Asur (TV series)
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| Genre | Crime Thriller Psychological[1] |
| Created by | Gaurav Shukla Vibhav Shikdar |
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| Directed by | Oni Sen |
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| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Hindi |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 16 |
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| Producer | Tanveer Bookwala |
| Cinematography | Sayak Bhattacharya |
| Editors | Shadab Khan Charu Takkar |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 34-66 minutes |
| Production company | Ding Entertainment |
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| Release | 2 March 2020 |
Asur is an Indian Hindi-language crime thriller web series. The first season was produced by Tanveer Bookwala and aired on Voot while the second season, produced by Bombay Fables, Sejal Shah, Bhavesh Mandalia, and Gaurav Shukla aired on Jio Cinema.[2] Both seasons are set in the context of a modern day serial killer with religious ties. Arshad Warsi made his OTT debut through this series.[3]
The first season premiered on on 2 March 2020 and the second season on 1 June 2023.[4]
Plot
Set in the backdrop of the mystical city of Varanasi, Asur follows Nikhil Nair, a forensic-expert-turned-teacher, who returns to his roots at the Central Bureau of Investigation, and along with his former mentor Dhananjay Rajpoot, finds himself caught in a cat-and-mouse game with a brutal serial killer.[5] What follows is a blend of suspense, mythology and the murders of some people totally unrelated.
Season 2 Plot: Shubh is seen using cutting-edge technology to carry out his evil plans, similar to the classic Kali vs. Kalki mythological story.[6]
Cast and Characters
| Characters | Actors | Seasons | |
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| Dhananjay Rajpoot "DJ" | Arshad Warsi | Main | |
| Nikhil Nair | Barun Sobti | Main | |
| Teen Shubh Joshi | Vishesh Bansal | Main | |
| Naina Nair | Anupriya Goenka | Main | |
| Nusrat Saeed "Nus" | Ridhi Dogra | Main | |
| Lolark Dubey | Sharib Hashmi | Main | |
| Rasool Shaikh/Balbir Subeir | Amey Wagh | Main | |
| Shashank Awasthi | Pawan Chopra | Main | |
| Kesar Bhardawaj/Mukund Agnihotri | Gaurav Arora | Main | |
| Adult Shubh Joshi (adult) | Abhishek Chauhan | Main | |
| Paul | Meiyang Chang | Main | |
| Ishani Chaudhary | Adithi Kalkunte | Main | |
| Raina Singh | Anvita Sudarshan | Recurring | |
| Samarth Ahuja | Nishank Verma | Recurring | |
| Aditya Jalan | Archak Chhabra | Recurring | |
| Neelkanth Joshi | Deepak Qazir | Recurring | |
| Shalini | Anurita Jha | Recurring | |
| Jagdish Munda | Amit Anand Raut | Recurring | |
| Vrinda Srivastav | Barkha Bisht Sengupta | Recurring | |
| Moksh | Aditya Lal | Guest | |
| Ankit Sharma | Bondip Sarma | Guest | |
| Radhacharan Joshi | Jayant Raina | Guest | |
| Lolark's Wife | Sunayna Baile | Guest | |
| Sajid Sheikh | Jay Zaveri | Guest | |
| Anant | Atharva vishwakarma | Guest | |
Episodes
| Season | Title | Episodes | Originally aired | Network | Status | ||
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| 1 | Asur: Welcome to Your Dark Side | 8 | March 2, 2020 | Voot | Released | ||
| 2 | Asur 2: The Rise of the Dark Side | 8 | June 1, 2023 | June 7, 2023 | JioCinema | Released | |
Season 1 (2020)
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
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| 1 | "The Dead Can Talk" | Oni Sen | Gaurav Shukla | March 2, 2020 | |
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Forensic expert Nikhil Nair returns to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) after a five-year hiatus. He is assigned to a case involving the ritualistic murders of people who have been exhumed from their graves. | |||||
| 2 | "Rabbit Hole" | Oni Sen | Gaurav Shukla | March 2, 2020 | |
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Nikhil and his partner, Dhananjay Rajpoot, discover that the killer is targeting people who have been accused of crimes against children. They also learn that the killer is using a ritual that is described in a Hindu scripture called the Asura Samhita. | |||||
| 3 | "Peek-a-boo" | Oni Sen | Gaurav Shukla | March 2, 2020 | |
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Nikhil and DJ track down the killer's hideout and find a young boy who has been kidnapped. They also find evidence that the killer is planning to sacrifice the boy. | |||||
| 4 | "Ashes from the Past" | Oni Sen | Gaurav Shukla | March 2, 2020 | |
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Nikhil and DJ discovered that the killer is a young man named Shubh Joshi. Shubh was raised in an orphanage and was abused by his caretakers. He was also diagnosed with a rare mental disorder that makes him believe that he is a god. | |||||
| 5 | "The Devil Has a Face" | Oni Sen | Gaurav Shukla | March 2, 2020 | |
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Shubh escapes from the CBI and goes on a killing spree. Nikhil and DJ race against time to stop him before he strikes again. | |||||
| 6 | "The Firewall" | Oni Sen | Gaurav Shukla | March 2, 2020 | |
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Lolark uncovers Shubh's dark past tied to the devil's birth. Dhananjay hacks into the NIC firewall, identifying Jalan as the next target. Despite their efforts, Jalan is killed during an engagement party, mirroring the killer's method. | |||||
| 7 | "Let There be Darkness" | Oni Sen | Gaurav Shukla | March 2, 2020 | |
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Dhananjay discovers a common factor among the victims and seeks Kesar's assistance. He prepares himself to confront the killer, prompting Naina to manipulate the NIC database. Meanwhile, Nikhil suspects Shubh as the kidnapper but is unable to communicate with him directly. | |||||
| 8 | "End is The Beginning" | Oni Sen | Gaurav Shukla | March 2, 2020 | |
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Nikhil discovers DJ framed evidence to send Shubh to prison, leading to Nikhil's resignation. Nikhil is assigned DJ as the next victim, and DJ plans to trap the killer in jail, but DJ ends up capturing the killer instead. Meanwhile, the discovery of multiple Shubhs and Kesar being the mastermind is made, and captives including journalists and preachers face a life-threatening situation. | |||||
Season 2 (2023)
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
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| 2 | "The Past, the Present and the Future" | Oni Sen | Gaurav Shukla | June 1, 2023 | |
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Nikhil is called in to investigate a series of murders that seem to be linked to Shubh. As he gets closer to the truth, Nikhil realizes that Shubh is more dangerous than he ever imagined. He is also forced to confront his own past, and the dark secrets that he has been keeping hidden. | |||||
| 3 | "Burning the Forest" | Oni Sen | Gaurav Shukla | June 2, 2023 | |
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Dhananjay is drawn back into the case when he learns that Shubh is still alive. He is determined to stop Shubh, no matter what it takes. However, he is also struggling with his own demons, and he is not sure if he is strong enough to face Shubh again. | |||||
| 4 | "Designing the future" | Oni Sen | Gaurav Shukla | June 3, 2023 | |
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Shubh's plans are coming together, and he is one step closer to starting his war between good and evil. He has created a new type of artificial intelligence that he believes will be the key to his victory. However, he is not the only one who is trying to stop him. Nikhil and Dhananjay are also working on a plan to stop Shubh, and they are determined to succeed. | |||||
| 5 | "The countdown begins" | Oni Sen | Gaurav Shukla | June 4, 2023 | |
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The countdown to Shubh's war has begun. He is now ready to unleash his new artificial intelligence on the world. Nikhil and Dhananjay are racing against time to stop him, but they are running out of options. | |||||
| 6 | "The Domino Effect" | Oni Sen | Gaurav Shukla | June 5, 2023 | |
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Shubh's plan is in motion, and the dominoes are starting to fall. The artificial intelligence is spreading, and people are starting to turn on each other. Nikhil and Dhananjay are fighting a losing battle, and it seems like Shubh is about to win. | |||||
| 7 | "Birth of the New God" | Oni Sen | Gaurav Shukla | June 6, 2023 | |
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Shubh's plan has succeeded, and he has created a new world order. He is now the most powerful being on Earth, and he is worshipped by his followers as a god. Nikhil and Dhananjay are the only ones who can stop him, but they are now on the run, and they are being hunted by Shubh's forces. | |||||
| 8 | "The God's Dilemma" | Oni Sen | Gaurav Shukla | June 7, 2023 | |
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Nikhil and Dhananjay have finally found a way to stop Shubh, but it comes at a high cost. They must make a choice that will determine the fate of the world. | |||||
Reception
Asur 2: Steller Performances and mythological suspense collide with modern technology in riveting web series a must-watch crime thriller. Rated 4 Starts out of 5[7]
References
- ^ "Asur review: Arshad Warsi, Barun Sobti show mixes up CID with Sacred Games for a pulpy new offering". Hindustan Times. April 2, 2020. Archived from the original on 2020-03-03.
- ^ "Asur first impression: This thriller holds promise". Indian Express. March 5, 2020. Archived from the original on 2020-03-05.
- ^ "Arshad Warsi makes his digital debut with Asur". India Today. March 4, 2020. Archived from the original on 2020-03-05.
- ^ "Asur 2 first look: Arshad Warsi returns with a scary thriller. Watch". Hindustan Times. 24 May 2023. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ^ "Asur Review: Arshad Warsi and Barun Sobti starrer is gripping and will keep you hooked on to it till the end". PINKVILLA. Retrieved 2020-03-23.
- ^ Bijal, J (2023-04-19). "Latest Web Series". Latest Web Series. Retrieved 2023-06-07.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ J, Bijal (2023-06-07). "Asur 2 Review: A Brilliant Mythology and Suspense Thriller". Retrieved 2023-06-07.
