‘Ranneeti Balakot and Beyond’, which premiered on OTT on Thursday (April 25), has created a fair deal of buzz among fans with its intense trailer and inherently intriguing narrative. The nine-episode series centres on the events following the Pulwama attacks as India gears up to settle scores with Pakistan.
According to IMDb, the synopsis reads
“Post the deadly Pulwama attacks, Kashyap and his team strike back with a fitting reply. In the age of hybrid warfare, they must race against time to bring back their captured pilot while also battling Pakistan’s lies in global media.”
Ranneeti Balakot and Beyond is the brainchild of five writers namely Ramiz Ilham Khan, Maitrey Bajpai, Sanjay Chopra, Sudeep Nigam, and Aniruddha Guha. All episodes are directed by Santosh Singh.
Jimmy Sheirgill as Kashyap
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Jimmy Sheirgill headlines the cast as Kashyap, an ex-RAW operative with a traumatic past. The actor is best known for his work in films such as Mohabbatein, Tanu Weds Manu, and Collar Bomb. He has also made a name for himself in the OTT s; space with his work in Choona and Your Honor.
Lara Dutta as Mahima Sehgal
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Lara essays the role of Mahima Sehgal, a ‘vibrant’ communications officer who takes her job seriously, in the series. Before the show’s release, she had said Ranneeti Balakot and Beyond helps viewers understand how war isn’t always about what happens in conflict zones. Lara is a popular name in Bollywood. Her film credits include. Partner, Azhar, Fitoor and Don 2. She also starred in the shows Hundred and Kaun Banegi Shikharwati.
Ashutosh Rana as Raqib
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The seasoned actor plays Raqib, a menacing and manipulative mastermind, on Ranneeti Balakot and Beyond. This character is the perfect foil to the one played by Jimmy Sheirgill.. Ahutosh Rana is best known to many for his work in the cult TV series Swabhiman and the action film Dushman. He has also appeared in Tamil films such as Vettai and Motta Siva Ketta Siva,
Ashish Vidyarthi as the NSA Chief
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Ashish Vidyarthi essays the role of the NSA Chief, who takes some tough decisions in the interest of National security. The seasoned performer has appeared in multiple films across languages, giving strong proof of his versatility. His notable releases include Bichoo, Ghilli, Baba, and Haider.
The cast also includes Satyajeet Dubey, Elnaaz Norouzi, and Prasanna.
Ranneeti Balakot and Beyond was released on JioCinema on April 25 amid decent fanfare. The series features nine episodes with a runtime of between 40 and 50 minutes. Viewers need to subscribe to the platform to watch the series JioCinema’s monthly subscription costs Rs 29 and offers a ads-free viewing experience. Similarly, the ‘Family Pack’ costs Rs 89 a month.
All nine episodes of Ranneeti Balakot and Beyond are currently available to stream on JioCinema.