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{{Infobox television<br />
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| director = Partho Mitra<br />
| starring = {{Plainlist|<br />
* [[Rajeev Khandelwal]]<br />
* [[Tina Datta]]<br />
* [[Satyadeep Mishra]]<br />
* [[Sreejita De]]<br />
* [[Narayani Shastri]]<br />
* [[Shakti Anand]]<br />
* [[Aamir Ali]]<br />
* [[Tapan Acharya]] }}<br />
| writer = Pulkit Rishi<br />Prakhar Vihaan<br />Pradip Atluri<br />
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| country = India<br />
| language = Hindi<br />
| location = India<br />
| cinematography = Hari Nair<br />
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| network = [[ZEE5]]<br />
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| company = Global Sports Entertainment<br />Media Solutions Pvt Ltd (GSEAMS)<br />
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| producer = Arjun Singgh Baran<br />Kartk D Nishandar<br />
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'''''Naxalbari''''' is a crime thriller web series directed by Partho Mitra. Produced by Arjun Singh Baran and Kartik D. Nishandar, it revolves around an [[Special Task Force (India)|STF]] agent who goes on a mission to suppress the revival of a [[Naxalite|Naxal]] uprising in [[Gadchiroli]].<ref name="dna tinaa">{{Cite web |date=5 August 2020 |title=DNA Exclusive: Tinaa Dattaa on shooting 'Naxalbari' with precautions amid coronavirus pandemic |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-dna-exclusive-tinaa-dattaa-on-shooting-naxalbari-with-precautions-amid-coronavirus-pandemic-2836144 |website=DNA India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Naxalbari teaser: Naxalbhari stars Rajeev Khandelwal, Tina Datta, Sreejita Dey, Satyadeep Mishra, Shakti Anand, and Aamir Ali| url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/web-series/article/Naxalbari-trailer-Rajeev-Khandelwal-Tina-Dattas-intense-action-will-leave-you-by-the-edge-of-your-seat-23076221 |website=mid-day.com}}</ref> The series stars [[Rajeev Khandelwal]], [[Tina Datta]] and [[Aamir Ali]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aamir Ali To Make His Digital Debut With ZEE5'S 'Naxalbari' |url=https://www.mumbailive.com/en/digital/aamir-ali-to-make-his-digital-debut-with-zee5-original-web-series-naxalbari-54055 |website=Mumbai Live |language=en}}</ref><ref name="dna tinaa"/> It premiered on 28 November 2020 on [[ZEE5]].<br />
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== Plot ==<br />
The story is set in Maharashtra, and revolves around an [[Special Task Force (India)|STF]] agent who goes on a secret mission to uncover the truth behind a [[Naxalite|Naxal]] uprising in his village, Gadchiroli.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Naxalbari teaser: Rajeev Khandelwal prepares for a war to end all wars |url=https://www.cinestaan.com/articles/2020/oct/23/27533 |website=Cinestaan}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title='Naxalbari' trailer: In new web series, it's Rajeev Khandelwal versus Maoists |url=https://scroll.in/reel/977723/naxalbari-trailer-in-new-web-series-its-rajeev-khandelwal-versus-maoists |website=scroll.in}}</ref><br />
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== Cast ==<br />
* [[Rajeev Khandelwal]] as Raghav<br />
* [[Tina Datta]] as Ketki Maheshwari<br />
* [[Satyadeep Mishra]] as Pahan<br />
* [[Narayani Shastri]] as Sudha<br />
* [[Shakti Anand]] as Binu<br />
* [[Aamir Ali]] as Keswani<br />
* [[Tapan Acharya]] as Narsing Chandel<br />
* [[Sreejita De]] as Prakruti<br />
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== Episodes ==<br />
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|Title = The Gadchiroli Blast<br />
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|DirectedBy = Partho Mitra<br />
|WrittenBy = Pulkit Rishi & Prakhar Vihaan<br />
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|EpisodeNumber = 2<br />
|Title = The Stake Out<br />
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|DirectedBy = Partho Mitra<br />
|WrittenBy = Pulkit Rishi & Prakhar Vihaan<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|11|28}}<br />
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|EpisodeNumber = 3<br />
|Title = Shanghaied<br />
|RTitle = <br />
|DirectedBy = Partho Mitra<br />
|WrittenBy = Pulkit Rishi & Prakhar Vihaan<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|11|28}}<br />
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{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 4<br />
|Title = The Demons Of The past<br />
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|DirectedBy = Partho Mitra<br />
|WrittenBy = Pulkit Rishi & Prakhar Vihaan<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|11|28}}<br />
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{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 5<br />
|Title = FICA <br />
|RTitle = <br />
|DirectedBy = Partho Mitra<br />
|WrittenBy = Pulkit Rishi & Prakhar Vihaan<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|11|28}}<br />
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{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 6<br />
|Title = The Turning Point<br />
|RTitle = <br />
|DirectedBy = Partho Mitra<br />
|WrittenBy = Pulkit Rishi & Prakhar Vihaan<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|11|28}}<br />
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{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 7<br />
|Title = No Turning Back <br />
|RTitle = <br />
|DirectedBy = Partho Mitra<br />
|WrittenBy = Pulkit Rishi & Prakhar Vihaan<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|11|28}}<br />
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{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 8<br />
|Title = Mayhem<br />
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|DirectedBy = Partho Mitra<br />
|WrittenBy = Pulkit Rishi & Prakhar Vihaan<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|11|28}}<br />
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{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 9<br />
|Title = Thok Ke Badla<br />
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|DirectedBy = Partho Mitra<br />
|WrittenBy = Pulkit Rishi & Prakhar Vihaan<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|11|28}}<br />
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== Release ==<br />
In June 2020, [[ZEE5]] announced that the show would begin reshooting with proper safety measures.<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 July 2020 |title=With appropriate safety measures, shoot for ZEE5's upcoming show 'Naxalbari' starts in Goa |url=https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/entertainment/with-appropriate-safety-measures-shoot-for-zee5s-upcoming-show-naxalbari-starts-in-goa |access-date=23 July 2020 |website=[[National Herald]]}}</ref> The web series was released on 28 November 2020 on the platform.<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 October 2020 |title=Rajeev Khandelwal-starrer 'Naxalbari' To Start Streaming From Nov 28 On ZEE5 |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/rajeev-khandelwal-starrer-naxalbari-to-start-streaming-from-nov-28-on-zee5-2983076.html |access-date=23 October 2020 |website=News 18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Naxalbari trailer: A stylised, melodramatic crime series featuring Rajeev Khandelwal and Satyadeep Mishra |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/naxalbari-trailer-a-stylised-melodramatic-crime-series-featuring-rajeev-khandelwal-and-satyadeep-mishra-6955404/ |website=indianexpress.com}}</ref><br />
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== Reception ==<br />
''[[News18]]'' rated the series 2.5 out of 5 and stated: "Web series director Partho Mitra has made a decent show with the script at hand and considering the run-time of episodes is limited to under thirty minutes each, it does not slack off either and holds attention with various twists and sincere performances backing the teleplay."<ref>{{Cite web|last=Pandey|first=Devasheesh|date=2020-11-29|title=Naxalbari Review: A Well-intentioned Revenge Drama Laden with Abusive Language|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/naxalbari-review-a-well-intentioned-revenge-drama-laden-with-abusive-language-3127268.html|access-date=2021-07-11|website=News18|language=en}}</ref><br />
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Archika Khurana from ''[[Times Of India]]'' rated the series 3.5 out of 5 and praised Rajeev Khandelwal’s performance. "He has given one of his best performances as STF agent Raghav. He managed to bring intensity and gravitas to his character, especially when he follows the trail of the Naxals."<ref>{{Citation|last=Khurana|first=Archika|title=Naxalbari Season 1 Review: Rajeev Khandelwal shines bright in this compelling thriller|date=29 November 2020|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/naxalbari/season-1/seasonreview/79402782.cms|work=TOI|access-date=2021-07-11}}</ref><br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* {{IMDb title|id=tt12572870}}<br />
* [https://www.zee5.com/zee5originals/details/naxalbari/0-6-2923 ''Naxalbari''] on [[ZEE5]]<br />
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[[Category:2020 web series debuts]]<br />
[[Category:Hindi-language web series]]<br />
[[Category:Indian crime television series]]<br />
[[Category:Indian web series]]<br />
[[Category:Thriller web series]]<br />
[[Category:ZEE5 original programming]]</div>
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