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== Review ==
[[Tigmanshu Dhulia|Tigmanshu Dhulia's]] stories often run with an undercurrent of characters commenting on contemporary [[politics]]. "The Great Indian Murder" is woven around a [[High Profile|high-profile]] [[murder]] based on [[Vikas Swarup|Vikas Swarup's]] breakthrough novel "[[Six Suspects (novel)|Six Suspects]]."
The presence of several political events can be felt in "The Great Indian Murder." It is a complex story with many social undertones. Examples include allegations of espionage of politicians, misuse of CBI for political gain and loss, crooked sons of politicians intoxicated by power, politicians conspiring to any extent to fulfil their political ambitions, fake religious leaders, [[Naxalism]] etc. The story is pieced together through a CBI investigation into the murder of Vicky Rai. A web series steeped in suspense, it has been praised by most critics.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-02-04|title=The Great Indian Murder review: Packed with brilliant dialogues and great fun, Tigmanshu Dhulia delivers a winner|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/the-great-indian-murder-review-packed-with-brilliant-dialogues-and-great-fun-tigmanshu-dhulia-delivers-a-winner-101643914276124.html|access-date=2022-02-09|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=The Great Indian Murder Review: सियासी साजिशों और दांव-पेचों से ठसाठस मर्डर मिस्ट्री में कलाकारों का दमदार अभिनय, पढ़ें रिव्यू|url=https://www.jagran.com/entertainment/reviews-the-great-indian-murder-review-ajay-devgn-produced-web-series-stars-pratik-gandhi-richa-chadha-ashutosh-rana-jatin-goswami-directed-by-tigmanshu-dhulia-22438297.html|access-date=2022-02-09|website=Dainik Jagran|language=hi}}</ref> Every character is written well, which keeps the audience engaged with the story. Tigmanshu Dhulia's direction and the actors' performances has received critical praise.<ref>{{Citation|title=The Great Indian Murder Season 1 Review: This murder mystery keeps you on the edge|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/the-great-indian-murder/season-1/seasonreview/89178529.cms|access-date=2022-02-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=MumbaiFebruary 4|first=Tanushree Roy|last2=February 4|first2=2022UPDATED:|last3=Ist|first3=2022 09:17|title=The Great Indian Murder Review: Pratik Gandhi, Richa Chadha steal the show|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/the-great-indian-murder-review-pratik-gandhi-richa-chadha-steal-the-show-1908528-2022-02-04|access-date=2022-02-09|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref>


== Marketing and release ==
== Marketing and release ==

Revision as of 17:29, 9 February 2022

The Great Indian Murder
Official Poster
GenreCrime
Mystery
Drama
Based onSix Suspects
by Vikas Swarup
Screenplay byTigmanshu Dhulia
Vijay Maurya
Puneet Sharma
Directed byTigmanshu Dhulia
StarringRicha Chadha
Pratik Gandhi
Ashutosh Rana
Raghuvir Yadav
Sharib Hashmi
Paoli Dam
Shashank Arora
ComposerKetan Sodha
Country of originIndia
Original languageHindi
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes9 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
  • Priti Sinha
  • Namrata Sinha
  • Amod Sinha
  • Shrey Oberoi
  • Gaurav Banerjee
  • Nikhil Madhok
  • Varun Malik
ProducersAjay Devgan
Priti Sinha
Production locationIndia
CinematographyRishi Punjabi
EditorsPrathamesh Chande
Unnikrishnan Payoor Parameswaran
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time45 Minitus
Production companyADF & RLE Media
Original release
NetworkDisney+ Hotstar
Release4 February 2022 (2022-02-04)

The Great Indian Murder is a Hindi-language Crime Mystery Drama web series directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia[1][2] for Disney+ Hotstar.[3][4][5] It is produced by Ajay Devgn and Priti Sinha [6][7] under ADF & RLE Media.[8] The series stars are Richa Chadha, Pratik Gandhi, Ashutosh Rana , Raghuvir Yadav , Sharib Hashmi , Paoli Dam and Shashank Arora in key roles.[9] The series is based on Vikas Swarup's bestselling novel Six Suspects.[10][11] The season was made available for streaming on OTT platform Disney+ Hotstar on 4 February 2022.[12] in Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Bengali languages.[13]

Synopsis

The 32-year-old Vicky Rai is one the cunning and owner of the Rai Group of Industries, he is also the son of the Home Minister of Chhattisgarh, Jagannath Rai. Vicky got murdered in cold blood at a party arranged by him to celebrate his acquittal in a rape and murder case of two shelter home girls. There are six suspects surrounding the murder and comes across the radar of the case's investigating officers DCP Sudha Bhardwaj and Suraj Yadav of Central Bureau of Investigation. Vicky's case has also put an unintended halt in his father political career that he tries to win it by fair or foul means, even after his son's death. The Great Indian Murder is about exploring several versions of a single murder, a story that Sudha and Suraj weave through their investigations.[14][15][16]

Cast

Review

Tigmanshu Dhulia's stories often run with an undercurrent of characters commenting on contemporary politics. "The Great Indian Murder" is woven around a high-profile murder based on Vikas Swarup's breakthrough novel "Six Suspects." The presence of several political events can be felt in "The Great Indian Murder." It is a complex story with many social undertones. Examples include allegations of espionage of politicians, misuse of CBI for political gain and loss, crooked sons of politicians intoxicated by power, politicians conspiring to any extent to fulfil their political ambitions, fake religious leaders, Naxalism etc. The story is pieced together through a CBI investigation into the murder of Vicky Rai. A web series steeped in suspense, it has been praised by most critics.[21][22] Every character is written well, which keeps the audience engaged with the story. Tigmanshu Dhulia's direction and the actors' performances has received critical praise.[23][24]

Marketing and release

Promotion

The official trailer of seasons of this web series has been launched on 18 January 2022.[25]

Release

The season was made available for streaming on OTT platform Disney+ Hotstar on 4 February 2022.[26][27][28]

Episodes

Series overview

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
19February 4, 2022 (2022-02-04)February 4, 2022 (2022-02-04)

Season (2022)

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"Vicky Rai"Tigmanshu DhuliaTigmanshu Dhulia
Vijay Maurya
Puneet Sharma		4 February 2022 (2022-02-04)
Three years after his arrest, Vikram ‘Vicky’ Rai decides to host a party to celebrate his acquittal. The celebration takes a turn when Vicky is shot dead at his party, in a place full of suspects.
2"Jagnnath Rai"Tigmanshu DhuliaTigmanshu Dhulia
Vijay Maurya
Puneet Sharma		4 February 2022 (2022-02-04)
An angry Jagannath Rai conspires to take revenge. When Vicky is killed at the party, two gun-wielding suspects are arrested.
3"Munna aur Ekati"Tigmanshu DhuliaTigmanshu Dhulia
Vijay Maurya
Puneet Sharma		4 February 2022 (2022-02-04)
CBI Officer Suraj Yadav meets Crime Branch officer Sudha Bharadwaj as they unfold the mystery of Vicky’s death, each armed with their own motives.
4"Ingetayi aur Kaala Bag"Tigmanshu DhuliaTigmanshu Dhulia
Vijay Maurya
Puneet Sharma		4 February 2022 (2022-02-04)
In the Andamans, a tribe is desolate since their God, the Ingetayi’s idol, has been stolen. Under custody, Munna recounts how he narrowly escaped getting caught.
5"Laal Salaam aur Billu Biryani"Tigmanshu DhuliaTigmanshu Dhulia
Vijay Maurya
Puneet Sharma		4 February 2022 (2022-02-04)
Vicky and Sudha’s history goes back three years. Suraj senses that Eketi is just the right man for his plan. A big lead materialises when officer Manjot and Sudha uncover an image from the party.
6"Mohan Kumar"Tigmanshu DhuliaTigmanshu Dhulia
Vijay Maurya
Puneet Sharma		4 February 2022 (2022-02-04)
Mohan Kumar, an ex-bureaucrat, suffers an accident that alters his life. A revolver seized from the crime scene is linked to a suspect.
7"Rajneeti aur Pyaar"Tigmanshu DhuliaTigmanshu Dhulia
Vijay Maurya
Puneet Sharma		4 February 2022 (2022-02-04)
Suraj actions an elaborate plan that puts many lives in danger. Sudha questions Suraj’s intentions when he tries to discredit their suspects.
8"Asli Naqli"Tigmanshu DhuliaTigmanshu Dhulia
Vijay Maurya
Puneet Sharma		4 February 2022 (2022-02-04)
To her surprise, Sudha finds out that Munna was just a ploy in Ritu Rai’s plan. A vulnerable Munna gets brainwashed by Suraj.
9"Dhokha"Tigmanshu DhuliaTigmanshu Dhulia
Vijay Maurya
Puneet Sharma		4 February 2022 (2022-02-04)
Manjot travels to Jaisalmer and finds an old connection with Vicky. Munna records a statement that puts Eketi in jeopardy. Money, deceit, power... this game has just begun.

Soundtrack

The soundtrack's music composers are Raghu Dixit, Darshan Doshi, Umang Doshi and Ketan Sodha.

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."The Great Indian Murder Song"Puneet SharmaRaghu DixitVarijashree Venugopal2:21
2."Jaane Re Mann"Rajib ChakrabortyRaghu DixitRaju Das Baul3:45
3."Raskala"Ashwath BoboDarshan Doshi, Umang DoshiUmang Doshi, Anusha Mani1:27
4."Mon Amour" Ketan SodhaNikita Venkatesh3:18
5."Soul of The Great Indian Murder" Ketan Sodha 1:40
6."Bhagad Bille"Jaspreet Jasz & Shrey OberoiKetan SodhaJaspreet Jasz3:36
Total length:17:77

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