"In the gritty streets of post-independence Bombay, a determined and honest cop takes it upon himself to rid the city of the growing menace of organized crime. With passion and a burning desire for justice, he battles against all odds to restore peace and security to his beloved city."
September 14
2023
Release Date
Hindi
Language
~ 46 Minutes Each
10 Episodes
Running Time
Available on
Cast
Kay Kay Menon
Kritika Kamra
Nivedita Bhattacharya
Nawab Shah
Saurabh Sachdeva
Dinesh Prabhakar
Vivan Bhatena
Avinash Tiwary
Shiv Panditt
Jay Singh Rajpoot
Sunil Palwal
Hussain Dalal
Chaitanya Chopra
Lakshya Kochhar
Mahadev Singh Lakhawat
Saqib Ayub
Jitin Gulati
Rohit Kokate
3.0
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Bambai Meri Jaan: Review
Plot
Story tells about the time between 1940s to 1980s about Mumbai underworld. The Haji and Pathan, the Mafioso kings were one of the most known for the smuggling empire. Dara Kadri, who is torn between his father’s law enforcement legacy and his desire to become the king of Mumbai.
Acting
The ensemble cast, including Kay Kay Menon, Avinash Tiwary, Kritika Kamra, and others, delivers riveting performances. Kay Kay Menon stands out with his remarkable acting range as an honest cop and a desperate father. Avinash Tiwary brings depth to his character, although he falls slightly short in some intense scenes.
Cinematography
The gritty and captivating visuals of 'Bambai Meri Jaan' are captured by cinematographer John Schmidt. The depiction of the gang wars and the period setting of Mumbai adds to the authenticity of the show.
Direction
Director Shujaat Saudagar's portrayal of character's emotional side adds a new dimension to the storyline. Although most of the time it is violence only, the series effectively balances brutality and emotional resonance, offering insights into Dara's rise to power and his changing relationship with his father.
Review
'Bambai Meri Jaan' may test the patience of some viewers with its ten-hour-long episodes, but with a bit more editing, it could have been a more binge-worthy experience. However, for fans of intense crime dramas, this series is a must-watch, promising a captivating journey through the intriguing world of the Mumbai underworld.
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