Murshid

Good film Smooth Narative and No unnecessary Drama or scenes. Screenplay, dialogues and story line was very apt and to the point without much melodrama or overhyping any character.

The director has potential. Very well acted by all actors , especially As always Menon. His personality as Don was superb.

Though much improvement in needed with production and Hindi film waala Feel to the whole reels. It was like a new director is debuting in 2001-2002 that was the film feeling while watching.. character actors need better as they were more like Producers or Directors friends then Actors.

Awaiting part Two, hope soon.

Mumbai mafia crime series with a simple yet gripping story line and some authentic characters. Kay Kay Menon carries the series effortlessly on his lanky frame but at times you wish there were some stronger antagonists and one also misses a meaningful female lead. The symbiotic relationship between politics and organized crime is shown in a pretty matter of fact manner. On the political side, the story oversimplifies the Muslim vote. The familial legacy has a ring of truth to it. The Dubai connection feels a bit trite. Some of the supporting cast could have performed to a higher acting standard. Look forward to Season 2.

The web series Murshid proves once again how a brilliant actor like Kay Kay Menon can carry an entire story on his shoulders. The plot revolves around a gangster who starts from the ground up, eventually becoming the most infamous gangster around. But the real twist comes when his elder son dies in a tragic accident, and he decides to leave everything behind.

Yet, as always, destiny has its own plans. His comeback is driven by pure emotion, as he returns to the life he left behind, this time for his second and only surviving son.

You'll love Kay Kay Menon's performance and the clever, calculated mind of Murshid. The character's emotional depth and smart moves will keep you hooked. 7.5 stars from my side!

I really like the story line and the characters, so whoever wrote the story and screenplay did a good job. But the acting seems very weird in some portions, it's almost like the director didn't delve into the characters and language of the underworld. The supporrting actors didn't do a good job, I would say the actors weren't selected properly. These kind of series should have selections from good drama schools in the country or of people with previous experience. But some of the dialogues lack seriousness or relevance.

I am still in the middle of the series, and I am in the middle of a scene where the characters are hyping murshid without the story not supporting that hype yet. Does he require so much hype in every episode?

Murshid proves a rather conventional addition to the subgenre of Indian gangster dramas, but it is ultimately salvaged by a singular, commanding performance from Kay Kay Menon. The ZEE5 series, a seven-part affair, follows a retired gangster forced back into the seedy underbelly of Mumbai's crime scene.

The narrative, while competent, offers few surprises. Its restrained pace is a welcome change, yet it leaves several subplots feeling rather thin, particularly those involving the supporting cast. The show's real power, however, lies squarely with Menon. He brings a sublime, quiet gravitas to the titular role, imbuing Murshid with a formidable presence that elevates every scene.

One watches this series not for its predictable narrative beats, but simply to witness a master at work. Despite its minor shortcomings, the show is a perfectly serviceable binge-watch for anyone who appreciates acting of the highest calibre. It is a testament to the power of a truly great central turn.

Hope they continue with Season 2.