The Freelancer is an Indian Hindi-language action thriller television series created and co-written by Neeraj Pandey, along with Ritesh Shah, and directed by Bhav Dhulia. Based on Shirish Thorat's 2017 novel A Ticket to Syria, the series follows Avinash Kamath, a former police officer turned military freelancer, as he undertakes a mission to rescue his friend's daughter from ISIS captivity in Syria.[1]
Inayat Khan and Avinash Kamath, both Mumbai Police officers, are dismissed from the force after Avinash slaps a corrupt politician who attempts to coerce them into covering up his son’s crimes. Following their dismissal, Avinash becomes a military freelancer, while Inayat struggles to find employment. Over time, the two lose contact.
Inayat’s daughter Aliya marries Mohsin Fazal, a man from a wealthy family in Malaysia. Shortly after their marriage, the Fazal family travels to Turkey and subsequently crosses into Syria to join ISIS. Although Aliya opposes their actions, she is forced to accompany her husband and his family. Inayat loses communication with Aliya and, after receiving no support from the Mumbai Police due to his dishonourable discharge, stages a false security incident outside the U.S. Consulate in Mumbai, leading to his death. He hopes the incident will garner media attention and prompt Avinash to help rescue Aliya.
Avinash, upon learning of Inayat’s death, visits his widow Sabeena, who informs him about Aliya’s situation. Investigating further, Avinash discovers that the Fazal family had been radicalised by Farhat Khala. Aliya manages to contact her mother from Syria, and Sabeena relays this information to Avinash. He then initiates a mission to rescue Aliya from captivity.
Cast
Mohit Raina as Avinash Damodharan Kamath alias "The Freelancer": Mrunal's husband
Archika Khurana of The Times of India rated it 3.5 out of 5 and wrote, "Without a doubt, 'The Freelancer' adds another success to Neeraj Pandey's portfolio. It's a must-watch for its engaging plot, tension-filled atmosphere, and effective storytelling, which captivate viewers throughout."[11] Sunidhi Prajapat of OTT Play rated the series 3.5/5 stars.[12]Deepa Gahlot of Rediff.com rated the series 2.5/5 stars.[13]
Anuj Kumar of The Hindu wrote, "Bereft of high-octane action or deep insight, this thriller created by Neeraj Pandey feels formulaic and farcical"[14] The series was also reviewed by Shubhra Gupta for The Indian Express.[15]
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