SonyLIV is gearing up for the release of Prashant Nair’s anthology series, 'Tryst with Destiny', named after the landmark speech of 1947.

A collection of four distinct short stories, Tryst with destiny attempts to explore how far we’ve come since.&nbsp;

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The anthology beautifully captures the socio-economic inequalities that exist in society. Each chapter tells the story of an individual in contemporary India and his or her struggle to be 'what destiny intended them to be.’

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'Tryst with Destiny' was the only Indian film at the Tribeca Film Festival 2020 where it won the Best Screenplay Award.

Directed by Prashant Nair, the anthology features Vineet Kumar Singh, Palomi Ghosh, Jaideep Ahlawat, Kani Kusruti, Ashish Vidyarthi, Amit Sial, Ishwak Singh, Lilette Dubey, Victor BanerjeeGeetanjali Thapa, and Suhasini Maniratnam in prominent roles. Jointly produced by Manish Mundra’s Drishyam Films and French Studio Backup Media, Tryst With Destiny, will soon be streaming on SonyLIV.

SonyLIV is gearing up for the release of Prashant Nair’s anthology series, 'Tryst with Destiny', named after the landmark speech of 1947. A collection of four distinct short stories, Tryst with destiny attempts to explore how far we’ve come since.

SonyLIV is gearing up for the release of Prashant Nair’s anthology series, 'Tryst with Destiny', named after the landmark speech of 1947. A collection of four distinct short stories, Tryst with destiny attempts to explore how far we’ve come since. Will Smith's 'King Richard' impresses Beyoncé beyond words, gives her new song to the film The anthology beautifully captures the socio-economic inequalities that exist in society. Each chapter tells the story of an individual in contemporary India and his or her struggle to be 'what destiny intended them to be.’ 'Tryst with Destiny' was the only Indian film at the Tribeca Film Festival 2020 where it won the Best Screenplay Award. Directed by Prashant Nair, the anthology features Vineet Kumar Singh, Palomi Ghosh, Jaideep Ahlawat, Kani Kusruti, Ashish Vidyarthi, Amit Sial, Ishwak Singh, Lilette Dubey, Victor BanerjeeGeetanjali Thapa, and Suhasini Maniratnam in prominent roles. Jointly produced by Manish Mundra’s Drishyam Films and French Studio Backup Media, Tryst With Destiny, will soon be streaming on SonyLIV.

Watch: Trailer of the award-winning film 'Tryst with Destiny' is here!

&nbsp;A new gritty thriller 'Tabbar' is now streaming on SonyLIV. An edge-of-the-seat thriller will surely make you wonder how far they would go, to save their family from the ravages of a crime. 
 
The series revolves around a retired police constable who crosses all the limits to save his family from the consequences of an unfortunate incident. The movie stellar cast includes Pawan Malhotra, Supriya Pathak, Gagan Arora, Paramvir Cheema, Kanwaljit Singh, and Ranvir Shorey. &nbsp;

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Paramvir Cheema, who plays the role of an angry cop, reveals how he had prepared for the role. Cheema said, &nbsp;“It has been a dream come true to play a cop. Once I bagged the role, I decided to spend a couple of days with my father’s friend who is an ACP. Those two days of accompanying and observing a real police officer on the job inspired me to bring my own nuances to the character. Most importantly, I learnt the ropes of quick analysis and decision-making, a must for all cops,”&nbsp; 
 
Recalling another interesting story from the shooting days, he said, “Often while we were shooting on the streets, I would be mistaken for a real cop. There have been instances where I’ve received a salute from a police officer who thought I was his colleague on the job. In fact, every other person on the streets would think I am a real cop. Overall, it has been an eye-opening experience to learn and embody their grit in stressful situations.”

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Directed by Ajitpal Singh, and produced by Ajay Rai, Tabbar is a JAR Pictures series. Written by Harman Wadala and Sandeep Jain, the show's music is produced by Sneha Khanwalkar. 
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A new gritty thriller 'Tabbar' is now streaming on SonyLIV. An edge-of-the-seat thriller will surely make you wonder how far they would go, to save their family from the ravages of a crime.

A new gritty thriller 'Tabbar' is now streaming on SonyLIV. An edge-of-the-seat thriller will surely make you wonder how far they would go, to save their family from the ravages of a crime. The series revolves around a retired police constable who crosses all the limits to save his family from the consequences of an unfortunate incident. The movie stellar cast includes Pawan Malhotra, Supriya Pathak, Gagan Arora, Paramvir Cheema, Kanwaljit Singh, and Ranvir Shorey. Watch: Spine-chilling trailer of Emraan Hashmi's 'Dybbuk: The Curse is Real' is here! Paramvir Cheema, who plays the role of an angry cop, reveals how he had prepared for the role. Cheema said, “It has been a dream come true to play a cop. Once I bagged the role, I decided to spend a couple of days with my father’s friend who is an ACP. Those two days of accompanying and observing a real police officer on the job inspired me to bring my own nuances to the character. Most importantly, I learnt the ropes of quick analysis and decision-making, a must for all cops,” Recalling another interesting story from the shooting days, he said, “Often while we were shooting on the streets, I would be mistaken for a real cop. There have been instances where I’ve received a salute from a police officer who thought I was his colleague on the job. In fact, every other person on the streets would think I am a real cop. Overall, it has been an eye-opening experience to learn and embody their grit in stressful situations.” ‘Scam’ actor Pratik Gandhi to WION on controversies around his first Bollywood film ‘Bhavai’ Directed by Ajitpal Singh, and produced by Ajay Rai, Tabbar is a JAR Pictures series. Written by Harman Wadala and Sandeep Jain, the show's music is produced by Sneha Khanwalkar.

Paramvir Cheema calls 'Tabbar' an 'eye-opening experience', gets mistaken as a real cop during shoot

‘Anne Boleyn’ piques your interest for reasons aplenty—first, it is based on the ‘truth and lies’ about the fallen Queen of England, Anne Boleyn, and secondly, her many, if at all, liaisons with men from her courtroom leading all the way down to her own brother, George (Paapa Essiedu). There’s sex, secrets, and a King for a husband (Henry VIII/ played by Mark Stanley) whose mistresses and love children could form an army of their own. Yes, the broth is piping hot—one that is concocted out of scandal, politics and loyalists with shifting loyalties.

 
The setting is the 1500s and the timeline, just the last five months of Boleyn’s life. The otherwise poised and sharpshooting Queen now feels threatened: for one, she must compete with a much younger Jane Seymour (Lola Petticrew) who seeks nothing out of her dalliance with the King but ‘honour and security’. And, secondly, of carrying out her responsibilities of a dutiful wife by birthing a son; a possible heir to Henry VIII. The opening sequence gives away that a heavily pregnant Anne Boleyn is bestowed with gifts and gratification of all kinds, from far and wide, for the impending birth of her son. And, as they say, the rest is history.

 
In director Lynsey Miller’s universe, Anne Boleyn—textbook definition of a woman with ‘questionable morals’, as per naysayers—is no damsel in distress. A husband with a wandering eye, two miscarriages, sexism to the very top still her gut and gumption commands respect. “It is difficult to love a man, especially when he is your husband,” Boleyn opines.

 
It is rather an extraordinarily brave choice for Miller to have Jodie-Turner Smith play this titular historical figure, the first ever black woman to slip into those heavy shoes. The actress devours the character, and how!

 
Turner-Smith’s calculated restraint and gravitas as&nbsp;Boleyn is every aspiring actor’s tutorial on how to ace a figure of historical importance without losing a vision of their own. Turner-Smith imbibes even the intricate nuances a woman with all the power—at least by outward appearances—may exude. Lending an equally rounded performance is ‘I May Destroy You’ famed Paapa Essiedu as the loyal brother. The parallel characters contribute significantly to the primary cast— Thalissa Teixeira as Madge Shelton is remarkable, and so is Amanda Burton as Lady Shelton. Mark Stanley’s Henry VIII echoes more of the promiscuous aspect of the character than the fact that he was, indeed, a man that had stooped to the lowest level of humanity for personal gains. Lola Petticrew’s trembling and docile depiction of Jane Seymour makes the viewers pity her. Until it doesn’t.

 
No living species understands sexism the way women do. It is probably the all-female gaze that made the subtlety of casual sexism so glaringly obvious. “Your influence lies in your belly, not your brain,” barks Cromwell (Barry Ward). The climax, of course, filled with rage and redemption in equal measures is testament to just how unjust the society can be towards women with ambitions.

 
‘Anne Boleyn’ —the series—is the work of a modernist, a feminist and a futurist, told through the confident eyes of a modernist, a feminist and a futurist. And these powerful forces blend in to revise history and debunk the feel-good myths sticking to England’s monarchial form of government. Why? Because—like Anne says—“You will never find security in the King’s bed.”&nbsp;

‘Anne Boleyn’ piques your interest for reasons aplenty—first, it is based on the ‘truth and lies’ about the fallen Queen of England, Anne Boleyn, and secondly, her many, if at all, liaisons with men from her courtroom leading all the way down to her own brother, George (Paapa Essiedu).

‘Anne Boleyn’ piques your interest for reasons aplenty—first, it is based on the ‘truth and lies’ about the fallen Queen of England, Anne Boleyn, and secondly, her many, if at all, liaisons with men from her courtroom leading all the way down to her own brother, George (Paapa Essiedu). There’s sex, secrets, and a King for a husband (Henry VIII/ played by Mark Stanley) whose mistresses and love children could form an army of their own. Yes, the broth is piping hot—one that is concocted out of scandal, politics and loyalists with shifting loyalties. The setting is the 1500s and the timeline, just the last five months of Boleyn’s life. The otherwise poised and sharpshooting Queen now feels threatened: for one, she must compete with a much younger Jane Seymour (Lola Petticrew) who seeks nothing out of her dalliance with the King but ‘honour and security’. And, secondly, of carrying out her responsibilities of a dutiful wife by birthing a son; a possible heir to Henry VIII. The opening sequence gives away that a heavily pregnant Anne Boleyn is bestowed with gifts and gratification of all kinds, from far and wide, for the impending birth of her son. And, as they say, the rest is history. In director Lynsey Miller’s universe, Anne Boleyn—textbook definition of a woman with ‘questionable morals’, as per naysayers—is no damsel in distress. A husband with a wandering eye, two miscarriages, sexism to the very top still her gut and gumption commands respect. “It is difficult to love a man, especially when he is your husband,” Boleyn opines. It is rather an extraordinarily brave choice for Miller to have Jodie-Turner Smith play this titular historical figure, the first ever black woman to slip into those heavy shoes. The actress devours the character, and how! Turner-Smith’s calculated restraint and gravitas as Boleyn is every aspiring actor’s tutorial on how to ace a figure of historical importance without losing a vision of their own. Turner-Smith imbibes even the intricate nuances a woman with all the power—at least by outward appearances—may exude. Lending an equally rounded performance is ‘I May Destroy You’ famed Paapa Essiedu as the loyal brother. The parallel characters contribute significantly to the primary cast— Thalissa Teixeira as Madge Shelton is remarkable, and so is Amanda Burton as Lady Shelton. Mark Stanley’s Henry VIII echoes more of the promiscuous aspect of the character than the fact that he was, indeed, a man that had stooped to the lowest level of humanity for personal gains. Lola Petticrew’s trembling and docile depiction of Jane Seymour makes the viewers pity her. Until it doesn’t. No living species understands sexism the way women do. It is probably the all-female gaze that made the subtlety of casual sexism so glaringly obvious. “Your influence lies in your belly, not your brain,” barks Cromwell (Barry Ward). The climax, of course, filled with rage and redemption in equal measures is testament to just how unjust the society can be towards women with ambitions. ‘Anne Boleyn’ —the series—is the work of a modernist, a feminist and a futurist, told through the confident eyes of a modernist, a feminist and a futurist. And these powerful forces blend in to revise history and debunk the feel-good myths sticking to England’s monarchial form of government. Why? Because—like Anne says—“You will never find security in the King’s bed.”

Anne Boleyn mini series review: Jodie-Turner Smith delivers her finest thus far as the controversial monarch

Grammy's are just around the corner and if you are wondering where to watch the musical night, we got a place for you&nbsp;where one can stream the night without any hindrance.&nbsp; 
 
In India, The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards will exclusively stream on the SonyLIV app on Monday, March 15 from 5.30 am onwards. The grand event will be hosted by Traver Noah.&nbsp;

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Amogh Dusad, Head- Programming and New Initiatives, Digital, says, ''GRAMMYs are the most renowned and coveted awards within the music industry. &nbsp;We’re sure that music aficionados in India will be excited as SonyLIV exclusively streams the award night in India.''

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Making India proud on the international level, Neha Mahajan and Anoushka Shankar have been recognized by the Grammys this year. Neha has been credited for the song&nbsp;'Mi Sangre', which is one of the tracks of Ricky Martin's album,&nbsp;'Pausa', that has been nominated in the Best Latin Pop or Urban Album category. Whereas sitar player Anoushka Shankar's album 'Love Letters' has been nominated in the Best Global Music Album category. For the album 'Love Letter', singer Shilpa Rao has collaborated with Anoushka.&nbsp;

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Harry Styles will be the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/harry-styles-to-give-opening-performance-at-grammy-awards-2021-369747">opening performer</a> at the upcoming awards show. He will be joined by a long list of stars including BTS, Cardi B, Billie Eilish, Doja Cat, Dua Lipa, HAIM, Chris Martin, Post Malone, Taylor Swift and many more.&nbsp; 
 
The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards will broadcast live on CBS and It will live stream in the world on Facebook Live and the official website GRAMMYS.com.

Grammy's are just around the corner and if you are wondering where to watch the musical night, we got a place for you where one can stream the night without any hindrance.

Grammy's are just around the corner and if you are wondering where to watch the musical night, we got a place for you where one can stream the night without any hindrance. In India, The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards will exclusively stream on the SonyLIV app on Monday, March 15 from 5.30 am onwards. The grand event will be hosted by Traver Noah. Grammy 2021 probables: Dua Lipa, Taylor Swift; a look at the frontrunners Amogh Dusad, Head- Programming and New Initiatives, Digital, says, ''GRAMMYs are the most renowned and coveted awards within the music industry. We’re sure that music aficionados in India will be excited as SonyLIV exclusively streams the award night in India.'' The Weeknd to Selena Gomez: The royal snubs at 2021 Grammys Making India proud on the international level, Neha Mahajan and Anoushka Shankar have been recognized by the Grammys this year. Neha has been credited for the song 'Mi Sangre', which is one of the tracks of Ricky Martin's album, 'Pausa', that has been nominated in the Best Latin Pop or Urban Album category. Whereas sitar player Anoushka Shankar's album 'Love Letters' has been nominated in the Best Global Music Album category. For the album 'Love Letter', singer Shilpa Rao has collaborated with Anoushka. Harry Styles will be the opening performer at the upcoming awards show. He will be joined by a long list of stars including BTS, Cardi B, Billie Eilish, Doja Cat, Dua Lipa, HAIM, Chris Martin, Post Malone, Taylor Swift and many more. The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards will broadcast live on CBS and It will live stream in the world on Facebook Live and the official website GRAMMYS.com.

Grammys 2021 to stream live on this OTT platform in India

The theme of time travel is not new in Indian cinema. From Fun2shh in 2003 to Baar Baar Dekho in 2016, the audiences have seen a large variety of sci-fi scripts in the last two decades. What differentiates SonyLIV's JL50 from the rest of the lot is a certain degree of maturity in the way the concept of time travel has been dealt with.

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Created, written and directed by Shalender Vyas, the plot of JL50 is summed up very well by the trailer itself. A flight, called JL50, crashed somewhere in northern Bengal. There were only two survivors of the crash, pilot Bhiu&nbsp;Ghosh (Ritika Anand) and professor Mitra (Piyush Mishra). This would have been just an ordinary plane crash, however, there is something extremely unusual: this flight took off 35 years ago from Kolkata airport. Both survivors have not aged one bit and look the same as they did 35 years ago. So the real mystery is where was the plane and its passengers for more than 3 decades?

The CBI officer Shantanu (Abhay Deol) thinks this is all a setup, however, his interaction with Professor Das (Pankaj Kapur) invites the possibility of the impossible - time travel.

There are a couple of things that clearly stood out in this series. First and foremost is the brilliant acting of the cast. Abhay Deol fits&nbsp;well in the character of Shantanu, an officer who might not be physically strong but tries his best to keep it together throughout his investigation. This is a good change from the usual CBI officer's we get to see in Hindi cinema, the ones which come out without a scratch from a gun battle against an army of people.

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The cast also includes Pankaj Kapur, whose evergreen performance never fails to impress. We won't tell you how, but this character's development from the first to the fourth episode has been the most unpredictable thing in the show.

While Hollywood always amazes us with time-bending masterpieces like The Terminator and Interstellar, Indian sci-fi has failed to do this sci-fi niche any justice. The over-dramatized scenes and an attempt to dumb down the science proves to be a major let down in Indian cinema. However, this shouldn't stop us from appreciating a genuine effort in making this genre of sci-fi more believable. The theme of time travel as stated before has been handled with much more maturity in JL50 than previously done. Here you won't find a magically appearing space ship or time travel happening on its own without any possible logic behind it. In fact, the web show succeeds to Indianise time travel, linking it to mythology, which brings in an interesting flavor.

The show travels from Calcutta (1984) to Kolkata (2019) and reminds us that the City of Joy always had something special to offer. The background music which also includes a Bengali song adds a nice depth to the scenes.

One scene which really stuck was when Pankaj Kapur tries to compare scientific innovation in America versus that in India and how Indians are only bothered about religion, caste politics and superstition. He feels frustrated when we spot an object in the sky, we fold our hands and begin worshipping it, claiming "we do not ask what, why, how?"

JL50 finishes in a jiffy, as it has just 4 episodes of roughly 25 minutes each and ends up being more like a movie than a show. This becomes its double-edged sword. Due to the short length, no scene or episode seems dragged. You actually don't even notice when the fourth episode has arrived. But, on the other hand, the show ends up rushing through many plot points which quite frankly deserve an entire episode altogether. For instance, the explanation of the mythological link to time travel should have been fleshed out more. This, along with many other instances make the plot seem confusing, especially in the first 2 episodes.

However, the biggest let down in the show is its final episode, as the ending of the show has been cramped into merely 15-20 mins. There were loopholes as well which slipped into the linear narrative. For example. we were given a glimpse into Shantanu's personal life as he received divorce papers in one scene. However, the audience&nbsp;never got closure on that subplot. The editing of the episodes could have definitely been better.

With such a good cast and plot, the show is a mixed bag but an honest attempt at this sci-fi niche.

The theme of time travel is not new in Indian cinema. From Fun2shh in 2003 to Baar Baar Dekho in 2016, the audiences have seen a large variety of sci-fi scripts in the last two decades.

The theme of time travel is not new in Indian cinema. From Fun2shh in 2003 to Baar Baar Dekho in 2016, the audiences have seen a large variety of sci-fi scripts in the last two decades. What differentiates SonyLIV's JL50 from the rest of the lot is a certain degree of maturity in the way the concept of time travel has been dealt with. Watch | × Created, written and directed by Shalender Vyas, the plot of JL50 is summed up very well by the trailer itself. A flight, called JL50, crashed somewhere in northern Bengal. There were only two survivors of the crash, pilot Bhiu Ghosh (Ritika Anand) and professor Mitra (Piyush Mishra). This would have been just an ordinary plane crash, however, there is something extremely unusual: this flight took off 35 years ago from Kolkata airport. Both survivors have not aged one bit and look the same as they did 35 years ago. So the real mystery is where was the plane and its passengers for more than 3 decades? The CBI officer Shantanu (Abhay Deol) thinks this is all a setup, however, his interaction with Professor Das (Pankaj Kapur) invites the possibility of the impossible - time travel. There are a couple of things that clearly stood out in this series. First and foremost is the brilliant acting of the cast. Abhay Deol fits well in the character of Shantanu, an officer who might not be physically strong but tries his best to keep it together throughout his investigation. This is a good change from the usual CBI officer's we get to see in Hindi cinema, the ones which come out without a scratch from a gun battle against an army of people. The cast also includes Pankaj Kapur, whose evergreen performance never fails to impress. We won't tell you how, but this character's development from the first to the fourth episode has been the most unpredictable thing in the show. While Hollywood always amazes us with time-bending masterpieces like The Terminator and Interstellar, Indian sci-fi has failed to do this sci-fi niche any justice. The over-dramatized scenes and an attempt to dumb down the science proves to be a major let down in Indian cinema. However, this shouldn't stop us from appreciating a genuine effort in making this genre of sci-fi more believable. The theme of time travel as stated before has been handled with much more maturity in JL50 than previously done. Here you won't find a magically appearing space ship or time travel happening on its own without any possible logic behind it. In fact, the web show succeeds to Indianise time travel, linking it to mythology, which brings in an interesting flavor. The show travels from Calcutta (1984) to Kolkata (2019) and reminds us that the City of Joy always had something special to offer. The background music which also includes a Bengali song adds a nice depth to the scenes. One scene which really stuck was when Pankaj Kapur tries to compare scientific innovation in America versus that in India and how Indians are only bothered about religion, caste politics and superstition. He feels frustrated when we spot an object in the sky, we fold our hands and begin worshipping it, claiming "we do not ask what, why, how?" JL50 finishes in a jiffy, as it has just 4 episodes of roughly 25 minutes each and ends up being more like a movie than a show. This becomes its double-edged sword. Due to the short length, no scene or episode seems dragged. You actually don't even notice when the fourth episode has arrived. But, on the other hand, the show ends up rushing through many plot points which quite frankly deserve an entire episode altogether. For instance, the explanation of the mythological link to time travel should have been fleshed out more. This, along with many other instances make the plot seem confusing, especially in the first 2 episodes. However, the biggest let down in the show is its final episode, as the ending of the show has been cramped into merely 15-20 mins. There were loopholes as well which slipped into the linear narrative. For example. we were given a glimpse into Shantanu's personal life as he received divorce papers in one scene. However, the audience never got closure on that subplot. The editing of the episodes could have definitely been better. With such a good cast and plot, the show is a mixed bag but an honest attempt at this sci-fi niche.

'JL50' Review: This time travel thriller deserves to be appreciated for its honest effort

While watching the trailer of 'Avrodh: The Siege Within,' the viewer immediately recalls watching Vicky Kaushal's 'Uri: The Surgical Strike'. But, the makers also mention that this web series is more about planning that went behind the Uri surgical strike rather than the execution.

Based on the chapter 'We don't really know fear' from the book 'India's Most Fearless,' it promises to give us the 'true story'.

Backstory: The Indian Army carried out surgical strikes against terror launchpads along the Line of Control on 29 September 2016. The surgical strikes were carried out nearly 10 days after the Uri terror attack where 18 soldiers were killed when terrorists launched a barrage of grenades at their army base in Uri, Jammu and Kashmir.

Directed by Raj Acharya, 'Avrodh: The Siege Within' has 9 episodes that are each roughly 40 minutes long. The challenge lying ahead of the makers was two-fold. Not only was every Indian already aware of the surgical strike but had also seen a film on the same topic back in 2019. So what more does the show have to offer to&nbsp;its audiences in order to keep them hooked?

Watch the trailer here:&nbsp;Avrodh: The Siege Within

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The answer is - the build-up. Watch Avrodh not for the climax scenes, because the viewers are already aware and can predict when the Indian Army or the militants will strike at each other. But, the focus on the groundwork is where all the attention should go. Since the makers had the luxury of time, they were able to add much more matter to the plot than the movie could. For instance, tension&nbsp;between the two militant groups, Jaish-e-Mohammed and Hizbul Mujahideen, how the militant groups trained young boys in camps and the way India dealt with the news of a possible strike internationally.

The show's most known face is Amit Sadh, who plays the role of Videep Singh, the Para (special forces) commander of the Indian Army. Even though the trailer has a lot of his presence, the show sadly doesn't. We only get to see him make an entrance in the second half of the show. Sadh, who has time and again proven his brilliant acting skills, didn't get much screentime here to create an impression. Also, it really feels like he is every director's favorite choice for casting for a man in uniform. Even in 'Breathe' series, we got to see him in the role of a police officer.

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Neeraj Kabi plays the role of NSA Shailesh Malviya, the real-life Ajit Doval. How can an Indian show be complete without a patriotic crowd-pleasing line? Here it goes- While convincing the prime minister to change the way India responds to terror attacks, Malviya says, "We need to show them that India is not only a nation of Mahatma Gandhi but also of Subhash Chandra Bose."

Madhurima Tuli plays the role of senior reporter Namrata Joshi. Passionate about her profession, she proves to be an obstacle for the Indian army to conduct covert operations by breaking the news on TV first.

The shows screenplay is divided into 3 parts. It begins in July 2016 with the Indian Army killing Hizbul Mujahideen commander Bilawal Wani and ends with the chants of Jai Hind after the soldiers return from their mission of revenge.

The duration of the show is a major drawback with the first half seeming a bit dragged. By the time Sadh makes an entry, the viewer can already become impatient. Even though it does pick up in the second half, the battleground scenes are not that impressive. The shots of the aerial view, landscape and the soldiers prepping for their mission which helps create an environment of intensity is not that effective. The adrenaline rush which one is supposed to get while watching a war drama is&nbsp;missing. The music too could have played a part in it. While the sounds of gunshots and bombs are necessary, there are times when the music behind some scenes becomes a source of irritation.

The show works on content and not execution. Watching the Indian Army take revenge for the Uri attacks will always make every Indian proud and even after 4 years, the story has the same impact.

You can stream it on&nbsp;SonyLIV from July 31&nbsp;onwards.

While watching the trailer of 'Avrodh: The Siege Within,' the viewer immediately recalls watching Vicky Kaushal's 'Uri: The Surgical Strike'. But, the makers also mention that this web series is more about planning that went behind the Uri surgical strike rather than the execution.

While watching the trailer of 'Avrodh: The Siege Within,' the viewer immediately recalls watching Vicky Kaushal's 'Uri: The Surgical Strike'. But, the makers also mention that this web series is more about planning that went behind the Uri surgical strike rather than the execution. Based on the chapter 'We don't really know fear' from the book 'India's Most Fearless,' it promises to give us the 'true story'. Backstory: The Indian Army carried out surgical strikes against terror launchpads along the Line of Control on 29 September 2016. The surgical strikes were carried out nearly 10 days after the Uri terror attack where 18 soldiers were killed when terrorists launched a barrage of grenades at their army base in Uri, Jammu and Kashmir. Directed by Raj Acharya, 'Avrodh: The Siege Within' has 9 episodes that are each roughly 40 minutes long. The challenge lying ahead of the makers was two-fold. Not only was every Indian already aware of the surgical strike but had also seen a film on the same topic back in 2019. So what more does the show have to offer to its audiences in order to keep them hooked? Watch the trailer here: Avrodh: The Siege Within The answer is - the build-up. Watch Avrodh not for the climax scenes, because the viewers are already aware and can predict when the Indian Army or the militants will strike at each other. But, the focus on the groundwork is where all the attention should go. Since the makers had the luxury of time, they were able to add much more matter to the plot than the movie could. For instance, tension between the two militant groups, Jaish-e-Mohammed and Hizbul Mujahideen, how the militant groups trained young boys in camps and the way India dealt with the news of a possible strike internationally. The show's most known face is Amit Sadh, who plays the role of Videep Singh, the Para (special forces) commander of the Indian Army. Even though the trailer has a lot of his presence, the show sadly doesn't. We only get to see him make an entrance in the second half of the show. Sadh, who has time and again proven his brilliant acting skills, didn't get much screentime here to create an impression. Also, it really feels like he is every director's favorite choice for casting for a man in uniform. Even in 'Breathe' series, we got to see him in the role of a police officer. Neeraj Kabi plays the role of NSA Shailesh Malviya, the real-life Ajit Doval. How can an Indian show be complete without a patriotic crowd-pleasing line? Here it goes- While convincing the prime minister to change the way India responds to terror attacks, Malviya says, "We need to show them that India is not only a nation of Mahatma Gandhi but also of Subhash Chandra Bose." Madhurima Tuli plays the role of senior reporter Namrata Joshi. Passionate about her profession, she proves to be an obstacle for the Indian army to conduct covert operations by breaking the news on TV first. The shows screenplay is divided into 3 parts. It begins in July 2016 with the Indian Army killing Hizbul Mujahideen commander Bilawal Wani and ends with the chants of Jai Hind after the soldiers return from their mission of revenge. The duration of the show is a major drawback with the first half seeming a bit dragged. By the time Sadh makes an entry, the viewer can already become impatient. Even though it does pick up in the second half, the battleground scenes are not that impressive. The shots of the aerial view, landscape and the soldiers prepping for their mission which helps create an environment of intensity is not that effective. The adrenaline rush which one is supposed to get while watching a war drama is missing. The music too could have played a part in it. While the sounds of gunshots and bombs are necessary, there are times when the music behind some scenes becomes a source of irritation. The show works on content and not execution. Watching the Indian Army take revenge for the Uri attacks will always make every Indian proud and even after 4 years, the story has the same impact. You can stream it on SonyLIV from July 31 onwards.

'Avrodh' review: Amit Sadh's war drama highlights the incidents leading to Uri surgical strike