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Mistry Review: Ram Kapoor Impresses As Ex-Cop Battling OCD, Mona Singh Holds Her Own
Last Updated: Mistry Web Series Review: Ram Kapoor stars in the JioHotstar series, a Hindi remake of Monk. He plays Armaan Mistry, an ex-Mumbai Police officer with OCD, solving crimes. Ram Kapoor always finds a reason to make a place for himself in the spotlight. On some days, he hits the news for his jaw-dropping transformation, and during others, his purportedly sexually inappropriate and offensive remarks during events. However, setting his personal life aside, we must admit that Ram Kapoor is a phenomenal actor, and he proves it once again with his latest JioHotstar web series, Mistry. Ram Kapoor lets his work do the talking as Armaan Mistry, an ex-Mumbai Police officer, who solves special cases led by Mona Singh's (ACP Sehmat Siddiqui) team. He can 'smell' the culprits (quite literally) at the crime scene, often leaving his team amazed at his predictability. However, where he falls short (or not) is his battle with OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), a disease that we mostly take lightly or make fun of. Torn between daily crime cases and the death of his wife due to targetted bombing, Mistry's life revolves around solving crime, backed by his secretary, Shikha Talsania. How he deals with crime, while battling his OCD, spans across the eight episodes. Touted to be a crime-comedy, Mistry is the official Hindi remake of the American superhit series, Monk. Ram Kapoor takes on the titular character and does a fantastic job at it. OCD is a psychological problem. How do you convey it on screen so effectively that it leaves the audience with that itch? The credit must go partly to the writers and of course, Ram himself. Every time Ram Kapoor appears on the screen, he is exposed (and disgusted) by the imperfection of the world outside. He is easily distracted by the window blinds while discussing his health, and worries about a possible gas leak at his house as a murder victim lies lifeless in a pool of blood. There's an uneasiness to the character that Ram Kapoor brings out with perfect finesse. While the outside world is a chaotic mess for Mistry, his home, with neatly folded ties and shirts hanging at perfectly equal distances, speaks volumes about his character. In fact, by the end of the series, it is almost hard to imagine Mistry played by anyone else but him. Then there is Mona Singh, who takes on the role of a cop. Female actors playing cops on screen isn't new, but then again, that is the challenge – how do you ensure people remember you? The key is not to let your uniform overpower your character. And who better than Mona to know the tricks of the trade! Oh, and there is a subtle Laal Singh Chadha jibe too. Shikha Talsania is one of the first characters to appear on the screen in Mistry. All she does at the beginning is help Mistry calm down when OCD grapples him from all corners. And you are left wondering why would she opt for a role that just nods with her boss in agreement? Scene by scene, her character unfurls on the screen and before you know it, she becomes one of the most prominent characters of the show. Mistry is also very cleverly made, and we have to give director Rishab Seth the credit where it's due. It's considerably easier to make a point in an action-thriller – there's visible action, something tangible for the audience to see and gauge. But conveying emotional intelligence on screen is a true challenge. For instance, one of the first cases Mistry solves is that of a double murder with links to politics. During a roundtable meeting about the murder, Mistry notices a whiteboard scattered with pins of various colours, marking important business locations. OCD takes over and Ram Kapoor aka Armaan Mistry starts arranging the pins on the whiteboard by their colour and size. The room stops to take notice of the absurdity. A tug of war over the whiteboard causes all the pins to fall off. Furious, someone yells at him asking him to simply do his job, which is, to solve a murder. But Mistry promises them that the pins will be marked exactly where they were and starts doing the job. With each second, everyone in the room gapes in wonderment for Mistry takes the pins back to their original location within seconds of noticing the board in the first place. A prodigy sure, but the makers or Mistry? We'll leave the decision upto you. Mistry has minimal setbacks. At times, the protagonist's OCD tends to overshadow the crime scenes, which might be of greater interest to the audience. As the saying goes, too much of anything isn't good. After establishing the psychological aspect, the makers could have avoided letting it dominate the key crime moments, which were likely more engaging. In the later episodes, it feels as though the creators were intent on highlighting the OCD first, and only then shifting focus to the scene itself – a choice that occasionally comes across as tiresome and unnecessary. But what's life without overlooking the negatives and focusing on the good? Trust us, Mistry will give you such opportunities in bounty. All in all, if you have been rooting for a show that will make you laugh, think and bite your nails at the same time, Mistry is worth every ounce of your valuable weekend time. First Published: June 27, 2025, 12:37 IST
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'Mistry' web-series review: A lovable Ram Kapoor and a solid Mona Singh make this crime-comedy work
The nature of the performances and background music suggest the tone is going to be perennially light and lunatic but in good ways. And Kapoor surely has a ball playing Armaan Mistry read more Cast: Ram Kapoor, Mona Singh, Shikha Talsania Director: Rishab Seth Language: Hindi I haven't seen the American series Monk. It's a show about a former police officer who quits after his wife's mysterious death. His OCD has quadrupled ever since and you can sense a certain sense of awkwardness in his body and verbal language. But his mind is just as sharp and his tenacious sense of observation is marveling. Any investigative thriller or comedy needs to have a central character written with absolute precision. So when the series has been adapted for the Indian palette, you need an actor who has the nuances to replicate what has already been done eight times over. Ram Kapoor joyfully fits the bill. It's because he has dabbled with these alarming and amusing troubles in Sajid Khan's calamity called Humshakals 11 years back. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD It's not a whodunit. There are multiple whodunits roped into one. Every episode has a new mystery and the only man who can solve it is Mistry. This pun was not intended. This is what the makers have called the Indian adaptation. There's Mona Singh too, who's finally getting the due she always deserved. She has headlined a show for Netflix, did a stunning appearance for a show for Prime Video. And now is the second most important character for a web series for Jio Hotstar. A reference to her Laal Singh Chaddha in one of the episodes is almost self-deprecating. The nature of the performances and background music suggest the tone is going to be perennially light and lunatic but in good ways. And Kapoor surely has a ball playing Armaan Mistry. He has always been a delightful actor. Here, he feels at ease in playing someone this complex and flawed. But he nearly turns this into a fluid performance. And Mona Singh brings the right amount of restrain, devoid of high-pitched melodrama or pretentious heroism. But there are some jarring moments too. The car shots are nothing but blatant use of the green screen due to the jittery view outside. And a new case every episode could get restless. How many cases after a point are too many cases? At least three of them involve the conflict of extra-marital relationships. And such murder mysteries and whacky whodunnits, despite trying their best to be unpredictable and unassuming, have their limitations after a point. There's a scene where Shikha Talsania, who plays the eponymous character's cantankerous secretary, hands over a pair of binoculars to her son so that he can have fun by looking around. You know he's going to witness a murder. A parallel track about Kapoor trying to deconstruct the mystery of his wife's death is conveniently addressed only towards the end of each episode so that it can end on a suspenseful cliffhanger. Is it possible to review any web show without using this word? Also, Monk was a show that began in 2002 and ended in 2009. It was a show that spanned over seven years and eight seasons. Does the Indian audience have the patience to watch a series for as many seasons? Or do our writers have that expertise that they can take a character and his world and his attributes all the way to these many seasons? Also, will any actor hang on to one particular character for almost a decade? The long lasting Criminal Justice has reached season four. Pankaj Tripathi has played all his cards and yet Madhav Mishra, the wry lawyer, pops up after every few years. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD If Ram Kapoor and his endearing Armaan Mistry is welcomed by the viewers the way Monk was in the West, he could definitely come back for few more episodes and years. He shares a love-hate relationship with Talsania. The way she makes her troubles so endearing is chucklesome to watch. She had weight issues in Wake Up Sid, daddy issues in Veere Di Wedding, and salary issues here. But she never sheds a tear. And it will be lovely to see more of Mona Singh as the no nonsense cop who truly means business. It's always a joy to watch crime thrillers sprinkled with farce and fun. And it's even more delightful to see a flawed character cracking all the inciting and intricate cases. But then we again go back to the same question asked above- How many cases are too many cases? That still remains a mystery, or maybe Mistry. Rating: 3 (out of 5 stars) STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Mistry is now streaming on Jio Hotstar Mistry is now streaming on Jio Hotstar
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2 days ago
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Mistry OTT Release: When And Where To Watch Ram Kapoor's Detective Comedy Series
Last Updated: Mistry revolves around Armaan Mistry, a detective battling OCD and multiple phobias who rejoins the Mumbai Police as a consultant. Ram Kapoor's comedy-drama series Mistry is all set to premiere this June. Adapted from the popular American detective series Monk, Mistry promises a refreshing spin on the classic series. JioHotstar dropped a teaser of this upcoming series, where Ram Kapoor was seen stepping into the shoes of a character inspired by Adrian Monk. The streaming platform unveiled the trailer of Mistry on their official X account, which caused a significant buzz on social media, leading to high anticipation among the fans. According to JioHotstar, Mistry will be available on the platform from June 27. In the trailer, Ram Kapoor plays Armaan Mistry, a germophobic former detective with obsessive-compulsive disorder. A genius detective with multiple phobias, Mistry rejoins the Mumbai Police as a consultant to help them in complex investigations. Mistry's unmatched intuition and razor-sharp brain baffle even the top police officers as he continues to see things others keep missing and proceeds to solve cases in an unconventional way. Sharing the glimpses of the series, the streaming giant wrote, 'Chaotic to some. An enigma to all. When it comes to unsolved mysteries, no man better than Mistry! Hotstar Specials: Mistry Streaming June 27 only on JioHotstar." Chaotic to some. An enigma to all. When it comes to unsolved mysteries, no man better than Mistry!Hotstar Specials: Mistry Streaming June 27 only on JioHotstar. #MistryOnJioHotstar @RamKapoor @MonaJasbirSingh @ShikhaTalsania #KshitishDate @Banijayasia @nbc @deepak30000 … — JioHotstar (@JioHotstar) May 27, 2025 Alongside Ram Kapoor, Mona Singh is seen playing a pivotal role as Senior Police Officer Sehmat Siddiqui, whose choices will be the driving force in Mistry's future. Shikha Talsania will be seen in the role of Mistry's assistant. Ram Kapoor had stated that this role was nothing like he had ever done before. 'The whole experience of shooting Mistry was so immersive – I have deep-dived into this character and understood his quirks, his brilliance and his vulnerabilities. It is a character very close to my heart, and I am thrilled with how it has come out," he added. Directed by Risab Seth, this Hindi adaptation of Monk features Shikha Talsania, Kshitish Date, and Dipak Dhar as well. Mistry promises a fresh twist to the classic American series by blending suspense, comedy, and emotional depth. First Published:
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11-06-2025
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Ram Kapoor on his upcoming show 'Mistry' with Mona Singh: 'Every single episode has this chaos because...'
At its core is Ram Kapoor as the eccentric, compulsive, and brilliant detective Armaan Mistry, along with a stellar ensemble that includes Mona Singh, Shikha Talsania, and Kshitish Date read more Some detectives follow the rulebook. Armaan Mistry rewrites it. Premiering on June 27, 2025, on JioHotstar, Mistry is a uniquely chaotic blend of crime, comedy and heart. Mistry is the Indian adaptation of the multi-award-winning US series Monk. This dramedy is directed by Rishab Seth and produced by Banijay Asia in association with Universal International Studios. At its core is Ram Kapoor as the eccentric, compulsive, and brilliant detective Armaan Mistry, along with a stellar ensemble that includes Mona Singh, Shikha Talsania, and Kshitish Date. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD To play a character as quirky and peculiar as Armaan Mistry, Ram Kapoor had to surrender to the chaos, both on-screen and off. Mistry doesn't just look unpredictable, it was unpredictable, with high-energy scenes that threw the actors quite literally into the thick of things. By Day 3, Ram Kapoor had already been tossed into a scene so physically intense, it left him nursing a wrenched back and embracing the madness as part of the method. Ram Kapoor shared, 'Every single episode has this chaos because that's what Mistry's world is, it's complete chaos. So right in the beginning, I think in the first two or three days itself, we got a taste of what it was going to be like. There was a sequence where I see a cockroach in my house and I completely panic. I take an insect repellent spray in my hand, then I chase, I find, I try to figure out where the hell the cockroach is. I'm looking under every corner, behind fridges, under sofas—everywhere. But to make things completely mad, they attached a body rig onto me, where the camera was fixed to my body. And wherever I was going, the camera was following me full frontal. So bending under tables, behind fridges, under sofas—with a huge camera attached to you—was very challenging. I wrenched my back quite badly in the process. I was in pain for two to three days. But then we realised—this is the process, and every episode is going to be like this. And when you guys see it, you'll see there's chaos in every episode. But that's Mistry's world.' That's what makes Mistry so electric — it's not just written chaos, it's lived-in chaos. Ram Kapoor doesn't just perform the part; he physically throws himself into it, every twitch, every spiral, every case teetering on the edge of absurd brilliance. Brace yourself for brilliance, bedlam and everything in between, Mistry begins streaming June 27, only on JioHotstar!
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30-05-2025
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'Mistry' OTT release date out: When and where to stream Ram Kapoor's detective drama
Where and When to Watch Mistry Meet Armaan Mistry: India's New Favorite Detective Cast, Crew, and Creative Direction A brand-new Indian adaptation of the widely acclaimed American detective series Monk is gearing up to hit the screens. Titled Mistry, this upcoming comedy-drama is set to release on OTT and promises a refreshing spin on a globally loved classic. The first glimpse into the show was revealed through a teaser dropped by JioHotstar on May 27, 2025. In the teaser, veteran actor Ram Kapoor steps into the shoes of Armaan Mistry — the desi equivalent of Adrian Monk, originally portrayed by Tony Shalhoub. The series is scheduled to start streaming in June will exclusively stream on JioHotstar, with its official premiere slated for June 27, 2025. The streaming giant unveiled the trailer on its official handle on X (previously known as Twitter), creating significant buzz among fans. The platform's caption read: 'To some, he's chaos. To everyone else, he's a mystery. When no one else can crack a case, Mistry can! Hotstar Specials: Mistry premieres June 27, only on JioHotstar.'Ram Kapoor leads the show as Armaan Mistry, a genius detective battling obsessive-compulsive disorder while aiding the Mumbai Police in complex investigations. Despite his eccentric behavior, Armaan's razor-sharp intuition and unconventional methods consistently solve puzzles that baffle the city's top cops. Kapoor's performance is expected to bring both humor and gravitas to the role, echoing the emotional and intellectual layers of the original him in a vital supporting role is Mona Singh, who plays Senior Police Officer Sehmat Siddiqui. Her character forms a key part of Mistry's journey, complementing his skills while managing the challenges of working with someone as peculiar as ensemble cast also features Kshitish Date, Shikha Talsania, and Deepak Dhar, among others, contributing to a dynamic mix of talent. The series is directed by Risab Seth and produced by Banijay Asia, in collaboration with Universal International Studios. Designed as a fusion of suspense, comedy, and emotional depth, Mistry aims to breathe new life into the detective genre for Indian audiences. The show promises not only to entertain but also to delve into the inner world of a man whose mind works unlike any other — one mystery at a time.
