Two of Hindi cinema’s most unconventional artists, acclaimed for their performances, will team up to solve a complex murder mystery. Veteran actors Ashutosh Rana and Vijay Raaz will headline the crime thriller Murder in Mahim, a new psychological crime thriller series.
On Friday, the trailer of the series was dropped, and it has left fans impressed. Murder in Mahim is hailed as a social commentary diving into a chilling murder mystery and unveiling the gritty underbelly of Mumbai, while also spotlighting the reconnection of old friends Peter (portrayed by Ashutosh Rana) and Jende (played by Vijay Raaz). Based on a highly praised novel by Jerry Pinto, the series is directed by Raj Acharya and produced by Tipping Point Films and Jigsaw Pictures. Joining Ashutosh Rana and Vijay Raaz are talented actors Shivani Raghuvanshi and Shivaji Satam in key roles.
Set against the backdrop of a grisly murder at Mahim station, the show follows Peter as he gets embroiled in the investigation of this dark crime. Matters intensify when his son, Sunil, becomes a suspect in the case. In the midst of this, Peter and Jende find themselves immersed in a realm of hidden longings, extortion and unvoiced love as they pursue the elusive killer.
Talking about his role, Ashutosh Rana said in an interview, “When it comes to difficult characters, I am most excited. Peter is one such character who connects with me deeply amid the murder investigation, with multiple storylines that show the social stigmas surrounding race, gender and sexuality. This is the beauty of this show.”
Vijay Raaz said, “The most special aspect of Zende’s character is his personal life. My effort is to bring life to this character, which is visible in the investigation scenes, but at the same time, he is also aggressive. So, it was exciting to portray the emotional parts of my character and bring a full range of emotions on screen.” Murder in Mahim will start streaming on Jio Cinema from May 10 onwards.