Valentine’s Day binge watch: Love isn't a bed of roses, these painfully honest depictions give us a reality check

Whether you have an extensive week planned with your loved one or have decided to stay at home and spend a cozy night with a tub of ice cream, a curated binge list for your entertainment needs is a must have this Valentine’s week. Watch some heartwarming stories that honestly depict the struggles in a relationship with your significant other, or celebrate self- love by spending time with yourself. Here’s the perfect list of content for all your needs, scroll down for a list of titles specially curated with love.

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Adapted from Rabindranath Tagore’s story of the same name and directed by the cinematic genius Rituparno Ghosh, Chokher Bali is a classic that is a must watch for every cinema lover and will definitely add that extra oomph to your Valentine’s day. A story of the lonely, widowed Binodini and the newly-married, innocent Ashalata and how they befriend each other in the inner halls of an aristocratic Bengali household. A complex web of relations involving Ashalata's husband Mahendra and his friend, Behari, soon lands them in a whirlwind of lies, deceit and betrayal. Starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Prosenjit Chatterjee and Raima Sen, Chokher Bali is indeed a must watch for any couple.

Love prevails in various forms and knows no bounds. It surpasses caste, creed, colour , gender and everything in between. A story about a trans woman and a flute player and how they fall in love and the circumstances they face and the journey they undertake forms the crux of Nagarkirtan. Directed by Kaushik Ganguly and starring Riddhi Sen and Ritwick Chakroborty in lead roles, this film has won the national award for best film and has led Riddhi Sen to win the national award for best actor. This film is a true celebration of love and is a must watch this Valentine’s Day to celebrate its true spirit.

Love and memories go hand in hand, but what happens when memories fade away? Can love still stand strong? A story about two young adults falling in love and leading an adventure-filled life until it takes an unexpected turn and ends up putting their love at stake. When one of them loses all memory of ever having met the other, their love and the life they shared, what will the other do to bring back those cherished memories? Directed by national award winning director - Srijit Mukherji and starring Anindya Sengupta, Shruti Das and Arjun Chakroborty in pivotal roles, X=Prem will take you on an emotional roller coaster for sure.

It’s a quintessential rom-com that goes a little heavy on the comedy side. Turu Love is a story about the ins and outs of relationships and courtship. Exploring themes of one-sided attraction, meet cutes and other emotions that form the crux of a relationship, Turu Love starring Rishav Basu, Rajnanadini Paul and Ushasi Ray is a story about love and relationships and is a must watch this valentine’s week.

Adapted from Tagore’s famous story of the same name, Manbhanjan is a story of a woman who embarks on a journey of self-discovery and finding love and a purpose in life. This series not only explores the traditional theme of love but also takes a deep dive into a woman's journey of finding love within herself. A journey of growth and self-love, Manbhanjan starring Anirban Bhattacharya, Sohini Sarkar and Amrita Chattopadhyay is a period piece on love and self-development and is a must have on your Valentine's Day watch list.

Spread across two seasons, this anthology series explores what Valentine’s Day is all about - Love. It has five stories from five directors, and each exploring a different facet of love. With an ensemble cast and a plethora of prominent directors, Paanch Phoron is a show that is bound to leave you feeling warm and fuzzy for sure this valentine’s week.

A modern day rendition of the literary classic of the same name, written by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay; Srikanto is a tale of love, longing and loss, woven beautifully by some soulful music. With Srikanto, Rajlokkhi and Abhaya playing pivotal roles in the story, the tale revolves around Srikanto falling head over heels in love with Rajlokkhi as a child and then rediscovering that love in adulthood, only to discover that life is not as simple anymore. It’s this love that takes him down a serpentine road , where he chances upon Abhaya and the story continues with these three in tow, for what happens to be a beautiful yet bumpy ride. Directed by Sani Ghose Ray and starring Rishav Basu, Sohini Sarkar and Madhumita Sarcar in lead roles, Srikanto is a must watch this valentine’s week, to experience all the emotions associated with falling in love.