and others: Each one is a unique flavor in the ensemble.
With such an eclectic cast, it seems audiences are likely to expect not just powerful performances but, if they get it right, great reviews.
And Lust Stories 3 still delves into taboo issues, which are so vital:
- Desire and intimacy: Sexuality and romantic commitment.
- Secrets and Betrayals: Things that never seem to be said that might change their lives.
- Power and Vulnerability: The power and weakness of intimacy.
- Modern Love: The struggle of relationships in the rapidly changing world.
- Social Commentary: How society looks at lust, love and moral behavior.
These subjects are not only fun to watch, but also thought-provoking, making a viewer think about his / her own lifestyle and relationships.
Netflix India is known for bold storytelling, and Lust Stories is among its boldest projects. It’s a convergence of art-house cinema and mainstream appeal. It has the best directors and actors, ensuring quality and depth and it has the finest directors and actors. It deals with topics seldom addressed candidly in Indian culture.
Most of them are short, but hard to forget, so we can easily watch each of them but all the way through them, and they’re very impactful, as each story is short and easy to remember yet meaningful. The anthology format adds variety, making sure that every fan finds something they are connected to.
The first two seasons will draw millions of viewers, and what Lust Stories 3 will be and how it will elevate that number. There is all the buzz on social media about the cast and people being excited all over the place for the upcoming new stories.
Younger viewers are drawn by the themes, older viewers by the nuanced storytelling. The combination of established stars and up-and-coming talent makes for a series that speaks to every generation, regardless of where they live. Featuring shocks, passion and daring stories, Lust Stories 3 will be a subject of conversation.
Lust Stories 3 will likely be one of Netflix India's most amazing releases. It needs to be passionate, suspenseful, and memorable coming together with four new directors, four new stories, and a cast filled up with talent.
There is a one way prediction as release dates draw closer: sparks ignite, hearts race, audience members are once more shocked. Netflix India will keep telling you its stories have to be bold, meaningful, and deeply engaging.
