Mum Bhai

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Mum Bhai
Written by
Directed byAkshay Choubey
Starring
Music byHarshwardhan Dixit
Country of originIndia
Original languageHindi
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes12
Production
Producer Balaji Telefilms
Running time260 min
Original release
Network ZEE5 ALT Balaji
Release12 November 2020 (2020-11-12)

Mum Bhai is a Hindi-language Indian crime thriller web series. It is directed by Akshay Choubey and produced by Balaji Telefilms. The series features Angad Bedi, Sandeepa Dhar, Sikandar Kher and Sunny Hinduja. It showcases Bhaskar Shetty, a maverick cop and his rise to power. [1] [2] The series was digitally released on both ZEE5 and ALT Balaji on November 12, 2020

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Plot

The story revolves around Bhaskar Shetty (Angad Bedi), who emerges as a top encounter specialist in Mumbai. The series highlights his journey and passion to rule the city on his terms. Neha Dobi was also in the show.

Cast

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"Acha Logo Ka Suraksha, Criminal Ka Khatma"Akshay ChoubeyChintan Gandhi, Apoorva Lakhia, Raj VasantNovember 12, 2020 (2020-11-12)
2"Peeth Peeche Kabhi Nahi Maarne Ka"Akshay ChoubeyChintan Gandhi, Apoorva Lakhia, Raj VasantNovember 12, 2020 (2020-11-12)
3"Bhaskar Shetty – Naam Yaad Rakhna"Akshay ChoubeyChintan Gandhi, Apoorva Lakhia, Raj VasantNovember 12, 2020 (2020-11-12)
4"ATS Ka Kumble Nikla"Akshay ChoubeyChintan Gandhi, Apoorva Lakhia, Raj VasantNovember 12, 2020 (2020-11-12)
5"Mera Mumbai Ka Kaam Sambhalega"Akshay ChoubeyChintan Gandhi, Apoorva Lakhia, Raj VasantNovember 12, 2020 (2020-11-12)
6"Kal Noto Se Bhari Gaadi, Aaj Puri Plate Khali"Akshay ChoubeyChintan Gandhi, Apoorva Lakhia, Raj VasantNovember 12, 2020 (2020-11-12)
7"Apna Promise Yaad Hai Anna?"Akshay ChoubeyChintan Gandhi, Apoorva Lakhia, Raj VasantNovember 12, 2020 (2020-11-12)
8"Aaj Kuch Bada Kaand Hoga "Akshay ChoubeyChintan Gandhi, Apoorva Lakhia, Raj VasantNovember 12, 2020 (2020-11-12)
9"Bhaskar Tere Ko Sab Kuch nahi Maloom"Akshay ChoubeyChintan Gandhi, Apoorva Lakhia, Raj VasantNovember 12, 2020 (2020-11-12)
10"Saanp Hai Jo Kisi Ka Nahi Hota"Akshay ChoubeyChintan Gandhi, Apoorva Lakhia, Raj VasantNovember 12, 2020 (2020-11-12)
11"Officer On Special Duty"Akshay ChoubeyChintan Gandhi, Apoorva Lakhia, Raj VasantNovember 12, 2020 (2020-11-12)
12"Kya Solid Planning Kiya Hai "Akshay ChoubeyChintan Gandhi, Apoorva Lakhia, Raj VasantNovember 12, 2020 (2020-11-12)

Release

The series was digitally released on both ZEE5 and ALT Balaji on November 12, 2020. [3]

Reception

Archika Khurana from Times Of India stated that Angad Bedi's performance in the series makes the gangster sequences more realistic. [4] Udita Jhunjhunwala from Firstpost summed up the series review stating that Angad Bedi's crime series is a beautiful amalgamation of every Indian gangster movie. [5]

Heer Kothari from Free express journal stated that individual acting brilliance of the actors in the series makes it watchable. [6] Pakaoo gave the series a mixed review and highlighted that the series missed a lot of key components. [7]

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References

  1. "Angad Bedi: Mum Bhai is the story of an underdog". The Indian Express. 9 November 2020.
  2. "Mum Bhai Dialogues: Angad Bedi And Sikander Kher's Jhakaas Dialogues".
  3. "What to watch on November 12: Mum Bhai is streaming on ZEE5 and ALTBalaji". The Indian Express. 12 November 2020.
  4. "Mum Bhai Season 1 Review: Angad Bedi makes this gang war engaging".
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  6. "Mum Bhai review: Impactful performances make this gang war tale watchable". Free Press Journal.
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