Murshid (TV series) explained

Director:Shravan Tiwari
Starring:Kay Kay Menon
Tanuj Virwani
Anang Desai
Rajesh Shringarpure
Karmveer Choudhary
Music:Kunal Karan
Country:India
Language:Hindi
Num Episodes:7
Producer:Sachin Bansal, Sandip Patel
Cinematography:Parvez Pathan
Ranjit Sahu
Company:Fathom Pictures
Pramukh Film Production House
Network:ZEE5

Murshid is Hindi crime thriller series directed by Shravan Tiwari and produced by Sachin Bansal, Sandip Patel for ZEE5. The series features Kay Kay Menon in a titular role.[1] Murshid also stars Tanuj Virwani,[2] Jameel Chaudhary, Zakir Hussain, Anang Desai, Karamveer Choudhary, Vedika Bhandari, and Rajesh Shringarpure. The series was released on August 30, 2024.[3] [4]

Plot

The retired gangster Murshid Pathan is forced to return to his criminal roots when his family is threatened. Meanwhile, a police officer, Kumar Pratap Rana, is investigating a case that involves his father, Murshid. As the plot unfolds, the truth about Murshid's past and the officer's involvement in the case is revealed.[5]

Cast

Casting and production

Tanuj Virwani was signed to play the adopted son on Murshid.

Marketing

The trailer was released a day later.[8]

Reception

Murshid received both favourable and unfavourable reviews.

ABP News rated it 3 out of 5 and commented, "These seven episodes of gangster drama keep the audience's attention on hold till the climax."[9] Ronak Kotecha of The Times of India rated it 3.5 out of 5 and wrote in his review, "One of the standout aspects of 'Murshid' is its setting. The backdrop of South Mumbai, with its gritty streets and looming underworld, lends the show an authentic 90s grunge..."[10] Sakshi Verma of India TV too rated it 3 out 5 and commented, "It appears that writer and director Shravan Tiwari has worked hard to create a realistic sense of the plot."[11] Times Now also gave it a 3.5 out of 5.[12]

Deepa Gahlot of Rediff.com rated 2/5 stars and notes "The pace of the show and the many twists do keep up the interest of the viewer, even if most of what goes on is implausible. Everything is simply designed to prove what an indestructible force Murshid is, probably in the hope of a Season 2."[13] Scroll.in commented, "Murshid is salvaged by a few sharp performances and a welcome intent to wrap up matters with seven episodes."[14]

References

  1. Web site: Kay Kay Menon starrer series 'Murshid' to be out on this date, trailer unveiled . 24 August 2024 . ANI . en.
  2. Web site: Okay if there is Kay Kay . 24 August 2024 . MidDay . en.
  3. Web site: Murshid: Kay Kay Menon's latest series to premiere on Aug 30' . 24 August 2024 . TheStatesman.com . en.
  4. Web site: Latest OTT releases this week: 13 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar and more . 29 August 2024 . Vogue . en.
  5. Web site: Murshid: Release date, trailer, plot, cast, OTT platform and more about Kay Kay Menon's intense thriller . 24 August 2024 . OTTPlay . en.
  6. Web site: Tanuj Virwani Says He 'Abandoned Vanity' To Play Inspector In Murshid: Hope It Resonates With... - EXCLUSIVE . 24 August 2024 . TimesNowNews . en.
  7. Web site: EXCLUSIVE: Zakir Hussain on his underworld show Murshid, "We haven't glorified the characters" . 29 August 2024 . bollywoodhungama.com . en.
  8. Web site: Murshid Trailer: जासूस के बाद अब अंडरवर्ल्ड डॉन 'मुर्शिद' बनकर लौटे केके मेनन, कब और कहां देखें सीरीज?. 29 August 2024 . Jagran. hi.
  9. Web site: Murshid Review: Kay Kay Menon And Tanuj Virwani Starrer Gangster Drama Is A Thrilling Ride. 29 August 2024 . ABPLive. en.
  10. News: Kotecha . Ronak. Murshid Season 1 Review . TimesOfIndia. 30 August 2024.
  11. News: Verma. Sakshi. Murshid Season 1 Review . IndiaTV. 30 August 2024.
  12. News: Murshid Review: Kay Kay Menon's Layered Act Makes This Gangster War Saga A Binge-Watch. TimesNowNews. 1 September 2024.
  13. News: Gahlot . Deepa . Deepa Gahlot . 15 August 2024 . Murshid Review: Gangster Overkill. Rediff.com.
  14. News: 15 August 2024 . ‘Murshid’ review: A dated Mumbai gangland drama. Scroll.in.

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