Raakh trailer: Sonali Bendre, Ali Fazal in crime thriller based on Ranga-Billa case
Prime Video has unveiled the trailer of Raakh, led by Ali Fazal, Sonali Bendre and Aamir Bashir. Inspired by the Ranga-Billa case, the series frames its investigation through grief, morality and the toll on families.
Prime Video on Monday unveiled the trailer of its upcoming investigative crime thriller Raakh, starring Ali Fazal, Sonali Bendre and Aamir Bashir in lead roles.
Set in late-1970s Delhi, the fictional series revolves around the investigation of a shocking crime involving missing children. The trailer follows Sub-Inspector Jayprakash, played by Ali Fazal, as he leads the search for those responsible while navigating the emotional toll the case takes on the victims' families.
The series is inspired by the infamous Ranga-Billa case, which involved two men, Kuljeet AKA Ranga Khush and Jasbir Singh AKA Bengali AKA Billa, who were arrested and later hanged for raping and murdering two teenagers in Delhi. Prior to Rakh, Netflix's Black Warrant dedicated an entire episode to the Ranga-Billa case.
Directed and executive produced by Prosit Roy, Raakh has been created, written and co-directed by Anusha Nandakumar and Sandeep Saket. Dialogues for the series have been written by Ayush Trivedi.
The series also features Akash Makhija, Ramandeep Yadav, Divya Sharma, Vivaan Sharma, Anshul Chauhan, Rakesh Bedi and Dibyendu Bhattacharya in key roles.
Speaking about the project, Ali Fazal said he was drawn to the story because it goes beyond a conventional police investigation. He described his character, Jayprakash, as an introverted and flawed police officer trying to prove himself amid changing social and political circumstances.
Sonali Bendre, who plays Mona Arora, said the series appealed to her because of its emotional depth. She added that the role allowed her to explore aspects of performance she had not previously attempted.
Aamir Bashir essays the role of Lt Col Ashok Arora, a disciplined man dealing with personal grief. The actor described the role as one of the most challenging of his career.
Produced by Endemol Shine India in association with BhaDiPa, Raakh is positioned as an investigative drama that also examines themes of grief, morality and the impact of violent crime on families.
The series will stream on Prime Video from June 12.
Prime Video on Monday unveiled the trailer of its upcoming investigative crime thriller Raakh, starring Ali Fazal, Sonali Bendre and Aamir Bashir in lead roles.
Set in late-1970s Delhi, the fictional series revolves around the investigation of a shocking crime involving missing children. The trailer follows Sub-Inspector Jayprakash, played by Ali Fazal, as he leads the search for those responsible while navigating the emotional toll the case takes on the victims' families.
The series is inspired by the infamous Ranga-Billa case, which involved two men, Kuljeet AKA Ranga Khush and Jasbir Singh AKA Bengali AKA Billa, who were arrested and later hanged for raping and murdering two teenagers in Delhi. Prior to Rakh, Netflix's Black Warrant dedicated an entire episode to the Ranga-Billa case.
Directed and executive produced by Prosit Roy, Raakh has been created, written and co-directed by Anusha Nandakumar and Sandeep Saket. Dialogues for the series have been written by Ayush Trivedi.
The series also features Akash Makhija, Ramandeep Yadav, Divya Sharma, Vivaan Sharma, Anshul Chauhan, Rakesh Bedi and Dibyendu Bhattacharya in key roles.
Speaking about the project, Ali Fazal said he was drawn to the story because it goes beyond a conventional police investigation. He described his character, Jayprakash, as an introverted and flawed police officer trying to prove himself amid changing social and political circumstances.
Sonali Bendre, who plays Mona Arora, said the series appealed to her because of its emotional depth. She added that the role allowed her to explore aspects of performance she had not previously attempted.
Aamir Bashir essays the role of Lt Col Ashok Arora, a disciplined man dealing with personal grief. The actor described the role as one of the most challenging of his career.
Produced by Endemol Shine India in association with BhaDiPa, Raakh is positioned as an investigative drama that also examines themes of grief, morality and the impact of violent crime on families.
The series will stream on Prime Video from June 12.
