Inspector Avinash is a 2023 Hindi-language action crime thriller web series written and directed by Neeraj Pathak. It stars Randeep Hooda, Urvashi Rautela, Amit Sial, Shalin Bhanot, Rahul Mittra, Zakir Hussain, Ayeesha S. Aiman, Zohaeb Farooqui, Bidita Bag, Pravin Sisodia, Rajneesh Duggal, Ajay Chaudhary and others.[1][2]
| Inspector Avinash | |
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| Created by | Neeraj Pathak |
| Written by | Neeraj Pathak |
| Directed by | Neeraj Pathak |
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| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Hindi |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
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| Cinematography | Chirantan Das |
| Editor | Archit D Rastogi |
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| Original release | |
| Network | JioCinema |
| Release | 18 May 2023 |
Plot edit
Based on true events and life of UP super-cop Avinash Mishra, the series revolves around the life of Mishra who was powered to stop the crimes in the state. The Home Minister of the state orders to form STF following a threat of contract killing of the Chief-Minister of the state by the dreaded gangstar Sri Prakash Shukla. Avinash Mishra heads the STF team and starts war against the gangsters.[3]
Cast edit
- Randeep Hooda as Inspector Avinash Mishra
- Urvashi Rautela as Poonam Mishra
- Rahul Mittra as M.L.A Jagjivan Yadav
- Amit Sial as Azimuddin Ghulam Sheikh
- Abhimanyu Singh as Devi
- Kiran Kumar as Chief Minister Agnihotri
- Zakir Hussain as DGP Samar Pratap Singh
- Ajay Chaudhary as Kabir
- Ayeesha Aiman as Nandini
- Akanksha Puri as Meetu Punjaban
- Adhyayan Suman as Home Minister's brother
- Bidita Bag as Amrita
- Samaira Sandhu as Journalist Zara Baig
- B Shantanu as Laxmikant
- Freddy Daruwala as Home Minister
- Irra Mor as Sub-Inspector Rani Paswan
- Shalin Bhanot as Inspector Baljit Singh
- Rajneesh Duggal as Ranvijay Ahlawat
- Zohaeb Farooqui as Imran Gazi
- Pravin Sisodia as Rathi
Production edit
Filming of the series began on 15 January 2021.[4]
Release edit
Inspector Avinash was released on JioCinema on 18 May 2023.[5][6][7]
Reception edit
Abhishek Srivastava of The Times of India wrote "The initial episodes have only skimmed through these narratives, and it is hoped that the series will provide a well-defined rounded plot and proper background context to all the encounter stories."[8] Abhishek Srivastava of Navbharat Times rated series 3.5 stars out of 5.[9] Puneet Upadhyay of TV9 also rated series 3.5 stars out of 5.[10]
Vinamra Mathur of Firstpost wrote "It’s all a swing between cliches and charisma. Hooda has always been a reliable and solid actor often trapped in underwhelming stories. Here too, we have a father-son conflict, expletives for effect, and a doting, sanskari wife."[11] Vijayalakshmi Narayanan of The Free Press Journal rated the series 2.5 stars out of 5 and wrote "For those who are familiar with life and times in UP, the series is certainly designed for them. But, for much of the OTT-content consuming audience, that reside in the metros, there will be a sense of disconnect."[12] The Tribune wrote "It would have been better if at least half the episodes of the series had been streamed to strike a chord. The big villains have not been revealed yet and small goons and players are making it an easy task for Avinash and his team."[13]
References edit
- ^ Srivastava, Abhishek (18 May 2023). "Inspector Avinash Season 1 Review : Randeep Hooda delivers a stellar performance in this gripping and authentic crime thriller". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
- ^ "Inspector Avinash Web Series (2023) | Release Date, Review, Cast, Trailer, Watch Online at JioCinema". Gadgets 360. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ^ "Randeep Hooda attends real life inspector Avinash's daughter's wedding". Mid-Day. 25 February 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
- ^ "Randeep Hooda begins shoot for Jio Studios' 'Inspector Avinash'". The New Indian Express. PTI. 15 January 2021. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
- ^ "Randeep Hooda's cop series 'Inspector Avinash' to stream on JioCinema". The Hindu. 15 May 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
- ^ "Inspector Avinash trailer: Randeep Hooda plays a cutthroat cop in this gory period drama". Hindustan Times. 15 May 2023. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ^ "Inspector Avinash trailer: Randeep Hooda is a ruthless cop who fights goons, but there's a twist. Watch". The Indian Express. 15 May 2023. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ^ Srivastava, Abhishek (18 May 2023). "Inspector Avinash Season 1 Review : Randeep Hooda delivers a stellar performance in this gripping and authentic crime thriller". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ^ "वेब सीरीज रिव्यू: दमदार रणदीप हुड्डा की जबरदस्त क्राइम थ्रिलर है 'इंस्पेक्टर अविनाश'". Navbharat Times (in Hindi). 26 May 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
- ^ उपाध्याय, पुनीत (19 May 2023). "Inspector Avinash Review: अयोध्या नगरी को आतंक से बचाता एक रोबीला इंस्पेक्टर, देसी अंदाज में छाए रणदीप हुड्डा". TV9 (in Hindi). Retrieved 26 May 2023.
- ^ Mathur, Vinamra (19 May 2023). "Randeep Hooda's 'Inspector Avinash' review". Firstpost. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ^ Narayanan, Vijayalakshmi (19 May 2023). "Inspector Avinash Web Review: Randeep Hooda is charismatic in meandering cop drama". The Free Press Journal. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ^ "Crime drama from the 1990s". The Tribune. 20 May 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
