Dangerous (web series)
Dangerous is an hindi-language crime thriller web series for MX Player original written by Vikram Bhatt and directed by Bhushan Patel. The series mark the web debut of Bipasha Basu alongside Karan Singh Grover.[1] It is co-produced by Mika Singh and Vikram Bhatt. The series also stars Sonali Raut, Natasha Suri, Suyyash Rai and Nitin Arora in key roles.[2] It is available for streaming on OTT platform MX Player from 14 August 2020.[3]
Dangerous | |
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First look poster | |
Genre | Action thriller |
Written by | Vikram Bhatt |
Directed by | Bhushan Patel |
Starring | |
Composer | Mika Singh |
Country of origin | India |
Original language | Hindi |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 7 (list of episodes) |
Production | |
Producers | Vikram Bhatt Mika Singh |
Cinematography | Naren Gedia |
Camera setup | Multi-camera |
Running time | Approx 13–21 minutes |
Distributor | MX Player |
Release | |
Picture format | HDTV |
Audio format | Dolby Digital |
Original release | 14 August 2020 |
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Website | |
Production website |
A troubled husband is searching for his missing wife. Will he find her or will he uncover some #Dangerous hidden secrets?[4]
Premise
Aditya Dhanraj is a business tycoon whose life changes when his wife Dia gone missing. The drama deepens as Neha Singh, Aditya's former flame, enters as the investigating officer on the case.[5]
Synopsis
The series revolves around the life of Aditya Dhanraj (Karan Singh Grover), a young entrepreneur, who discovers that his wife Dia Dhanraj (Sonali Raut) has gone missing. He sets out to find his wife with the help of the police, only to discover that his ex-girlfriend Neha Singh (Bipasha Basu) will be investigating his case.
In pursuit of the truth, will they dig into many 'dangerous' hidden secrets like murder, kidnapping or even a case of business rivalry? Or is there something more to the case than meets the eye?[6]
Cast
- Karan Singh Grover[7] as Aditya Dhanraj
- Bipasha Basu[8] as Neha Singh
- Sonali Raut[9] as Dia Dhanraj
- Suyyash Rai as Vishal Vashisht
- Natasha Suri[10] as Gauri
- Nitin Arora[11] as Jaggu
Episodes
Season | Episodes | Originally released | |||
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1 | 7 | August 14, 2020[12] |
Season 1
No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date [13] | |
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1 | "Chapter 1" | Bhushan Patel | Vikram Bhatt | 14 August 2020 | |
Neha Singh is assigned a new case soon after her arrival in the city to find a missing person, the wife of Indian millionaire Aditya Dhanraj. As the investigation opens, the truth about Aditya’s and Dia, troubled relationship is revealed by Gauri. Things get even more interesting when Aditya finds out that his ex-lover Neha Singh is the investigation officer on the case is. Where could have Dia gone? Why did Aditya not share a good relationship with his wife? Will this revelation change the route of investigation? | |||||
2 | "Chapter 2" | Bhushan Patel | Vikram Bhatt | 14 August 2020 | |
While Dia remains missing, Vishal who was appointed as Dia’s driver by Aditya lands up in hospital after getting severely hurt. Vishal bonded well with Aditya and the latter kept him as a driver for Dia to keep an eye on her and end her drug problem. Right after Vishal gets admitted, Aditya gets a ransom call for Dia’s release. Now that it is confirmed that Dia has been kidnapped, people start raising eyebrows and evidence points at Aditya involvement in the case. Will Neha suspect Aditya? How did Vishal end up in the hospital? Is Aditya really involved in the kidnapping of Dia? | |||||
3 | "Chapter 3" | Bhushan Patel | Vikram Bhatt | 14 August 2020 | |
To look for more clues and solid evidence about who could be behind Dia’s kidnapping, the police clean sweeps Aditya’s house. From Dia’s room, they find a bottle of antidepressants. This leads them to Dia’s psychiatrist. The psychiatrist reveals shocking and vital details about Dia’s life that gives a new direction to the investigation. What did the psychiatrist reveal? Is there something Dia was hiding from Aditya? | |||||
4 | "Chapter 4" | Bhushan Patel | Vikram Bhatt | 14 August 2020 | |
Aditya is shocked to find out that Vishal her driver is the one who has kidnapped Dia, a ransom call reveals the identity of kidnapper. First, the affair and then kidnapping, will Aditya spare Vishal? Why did Vishal kidnap Dia in the first place? As they both come face to face, Neha is caught in the crossfire. Will Aditya be able to save Neha from getting hurt? | |||||
5 | "Chapter 5" | Bhushan Patel | Vikram Bhatt | 14 August 2020 | |
Aditya and the kidnapper arrange a meeting to exchange the bag of money, after which he will return Diya safely to Aditya. But when Aditya meets the kidnapper, he is left bewildered as he is someone he knows very well! A close friend? A business rival? Who is he? With his identity, several other secrets will be revealed too! | |||||
6 | "Chapter 6" | Bhushan Patel | Vikram Bhatt | 14 August 2020 | |
Neha Singh and her team have laid out a detailed plan to catch Vishal this time. But while the plan is in execution, Neha stumbles upon some information about Aditya which he had been hiding until now. The information that was relevant to the case but had been not revealed. Is Neha suspicious about Aditya’s involvement? Will Vishal be caught today and join the missing dots for her? | |||||
7 | "Chapter 7" | Bhushan Patel | Vikram Bhatt | 14 August 2020 | |
Neha has come across some dark secrets about Aditya, that might change the course of the entire investigation. But will she be able to take a harsh decision about Aditya, her ex lover who has become her friend in the past few days? Will she fulfill her duty as a cop or as a friend? Will she follow her heart or mind? |
Production
Development
The web series was announced in the last week of May 2018 to be directed by Bhushan Patel, starring Karan Singh Grover opposite Bipasha Basu.[14] It was tentatively titled as Aadat written by Vikram Bhatt and produced by singer Mika Singh and Vikram Bhatt.[15]
The web series marks the web debut of actress Bipasha Basu and the second collaboration with her husband Karan Singh Grover after Alone (2015).[16]
Filming
Principal photography commenced in London with the lead actors Karan Singh Grover, Bipasha Basu and they had been spotted shooting on Thursday 27 September 2018.[17]
Soundtrack
Dangerous | |||||
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Soundtrack album by | |||||
Released | 14 August 2020 | ||||
Recorded | 2019 | ||||
Genre | Web series soundtrack | ||||
Producer | Mika Singh, Vikram Bhatt | ||||
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The music for Dangerous is composed by Mika Singh, while lyrics are written by Kalim Sheikh, Hardik, Azeem Shirazi, Kunal and Pooja Saini. The first song titled "Eyes Teri Katilana Hai" teaser was released on 10 August 2020.[18]
Track list
No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Dangerous" (Title) | Kalim Sheikh | Mika Singh | |
2. | "Eyes Teri Katilana Hai" (Romantic) | Hardik | Mika Singh | |
3. | "Majnu" (Romantic) | Azeem Shirazi | Mika Singh | |
4. | "Mere Tum Nahi Ho" (Sad) | Kunal | Payal Dev | |
5. | "Mujhko Apni Jaan" (Duet) | Pooja Saini | Mika Singh and Iulia Vantur |
Marketing and release
Reception
Hindustan Times mentioned "Dangerous truly delivers on all counts and is undoubtedly one of the best that MX Player has delivered this year. It has a great story line, a cracking cast and all the right amount of intrigue."[21]
News18.com gave the series a rating of 1 stars saying that, "A bland and clichéd plot topped with forced sexual tension makes Karan Singh Grover and Bipasha Basu's Dangerous a rather tedious watch."[22]
Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in stated that "Web series with Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover is harmless.“[23]
Divya Ramnani of Spotboye.com stated that "Dangerous' fast-paced track and will keep you on the edge of your seats with some spectacular performances and a streak of unprecedented twists and turns. With each episode, your curiosity to know the truth will only go a notch higher. Not to miss Karan and Bipasha's steamy romance that will lit up your screens. There's also dance, music and suspense to keep you hooked."[24]
References
- "MX Player Releases The Trailer Of 'Dangerous' Starring Bipasha Basu And Karan Singh Grover". Mumbai Live. Mumbai Live. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
- "Bipasha Basu teams up with husband Karan Singh Grover for web project Dangerous, see pic". Hindustan Times. 6 August 2020.
- "Bipasha Basu And Husband Karan Singh Grover Collaborate For Film Dangerous; Trailer Out Now". www.filmibeat.com. 6 August 2020.
- "Bipasha Basu And Karan Singh Grover Are Gearing Up To Drop Something 'Dangerous' - Are You Excited To See Them Together On-Screen?". spotboye.com.
- "'Dangerous' Trailer Video: Bipasha Basu And Karan Singh Grover starrer 'Dangerous' Official Trailer Video ►". The Times of India.
- Scroll Staff. "'Dangerous' trailer: Bipasha Basu, Karan Singh Grover star in thriller about a missing wife". Scroll.in.
- "Dangerous actor Karan Singh Grover: I learned a lot from Bipasha". 13 August 2020.
- "Bipasha Basu on Dangerous: Vikram Bhatt's stories have a lot of twists which is very entertaining". 12 August 2020.
- "Bipasha Basu Vs Karan Singh Grover In Dangerous. Trailer Out Now". NDTV.com.
- Service, Tribune News. "Actor Natasha Suri tests positive for COVID-19". Tribuneindia News Service.
- "Till things are not back to normal, we will work digitally: Actor Nitin Arora - The New Indian Express". www.newindianexpress.com.
- "The Trailer For Bipasha Basu & Karan Singh Grover's New Project Is Out & Its A Story We Don't Want To Miss". IndiaTimes. 9 August 2020.
- "Watch Dangerous Serial All Latest Episodes and Videos Online on MX Player". www.mxplayer.in.
- Desk, India com Entertainment (29 May 2018). "Bipasha Basu And Karan Singh Grover's Film To Go On Floors Next Month". India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com.
- Karki, Tripti (29 May 2018). "After Alone, Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover to come together for Vikram Bhatt's next". indiatvnews.com.
- "Dangerous Trailer: Bipasha Basu, Karan Singh Grover Reunite for Suspense Thriller Series". News18. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
- "Bipasha Basu, Karan Singh Grover and team 'Aadat' wrap up the film schedule for the day - Movies to look forward to". The Times of India.
- Karki, Tripti (9 August 2020). "Bipasha Basu on 'Dangerous': Thrillers make for a perfect canvas for an actor". indiatvnews.com.
- "Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover reunite for a thriller, Dangerous". mid-day. 6 August 2020.
- "Dangerous trailer: Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover reunite for a sleek thriller". 6 August 2020.
- "Dangerous is taut, compelling and full of intrigue". Hindustan Times. 14 August 2020.
- "Dangerous Review: Bipasha Basu-Karan Singh Grover Don't Ignite Much Passion". News18.
- Ramnath, Nandini. "'Dangerous' review: Web series with Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover is harmless". Scroll.in.
- "Dangerous Review: Bipasha Basu-Karan Singh Grover's Revengeful Tale Is Full Of Unmissable Twists And Turns". www.spotboye.com.