Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali's upcoming romantic series, O Saathi Re, starring Aditi Rao Hydari, Avinash Tiwary and Arjun Rampal, will premiere on Netflix on December 4. Created and written by Ali, the series will be directed by Arif Ali and explore the complexities of a relationship between a couple going through a divorce.The series follows two people as they navigate love, separation and the unequal expectations within a relationship.
It will look at themes such as personal identity, individual desires, power dynamics and the process of letting go.The official Instagram handle of Netflix shared the poster of the series along with the release date. "O Saathi Re..the love story of a separating couple. Watch O Saathi Re, out 4 December, only on Netflix (sic)," read the caption.
Speaking about the project, Imtiaz Ali described it as a modern romance with a vintage heart. He said the story explores how affection can grow even as a couple moves towards separation. "Sometimes, love surprises you by showing itself in the most unexpected corners.
This is the story of the growth of affection in a divorcing couple. Affection has a throbbing heart, love is beautiful, but a relationship can be unequal," he said.Ali also praised the cast, saying the characters were layered and required actors who could handle their emotional complexities.
The filmmaker has previously worked with Netflix on projects such as She and Amar Singh Chamkila.About O Saathi Re O Saathi Re is produced by Imtiaz Ali, Mohit Choudhary and Shibasish Sarkar under the banner of Window Seat Films. Ali is the creator and showrunner, while Arif Ali has directed the series.
The writing team includes Imtiaz Ali, Amogh Kanaskar and Nidhi Sethia.Known for films such as Jab We Met, Rockstar, Tamasha and Love Aaj Kal, Imtiaz Ali has frequently explored complicated relationships and love in his work. With O Saathi Re, he returns to the romance genre in a series format.The show will premiere on Netflix on December 4, 2026.- Ends