Rangbaaz (web series)

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Rangbaaz
Rangbaaz Web Series
Poster Image
GenreAction
Crime
Biography
Directed byBhav Dhulia
StarringSaqib Saleem
Aahana Kumra
Tigmanshu Dhulia
Ravi Kishan
Ranvir Shorey
Jimmy Sheirgill
Sushant Singh
Gul Panag
Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub
ComposerRoby Abraham
Country of originIndia
Original languageHindi
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes18 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producersMuhitt Agarwaal
Rakesh Bhagwani
Ajay Rai
Vinamrata Rai
Vinay G. Rai
Rahul Rawat
Vishwankar Pathania
Pankaj Batra
Ankur B. Saraiya
Production locationIndia
CinematographyTojo Xavier
EditorNandkishor
Production companyJAR Pictures
DistributorZEE5
Release
Original networkZEE5
Picture formatHDTV
1080i
Original release22 December 2018 (2018-12-22) –
20 December 2019 (2019-12-20)
External links
Website

Rangbaaz, is a ZEE5 original web series set against the rustic background of the Gorakhpur in the 1990s.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] It was released on December 22, 2018. In October 2019, ZEE5 renewed the show for a second season, Rangbaaz Phirse, which premiered on December 20, 2019.[9][10]

Synopsis[edit]

Season 1

Rangbaaz is based on the true story of Shri Prakash Shukla (Shiv Prakash Shukla in the series), who was a notorious gangster and the most wanted criminal of Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. The series shows his journey from a DDU student to becoming the second most wanted criminal in India. Other characters related to Shree Prakash's life include Ram Shankar Tiwari, inspired by Hari Shankar Tiwari, and Chandra Bhan Singh, inspired by Suraj Bhan Singh (former MP from Mokama, Bihar).

Season 2

Rangbaaz Phir Se is inspired from the life of Anandpal Singh (name changed to Amarpal Singh) who was a gangster active in the state of Rajasthan. The series chronicles his rise to becoming the most wanted criminal in the history of Rajasthan.[11] The story also covers his business of illicit liquor, his rivalry with Gopal Phogawat (name changed to Raja Phogat), and his dynamics with the political leadership of the state.

Cast[edit]

Season 1[edit]

Season 2 / Rangbaaz Phirse[edit]

Episodes[edit]

SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
19December 21, 2018 (2018-12-21)
211December 20, 2019 (2019-12-20)

Season 1[edit]

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
11"Gangster Ka Mobile Phone"Bhav DhuliaSiddharth Mishra21 December 2018 (2018-12-21)
22"Coming-of-age"Bhav DhuliaSiddharth Mishra22 December 2018 (2018-12-22)
33"Bhiksha, Shiksha and Diksha"Bhav DhuliaSiddharth Mishra22 December 2018 (2018-12-22)
44"Naam Hai Ram Shankar Tiwari"Bhav DhuliaSiddharth Mishra22 December 2018 (2018-12-22)
55"Shiv Prakash Kiske Saath Hai?"Bhav DhuliaSiddharth Mishra22 December 2018 (2018-12-22)
66"Mata Ka Jagarta"Bhav DhuliaSiddharth Mishra22 December 2018 (2018-12-22)
77"Apaharan"Bhav DhuliaSiddharth Mishra22 December 2018 (2018-12-22)
88"National Level Ka Criminal"Bhav DhuliaSiddharth Mishra22 December 2018 (2018-12-22)
99"Climax"Bhav DhuliaSiddharth Mishra22 December 2018 (2018-12-22)

Season 2 / Rangbaaz Phirse[edit]

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
101"Power Game"Sachin PathakSiddharth Mishra20 December 2019 (2019-12-20)
112"Sabki Samadhi Yahi Banegi"Sachin PathakSiddharth Mishra20 December 2019 (2019-12-20)
123"Dhande Ka Ganit"Sachin PathakSiddharth Mishra20 December 2019 (2019-12-20)
134"Over and Out"Sachin PathakSiddharth Mishra20 December 2019 (2019-12-20)
145"Savdhani Hati, Durghatna Ghati"Sachin PathakSiddharth Mishra20 December 2019 (2019-12-20)
156"Chakravyuh Hai, Phans Jaayega"Sachin PathakSiddharth Mishra20 December 2019 (2019-12-20)
167"Girgit Rang Birang"Sachin PathakSiddharth Mishra20 December 2019 (2019-12-20)
178"Do aur Do Paanch"Sachin PathakSiddharth Mishra20 December 2019 (2019-12-20)
189"Surrender"Sachin PathakSiddharth Mishra20 December 2019 (2019-12-20)

Sequel Spin-off[edit]

After the successful run of first season, ZEE5 announced a spin-off sequel for the show, titled "Rangbaaz Phirse" [9][10]

Reception[edit]

Rangbaaz[edit]

The New Indian Express rated with 3/5 stars [15] and critically reviewed the series by saying it had nothing out of the ordinary about the crime and criminals story. The lead actor performed well in his role as a gangster in making. The film relied so much on the film songs of the era to create a particular mood for the storyline which was a bit tiresome.

Rangbaaz Phirse[edit]

Binged gave a rating of 6/10 stars to Rangbaaz Phirse and critically reviewed the actors performances. [16]They also stated that the series fails to display a larger than life gangster profile. Moreover, the direction of the series makes it look quite authentic when capturing expressions and other important scenes. Throughout the nine episodes the rise and fall of its protagonist is portrayed dramatically in impressive detail.

Hindustan Times gave a review about the series saying that the webseries focuses on the rural heartlands plagued by the caste hierarchy. [17] The storyline revolves around gruesome tit-for-tat that leads to numerous murders involving bystanders, politicians and cops, serving their own agendas. The cast in the film gave great performances and did justice to their roles.

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "ZEE5". comingsoon.zee5.com. Retrieved 2018-12-18.
  2. ↑ "Video : 25 साल की उम्र में किए 20 मर्डर, गोरखपुर का ये लड़का ऐसे बना गैंगस्टर". Zee News Hindi. 2018-12-10. Retrieved 2018-12-18.
  3. ↑ "Saqib Saleem on playing Shiv Prakash in ZEE5 Original 'Rangbaaz'". dna. 2018-12-15. Retrieved 2018-12-18.
  4. ↑ India-West, R. M. VIJAYAKAR, Special to. "ZEE5 Signs Saqib Saleem for 'Rangbaaz'". India West. Retrieved 2018-12-18.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  5. ↑ "'गैंग्स ऑफ वासेपुर' के तिग्मांशु धूलिया अब वेब सीरीज में करेंगे डेब्यू- Amarujala". Amar Ujala. Retrieved 2018-12-18.
  6. ↑ "ZEE5 launches 'Rangbaaz' trailer—Watch". Zee News. 2018-12-05. Retrieved 2018-12-18.
  7. ↑ "Rangbaaz, It's Not That Simple trailers: Saqib Salim plays hardened UP gangster, Swara Bhasker reprises role- Entertainment News, Firstpost". Firstpost. 2018-12-05. Retrieved 2018-12-18.
  8. ↑ "Look who Saqib Saleem resembles in this leaked picture from Rangbaaz!". Box Office India. 2018-12-18. Retrieved 2018-12-18.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "ZEE5 announces the premiere date of Rangbaaz Phirse". Eastern Eye.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 "ZEE5 all set to bring to the viewers the second season of Rangbaaz, Rangbaaz Phirse". Mid-Day.
  11. ↑ "Anandpal Singh: The gangster whose name struck terror in Shekhawati". Hindustan Times. 2017-06-25. Retrieved 2020-04-04.
  12. ↑ "Saqib Saleem on playing Shiv Prakash in ZEE5 Original 'Rangbaaz' - DNA". DailyHunt. Retrieved 2018-12-19.
  13. ↑ "उस गैंगस्टर पर फिल्म आ रही है, जिसने यूपी के मुख्यमंत्री को मारने सुपारी ली थी". LallanTop - News with most viral and Social Sharing Indian content on the web in Hindi (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 2018-12-19.
  14. ↑ IWMBuzz. "Rangbaaz Phirse Promises To Be A Stunner!!". IWMBuzz.com. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
  15. ↑ "New Indian Express Review".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  16. ↑ "Rangbaaz Phirse Review".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  17. ↑ "Rangbaaz Review".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

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