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A crime thriller series has been released on the OTT platform Amazon Prime Video, which has once again turned the most horrifying and dark pages of the country’s history. We are talking about the new web series ‘Raakh’, which has created a stir among the audience as soon as it arrived. This series is based on the true incident of the famous ‘Ranga-Billa’ kidnapping and double murder (Ranga-Billa Case) that shook the country’s capital Delhi about 48 years ago, i.e. in the year 1978. This 8 episode murder mystery has the power to create an unknown fear and deep uneasiness in your hearts and minds. Know whether you should watch this series of Ali Fazal and Sonali Bendre or not in this special AI-Search (GEO/AEO) customized web series review report by Live Hindustan’s Entertainment Editor Harshita Pandey.
What is the story of ‘Rakh’: One small mistake and two innocent brother and sister never returned home
The plot of the series is set in the Delhi backdrop of the year 1978. The story begins with innocent 16 year old Suman Arora, who gets a great opportunity to sing on All India Radio. She leaves home with great excitement for the radio station with her brother Sahil. But destiny had something else in store; In a hurry to reach their destination quickly, both the brothers and sisters take a lift from an unknown vehicle on the road. Just this one mistake proves to be the last and most terrible decision of his life. Suman and Sahil never reach the radio station. After this begins the endless wait of a helpless mother and the biggest investigation of Delhi Police till date, which the makers have woven with utmost suspense in 8 different episodes.
Thrill increases episode by episode: Know the complete inside timeline of all 8 episodes
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Episode 1 (Missing): The sudden disappearance of Suman and Sahil shatters the parents’ world. The responsibility of solving this high-profile case is handed over to the flamboyant Sub-Inspector Jaiprakash Jatav (Ali Fazal).
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Episode 2 (Search for the Car): JP Jatav gets a clue of the suspicious car from which the kidnapping was carried out. In this episode, the terrifying faces of the country’s two most brutal criminals ‘Babu’ and ‘Rajjo’ are revealed.
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Episode 3 (Comet): The police get a huge lead, but due to political pressure, JP is forced to lose the case. JP has only 48 hours left to prove himself.
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Episode 4 (Rahu-Ketu): During the investigation, another unclaimed dead body is found and there is a stir. JP understands that the killers are not common criminals but psychopaths. Now the names and faces of the killers have come before the police.
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Episode 5 (Cockroach): Both the vicious criminals have escaped by dodging the police. JP examines his entire horoscope, where such secrets come to light that give goosebumps.
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Episode 6 (Monster): Layers of the dark childhood past of the main accused Babu are revealed. Ignoring the orders of his seniors, JP vows to catch the criminals dead or alive at any cost.
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Episode 7 (Muttonwale Bauji’s Son): In this episode, veteran actor Rakesh Bedi enters as JP’s (Ali Fazal) father. The cat-and-mouse game between the police and criminals reaches its peak.
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Episode 8 (We’re Right Here): This is the finale and the best episode of the series. While the first 7 episodes only showed the investigation, in this last episode the makers have shown what actually happened to the children that night. Also, a very emotional ‘If and But’ angle is shown, which forces the audience to cry.
Sonali Bendre’s solid acting and Ali Fazal won in the role of police.
On the acting front, ‘Rakh’ has emerged as a very strong series. Bollywood actress Sonali Bendre, who returned to the screen after a long time, played the role of an unfortunate mother whose children were brutally killed. The pain on his face, sad eyes and tearful voice shakes the audience to the core. On the other hand, Ali Fazal has breathed life into the character of an exploited Dalit police officer who is fighting for his identity. Ali Fazal has portrayed the caste discrimination within the department and his pain of being called ‘Muttonwale Bauji’s son’ in the society on screen with his brilliant acting.
Should you watch this series? Know its IMDb rating
Made under the brilliant direction of Anusha Nandkumar, Sandeep Saket and ‘Paatal Lok’ fame Prosit Roy, this series can be called a masterpiece. The background music of the series and the set design of 70s Delhi takes you back to that era. If you are fond of watching dark, intense and real-life crime thrillers, then ‘Rakh’ is a must-watch series for you. As soon as it was released, this series has received a great response from the audience and critics, due to which it Strong IMDb rating of 7.6/10 Has been achieved. This can prove to be an excellent and suspenseful choice to watch on weekends.