Ali Fazal plays an investigative police officer in Amazon Prime Video’s new web series Raakh. The series' trailer was unveiled on Monday and promises to be a grim drama based on a real-life incident. Set in 1970s Delhi, the series also features Sonali Bendre and Aamir Bashir in the lead.&nbsp;<h2>About Raakh Trailer</h2>The hard-hitting trailer of Raakh begins with a question that no parent ever wants to hear: “Bacche kab se gayab hain?” (how long have the kids been missing?)&nbsp;&nbsp;Set against the backdrop of late 1970s Delhi, at a time when parents believed their children were safe to step outside alone after sunset, a shocking crime shatters this belief for the entire nation. Through haunting, atmospheric montages, the trailer captures the parents’ desperate hope of finding their children. To catch those behind the heinous crime, sub-inspector Jayprakash — played with fierce intensity by Ali Fazal — launches a relentless manhunt that drags him into the twisted psyche of the perpetrators, exposing a lack of morality so extreme it reveals the very darkest corners of human evil.&nbsp;The series also features Akash Makhija, Ramandeep Yadav, Divya Sharma, Vivaan Sharma, Anshul Chauhan, Rakesh Bedi, and Dibyendu Bhattacharya in pivotal roles.<h2>More about Raakh</h2>The show is based on the tragic Geeta and Sanjay Chopra kidnapping and murder case, which shocked the entire nation back in 1978.&nbsp;&nbsp;The series Raakh is directed and executive-produced by Prosit Roy, and created, written, and co-directed by Anusha Nandakumar and Sandeep Saket, with dialogues by Ayush Trivedi.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Watch the trailer of Raakh here:</h2>

<h2>The cast on what drew them to Raakh</h2>“When I was first approached for Raakh, I expected it to be a conventional investigative crime thriller, but the moment I read the script, I was drawn in. Anusha, Sandeep and Prosit have woven a story that is layered, emotionally intense, and packed with gritty realism,” said Ali Fazal, who plays the role of SI Jayprakash in the series. “Jayprakash is an introvert, the unlikely cop, whose mind I found exciting to explore along with the minds of the suspects. Flawed, conflicted, and constantly trying to prove himself within a rapidly changing political and social environment. What makes Raakh truly compelling is that it is a character study as much as it is a police procedural. I believe it will make for a riveting watch for audiences in India and globally.”&nbsp;“Raakh came to me at a time when I’ve become very conscious of the stories I choose to be part of. What drew me to it was how layered and emotionally complex it is. While it unfolds as a thriller, at its heart it is a deeply human story,” said actor Sonali Bendre, who plays Mona Arora.&nbsp;“The series gave me the opportunity to explore emotional spaces I hadn’t tapped into before as an actor. Mona is a character who carries both vulnerability and quiet strength, and portraying her was incredibly rewarding. Working with Prosit, Anusha and Sandeep was a joy, and I’m grateful for the sensitivity and honesty they brought to the storytelling. I hope audiences are as moved by the story as we were while bringing it to life.”&nbsp;“Raakh for me is not just an investigative crime drama. It is a multi-layered story that grabs you from the very first frame,” said actor Aamir Bashir, who plays Lt. Col. Ashok Arora. “What makes my character fascinating and challenging is that here’s a man defined by discipline and regimen, navigating immense grief and turmoil, a situation one cannot possibly be prepared for. Portraying this role has been one of the most challenging experiences of my career. This journey would not have been possible without my co-actors, Sonali and Ali, along with the fantastic team behind the lens.”&nbsp;Raakh is set to premiere exclusively on Prime Video in India and in over 240 countries and territories worldwide on June 12.

Based on the Geeta and Sanjay Chopra kidnapping and murder case that shook the entire nation in 1978, the new web series Raakh attempts to explore the investigation that took place following the crime. 

Ali Fazal plays an investigative police officer in Amazon Prime Video’s new web series Raakh. The series' trailer was unveiled on Monday and promises to be a grim drama based on a real-life incident. Set in 1970s Delhi, the series also features Sonali Bendre and Aamir Bashir in the lead. About Raakh Trailer The hard-hitting trailer of Raakh begins with a question that no parent ever wants to hear: “Bacche kab se gayab hain?” (how long have the kids been missing?) Set against the backdrop of late 1970s Delhi, at a time when parents believed their children were safe to step outside alone after sunset, a shocking crime shatters this belief for the entire nation. Through haunting, atmospheric montages, the trailer captures the parents’ desperate hope of finding their children. To catch those behind the heinous crime, sub-inspector Jayprakash — played with fierce intensity by Ali Fazal — launches a relentless manhunt that drags him into the twisted psyche of the perpetrators, exposing a lack of morality so extreme it reveals the very darkest corners of human evil. The series also features Akash Makhija, Ramandeep Yadav, Divya Sharma, Vivaan Sharma, Anshul Chauhan, Rakesh Bedi, and Dibyendu Bhattacharya in pivotal roles. More about Raakh The show is based on the tragic Geeta and Sanjay Chopra kidnapping and murder case, which shocked the entire nation back in 1978. The series Raakh is directed and executive-produced by Prosit Roy, and created, written, and co-directed by Anusha Nandakumar and Sandeep Saket, with dialogues by Ayush Trivedi. Watch the trailer of Raakh here:

Based on the Geeta and Sanjay Chopra kidnapping and murder case that shook the entire nation in 1978, new web series Raakh attempts to explore the investigation that took place following the crime.&nbsp;

Raakh trailer: Ali Fazal, Sonali Bendre and Aamir Bashir feature together for this gritty thriller based on real life incident

For fans of the cricketing franchise that kicked off in 2017, 'Inside Edge' is still likely to hold some interest, no ifs and ‘bats’ about it.

Batting and betting remain the series’ patent preoccupations. The characters, all &nbsp;155 &nbsp;of them(no &nbsp;I wasn’t counting, just guessing) &nbsp;remain locked in a self-serving vault where they can only see the world as a place to mint money, and more money. Sporting ethics be damned.

The ten episodes of Season 3 have their high points. But the low points sadly exceed the high. There are many loose ends in the plot: for example, why is &nbsp;Richa &nbsp;Chadha(who gets top billing) missing in the first 5 episodes? Even after she makes a &nbsp;belated entry her character Zarina Mehta seems uncertain about her presence and her future. Flashbacks of her mother’s humiliation as a &nbsp;junior artiste are too perfunctory to project an even remotely rounded portrait. The same is true of the other principal characters. They all seem to have a back story that doesn’t quite justify let alone rationalize their slithering moves as over-ambitious go-getters.

The age-old rivalry between the stepbrothers played by Amir Bashir and &nbsp;Vivek Oberoi(both in brilliant form) &nbsp;is given some sort of centrality in the plot. Nonetheless the storytelling this time is fatally unanchored.

The characters who &nbsp;(over)populate the plot are either ill-formed or ill-informed or both. Sapna Pabbi as Bashir’s daughter Mantra frantically trying to legalize betting cuts a particularly sorry figure especially when pitched against a “professional” anti-establishment journalist who at one point, &nbsp;is shown masturbating to Mantra’s video image. I am not too sure what that is supposed to signify? That he wants to f**k her over not only on camera but in person too?

Too many characters here are either not sure of their actions or just too sketchily drawn to be convincing in their manipulative moves. Either way, the storytelling suffers grievously for the want of credible characters and finally falls fatally to the floor writhing on the ground helplessly.

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Not all of it is in vain. &nbsp;Some characters in spite of hazy lazy writing, succeed in leaving a positive impact largely because of good performances. Amit Sial as a &nbsp;blunt-speaking off-spinner is a showstopper. &nbsp;Siddhant Gupta’s Imaad, a privileged Kashmiri batsman who is brought into the Indian cricket team from the backdoor, has three levels of discrimination(as a Muslim, Kashmiri and a figure of favouritism) to grapple with.

Imaad’s struggle appears real. As does Akshay Oberoi’s closeted gay captain of the team suffering the tireless taunts of his uncloseted partner(Ankur Rathee). And yes, Sayani &nbsp;Gupta is excellent as a daughter trying to live down down a cricketing scandal that killed her father. Tanuj Virwani as her brother is just not given any significant footage to chew on.

The plot sprawls indolently over ten inconsistent episodes. Some of this is really good stuff with dialogues that are barbed and inconsistent. But on the other hand, much of this feels like a spillover of the earlier seasons. The characters don’t grow. They groan dangerously close to the edge of irrelevance.

For fans of the cricketing franchise that kicked off in 2017, 'Inside Edge' is still likely to hold some interest, no ifs and ‘bats’ about it. Batting and betting remain the series’ patent preoccupations.

For fans of the cricketing franchise that kicked off in 2017, 'Inside Edge' is still likely to hold some interest, no ifs and ‘bats’ about it. Batting and betting remain the series’ patent preoccupations. The characters, all 155 of them(no I wasn’t counting, just guessing) remain locked in a self-serving vault where they can only see the world as a place to mint money, and more money. Sporting ethics be damned. The ten episodes of Season 3 have their high points. But the low points sadly exceed the high. There are many loose ends in the plot: for example, why is Richa Chadha(who gets top billing) missing in the first 5 episodes? Even after she makes a belated entry her character Zarina Mehta seems uncertain about her presence and her future. Flashbacks of her mother’s humiliation as a junior artiste are too perfunctory to project an even remotely rounded portrait. The same is true of the other principal characters. They all seem to have a back story that doesn’t quite justify let alone rationalize their slithering moves as over-ambitious go-getters. The age-old rivalry between the stepbrothers played by Amir Bashir and Vivek Oberoi(both in brilliant form) is given some sort of centrality in the plot. Nonetheless the storytelling this time is fatally unanchored. The characters who (over)populate the plot are either ill-formed or ill-informed or both. Sapna Pabbi as Bashir’s daughter Mantra frantically trying to legalize betting cuts a particularly sorry figure especially when pitched against a “professional” anti-establishment journalist who at one point, is shown masturbating to Mantra’s video image. I am not too sure what that is supposed to signify? That he wants to f**k her over not only on camera but in person too? Too many characters here are either not sure of their actions or just too sketchily drawn to be convincing in their manipulative moves. Either way, the storytelling suffers grievously for the want of credible characters and finally falls fatally to the floor writhing on the ground helplessly. Not all of it is in vain. Some characters in spite of hazy lazy writing, succeed in leaving a positive impact largely because of good performances. Amit Sial as a blunt-speaking off-spinner is a showstopper. Siddhant Gupta’s Imaad, a privileged Kashmiri batsman who is brought into the Indian cricket team from the backdoor, has three levels of discrimination(as a Muslim, Kashmiri and a figure of favouritism) to grapple with. Imaad’s struggle appears real. As does Akshay Oberoi’s closeted gay captain of the team suffering the tireless taunts of his uncloseted partner(Ankur Rathee). And yes, Sayani Gupta is excellent as a daughter trying to live down down a cricketing scandal that killed her father. Tanuj Virwani as her brother is just not given any significant footage to chew on. The plot sprawls indolently over ten inconsistent episodes. Some of this is really good stuff with dialogues that are barbed and inconsistent. But on the other hand, much of this feels like a spillover of the earlier seasons. The characters don’t grow. They groan dangerously close to the edge of irrelevance.

'Inside Edge 3' review: The series is still edgy and engrossing

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Raakh trailer: Ali Fazal, Sonali Bendre and Aamir Bashir feature together for this gritty thriller based on real life incident

'Inside Edge 3' review: The series is still edgy and engrossing