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This week, Zee5 unexpectedly leads the chart with three new titles. Prime Video follows with two releases, including a big-budget South Indian film and a series from the United States. Lionsgate Play presents a title centered on a match between a human and a machine. Netflix offers two titles as well, one a highly popular comedy show in India and the other an English-language investigative thriller. For more details on these and other new releases, please continue reading.

Netflix Untamed (English) – July 17, 2025

This mini-series is set in Yosemite National Park, where a dead body is found and suspicion of murder arises. However, it is likely that there is something far beyond just a single murder, a grand conspiracy unfolding there.

The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 03 Episode 05 (Hindi) – July 19, 2025

This week, the guests will be the...

Mumbai, Feb 12 (Ians) Actor Navneet Malik, who is currently juggling between the shoots of his two projects ‘Aankh Micholi’ and ‘The Virgin Tree’, revealed how he is greedy as an artist, adding that he is surprised by his own versatility.

‘The Freelancer’ fame actor is currently playing a Gujarati character Sumedh in the show ‘Aankh Micholi’.

In addition to his ongoing project, Navneet will soon resume shoot of him portraying the younger version of actor Sanjay Dutt in the film ‘The Virgin Tree’.

Talking about the projects, Navneet said: “ ‘Aankh Micholi’ is one of those rare shows, where a male character has so much to offer. In the meantime, ‘The Virgin Tree’ offers me to step in the shoes of the iconic Sanjay Dutt. There is no way I would have let go off either.”

“I would rather work twice as hard as expected to do both. Also, as an...

Actor Navneet Malik, who plays a tea stall owner in the undercover cop saga ‘Aankh Micholi’ co-starring Khushi Dubey, has opened up on learning the art of making tea for the show. Navneet shared: “It is not like I have never made tea. I come from a family where my mother did teach me a few things. And when you move to a new city, these are the basics. When I signed the show, I thought there isn’t much to do there in that department. However, once I was at a local tea shop with my friends and I realised they aren’t making tea like we usually do at our place.”

“There is a certain choreography, certain histrionics that goes into the making of tea. When I spoke to the tea stall owner, he also told me that the reason they do this is to attract more people.

Actor Navneet Malik, who is seen in the show ‘Aankh Micholi’ opened up on learning Gujarati for the undercover cop saga, and shared that playing a character is not just mugging lines and delivering.

Navneet, who primarily hails from Haryana plays a Gujarati character in the show. He has learned Gujarati dialect to enhance his performance and get into the character of Sumedh.

‘The Freelancer’ fame actor shared: “As an actor it is imperative to make yourself believe that you are the character. For my character of Sumedh I wanted to speak in a particular dialect, because the character has a certain accent and dialect.”

“It is very important to understand that playing a character is not just mugging lines and delivering. I have started tutoring and learning the dialect, as it is important, that is only when I would be able to deliver my best. And it is safe...

Actor Navneet Malik, who will be seen as the lead character in the upcoming show ‘Aankh Micholi’ has opened up on the ‘exciting’ shooting experience in Dwarka and Junagadh, Gujarat, and said that it will be a visual treat for the audience.

The undercover cop saga stars Khushi Dubey and Navneet Malik in the lead.

Navneet, who plays the role of Sumedh in the show visited Dwarka and Junagadh for the special sequence of the show ‘Aankh Micholi’.

The actor who was seen in the action thriller ‘The Freelancer’ said: “It was quite an exciting experience. In order for it to have a realistic touch, we shot several sequences in the lanes of Dwarka and Junagadh, as the show is set in Gujarat.”

“We shot some action sequences too. It will be a visual treat for the audience,” he added.

The shooting locations will surely captivate the audience, and they...

Actress Khushi Dubey, who will be soon seen as the lead in the show ‘Aankh Micholi’ has taken inspiration from Bollywood diva Deepika Padukone for her character. Khushi plays Rukmini, who aspires to be an Ips officer in the show.

For her role, she has taken inspiration from Bollywood’s ‘Lady Singham’ Deepika.

Deepika looked menacing and fierce in the poster of Rohit Shetty’s ‘Singham Again’.

It would be interesting to see Khushi stepping into the shoes of a cop taking the personality traits of Deepika.

Talking about the same, Khushi said: “I am essaying the character of an aspiring Ips officer, I have played a cop in my previous show as well. For my character as an Ips officer, I take inspiration from Deepika Padukone.”

“Deepika will be seen essaying the role of Lady Singham in her next venture. I take her as my role model for my character.

Actress Bhakti Rathod, who essays Kesar Baa in the upcoming show ‘Aankh Micholi’ spoke about her role and called it a “multi-dimensional and complex character.”

The undercover cop saga ‘Aankh Micholi’ stars Khushi Dubey and Navneet Malik in the lead.

Talking about her role, Bhakti, who is known for her role in ‘Pushpa Impossible’, said: “In the show Aankh Micholi, I essay the character of Kesar Baa; she is the multi-dimensional and complex character of the story we are telling here. She is a catalyst that brings out the various reactions of various characters around her.”

“For me personally, she is a complete woman. The creative head Shweta, the director Rohit Fulari, and the writer Rahul Patel have poured the character into my veins so smoothly with their briefs, narrations, and discussions that Kesar Baa runs in my blood now,” she shared.

The ‘Bhakharwadi’ fame added: “Not just that, but all the departments,...

Actress Khushi Dubey, who will be seen as the lead in the upcoming show ‘Aankh Micholi’ opened up about her character, and shared that she is learning Gujarati, and preparing for the action sequences in the show.

The undercover cop saga, ‘Aankh Micholi’ also stars Navneet Malik, who will be essaying the role of Sumedh.

Talking about her character Rukmini, Khushi said: “She is an amalgamation of varied emotions. Rukmini adapts to any situation and also has a photographic memory. She is full of energy and empathy and aspires to be an Ips officer. Rukmini’s life is filled with twists and turns, which will be unfolded as the story moves forward.”

“In order to attain perfection in the role of Rukmini, I am learning Gujarati and preparing for the action sequences. Aankh Micholi is filled with suspense, twists and turns, and the emotional and romantic journey of Rukmini and Sumedh,...

Actor Navneet Malik, who will be next seen in the show ‘Aankh Micholi’ has opened up on his character, and shared how he learned to prepare tea, and mastered the Gujarati language for the role.

The new undercover cop saga, ‘Aankh Micholi’ stars Khushi Dubey and Navneet Malik. Produced by Shashi Sumeet Productions, it promises to keep audiences hooked on their television screens with this gripping tale.

Navneet, who plays the role of Sumedh in the show, said: “My character’s name is Sumedh; he hails from a Gujarati background. After his father’s death, Sumedh takes over the family business and takes care of his family in order to support them. Sumedh has conflicts with his mother, and the audience will get to witness an emotional graph as well.”

“My character Sumedh sells tea in the show Aankh Micholi, for which I learned to prepare tea and also learned...

Actor John Kokken spoke about teaming up with Anupam Kher and shared that he was well-prepared before sharing screen space with him in ‘The Freelancer:The Conclusion’. John Kokken, who plays the role of Raghuvendra Setu, said: “One of the things that I have learned in my career as an actor is to do my homework well and prepare the lines.

“I rehearse the lines a couple of times in advance and I memorise the entire scene. Also, considering the fact that I was going to act with Anupam Kher Sir, I had better be prepared. On the day of the shoot, before the take, Anupam Kher Sir and I rehearsed the lines probably at least 10 times in Neeraj Pandey Sir’s presence.”

He added: “Anupam Kher Sir is a phenomenal actor and an amazing co-star to work with, always encouraging his co-actors to bring the best performance out of them.

Actor Mohit Raina had support from the Moroccan army while shooting for the series ‘The Freelancer: The Conclusion’. The action in the show looks real because they actually used real arms and ammunition of the Moroccan army in the series

Talking about the same, Mohit said: “We had support from the Moroccan army as well, they used to supply arms and ammunition to us for the shoot, but only after submitting our passports. Working with an international crew is pretty much like an amalgamation of cultures.”

He added: “There was a little bit of a drawback in terms of communication because they mainly speak French. The cast too brought together people from different nations too.”

The series is based on the book ‘A Ticket to Syria’ by Shirish Thorat, directed by Bhav Dhulia, produced by Friday Storytellers, created by showrunner Neeraj Pandey, directed by Bhav Dhulia and produced by Shital Bhatia.

The concluding part of ‘The Freelancer’ based on Shirish Thorat’s book ‘A Ticket to Syria‘ is worth the wait. If the first was to establish the extremist threat and its consequences, the conclusion is ‘extraction with a game plan’. It is not just about the gun battle but more of creating the environment of the hostage / victim and her saviour.

Aleeya Khan (Kashmira Pardeshi), daughter of Avinash Kamath’s (Mohit Raina) friend Inayat Khan (Sushant Singh), gets married to Mohsin Fazal (Navneet Malik). Soon the new bride finds herself in a situation in a conflict-ridden land set in an hostile environment set apart by misdirection and treachery. Aleeya endeavours to escape from the challenging conditions of Syria it sets in motion a web of deception, courage and tragedy.

On the other hand is Avinash Kamath, who is already on the extraction mission, sets out on its last leg; his final journey to extract Aleeya,...

The concluding part of ‘The Freelancer’ based on Shirish Thorat’s book ‘A Ticket to Syria‘ is worth the wait. If the first was to establish the extremist threat and its consequences, the conclusion is ‘extraction with a game plan’. It is not just about the gun battle but more of creating the environment of the hostage / victim and her saviour.

Aleeya Khan (Kashmira Pardeshi), daughter of Avinash Kamath’s (Mohit Raina) friend Inayat Khan (Sushant Singh), gets married to Mohsin Fazal (Navneet Malik). Soon the new bride finds herself in a situation in a conflict-ridden land set in an hostile environment set apart by misdirection and treachery. Aleeya endeavours to escape from the challenging conditions of Syria it sets in motion a web of deception, courage and tragedy.

On the other hand is Avinash Kamath, who is already on the extraction mission, sets out on its last leg; his final journey to extract Aleeya,...

Actor Mohit Raina, who is awaiting the release of the second season of his hit streaming series ‘The Freelancer’, has shared that his titular character of Avinash Kamath will become more resilient and determined in the second season of the series.

In the second season, Mohit’s character sets out on the last leg of his extraction mission. The series is based on the book, ‘A Ticket to Syria’ by Shirish Thorat, and is directed by Bhav Dhulia. The series also stars Sushant Singh, John Kokken, Gauri Balaji and Navneet Malik, Manjiri Faddnis and Sarah Jane Dias.

Talking about his character, Mohit Raina said: “The audience’s reaction to Avinash Kamath, so far, has been great. It’s always good when your portrayal gets appreciated by the audience. So I am happy. Avinash Kamath’s character becomes a little more resilient and determined in the second part, the last three episodes,...

Actor Mohit Raina, who is awaiting the release of the second season of his hit streaming series ‘The Freelancer’, has shared that his titular character of Avinash Kamath will become more resilient and determined in the second season of the series.

In the second season, Mohit’s character sets out on the last leg of his extraction mission. The series is based on the book, ‘A Ticket to Syria’ by Shirish Thorat, and is directed by Bhav Dhulia. The series also stars Sushant Singh, John Kokken, Gauri Balaji and Navneet Malik, Manjiri Faddnis and Sarah Jane Dias.

Talking about his character, Mohit Raina said: “The audience’s reaction to Avinash Kamath, so far, has been great. It’s always good when your portrayal gets appreciated by the audience. So I am happy. Avinash Kamath’s character becomes a little more resilient and determined in the second part, the last three episodes,...

This week of December offers a brand new slate of titles on the Ott, from crime thriller to docu series and coming of age story. Here is a list of five titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention this week.

Vyooham

The Telugu crime thriller series, ‘Vyooham’ features Sai Sushanth Reddy in the lead role with Chaitanya Krishna, Pavani Gangireddy, Ravindra Vijay and Shashank Siddamsetty in pivotal roles.The trailer showcases Acp Arjun Ramachandra, portrayed by Sai Sushanth Reddy, as he engages viewers in a relentless quest for justice.

The plot unfolds from a seemingly simple hit-and-run involving a tragic loss for a pregnant couple into a compelling tapestry of intertwined lives. Tasked with tracking down a serial killer, a trained naxal, handling a suspended cop, and dismantling a terrorist organisation, Arjun’s journey is intensified by the haunting echoes of his own painful past. It will...

This week of December offers a brand new slate of titles on the Ott, from crime thriller to docu series and coming of age story. Here is a list of five titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention this week.

Vyooham

The Telugu crime thriller series, ‘Vyooham’ features Sai Sushanth Reddy in the lead role with Chaitanya Krishna, Pavani Gangireddy, Ravindra Vijay and Shashank Siddamsetty in pivotal roles.The trailer showcases Acp Arjun Ramachandra, portrayed by Sai Sushanth Reddy, as he engages viewers in a relentless quest for justice.

The plot unfolds from a seemingly simple hit-and-run involving a tragic loss for a pregnant couple into a compelling tapestry of intertwined lives. Tasked with tracking down a serial killer, a trained naxal, handling a suspended cop, and dismantling a terrorist organisation, Arjun’s journey is intensified by the haunting echoes of his own painful past. It will...

Actor Mohit Raina, who essays the titular character in the streaming show ‘The Freelancer: The Conclusion’, has shared that he is a huge fan of ‘Jason Bourne’ franchise, and that Matt Damon’s character of Jason Bourne was a huge source of inspiration for him while shooting for the series.

In the second season of the show, Mohit’s character of Avinash Kamath sets out on the last leg of his extraction mission.

The series is based on the book, ‘A Ticket to Syria’ by Shirish Thorat.

Talking about the same, Mohit said: “I have always been a fan of Jason Bourne movies and I’ve seen ‘Bourne Ultimatum’ and ‘Bourne Supremacy’. I think because I had seen all those movies in my college days, subconsciously I remembered all the sequences and all the action choreographies that were involved in them and I had that in the back of my...

Actor Mohit Raina, who essays the titular character in the streaming show ‘The Freelancer: The Conclusion’, has shared that he is a huge fan of ‘Jason Bourne’ franchise, and that Matt Damon’s character of Jason Bourne was a huge source of inspiration for him while shooting for the series.

In the second season of the show, Mohit’s character of Avinash Kamath sets out on the last leg of his extraction mission.

The series is based on the book, ‘A Ticket to Syria’ by Shirish Thorat.

Talking about the same, Mohit said: “I have always been a fan of Jason Bourne movies and I’ve seen ‘Bourne Ultimatum’ and ‘Bourne Supremacy’. I think because I had seen all those movies in my college days, subconsciously I remembered all the sequences and all the action choreographies that were involved in them and I had that in the back of my...

Mumbai, Dec 12 (Ians) Actress Kashmira Pardeshi feels blessed on collaborating with seasoned actors like Mohit Raina and Anupam Kher, under the skilled direction of Neeraj Pandey and Bhav Dhulia, for the web series ‘The Freelancer’.

Helmed by Mohit, the action thriller series is set for the new season which is titled as ‘The Freelancer: The Conclusion’.

Kashmira plays the character of Aliya Khan in the show, while Mohit is seen as Avinash Kamath aka ‘The Freelancer’.

Talking about her experience working with the team of the show, Kashmira said: “I’m so happy to have done my first project with actors like Mohit and Anupam Kher, and this will always be so special for me, especially when it’s directed by Neeraj Pandey and Bhav Dhulia.”

“It’s been a wonderful journey. You feel truly blessed when you see yourself entering the industry with the names and faces that you...

Mumbai, Dec 12 (Ians) Actress Kashmira Pardeshi feels blessed on collaborating with seasoned actors like Mohit Raina and Anupam Kher, under the skilled direction of Neeraj Pandey and Bhav Dhulia, for the web series ‘The Freelancer’.

Helmed by Mohit, the action thriller series is set for the new season which is titled as ‘The Freelancer: The Conclusion’.

Kashmira plays the character of Aliya Khan in the show, while Mohit is seen as Avinash Kamath aka ‘The Freelancer’.

Talking about her experience working with the team of the show, Kashmira said: “I’m so happy to have done my first project with actors like Mohit and Anupam Kher, and this will always be so special for me, especially when it’s directed by Neeraj Pandey and Bhav Dhulia.”

“It’s been a wonderful journey. You feel truly blessed when you see yourself entering the industry with the names and faces that you...

Mumbai, Dec 9 (Ians) Actress Kashmira Pardeshi recalled one of the scenes where she was shooting in the sea for ‘The Freelancer:The Conclusion’ and called it “traumatising”.

Kashmira said: “The most challenging scene was part of the extraction, shot in the sea where we jumped onto a speed boat. That day, the water was unexpectedly rough, catching us off guard. Mentally unprepared for the rough ocean, it was a bit scary, and we all ended up drenched. That was the most traumatizing scene!”

In the second season of the Disney+ Hotstar show, Avinash Kamath sets out on the last leg of his extraction mission. The series is based on the book ‘A Ticket to Syria’ by Shirish Thorat, directed by Bhav Dhulia.

Set to release on December 15, it also stars Mohit Raina, Anupam Kher, Sushant Singh, John Kokken, Gauri Balaji and Navneet Malik, Manjiri Faddnis and Sarah Jane Dias.

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Mumbai, Dec 9 (Ians) Actress Kashmira Pardeshi recalled one of the scenes where she was shooting in the sea for ‘The Freelancer:The Conclusion’ and called it “traumatising”.

Kashmira said: “The most challenging scene was part of the extraction, shot in the sea where we jumped onto a speed boat. That day, the water was unexpectedly rough, catching us off guard. Mentally unprepared for the rough ocean, it was a bit scary, and we all ended up drenched. That was the most traumatizing scene!”

In the second season of the Disney+ Hotstar show, Avinash Kamath sets out on the last leg of his extraction mission. The series is based on the book ‘A Ticket to Syria’ by Shirish Thorat, directed by Bhav Dhulia.

Set to release on December 15, it also stars Mohit Raina, Anupam Kher, Sushant Singh, John Kokken, Gauri Balaji and Navneet Malik, Manjiri Faddnis and Sarah Jane Dias.

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Peeling back the layers of his character, actor Navneet Malik has opened up about the emotional journey in embodying Mohsin Khan for ‘The Freelancer: The Conclusion’, and said how the character required an extensive preparation.

The series is headlined by actor Mohit Raina.

Navneet shared that the role of Mohsin Khan required extensive preparation.

“I found it challenging because the character’s beliefs were quite different from my own. To immerse myself in the role, I spent hours in isolation, practicing lines daily. I also worked on adopting Mohsin’s mannerisms, refining how he talked, walked, and carried himself. It was a demanding but exciting process,” he said.

He added: “I tried to live the character and kept it as natural as possible.”

Finally, Avinash Kamath (Mohit) sets out on the last leg of his extraction mission. The series is based on the book ‘A Ticket to Syria’ by Shirish Thorat,...

Mumbai, Dec 9 (Ians) Peeling back the layers of his character, actor Navneet Malik has opened up about the emotional journey in embodying Mohsin Khan for ‘The Freelancer: The Conclusion’, and said how the character required an extensive preparation.

The series is headlined by actor Mohit Raina.

Navneet shared that the role of Mohsin Khan required extensive preparation.

“I found it challenging because the character’s beliefs were quite different from my own. To immerse myself in the role, I spent hours in isolation, practicing lines daily. I also worked on adopting Mohsin’s mannerisms, refining how he talked, walked, and carried himself. It was a demanding but exciting process,” he said.

He added: “I tried to live the character and kept it as natural as possible.”

Finally, Avinash Kamath (Mohit) sets out on the last leg of his extraction mission. The series is based on the book ‘A Ticket to Syria’ by Shirish Thorat,...

Mumbai, Dec 8 (Ians) Senior actor Anupam Kher has applauded the writing of filmmaker Neeraj Pandey, saying that the best part is that whatever he writes is shown exactly that way with his minimalistic approach.

Anupam is all geared up for the released of ‘The Freelancer: The Conclusion’. He essays the role of Dr Arif Ajmaal Khan in the series headlined by actor Mohit Raina, who plays the titular role.

Talking about how he felt during a particularly intense moment in the show with Mohit, Anupam said: “When Mohit did that shot of holding the gun to me, that was wonderful, and I really appreciated it. My mother is his greatest fan, and he knows that too.”

Further lauding the showrunner Neeraj, the ‘Sarkar’ actor said: “The best part about Neeraj Pandey’s writing is that whatever he writes is shown exactly that way with his minimalistic approach. It’s a...

Mumbai, Dec 8 (Ians) Senior actor Anupam Kher has applauded the writing of filmmaker Neeraj Pandey, saying that the best part is that whatever he writes is shown exactly that way with his minimalistic approach.

Anupam is all geared up for the released of ‘The Freelancer: The Conclusion’. He essays the role of Dr Arif Ajmaal Khan in the series headlined by actor Mohit Raina, who plays the titular role.

Talking about how he felt during a particularly intense moment in the show with Mohit, Anupam said: “When Mohit did that shot of holding the gun to me, that was wonderful, and I really appreciated it. My mother is his greatest fan, and he knows that too.”

Further lauding the showrunner Neeraj, the ‘Sarkar’ actor said: “The best part about Neeraj Pandey’s writing is that whatever he writes is shown exactly that way with his minimalistic approach. It’s a...

Mumbai, Nov 28 (Ians) The streaming series ‘The Freelancer’ is set to return with its second season titled ‘The Freelancer: The Conclusion’, the trailer of which was unveiled on Tuesday.

The trailer follows the events of rescue of Aliyah by Mohit Raina’s titular character Avinash.

The series is based on the book ‘A Ticket to Syria’ by Shirish Thorat, which also stars Anupam Kher, Kashmira Pardeshi, Sushant Singh, John Kokken, Gauri Balaji, Navneet Malik, Manjiri Faddnis, and Sarah Jane Dias, among others.

Talking about the show and his character, Mohit Raina said, “My inbox was flooded with messages from fans and audiences after the release of the first four episodes, and I am glad that they enjoyed watching me in a different avatar in this thriller series.

“‘The Freelancer: The Conclusion’ will see Avinash explore more facets of his character and his actual self as he sets out to rescue Aliya.

Mumbai, Nov 28 (Ians) The streaming series ‘The Freelancer’ is set to return with its second season titled ‘The Freelancer: The Conclusion’, the trailer of which was unveiled on Tuesday.

The trailer follows the events of rescue of Aliyah by Mohit Raina’s titular character Avinash.

The series is based on the book ‘A Ticket to Syria’ by Shirish Thorat, which also stars Anupam Kher, Kashmira Pardeshi, Sushant Singh, John Kokken, Gauri Balaji, Navneet Malik, Manjiri Faddnis, and Sarah Jane Dias, among others.

Talking about the show and his character, Mohit Raina said, “My inbox was flooded with messages from fans and audiences after the release of the first four episodes, and I am glad that they enjoyed watching me in a different avatar in this thriller series.

“‘The Freelancer: The Conclusion’ will see Avinash explore more facets of his character and his actual self as he sets out to rescue Aliya.

Finally, Avinash Kamath sets out on the last leg of his extraction mission. Will ‘The Freelancer’ be able to save Aliya? Disney+ Hotstar releases the much awaited trailer of The Freelancer: The Conclusion. The series is based on the book – A Ticket to Syria by Shirish Thorat, directed by Bhav Dhulia, produced by Friday Storytellers, created by show-runner Neeraj Pandey, directed by Bhav Dhulia and produced by Shital Bhatia.

Set to release on December 15, 2023 on Disney+ Hotstar, The Freelancer: The Conclusion is toplined by popular actor Mohit Raina and veteran actor Anupam Kher along with Kashmira Pardeshi.

The series also features talented actors like Sushant Singh, John Kokken, Gauri Balaji and Navneet Malik, Manjiri Fadnis, Sarah Jane Dias amongst others

Creator and show-runner Neeraj Pandey said, “We are very happy with the overwhelming audience response and positive reaction to the initial episodes of ‘The Freelancer’ which were released by Hotstar...

Finally, Avinash Kamath sets out on the last leg of his extraction mission. Will ‘The Freelancer’ be able to save Aliya? Disney+ Hotstar releases the much awaited trailer of The Freelancer: The Conclusion. The series is based on the book – A Ticket to Syria by Shirish Thorat, directed by Bhav Dhulia, produced by Friday Storytellers, created by show-runner Neeraj Pandey, directed by Bhav Dhulia and produced by Shital Bhatia.

Set to release on December 15, 2023 on Disney+ Hotstar, The Freelancer: The Conclusion is toplined by popular actor Mohit Raina and veteran actor Anupam Kher along with Kashmira Pardeshi.

The series also features talented actors like Sushant Singh, John Kokken, Gauri Balaji and Navneet Malik, Manjiri Fadnis, Sarah Jane Dias amongst others

Creator and show-runner Neeraj Pandey said, “We are very happy with the overwhelming audience response and positive reaction to the initial episodes of ‘The Freelancer’ which were released by Hotstar...

Actor Mohit Raina is all set to return to accomplish the mission of saving Aliya in ‘The Freelancer: The Conclusion’, which is set to stream from December 15.

Talking about the series, Mohit said: “Avinash Kamath’s character graph has grown with each episode as he experiences a turmoil of his own. Season 1 was received well by the audiences and my character was widely appreciated by all.”

“It was the first time I explored something like this and I am glad the audiences thoroughly enjoyed it and are in for a nail biting extraction mission as Avinash is all set to roll in action with The Freelancer: The Conclusion,” he added.

The series also stars Anupam Kher, Sushant Singh, John Kokken, Gauri Balaji, Navneet Malik, Manjiri Faddnis, Sarah Jane Dias amongst others.

Anupam added: “Dr Khan is a very thought-through character and he has various layers to his personality. It’s...

Actor Mohit Raina is all set to return to accomplish the mission of saving Aliya in ‘The Freelancer: The Conclusion’, which is set to stream from December 15.

Talking about the series, Mohit said: “Avinash Kamath’s character graph has grown with each episode as he experiences a turmoil of his own. Season 1 was received well by the audiences and my character was widely appreciated by all.”

“It was the first time I explored something like this and I am glad the audiences thoroughly enjoyed it and are in for a nail biting extraction mission as Avinash is all set to roll in action with The Freelancer: The Conclusion,” he added.

The series also stars Anupam Kher, Sushant Singh, John Kokken, Gauri Balaji, Navneet Malik, Manjiri Faddnis, Sarah Jane Dias amongst others.

Anupam added: “Dr Khan is a very thought-through character and he has various layers to his personality. It’s...

Actor Navneet Malik, who is known for his roles in ‘Heropanti 2’, ‘Love Hostel’, and ‘The Freelancer’ expressed his feelings as the ‘Kaali-Peeli taxis’ in Mumbai, have made its final exit from the city streets, reminiscing about all the rides that have been a part of his life.

The well-known black-and-yellow Padmini taxi will no longer be in operation from Monday. This has led to an outpouring of heartfelt tributes from many people, who are sharing their memories and stories connected to these iconic taxis.

These taxis were easily recognisable due to their black and yellow paint job.

Saying goodbye to these taxis on Monday, Navneet said, “I can’t help but remember all the rides they’ve been a part of in my life. These iconic cabs were more than just a way to get around; they were like threads woven into the fabric of our city.”

Reminiscing a beautiful memory,...

Actor Navneet Malik, who is known for his roles in ‘Heropanti 2’, ‘Love Hostel’, and ‘The Freelancer’ expressed his feelings as the ‘Kaali-Peeli taxis’ in Mumbai, have made its final exit from the city streets, reminiscing about all the rides that have been a part of his life.

The well-known black-and-yellow Padmini taxi will no longer be in operation from Monday. This has led to an outpouring of heartfelt tributes from many people, who are sharing their memories and stories connected to these iconic taxis.

These taxis were easily recognisable due to their black and yellow paint job.

Saying goodbye to these taxis on Monday, Navneet said, “I can’t help but remember all the rides they’ve been a part of in my life. These iconic cabs were more than just a way to get around; they were like threads woven into the fabric of our city.”

Reminiscing a beautiful memory,...

Actress Manjari Fadnnis has shared she loves watching light hearted content, and revealed that the American TV sitcom ‘Friends’ is her go to thing, when she is stressed, and wants to relax.

‘Friends’ is created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman. It stars Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer. The show revolves around six friends in their 20s and 30s who live in Manhattan, New York City.

Best known for her performance in the film ‘Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na’, Manjari was first seen on television during the second season of the Indian version of the singing reality show ‘Popstars’, in 2003. She was one of the participants who made it to the finals for the musical band Aasma. She made her film debut in 2004 with ‘Rok Sako To Rok Lo’.

Talking to Ians, Manjari shared about the content she loves to watch on Ott in her leisure time.

Actor Navneet Malik who started his career as a model is now steadily moving forward in the field of acting, feels that ‘The Freelancer’ can prove to be a turning point for him professionally. Navneet has got the looks and he is impressing everyone with his acting chops. The actor who has worked in ‘Love Hostel’ and ‘Heropanti’ is currently seen in a negative role in Neeraj Pandey’s new show ‘The Freelancer’.

In an exclusive interview, the actor spoke about how he entered the world of acting: “I started my career as a model and for 6 years I was the face for almost all big brands. I got my acting break when Red Chillies approached me for ‘Love Hostel’. Then ‘Heropanti 2’ happened and now ‘The Freelancer’. I feel to be a part of ‘The Freelancer’ is a big step in my acting career and it can prove to be the turning point.

Actress Manjari Fadnnis, who is best known for her performance in the coming of age romantic comedy ‘Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane Na’, spoke about the moments which still makes her feel nostalgic, after 15 years of its release. The 2008 movie ‘Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na’ directed by Abbas Tyrewala, starring Imran Khan and Genelia D’Souza in the lead released. It also stars Prateik Babbar, Manjari, Ratna Pathak, Naseeruddin Shah, Sohail Khan, Arbaaz Khan, and Paresh Rawal in pivotal role.

Manjari played the character of Meghna, who was Jai’s (Imran) girlfriend. Recently, the movie completed 15 years of the release, and the 39-year-old actress recalled about the memories from the shoot.

When asked what still makes her feel nostalgic about the movie, Manjari told Ians: “Walking on the empty streets of South Bombay. I think that was the only time I have seen it so quiet, and so quaint, that was so wonderful.

Neeraj Pandey created a stamp of his type of storytelling right from his debut ‘A Wednesday’. Going by his repertoire, titles like Special 26, Baby, Rustom, Naam Shabana, Aiyaary, Special Ops, Khakee: The Bihar Chapter, people who binge on thrillers would not think twice to binge watch ‘The Freelancer’. The action-thriller series is based on the bestselling 2017 book ‘A Ticket to Syria’ by Shirish Thorat.

The Freelancer Plot

‘The Freelancer’ is set in an hostile climate set apart by misdirection and treachery. It follows the rescue operation of a young girl Aliya, held against her will in war-torn Syria. It is her journey as she endeavours to escape from challenging conditions.

The story begins with Aliya (Kashmira Pardeshi) running in the bylanes of Syria, trying to escape, but gets hit by a car. The story takes the audience back and forth in time to set the premise. Who is Aliya,...

Best known for her performance in the film ‘Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na’, actress Manjari Fadnnis shared that she dislikes the fact that the industry is giving importance to the number of followers on Instagram, rather than the skill and craft of the actor.

Manjari was first seen on television during the second season of the Indian version of the singing reality show ‘Popstars’, in 2003. She was one of the participants who made it to the finals for the musical band Aasma. She made her film debut in 2004 with ‘Rok Sako To Rok Lo’.

Manjari has opened up on the trend that she likes and dislikes in the industry right now.

The 39-year-old actress said: “It is the importance that the industry and everybody in the industry is giving to the number of followers on Instagram. I don’t like this trend, the pressure everyone puts on actors to be influencers.

New Delhi, Aug 31 (Ians) The month of September is all set to bring an exciting slate of titles on the Ott, filled with thriller, crime, action, and comedy drama.

Ians has brought an enthralling slate, which will captivate audiences of varied choices with titles spanning across genres and languages. Presenting a list of five titles on various Ott platforms:

‘Friday Night Plan’

Directed by Vatsal Neelakantan, ‘Friday Night Plan’ stars Babil Khan and Amrith Jayan and is produced by Excel Entertainment. The film is a tale of self discovery, companionship, packed with a lot of fun and a ton of chaos. Produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Kassim Jagmagia & Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment, this heartwarming story also stars Medha Rana, Aadhya Anand, Ninad Kamath, and Juhi Chawla in a special appearance. It will premiere on Netflix starting September 1.

‘Scam 2003: The Telgi Story’

Actor Gagan Dev Riar is set to essay...

Fitness and a healthy lifestyle are a way of life for model and actor Navneet Malik. He is passionate about his health and fitness, as he is about his career and craft. Navneet wouldn’t compromise on his fitness and a healthy lifestyle for anything or almost anything.

“For fitness, I try to wake up early in the morning around 4-4:30 am, and try to finish my fitness routine like yoga and meditation very early in the morning. I try to own my first two-three hours of the day, everyday. And that’s how I maintain my fitness,” Navneet told Ians.

He said: “I’m as passionate about my health and fitness as I am about my career and craft. So, whether I need to gain weight for a portrayal or lose it to be in ship shape again, I do it all with all my might.”

Did he...

Actor John Kokken, who will be seen playing an intelligence officer in the riveting thriller ‘The Freelancer’, has revealed that he has taken inspiration from Kay Kay Menon for his role. John has focused on his body language and adapted to various other techniques to essay the role perfectly.

Opening up about his preparation, John said: “In terms of preparation, it was more of the body language, more of soft spoken. I had to underplay a lot of things. It was a completely new role, in terms of preparation it was more of trying to get into the skin of the character by watching content online.”

“My biggest reference in terms of body language was, from actor Kay Kay Menon who did special ops. His character was something I referred to. The way he would speak and his words and the way he would laugh.”

The series is based on...

Actress Kashmira Pardeshi has decoded her drill for the preparation of her intensely layered character, Aliya in the riveting thriller ‘The Freelancer’, and shared how she slipped into the skin of her character. Talking about the preparation for her role as Aliya, Kashmira said: “So, the script is based on the book ‘Ticket to Syria’. But I read the book much later as I was asked not to read the book. I even personally believe that a well written script will have everything that an actor needs.”

“But to prepare for the character, I watched a lot of documentaries made on families that have faced this. On girls that have voluntarily fled to Syria, or that have been abducted and taken there. I read about Sushmita Banerjee, a Kabuliwala’s wife and referred to a lot of Malala stories which were really very inspiring,” she shared.

The series is directed by Bhav Dhulia,...

Model-turned-actor Navneet Malik has opened up on what he dislikes about the showbiz, saying there should be a system where artistes with potential can reach out to the casting directors, and vice-versa. Navneet will be soon seen playing the negative lead in the thriller series ‘The Freelancer’.

The actor who is known for his role in ‘Heropanti 2’, said: “What I like about this industry right now is people are not bounding any actor into certain roles, whether it’s positive or negative. They accept them in different roles and characters. That’s the good part of this industry.”

He further shared: “I dislike that whatever roles that are coming in the industry are not reaching to the potential people, like there are thousands of deserving and experienced people.”

“So, there should be some system where people can reach out to casting directors, and casting directors should reach out to actors,...

Actor Mohit Raina, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming streaming show ‘The Freelancer’, has shared that he always finds it difficult to perform in drinking scenes. For the show, Mohit spent enough time to understand the nuances of his character Avniash Kamath. The actor decoded his character and what went into preparing for the role.

Talking about the same, Mohit Raina said: “Well to stay true to the story I had to show the transition of the character from early failures in life to a mature guy who has lived his life and gained experience.”

He further mentioned: “For the early life we tried to look lean and for the current life it was slight grey hair and someone who would come across as harmless and would easily blend in a crowd. I always struggle with drinking scenes , it’s something that doesn’t come easy to me.

Over the years, we have seen veteran actor Anupam Kher master so many looks to perfection, and he is now set to impress the audience with his character as ‘Dr Khan’ in ‘The Freelancer’, where he is sporting an absolutely unique look.

Opening up about the same, Anupam has spilled the beans on his character, and his look in the series.

The actor shared: “Dr Khan is a great character to portray. His mentorship to Freelancer is very keen and important to the series. So, the look has got varied reactions. I have done so many films that were very difficult to form in different looks, but this look has worked.”

The series is based on the book – ‘A Ticket to Syria’ by Shirish Thorat. It is directed by Bhav Dhulia, produced by Friday Storytellers and Neeraj Pandey is the Creator and Showrunner.

The book attempts to share the story...

Actor Mohit Raina met the author Shirish Thorat, whose book ‘A Ticket to Syria’ has been inspired for the series ‘The Freelancer’, to prepare for his character Avniash Kamath. Mohit Raina spent enough time to understand the nuances of his character Avniash Kamath. The actor decoded his character and what went into preparing for the role as he met the director and read the book.

“Well I had read the book A Ticket to Syria and got a chance to meet Mr Shirish Thorat as well . His suggestions and his experience he shared briefly helped me a lot . I got a glimpse of the world we were entering into,” Mohit said.

He added: “And I was lucky enough to have Bhav Dhulia as the director who guided me at every hurdle. It was a great experience working with everyone including Kashmira Pardeshi , though we didn’t have a lot of...

Veteran actor Anupam Kher, who portrays the role of Dr Khan in the riveting thriller ‘The Freelancer’ has opened up about the most tricky part of his preparation. ‘The Freelancer’ is helmed by actors Mohit Raina and Anupam, along with Kashmira Pardeshi. Talking about the same, Anupam said: “Well, I had to learn a lot of lines and a lot of technical expressions and words in it. Neeraj Pandey’s dialogues are very crisp and to the point.

It is a joy also and it is a tough thing also, because there are less emotions involved in it. I remember dialogues when there are emotions involved in it. It was hard but it was also rewarding.”

The series is based on the book – ‘A Ticket to Syria’ by Shirish Thorat.

It is directed by Bhav Dhulia, produced by Friday Storytellers and Neeraj Pandey is the Creator and Showrunner.

The book...

A man on an extraction mission, a young girl held captive in a war-torn hostile environment of Syria, how will she escape this world of death? Disney+ Hotstar to release the biggest extraction series of the year, ‘The Freelancer’. The series is based on the book – A Ticket to Syria by Shirish Thorat, directed by Bhav Dhulia, produced by Friday Storytellers and Neeraj Pandey is the creator and showrunner.

Set to release on September 1, 2023 on Disney+ Hotstar, The Freelancer is headlined by actor Mohit Raina and veteran actor Anupam Kher along with Kashmira Pardeshi. The series also features talented actors like Sushant Singh, John Kokken, Gauri Balaji and Navneet Malik, Manjari Fadnis, Sarah Jane Dias amongst others.

Opportunities knock at your door when you are least expecting it. Kashmira Pardeshi too, landed the role of Aliya just when she thought that her chances were slim. Kashmira Pardeshi spills the beans...