Dangerous is an Indian crime thriller miniseries for MX Player originally written by Vikram Bhatt and directed by Bhushan Patel. The series marks the web debut of Bipasha Basu alongside Karan Singh Grover.[1] It is co-produced by Mika Singh and Vikram Bhatt. The series also stars Sonali Raut, Natasha Suri, Suyyash Rai and Nitin Arora in key roles.[2] It is available for streaming on the OTT platform MX Player from 14 August 2020.[3][4]
| Dangerous | |
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.jpg) Promotional poster | |
| Genre | Action thriller |
| Written by | Vikram Bhatt |
| Directed by | Bhushan Patel |
| Starring | |
| Composer | Mika Singh |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Hindi |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 7 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Producers | Vikram Bhatt Mika Singh |
| Cinematography | Naren Gedia |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 13–21 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Release | 14 August 2020 |
Premise
editAditya Dhanraj is a business tycoon whose life changes when his wife Dia goes missing. The drama deepens as Neha Singh, Aditya's former flame, enters as the investigating officer on the case.[5]
Synopsis
editThe series revolves around the life of Aditya Dhanraj (Karan Singh Grover), a young entrepreneur, who discovers that his wife Dia Dhanraj (Sonali Raut) has gone missing. He sets out to find his wife with the help of the police, only to discover that his ex-girlfriend Neha Singh (Bipasha Basu) will be investigating his case.[6]
Cast
edit- Bipasha Basu[7] as Neha Singh
- Karan Singh Grover[8] as Aditya Dhanraj
- Sonali Raut[9] as Dia Dhanraj
- Suyyash Rai as Vishal Vashisht
- Natasha Suri[10] as Gauri
- Nitin Arora[11] as Jaggu
- Puja Gupta
Episodes
edit| Season | Episodes | Originally released | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | August 14, 2020[12] | ||
Season 1
edit| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date [13] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Chapter 1" | Bhushan Patel | Vikram Bhatt | 14 August 2020 | |
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Soon after arriving in London, Neha Singh is assigned a missing persons case. The subject is Dia Dhanraj, whose husband is Indian millionaire Aditya Dhanraj, Neha's former lover. As the investigation opens, information about Aditya and Dia's troubled relationship comes to light. | |||||
| 2 | "Chapter 2" | Bhushan Patel | Vikram Bhatt | 14 August 2020 | |
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While Dia remains missing, her driver Vishal turns up in hospital with severe injuries. Vishal had bonded with Aditya, who had hired him to keep an eye on Dia. Soon after Vishal is admitted, Aditya receives a call demanding ransom for Dia’s release. Suspicions arise as evidence points to Aditya's involvement in the case. | |||||
| 3 | "Chapter 3" | Bhushan Patel | Vikram Bhatt | 14 August 2020 | |
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The police search Aditya’s house and find a bottle of antidepressants in Dia’s room, leading them to her psychiatrist. The psychiatrist reveals that Dia and Vishal have been having an affair. | |||||
| 4 | "Chapter 4" | Bhushan Patel | Vikram Bhatt | 14 August 2020 | |
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Another ransom call reveals the identity of the kidnapper and Aditya is shocked to find out that it is Vishal. As the two come face to face, Neha is caught in the crossfire. | |||||
| 5 | "Chapter 5" | Bhushan Patel | Vikram Bhatt | 14 August 2020 | |
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Aditya and Vishal arrange and perform the kidnapping exchange, but new information takes things in an unexpected direction. | |||||
| 6 | "Chapter 6" | Bhushan Patel | Vikram Bhatt | 14 August 2020 | |
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Neha and her team have laid out a detailed plan to catch Vishal, but while the plan is in progress, Neha learns something about Aditya which he had been hiding until now. | |||||
| 7 | "Chapter 7" | Bhushan Patel | Vikram Bhatt | 14 August 2020 | |
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Neha has uncovered dark secrets about Aditya that force her to choose between love and duty. | |||||
Production
editDevelopment
editThe web series was announced in the last week of May 2018, to be directed by Bhushan Patel and starring Karan Singh Grover opposite Bipasha Basu.[14] It was tentatively titled Aadat, written by Vikram Bhatt and produced by singer Mika Singh and Vikram Bhatt.[15]
The series marks the web debut of actress Bipasha Basu and the second collaboration with her husband Karan Singh Grover after Alone (2015).[16]
Filming
editPrincipal photography commenced in London with lead actors Karan Singh Grover and Bipasha Basu, who had been spotted shooting on 27 September 2018.[17]
Soundtrack
edit| Dangerous | |||||
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| Soundtrack album by | |||||
| Released | 14 August 2020 | ||||
| Recorded | 2019 | ||||
| Genre | Web series soundtrack | ||||
| Producer | Mika Singh, Vikram Bhatt | ||||
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The music for Dangerous was composed by Mika Singh, with lyrics written by Kalim Sheikh, Hardik, Azeem Shirazi, Kunal and Pooja Saini. The first song, "Eyes Teri Katilana Hai", was released as a teaser on 10 August 2020.[18]
Track list
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dangerous" (Title) | Kalim Sheikh | Mika Singh | |
| 2. | "Eyes Teri Katilana Hai" (Romantic) | Hardik | Mika Singh | |
| 3. | "Majnu" (Romantic) | Azeem Shirazi | Mika Singh | |
| 4. | "Mere Tum Nahi Ho" (Sad) | Kunal | Payal Dev | |
| 5. | "Mujhko Apni Jaan" (Duet) | Pooja Saini | Mika Singh and Iulia Vantur |
Marketing and release
editPromotion
editThe official trailer of the web series was launched on 6 August 2020 by MX Player on YouTube.[19]
Release
editDangerous was scheduled for streaming on OTT Platform MX Player from 14 August 2020.[20]
Reception
editNews18.com gave the series a rating of 1 star, saying that, "A bland and clichéd plot topped with forced sexual tension makes Karan Singh Grover and Bipasha Basu's Dangerous a rather tedious watch."[21]
Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in called the series "harmless."[22]
Divya Ramnani of Spotboye.com stated that Dangerous's "fast-paced track ... will keep you on the edge of your seats with some spectacular performances and a streak of unprecedented twists and turns. With each episode, your curiosity to know the truth will only go a notch higher. Not to miss Karan and Bipasha's steamy romance that will [light] up your screens. There's also dance, music and suspense to keep you hooked."[23]
References
edit- ^ "MX Player Releases The Trailer Of 'Dangerous' Starring Bipasha Basu And Karan Singh Grover". Mumbai Live. 7 August 2020. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
- ^ "Bipasha Basu teams up with husband Karan Singh Grover for web project Dangerous, see pic". Hindustan Times. 6 August 2020.
- ^ "Bipasha Basu And Husband Karan Singh Grover Collaborate For Film Dangerous; Trailer Out Now". www.filmibeat.com. 6 August 2020.
- ^ "Bipasha Basu And Karan Singh Grover Are Gearing Up To Drop Something 'Dangerous' - Are You Excited To See Them Together On-Screen?". spotboye.com.
- ^ "'Dangerous' Trailer Video: Bipasha Basu And Karan Singh Grover starrer 'Dangerous' Official Trailer Video ►". The Times of India.
- ^ Scroll Staff (6 August 2020). "'Dangerous' trailer: Bipasha Basu, Karan Singh Grover star in thriller about a missing wife". Scroll.in.
- ^ "Bipasha Basu on Dangerous: Vikram Bhatt's stories have a lot of twists which is very entertaining". 12 August 2020.
- ^ "Dangerous actor Karan Singh Grover: I learned a lot from Bipasha". 13 August 2020.
- ^ "Bipasha Basu Vs Karan Singh Grover In Dangerous. Trailer Out Now". NDTV.com.
- ^ Service, Tribune News. "Actor Natasha Suri tests positive for COVID-19". Tribuneindia News Service.
- ^ "Till things are not back to normal, we will work digitally: Actor Nitin Arora - The New Indian Express". www.newindianexpress.com. August 2020.
- ^ "The Trailer For Bipasha Basu & Karan Singh Grover's New Project Is Out & Its A Story We Don't Want To Miss". IndiaTimes. 9 August 2020.
- ^ "Watch Dangerous Serial All Latest Episodes and Videos Online on MX Player". www.mxplayer.in.
- ^ Desk, India com Entertainment (29 May 2018). "Bipasha Basu And Karan Singh Grover's Film To Go On Floors Next Month". India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Karki, Tripti (29 May 2018). "After Alone, Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover to come together for Vikram Bhatt's next". indiatvnews.com.
- ^ "Dangerous Trailer: Bipasha Basu, Karan Singh Grover Reunite for Suspense Thriller Series". News18. 7 August 2020. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
- ^ "Bipasha Basu, Karan Singh Grover and team 'Aadat' wrap up the film schedule for the day - Movies to look forward to". The Times of India. 5 May 2021.
- ^ Karki, Tripti (9 August 2020). "Bipasha Basu on 'Dangerous': Thrillers make for a perfect canvas for an actor". indiatvnews.com.
- ^ "Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover reunite for a thriller, Dangerous". mid-day. 6 August 2020.
- ^ "Dangerous trailer: Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover reunite for a sleek thriller". 6 August 2020.
- ^ "Dangerous Review: Bipasha Basu-Karan Singh Grover Don't Ignite Much Passion". News18. 14 August 2020.
- ^ Ramnath, Nandini (15 August 2020). "'Dangerous' review: Web series with Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover is harmless". Scroll.in.
- ^ "Dangerous Review: Bipasha Basu-Karan Singh Grover's Revengeful Tale Is Full Of Unmissable Twists And Turns". www.spotboye.com.