Mum Bhai is a Hindi-language Indian crime thriller web series. It is directed by Akshay Choubey and produced by Balaji Telefilms. The series features Angad Bedi, Sandeepa Dhar, Sikandar Kher and Sunny Hinduja. It showcases Bhaskar Shetty, a maverick cop and his rise to power.[1][2] The series was digitally released on both ZEE5 and ALT Balaji on November 12, 2020
| Mum Bhai | |
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| Written by |
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| Directed by | Akshay Choubey |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Harshwardhan Dixit |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Hindi |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Balaji Telefilms |
| Running time | 260 min |
| Original release | |
| Network | ZEE5 ALT Balaji |
| Release | 12 November 2020 |
Plot
editThe story revolves around Bhaskar Shetty (Angad Bedi), who emerges as a top encounter specialist in Mumbai. The series highlights his journey and passion to rule the city on his terms. Neha Dobi was also in the show.
Cast
edit- Angad Bedi as Bhaskar Shetty
- Sandeepa Dhar as Vaishnavi
- Sikandar Kher as Rama Shetty
- Priyank Sharma as Pridhvi
- Karmveer Choudhary as Minister Chavan
- Sunny Hinduja as Zaheer
- Sameer Dharmadhikari as Officer Karekar
- Madhurima Roy as Ranjana
Episodes
edit| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Acha Logo Ka Suraksha, Criminal Ka Khatma" | Akshay Choubey | Chintan Gandhi, Apoorva Lakhia, Raj Vasant | November 12, 2020 |
| 2 | "Peeth Peeche Kabhi Nahi Maarne Ka" | Akshay Choubey | Chintan Gandhi, Apoorva Lakhia, Raj Vasant | November 12, 2020 |
| 3 | "Bhaskar Shetty – Naam Yaad Rakhna" | Akshay Choubey | Chintan Gandhi, Apoorva Lakhia, Raj Vasant | November 12, 2020 |
| 4 | "ATS Ka Kumble Nikla" | Akshay Choubey | Chintan Gandhi, Apoorva Lakhia, Raj Vasant | November 12, 2020 |
| 5 | "Mera Mumbai Ka Kaam Sambhalega" | Akshay Choubey | Chintan Gandhi, Apoorva Lakhia, Raj Vasant | November 12, 2020 |
| 6 | "Kal Noto Se Bhari Gaadi, Aaj Puri Plate Khali" | Akshay Choubey | Chintan Gandhi, Apoorva Lakhia, Raj Vasant | November 12, 2020 |
| 7 | "Apna Promise Yaad Hai Anna?" | Akshay Choubey | Chintan Gandhi, Apoorva Lakhia, Raj Vasant | November 12, 2020 |
| 8 | "Aaj Kuch Bada Kaand Hoga " | Akshay Choubey | Chintan Gandhi, Apoorva Lakhia, Raj Vasant | November 12, 2020 |
| 9 | "Bhaskar Tere Ko Sab Kuch nahi Maloom" | Akshay Choubey | Chintan Gandhi, Apoorva Lakhia, Raj Vasant | November 12, 2020 |
| 10 | "Saanp Hai Jo Kisi Ka Nahi Hota" | Akshay Choubey | Chintan Gandhi, Apoorva Lakhia, Raj Vasant | November 12, 2020 |
| 11 | "Officer On Special Duty" | Akshay Choubey | Chintan Gandhi, Apoorva Lakhia, Raj Vasant | November 12, 2020 |
| 12 | "Kya Solid Planning Kiya Hai " | Akshay Choubey | Chintan Gandhi, Apoorva Lakhia, Raj Vasant | November 12, 2020 |
Release
editThe series was digitally released on both ZEE5 and ALT Balaji on November 12, 2020.[3]
Reception
editArchika Khurana from Times Of India stated that Angad Bedi's performance in the series makes the gangster sequences more realistic.[4] Udita Jhunjhunwala from Firstpost summed up the series review stating that Angad Bedi's crime series is a beautiful amalgamation of every Indian gangster movie.[5]
Heer Kothari from Free express journal stated that individual acting brilliance of the actors in the series makes it watchable.[6] Pakaoo gave the series a mixed review and highlighted that the series missed a lot of key components.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Angad Bedi: Mum Bhai is the story of an underdog". The Indian Express. 9 November 2020.
- ^ "Mum Bhai Dialogues: Angad Bedi And Sikander Kher's Jhakaas Dialogues". 10 November 2020.
- ^ "What to watch on November 12: Mum Bhai is streaming on ZEE5 and ALTBalaji". The Indian Express. 12 November 2020.
- ^ "Mum Bhai Season 1 Review: Angad Bedi makes this gang war engaging". The Times of India.
- ^ "Mum Bhai review: Angad Bedi's crime series is an amalgamation of every Indian gangster movie ever". Firstpost. 13 November 2020.
- ^ "Mum Bhai review: Impactful performances make this gang war tale watchable". Free Press Journal.
- ^ "Mum Bhai Web Series Review, Release Date | www.pakaoo.in". Pakaoo. 12 November 2020.