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{{short description|Indian web series}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2020}}
{{Infobox television
| name = Naxalbari
| image = Naxalbari (web series).jpg
| caption = Promotional Poster
| genre =
| based_on =
| creator =
| director = Partho Mitra
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* [[Rajeev Khandelwal]]
* [[Tina Dutta]]
* [[Satyadeep Mishra]]
* [[Sreejita De]]
* [[Narayani Shastri]]
* [[Shakti Anand]]
* [[Aamir Ali]]
}}
| writer = Pulkit Rishi<br />Prakhar Vihaan<br />Pradip Atluri
| theme_music_composer =
| composer =
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| location = India
| cinematography = Hari Nair
| editor =
| network = [[ZEE5]]
| picture_format = [[HDTV]] [[1080i]]
| released =
| first_aired = 28 November 2020
| last_aired =
| company = Global Sports Entertainment<br />Media Solutions Pvt Ltd (GSEAMS)
| distributor = [[ZEE5]]
| executive_producer =
| producer = Arjun Singgh Baran<br />Kartik D Nishandar
| runtime =
| num_seasons = 1
| num_episodes = 9
| list_episodes =
| website =
| related =
}}

'''''Naxalbari''''' is an original crime thriller web series directed by Partho Mitra, and produced by Arjun Singh Baran and Kartik D. Nishandar.<ref>{{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 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]]. It stars [[Rajeev Khandelwal]], [[Aamir Ali]], and [[Tina Datta]], the latter two making their digital debut.<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>{{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> The web series premiered on 28 November 2020 on [[ZEE5]].

== Plot ==
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>

== Cast ==
* [[Rajeev Khandelwal]] as Raghav
* [[Tina Dutta]] as Ketki
* [[Satyadeep Mishra]] as Pahan
* [[Sreejita De]] as Prakruti
* [[Narayani Shastri]] as Sudha
* [[Shakti Anand]] as Binu
* [[Aamir Ali]] as Keswani

== Episodes ==
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 1
|Title = The Gadchiroli Blast
|RTitle =
|DirectedBy = Partho Mitra
|WrittenBy = Pulkit Rishi & Prakhar Vihaan
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|11|28}}
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 2
|Title = The Stake Out
|RTitle =
|DirectedBy = Partho Mitra
|WrittenBy = Pulkit Rishi & Prakhar Vihaan
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|11|28}}
|ShortSummary =
|LineColor = #005F6C
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 3
|Title = Shanghaied
|RTitle =
|DirectedBy = Partho Mitra
|WrittenBy = Pulkit Rishi & Prakhar Vihaan
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|11|28}}
|ShortSummary =
|LineColor = #005F6C
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 4
|Title = The Demons Of The past
|RTitle =
|DirectedBy = Partho Mitra
|WrittenBy = Pulkit Rishi & Prakhar Vihaan
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|11|28}}
|ShortSummary =
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 5
|Title = FICA
|RTitle =
|DirectedBy = Partho Mitra
|WrittenBy = Pulkit Rishi & Prakhar Vihaan
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|11|28}}
|ShortSummary =
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 6
|Title = The Turning Point
|RTitle =
|DirectedBy = Partho Mitra
|WrittenBy = Pulkit Rishi & Prakhar Vihaan
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|11|28}}
|ShortSummary =
|LineColor = #005F6C
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 7
|Title = No Turning Back
|RTitle =
|DirectedBy = Partho Mitra
|WrittenBy = Pulkit Rishi & Prakhar Vihaan
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|11|28}}
|ShortSummary =
|LineColor = #005F6C
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 8
|Title = Mayhem
|RTitle =
|DirectedBy = Partho Mitra
|WrittenBy = Pulkit Rishi & Prakhar Vihaan
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|11|28}}
|ShortSummary =
|LineColor = #005F6C
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 9
|Title = Thok Ke Badla
|RTitle =
|DirectedBy = Partho Mitra
|WrittenBy = Pulkit Rishi & Prakhar Vihaan
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|11|28}}
|ShortSummary =
|LineColor = #005F6C
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}}

== Release ==
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>

== Reception ==
''[[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|url-status=live|access-date=2021-07-11|website=News18|language=en}}</ref>

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>

An ''[[India Today]]'' review stated, "Rajeev Khandelwal is effortlessly perfect as flawed Raghav. Tina Datta breathes a fresh aura into Ketki, a translator who works with government agencies. Satyadeep Mishra and Sreejita Dey are equally menacing as remorseless Naxal leaders."<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=28 November 2020|title=Naxalbari review: ZEE5’s latest thriller makes for compelling watch, honest attempt to decode red uprising. Aamir Ali, Rajeev Khandelwal shine|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/impact-feature/story/naxalbari-on-zee5-is-a-riveting-watch-rajeev-kandelwal-aamir-ali-shine-in-the-new-thriller-1744931-2020-11-28|url-status=live|access-date=2021-07-11|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref>

A ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' review stated: "The tightly written and well-enacted plot keeps you on the edge-of-the-seat with not a single dull moment."<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-28|title=Naxalbari Review: A riveting portrayal of India’s Naxalist insurgency period|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/brand-stories/naxalbari-review-a-riveting-portrayal-of-india-s-naxalist-insurgency-period/story-3QHEpTgss798PjbdJe8PaO.html|access-date=2021-07-11|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|id=tt12572870}}
* [https://www.zee5.com/zee5originals/details/naxalbari/0-6-2923 ''Naxalbari''] on [[ZEE5]]

[[Category:2020 web series debuts]]
[[Category:Hindi-language web series]]
[[Category:Indian crime television series]]
[[Category:Indian web series]]
[[Category:Thriller web series]]
[[Category:ZEE5 original programming]]

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