Naxalbari is a crime thriller web series directed by Partho Mitra. Produced by Arjun Singh Baran and Kartik D. Nishandar, it revolves around an STF agent who goes on a mission to suppress the revival of a Naxal uprising in Gadchiroli.[1][2] The series stars Rajeev Khandelwal, Tina Datta and Aamir Ali.[3][1] It premiered on 28 November 2020 on ZEE5.
| Naxalbari | |
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| Written by | Pulkit Rishi Prakhar Vihaan Pradip Atluri |
| Directed by | Partho Mitra |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Hindi |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 9 |
| Production | |
| Producers | Arjun Singgh Baran Kartk D Nishandar |
| Production location | India |
| Cinematography | Hari Nair |
| Production companies | Global Sports Entertainment Media Solutions Pvt Ltd (GSEAMS) |
| Original release | |
| Network | ZEE5 |
| Release | 28 November 2020 |
Plot
editThe story is set in Maharashtra, and revolves around an STF agent who goes on a secret mission to uncover the truth behind a Naxal uprising in his village, Gadchiroli.[4][5]
Cast
edit- Rajeev Khandelwal as Raghav
- Tina Datta as Ketki Maheshwari
- Satyadeep Mishra as Pahan
- Narayani Shastri as Sudha
- Shakti Anand as Binu
- Aamir Ali as Keswani
- Tapan Acharya as Narsing Chandel
- Sreejita De as Prakruti
Episodes
edit| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "The Gadchiroli Blast" | Partho Mitra | Pulkit Rishi & Prakhar Vihaan | November 28, 2020 |
| 2 | "The Stake Out" | Partho Mitra | Pulkit Rishi & Prakhar Vihaan | November 28, 2020 |
| 3 | "Shanghaied" | Partho Mitra | Pulkit Rishi & Prakhar Vihaan | November 28, 2020 |
| 4 | "The Demons Of The past" | Partho Mitra | Pulkit Rishi & Prakhar Vihaan | November 28, 2020 |
| 5 | "FICA" | Partho Mitra | Pulkit Rishi & Prakhar Vihaan | November 28, 2020 |
| 6 | "The Turning Point" | Partho Mitra | Pulkit Rishi & Prakhar Vihaan | November 28, 2020 |
| 7 | "No Turning Back" | Partho Mitra | Pulkit Rishi & Prakhar Vihaan | November 28, 2020 |
| 8 | "Mayhem" | Partho Mitra | Pulkit Rishi & Prakhar Vihaan | November 28, 2020 |
| 9 | "Thok Ke Badla" | Partho Mitra | Pulkit Rishi & Prakhar Vihaan | November 28, 2020 |
Release
editIn June 2020, ZEE5 announced that the show would begin reshooting with proper safety measures.[6] The web series was released on 28 November 2020 on the platform.[7][8]
Reception
editNews18 rated the series 2.5 out of 5 and stated: "Web series director Partho Mitra has made a decent show with the script at hand and considering the run-time of episodes is limited to under thirty minutes each, it does not slack off either and holds attention with various twists and sincere performances backing the teleplay."[9]
Archika Khurana from Times Of India rated the series 3.5 out of 5 and praised Rajeev Khandelwal’s performance. "He has given one of his best performances as STF agent Raghav. He managed to bring intensity and gravitas to his character, especially when he follows the trail of the Naxals."[10]
References
edit- ^ a b "DNA Exclusive: Tinaa Dattaa on shooting 'Naxalbari' with precautions amid coronavirus pandemic". DNA India. 5 August 2020.
- ^ "Naxalbari teaser: Naxalbhari stars Rajeev Khandelwal, Tina Datta, Sreejita Dey, Satyadeep Mishra, Shakti Anand, and Aamir Ali". mid-day.com.
- ^ "Aamir Ali To Make His Digital Debut With ZEE5'S 'Naxalbari'". Mumbai Live.
- ^ "Naxalbari teaser: Rajeev Khandelwal prepares for a war to end all wars". Cinestaan.
- ^ "'Naxalbari' trailer: In new web series, it's Rajeev Khandelwal versus Maoists". scroll.in.
- ^ "With appropriate safety measures, shoot for ZEE5's upcoming show 'Naxalbari' starts in Goa". National Herald. 23 July 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
- ^ "Rajeev Khandelwal-starrer 'Naxalbari' To Start Streaming From Nov 28 On ZEE5". News 18. 20 October 2020. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
- ^ "Naxalbari trailer: A stylised, melodramatic crime series featuring Rajeev Khandelwal and Satyadeep Mishra". indianexpress.com.
- ^ Pandey, Devasheesh (29 November 2020). "Naxalbari Review: A Well-intentioned Revenge Drama Laden with Abusive Language". News18. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
- ^ Khurana, Archika (29 November 2020), "Naxalbari Season 1 Review: Rajeev Khandelwal shines bright in this compelling thriller", TOI, retrieved 11 July 2021