RaanBaazaar is an Indian Marathi-language thriller-drama web series written and directed by Abhijeet Panse.[1] The show features Tejaswini Pandit, Prajakta Mali, Mohan Agashe, Makarand Anaspure, Sachin Khedekar.[2][3][4] The series was launched on May 20, 2022, garnered acclaim across Maharashtra due to its compelling narrative rooted in real-life events.[5][6]
| RaanBaazaar | |
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 Official release poster | |
| Genre | Thriller |
| Created by | Akshay Bardapurkar |
| Screenplay by | Abhijeet Panse Amol Bhor |
| Directed by | Abhijeet Panse |
| Starring | |
| Music by | AV Prafullachandra |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Marathi |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 10 |
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| Production location | India |
| Cinematography | Sandeep Yadav |
| Editor | Nilesh Gavand |
| Running time | 45 mins |
| Production companies | Planet Marathi Raavan Future Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | Planet Marathi OTT |
| Release | 20 May 2022 |
Plot
editIn a state government, things get all shaky because two people doing an old job accidentally become super important in a mix of politics, power, and secret plans. The choices these two make mess up the political world, making the stable government start wobbling because of unexpected problems and how people relate to each other.
As the story goes on, the government machine that used to run smoothly now struggles with the results, and the state government is almost falling apart. This interesting story shows how personal decisions mix up with big government stuff, showing a lively picture where power structures and people's lives come together in a story that goes beyond what society expects.
Cast
edit- Tejaswini Pandit as Ayesha Singh
- Prajakta Mali as Ratna
- Urmilla Kothare as Nisha Jain
- Sachin Khedekar as Yusuf Patel
- Mohan Agashe as Satish Naik
- Makarand Anaspure as Appa Divekar
- Mohan Joshi as Sayajirao Patil
- Anant Jog as Joint CP Bantya Raosaheb
- Madhuri Pawar as Prerna Patil-Sane aka Taisaheb
- Abhijeet Panse as Inspector Charudatta Mokashi
- Vaibhav Mangle as Sub-Inspector Palande
- Vanita Kharat as Bina Singh
- Surekha Kudachi as Akka
- Prabhakar More as Palande's friend
- Vandana Vaknis as Sayajirao's wife
- Niranjan Javir as Rupesh Varde
- Chaitali Kohli as P. A. Gaikar
- Kirti Mahadik as Ayesha Singh
Series overview
edit| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date [7][8] | |
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| 1 | "Kaand" |
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| 20 May 2022 | |
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Appa Divekar, a wise retired journalist, shares the tale of Maharashtra's government downfall with two young reporters. In a quiet newsroom corner, he unfolds the story of political twists, corruption, and power struggles that shook the state. Through his experienced eyes, the young journalists glimpse the past, inheriting the torch of journalistic legacy as they absorb the turbulent narrative of Maharashtra's political history. | |||||
| 2 | "Karma" |
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| 20 May 2022 | |
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Chaos ensues as the leader of the opposition, Sayajirao Patil, is discovered dead in a hotel room, sending shockwaves through the political landscape. | |||||
| 3 | "Gurudakshina" |
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| 30 May 2022 | |
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Under mounting pressure, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra instructs the Joint Commissioner of Police to locate Ayesha. Faced with limited options, the Jt. CP is compelled to seek assistance from the suspended officer, Charudutt Mokashi, in a desperate bid to unravel the mystery. | |||||
| 4 | "Moksha" |
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| 20 May 2022 | |
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As the search for Ayesha intensifies, the name of casting director Farooq surfaces. Despite relentless efforts, Mokashi finds himself unable to reach or apprehend Farooq in the pursuit of crucial information. | |||||
| 5 | "Chakva" |
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| 30 May 2022 | |
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The suspense reaches a climax as Mokashi captures a waiter attempting to conceal a hidden camera in Ayesha's room, unraveling a colossal scandal that shakes the foundations of the unfolding mystery. The revelation adds a new layer of intrigue to the unfolding drama. | |||||
| 6 | "Shodh" |
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| 30 May 2022 | |
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Under pressure, Sayajirao's family compels Mokashi to halt the investigation and close the case swiftly. Simultaneously, Sub-Inspector Palande uncovers intriguing evidence, adding a new twist to the unfolding narrative. | |||||
| 7 | "Pita" |
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| 30 May 2022 | |
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S.I. Palande's discoveries prompt Raosaheb to urge Satish Naik to abandon the investigation, but Naik refuses. In a parallel effort, Mokashi establishes contact with Ayesha through her sister, Bina, weaving a complex web of intersecting paths in the unfolding story. | |||||
| 8 | "Nirvan" |
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| 30 May 2022 | |
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Mokashi discovers Mokashi learns about Ayesha's history while investigating. At the same time, Raosaheb discovers evidence that might change the political situation in Maharashtra unexpectedly. | |||||
| 9 | "Ghubad" |
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| 30 May 2022 | |
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Prerna Patil Sane assumes office as the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra, bringing a fresh dynamic to the political landscape. Meanwhile, in a significant turn, Mokashi uncovers buried evidence during the ongoing investigation, potentially reshaping the course of the narrative. | |||||
| 10 | "RaanBaazaar" |
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| 30 May 2022 | |
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Mokashi deals with past hurts resurfacing, making things personal. The series wraps up with the Maharashtra government falling apart in a big finale. | |||||
Production
editPromotion
editOn 18 May 2022, Planet Marathi released the teaser for RaanBaazaar on YouTube and other social media platforms announcing the release of the series on 20 May 2022. It garnered 1 Million views in just one day.[9] The show will consist of 10 episodes. It is one of the high budget web series of Marathi ever.[10]
Success
editIt is one of the successful webseries of Marathi industry.[11][12]
Music
edit| RaanBaazaar | |
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| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 19 May 2022 |
| Genre | Web Series Music |
| Language | Hindi |
| Label | Planet Marathi |
The song composed and written by AV Prafullachandra. Yeh Andheri Nagari was sung by Aanchal Tyagi and Kundi Lagalo sung Dr. Pallavi Shyam Sundar.[13] Kundi Lagalo song is become popular in reels due to its Hindi lyrics.[14]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Yeh Hai Andheri Nagari" | AV Prafullachandra | Aanchal Tyagi | 2.18 |
| 2. | "Kundi Lagalo" | AV Prafullachandra | Dr. Pallavi Shyam Sundar | 2.30 |
| Total length: | 4:48 | |||
Reception
editUpon release, Chitrali Chogale-Anavkar of Lokmat rated the show 4 out of 5 and said, "In short, the storm in politics created by the two ladies is definitely a must watch and equally entertaining. For Prajakta's acting, Abhijeet Panse's direction, a boldly different story and an entertaining experience, definitely watch 'Raanbazaar..."[15]
Shaheen Irani from OTTplay reviewed that "Raanbaazaar finale is so worth the time it took. The episode comes a full circle, in a way that you would barely expect it to. It is not your happy ending kind of a show but the real elements and how everything is dealt with, is what makes this series so special. Watch this one without fail."[16]
Salonee Mistry of Pune Mirror rated it 4 stars and stated that the series is clutter breaking and promises edges of the seat thriller and powerful performance.[17]
References
edit- ^ "RaanBaazaar's final episodes set to stream from May 27". The Times of India. 24 May 2022. ISSN 0971-8257.
- ^ "'RaanBaazaar' trailer: Tejaswini Pandit and Prajakta Mali starrer looks promising-Watch". The Times of India. 19 May 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
- ^ "RaanBaazaar is a once-in-a-lifetime experience: Senior actor Sachin Khedekar". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257.
- ^ "RaanBaazaar trailer starring Tejaswini Pandit and Prajakta Mali".
- ^ "Marathi OTT series 'RaanBaazaar' trailer exposes murky side of politics". IANS Life. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
- ^ "Tejaswini Pandit and Prajkta Mali on RaanBaazaar | Planet Marathi". Radiocity. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
- ^ "tejaswini-pandit-prajakta-mali-raanbaazaar-marathi-web-series-promo". LOKMAT (in Marathi). 26 May 2022.
- ^ "Raanbaazaar part 4 (finale) review: Tejaswini Pandit's web series comes a full circle and there isn't a moment you'd want to miss". www.ottplay.com.
- ^ "Raan Baazaar : वेबविश्वाला हादरवणारा 'रानबाजार'चा टीझर". marathi.abplive.com (in Marathi). 17 May 2022.
- ^ "Raanbaazaar : बिग बजेट 'रानबाजार'चा ट्रेलर प्रदर्शित; 20 मे ला येणार प्रेक्षकांच्या भेटीला". marathi.abplive.com (in Marathi). 18 May 2022.
- ^ "'रानबाजार'ची सक्सेस पार्टी दणक्यात साजरी; सीरिजच्या टीमचं सेलिब्रेशन". ABP Marathi (in Marathi).
- ^ "Here is how Raanbaazaar is changing the Marathi Entertainment Landscape - The Week". www.theweek.in.
- ^ "The Voice Behind 'Kundi Lagalo Saiyaan': Dr. Pallavi Shyam Sundar". Rolling Stone India. 12 September 2022.
- ^ "2022 में रील वाले ये गाने इतने वायरल हुए कि अभी तक याद होंगे!". www.thelallantop.com (in Hindi).
- ^ "RaanBaazaar Review: बोल्ड सीन्समुळे चर्चेत आलेल्या 'रानबाजार'च्या संपूर्ण १० एपिसोड्सचा रिव्ह्यू". Lokmat (in Marathi). 27 May 2022.
- ^ "Raanbaazaar part 4 (finale) review: Tejaswini Pandit's web series comes a full circle and there isn't a moment you'd want to miss". www.ottplay.com.
- ^ "Now Streaming: Honest performances and gripping story". punemirror.com. 31 May 2022.
External links
edit- RaanBaazaar at IMDb