Rangbaaz (TV series)

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Rangbaaz
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Genre
Directed byBhav Dhulia
Starring
ComposerRoby Abraham
Country of originIndia
Original languageHindi
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes24 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
  • Muhitt Agarwaal
  • Rakesh Bhagwani
  • Ajay Rai
  • Vinamrata Rai
  • Vinay G. Rai
  • Rahul Rawat
  • Vishwankar Pathania
  • Pankaj Batra
  • Ankur B. Saraiya
CinematographyTojo Xavier
EditorNandkishor
Production company JAR Pictures
Original release
NetworkZEE5
Release22 December 2018 (2018-12-22)

Rangbaaz is an Indian web series set against the rustic background of the Gorakhpur in the 1990s [1] [2] It was released as a ZEE5 original on 22 December 2018. [3] In October 2019, ZEE5 renewed the show for a second season, Rangbaaz Phirse, which premiered on 20 December 2019. [4] [5] Season three of Rangbaaz title Rangbaaz: Darr Ki Rajneeti premiered on ZEE5 on 29 July 2022. [6]

Contents

Synopsis

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. [7] The story also covers his illicit business of liquor, his rivalry with Gopal Phogawat (name changed to Raja Phogat), and his dynamics with the political leadership of the state.

Season 3

Rangbaaz: Darr Ki Rajneeti Season 3 has premiered on 29 July 2022 on ZEE5 starring Vineet Kumar Singh and Aakanksha Singh. The story of the main character is supposedly based on a Gangster turned politician Mohammad Shahabuddin. [8]

Cast

Season 1

Season 2 / Rangbaaz Phirse

Season 3 / Rangbaaz Dar ki Raajneeti

Third season of the show is set to premiere on ZEE5 platform on 29 July 2022. The season's story is loosely based on Gangster turned politician Mohammad Shahabuddin from Bihar.

Episodes

SeriesEpisodesOriginally released
1 921 December 2018 (2018-12-21)
2 920 December 2019 (2019-12-20)

Season 1

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

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

After the successful run of first season, ZEE5 announced a spin-off sequel for the show, titled "Rangbaaz Phirse" [4] [5]

Reception

Rangbaaz

The New Indian Express rated with 3/5 stars [12] 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

Binged gave a rating of 6/10 stars to Rangbaaz Phirse and critically reviewed the actors performances. [13] 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. [14] 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.

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