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{{Short description|2023 Indian comedy thriller television series}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2023}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2023}}
{{Infobox television
| image = Taaza Khabar hotstar poster.jpg
| caption = Promotional poster
| genre = {{ubl|[[Comedy]]|[[Thriller (genre)|Thriller]]|[[Drama (film and television)|Drama]]}}
| creator = {{Plainlist|
*Abbas Dalal
*Hussain Dalal
}}
| writer = {{Plainlist|
*Abbas Dalal
*Hussain Dalal
}}
| director = Himank Gaur
| starring = {{Plainlist|
*[[Bhuvan Bam]]
*[[Mahesh Manjrekar]]
*[[Shriya Pilgaonkar]]
*[[JD Chakravarthy]]
*[[Deven Bhojani]]
*[[Prathamesh Parab]]
*Nitya Mathur
*[[Shilpa Shukla]]
*[[Mithilesh Chaturvedi]]
*[[Jaaved Jaaferi]]
}}
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| num_seasons = 2
| num_episodes = 12
| producer = {{Plainlist|
*Rohit Raj
*[[Bhuvan Bam]]
}}
| cinematography = Remy Dalai
| editor = Harshit Sharma
| music = Saurabh Lokhande<br/>Jarvis Menezes
| camera = [[Multi-camera]]
| runtime = 30–40 minutes
| company = [[BB Ki Vines]]
| network = [[Disney+ Hotstar]]
| first_aired = {{Start date|2023|01|05|df=yes}}
| last_aired = present
}}

'''''Taaza Khabar''''' ({{langx|hi|ताज़ा ख़बर|translit=Tāzā K͟habar|translit-std=ISO}}) is an Indian [[comedy]] [[Thriller (genre)|thriller]] television series on [[Disney+ Hotstar]]. It was written by Abbas Dalal and [[Hussain Dalal]] and directed by Himank Gaur. It stars [[Bhuvan Bam]], [[Shriya Pilgaonkar]], [[J. D. Chakravarthy]], [[Deven Bhojani]], [[Prathamesh Parab]], Nitya Mathur, and [[Shilpa Shukla]].{{citation needed|date=September 2024}} In April 2024, Disney+ Hotstar confirmed that the series had been renewed for a second season.<ref>{{cite web|last=Whittock|first=Jesse|title=Indian Action Drama 'Taaza Khabar' Lands Season 2 At Disney+ Hotstar|url=https://deadline.com/video/taaza-khabar-bhuvan-bam-season-2-disney-plus-hotstar/|website=Deadline Hollywood|date=5 April 2024|access-date=5 April 2024}}</ref>

The web series is [[Over-the-top media service|OTT]] debut of YouTuber [[Bhuvan Bam]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Bhuvan Bam kickstarts shoot for debut OTT project Taaza Khabar with Shriya Pilgaonkar and Deven Bhojani |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/bhuvan-bam-kickstarts-shoot-debut-ott-taaza-khabar-shriya-pilgaonkar-deven-bhojani-7962163/ |access-date=5 January 2023 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |date=10 June 2022 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Bhuvan Bam To Make His OTT Debut With 'Taaza Khabar' |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/bhuvan-bam-to-make-his-ott-debut-with-taaza-khabar--news-194904 |access-date=5 January 2023 |work=[[Outlook (Indian magazine)|Outlook India]] |date=9 May 2022}}</ref>

== Premise ==
Taaza Khabar follows the story of Vasant "Vasya" Gawade, a sanitation worker in Mumbai whose life takes an unexpected turn when he acquires a mystical power that allows him to receive news before it happens. In Season 1, Vasya initially uses this ability for personal gain, seeking to escape his life of poverty and uplift his loved ones. However, as his fortunes rise, he becomes entangled in a dangerous world of crime, ambition, and betrayal, learning that power comes with unforeseen consequences.

In Season 2, Vasya faces fallout of his actions from the previous season. With enemies closing in and his relationships unraveling, he struggles to maintain control over his destiny and the power that once seemed like a blessing. As his world grows darker and more treacherous, Vasya is forced to confront difficult choices about loyalty, morality, and the true cost of altering fate.

== Cast ==
* [[Bhuvan Bam]] as Vasant "Vasya" Gawade
* [[Shriya Pilgaonkar]] as Madhubala "Madhu"
* [[J. D. Chakravarthy]] as Shetty Anna
* [[Deven Bhojani]] as Mehboob Bhai
* [[Prathamesh Parab|Prathmesh Parab]] as Raja Chaturvedi aka Peter
* Tamanna Sharma as Julie
* Nitya Mathur as Shazia
* Sharad Joshi as Waseem
* [[Shilpa Shukla]] as Aapa/Reshma
* [[Mithilesh Chaturvedi]] as Billmoriya
* [[Mahesh Manjrekar]] as Kismat Bhai
* [[Atisha Naik]] as Vasant's Mother
* Vijay Nikam as Vasant's Father
* Vipul Deshpande as Senior Inspector Manoj Rathore
* [[Jaaved Jaaferi]] as Yusuf Akhtar
* [[Gauri Pradhan Tejwani]] as Swati
* [[Chetan Hansraj]] as Ikka, Yusuf's henchman

==Episodes==
{{Series overview
| color1 = #74E387
| link1 = #Season 1 (2023)
| episodes1 = 6
| released1 = {{Start date|2023|01|05}}

| color2 = #004000
| link2 = #Season 2 (2024)
| episodes2 = 6
| released2 = {{Start date|2024|09|27}}
}}

===Season 1 (2023)===
{{Episode table|background=#74E387|overall=12|title=20|director=20|writer=28|airdate=18|country=India|episodes=
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 1
|Title = Khabardaar
|DirectedBy = Himank Gaur
|WrittenBy = Hussain Dalal & Abbas Dalal
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|01|05|df=y}}
| ShortSummary = Vasya's slum-dog life is an uphill struggle. His only respite, and lady love, is Madhu, a sex worker. One day, his kindness gets rewarded when he receives an old lady's blessings.
|LineColor = 74E387
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 2
|Title = Vardaan
|DirectedBy = Himank Gaur
|WrittenBy = Hussain Dalal & Abbas Dalal
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|01|05|df=y}}
| ShortSummary = Only Vasya's friend Peter believes in him, and they set out to exploit his newfound power and try to sell a vintage vase. Will their first mission make them the kings of the city?
|LineColor = 74E387
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 3
|Title = Azaadi
|DirectedBy = Himank Gaur
|WrittenBy = Hussain Dalal & Abbas Dalal
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|01|05|df=y}}
| ShortSummary = Helping a contestant win a live game show does not work the way Vasya and Peter wanted, but all's not lost. He frees Madhu from the brothel, but will the lovers live in peace?
|LineColor = 74E387
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 4
|Title = Kismat
|DirectedBy = Himank Gaur
|WrittenBy = Hussain Dalal & Abbas Dalal
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|01|05|df=y}}
| ShortSummary = Betting on an upcoming cricket tournament, the team start earning big bucks. But, as Vasya eyes his mother's dream villa, the city has eyes on him, just like the police.
|LineColor = 74E387
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 5
|Title = Baazi
|DirectedBy = Himank Gaur
|WrittenBy = Hussain Dalal & Abbas Dalal
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|01|05|df=y}}
| ShortSummary = Vasya begins to distrust his team and fears for his mother's life. During a surprise romantic dinner, he proposes to Madhu. But, before she can say yes, her past catches up.
|LineColor = 74E387
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 6
|Title = Shraap
|DirectedBy = Himank Gaur
|WrittenBy = Hussain Dalal & Abbas Dalal
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|01|05|df=y}}
| ShortSummary = Vasya's dream of owning the villa comes true, and his mother and team move in. However, his blessing turns into a curse as this kind-hearted man slowly becomes a megalomaniac. He soon finds a predictive news that he's been murdered.
|LineColor = 74E387
}}
}}

=== Season 2 (2024) ===
{{Episode table|background=#004000|overall=6|season=6|title=20|director=20|writer=28|airdate=18|country=India|episodes=
{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 7
| EpisodeNumber2 = 1
| Title = Hisaab
| DirectedBy = Himank Gaur
| WrittenBy = Aziz Dalal, Abbas Dalal & Hussain Dalal
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|09|27|df=y}}
| ShortSummary = Peter recounts the last interaction he had with Vasya. While Vasya's loved ones deal with his loss, a new enemy makes their life a living hell.
|LineColor = 004000
}}
{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 8
| EpisodeNumber2 = 2
| Title = Waapsi
| DirectedBy = Himank Gaur
| WrittenBy = Aziz Dalal, Abbas Dalal & Hussain Dalal
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|09|27|df=y}}
| ShortSummary = Vasya's life hits the reset button as he turns to Taaza Khabar to repay Yusuf's losses but with a sly plan to outwit his nemesis this time.
|LineColor = 004000
}}
{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 9
| EpisodeNumber2 = 3
| Title = Vardaan 2.0
| DirectedBy = Himank Gaur
| WrittenBy = Aziz Dalal, Abbas Dalal & Hussain Dalal
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|09|27|df=y}}
| ShortSummary = Madhu is glad when Vasya saves a child's life. Yusuf warns Vasya that no tricks will work on him. As the clock ticks down, Vasya is hit with a game-changing Taaza Khabar.
|LineColor = 004000
}}
{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 10
| EpisodeNumber2 = 4
| Title = Sab Dhuan
| DirectedBy = Himank Gaur
| WrittenBy = Aziz Dalal, Abbas Dalal & Hussain Dalal
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|09|27|df=y}}
| ShortSummary = Vasya and his team navigate the twists of a revamped Taaza Khabar when an old ally unexpectedly re-enters their lives. The events that follow change everything forever.
|LineColor = 004000
}}
{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 11
| EpisodeNumber2 = 5
| Title = Aakhri Daav
| DirectedBy = Himank Gaur
| WrittenBy = Aziz Dalal, Abbas Dalal & Hussain Dalal
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|09|27|df=y}}
| ShortSummary = Vasya, a changed man, receives his most joyful Taaza Khabar yet. Reignited by a new lease on life, he's determined to settle the score with Yusuf once and for all.
|LineColor = 004000
}}
{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 12
| EpisodeNumber2 = 6
| Title = Aapki Marzi
| DirectedBy = Himank Gaur
| WrittenBy = Aziz Dalal, Abbas Dalal & Hussain Dalal
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|09|27|df=y}}
| ShortSummary = Vasya and Yusuf meet face to face - no escape, no turning back. Will Vasya conquer the seemingly invincible Yusuf or fall to his greatest foe?
|LineColor = 004000
}}
}}

== Reception ==
Taaza Khabar season 1 released on 6 January 2023 on [[Disney+Hotstar]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Srivastav |first1=Simran |title=Bollywood News LIVE: Bhuvan Bam's 'Taaza Khabar' Releases Today, Farzi First Look Out And More |url=https://www.thedailyjagran.com/entertainment/latest-entertainment-news-today-hollywood-south-korean-cinema-updates-bigg-boss-16-bts-shah-rukh-khan-taaza-khabar-ott-release-akshay-kumar-farzi-bhuvan-bam-deepika-padukone-pathaan-lb-385 |access-date=6 January 2023 |work=[[Dainik Jagran|Jagran English]] |date=6 January 2023 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Bhuvan Bam's OTT Debut Taaza Khabar To Streaming on Disney+Hotstar |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/bhuvan-bams-ott-debut-taaza-khabar-to-streaming-on-disneyhotstar-6781453.html |access-date=7 January 2023 |work=[[CNN-News18|News18]] |date=7 January 2023 |language=en}}</ref> Archika Khurana of ''[[The Times of India]]'' rate 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "‘Taaza Khabar’ is an interesting watch for the way it narrates the everyday life of a simpleton with big dreams. It also reflects how people's attitudes and behaviours shift when money is involved."<ref>{{cite news |last=Khurana |first=Archika |title=Taaza Khabar Season 1 Review: Bhuvan Bam and Shriya Pilgaokar's balanced performances elevate this predictable dramedy |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/taaza-khabar/season-1/seasonreview/96428555.cms |access-date=6 January 2023 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=6 January 2023}}{{rating|3|5}}</ref> Reviewing for ''[[NDTV]]'', Saibal Chatterjee rated the web series 2/5 stars and wrote "Expect no magic in Taaza Khabar."<ref>{{cite news |last=Chatterjee |first=Saibal |title=Taaza Khabar Review: Bhuvan Bam And Shriya Pilgaonkar's Series Is A Desultory Affair |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/taaza-khabar-review-bhuvan-bam-and-shriya-pilgaonkars-series-is-a-desultory-affair-2-stars-3668409 |access-date=6 January 2023 |work=[[NDTV]] |date=6 January 2023}}{{rating|2|5}}</ref> Sukanya Verma for ''[[Rediff.com]]'' wrote "Half a dozen episodes play out like an offhanded discussion between writers planning incidents and consequences but nothing is fleshed out."<ref>{{cite news |last=Verma |first=Sukanya |title=Taaza Khabar Review: No Magic Here |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/taaza-khabar-review/20230106.htm |access-date=6 January 2023 |work=[[Rediff.com]] |date=6 January 2023 |language=en}}{{rating|2|5}}</ref> Nandini Ramnath of ''[[Scroll.in]]'' wrote "Hell-bent on giving Vasant his comeuppance, the show’s makers miss some of the more unexpected turns that the story could have taken."<ref>{{cite news |last=Ramnath |first=Nandini |title='Taaza Khabar' review: Boon-as-bane comedy goes from boom to bust |url=https://scroll.in/reel/1041294/taaza-khabar-review-boon-as-bane-comedy-goes-from-boom-to-bust |access-date=6 January 2023 |work=[[Scroll.in]] |date=6 January 2023}}</ref> Pratikshya Mishra of ''[[The Quint]]'' wrote "As the poster suggests, Taaza Khabar is the Bhuvan Bam show – the secondary characters, though better written than I expected – still remain only secondary in the plot."<ref>{{cite news |last=Mishra |first=Pratikshya |title='Taaza Khabar' Review: Bhuvan Bam's Show Relies Almost Too Heavily on Its Cast |url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/taaza-khabar-bhuvan-bam-ott-show-all-episodes-review-shriya-pilgaonkar |access-date=6 January 2023 |work=[[The Quint]] |date=6 January 2023 |language=en}}{{rating|2.5|5}}</ref> Zinia Bandyopadhyay of ''[[India Today]]'' rated 2.5/5 stars and wrote "It is the screenplay that you might have a complaint about, as it seems not-so-genuine. What was very important for the series to achieve was empathy for its lead character, as well as the friends he has."<ref>{{cite news |last=Bandyopadhyay |first=Zinia |title=Taaza Khabar Review: Bhuvan Bam has a treat for fans, but the show is stuck in superficiality |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/reviews/story/taaza-khabar-review-bhuvan-bam-has-a-treat-for-fans-but-the-show-is-stuck-in-superficiality-2318126-2023-01-06 |access-date=7 January 2023 |work=[[India Today]] |date=6 January 2023 |language=en}}{{rating|2.5|5}}</ref> Manik Sharma of ''[[Firstpost]]'' wrote "There isn’t a lack of commitment here, for Bam does go all-out to fit into a role that belies his larger-than-life personality as an internet icon. Turns out, acting is not an equal sport and it demands, and exposes in equal measure. Bam isn’t exactly disappointing here, but never effective either."<ref>{{cite news |last=Sharma |first=Manik |title=Taaza Khabar review: Bhuvan Bam's series take the predictable road and is lesser for it |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/taaza-khabar-review-bhuvan-bams-series-take-the-predictable-road-and-is-lesser-for-it-11941932.html |access-date=7 January 2023 |work=[[Firstpost]] |date=6 January 2023 |language=en}}</ref> Sanjana Deshpande for ''[[The Free Press Journal]]'' wrote "'Taaza Khabar' is crafted out of Bollywood's favourite trope, and starts on a promising note only leaving viewers high and dry. The end does not make viewers any wiser."<ref>{{cite news |last=Deshpande |first=Sanjana |title=Taaza Khabar Review: Bhuvan Bam's OTT debut is old wine served in a new package |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/movie-review/taaza-khabar-review-bhuvan-bams-ott-debut-is-old-wine-served-in-a-new-package |work=[[The Free Press Journal]] |date=7 January 2023 |language=en}}{{rating|2.5|5}}</ref> Devasheesh Pandey of ''[[India TV]]'' rated 2.5/5 stars and wrote "The cinematography and music help a lot in making the world of Taaza Khabar seem palpable. The dialogue play is convincing but nothing extraordinary."<ref>{{cite news |last=Pandey |first=Devasheesh |title=Taaza Khabar Review: Bhuvan Bam is sincere in predictable Disney+Hotstar show about underdogs |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/movie-review/taaza-khabar-review-bhuvan-bam-shriya-pilgaonkar-sincere-in-predictable-disneyplushotstar-show-708 |access-date=7 January 2023 |work=[[India TV]] |date=6 January 2023 |language=en}}{{rating|2.5|5}}</ref> Kartik Bhardwaj of ''[[The New Indian Express]]'' wrote "Taaza Khabar does show promise at the start. It doesn’t play up Bam’s YouTube image, but rather than portraying him as an actor, it gets entangled in projecting him as the ‘hero’."<ref>{{cite news |last=Bhardwaj |first=Kartik |title=Taaza Khabar Series: Starts off fresh but resorts to old tactics |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2023/jan/07/taaza-khabar-series-starts-off-fresh-but-resorts-to-old-tactics-2535388.html |access-date=7 January 2023 |work=[[The New Indian Express]] |date=7 January 2023}}{{rating|2.5|5}}</ref>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|tt22014226}}

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