Crackdown (web series)

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Crackdown
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Created by Apoorva Lakhia
Written byChintan Gandhi
Suresh Nair
Starring
ComposerAmar Mohile
Country of originIndia
Original languages
  • Hindi
  • English
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producerSameer A. Shaikh
Production location India
CinematographyFasahat Khan
EditorSteven H. Bernard
Running time30-35 Minute
Release
Original network Voot
Original release23 September 2020 (2020-09-23)

Crackdown is an Indian Spy thriller webseries Directed By Apoorva Lakhia [1] starring Saqib Saleem in the lead role. All episodes premiered on Voot on 23 September 2020. [2]

Contents

Plot

The plot revolves around the life of a few Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) agents. RP, the top agent along with other agents plans to uncover a conspiracy that threatens the safety of India. They use one lady, Divya who is identical to Mariam who was the lover of one Militant Zaheed. [3]

Cast

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"Dead On Arrival!"Apoorva LakhiaChintan Gandhi, Suresh NairSeptember 23, 2020 (2020-09-23)
2"Girl In The Mirror"Apoorva LakhiaChintan Gandhi, Suresh NairSeptember 23, 2020 (2020-09-23)
3"Take The Bait"Apoorva LakhiaChintan Gandhi, Suresh NairSeptember 23, 2020 (2020-09-23)
4"Equaliser"Apoorva LakhiaChintan Gandhi, Suresh NairSeptember 23, 2020 (2020-09-23)
5"Red Flag"Apoorva LakhiaChintan Gandhi, Suresh NairSeptember 23, 2020 (2020-09-23)
6"No Way Out"Apoorva LakhiaChintan Gandhi, Suresh NairSeptember 23, 2020 (2020-09-23)
7"De-Cipner"Apoorva LakhiaChintan Gandhi, Suresh NairSeptember 23, 2020 (2020-09-23)
8"Final Crackdown"Apoorva LakhiaChintan Gandhi, Suresh NairSeptember 23, 2020 (2020-09-23)

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References

  1. "VIDEO: Shriya Pilgaonkar opens up on webseries Crackdown". www.indiatvnews.com. 22 September 2020. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
  2. "Crackdown Review: Apoorva Lakhia packs a punch with debut web series". India Today . 23 September 2020.
  3. Crackdown Web Series: Review, Trailer, Star Cast, Songs, Actress Name, Actor Name, Posters, News & Videos , retrieved 1 October 2020