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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
5 best crime shows to watch on OTT if you liked Ram Kapoor's Mistry
Mistry, starring Ram Kapoor and Mona Singh, is a detective crime series that landed on JioHotstar on June 27. Directed by Rishab Seth, Mistry is a remake of the popular American show Monk. Ram Kapoor stars as Detective Armaan Mistry, a detective who has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) but uses his unique techniques to solve crimes. On the other hand, Mona Singh plays the role of his partner, ACP Sehmat Siddiqui. This series explores the complexities of a man struggling with OCD while solving crimes with a mix of mystery, wit, and emotional depth. Ram Kapoor in Mistry If you enjoyed watching Mistry, stream more crime shows on OTT! From Bade Achhe Lagte Hain to Karrle Tu Bhi Mohabbat, stream Ram Kapoor's top shows only on OTTplay Premium! 5 crime shows like Mistry to watch on OTT Duranga Duranga is a Hindi adaptation of the popular K-drama Flower of Evil. The series, starring Gulshan Devaiah and Drashti Dhami, is the story of a man who hides a dark past from his wife, a police officer. It explores themes of love, betrayal, and the complexities of identity, as the wife investigates a series of murders that lead her to her husband. Duranga is directed by Aijaz Khan and the late Pradeep Sarkar. Rangbaaz: Darr Ki Rajneeti The series is based on the life of gangster-turned-politician Mohammad Shahabuddin. It revolves around the life of Haroon Shah Ali Baig, played by Vineet Kumar Singh, a gangster from Bihar who gains power and money through his exploits. However, he uses his wealth to help the needy, which leads to his Robin Hood-like reputation. The series, directed by Sachin Pathak, also features Aakanksha Singh, Vijay Maurya, Rajesh Tailang, Prashant Narayanan, and Geetanjali Kulkarni. Murshid Murshid is a popular crime drama web series directed by Shravan Tiwari. The plot revolves around Murshid Pathan (Kay Kay Menon), a former underworld don from Mumbai, who is forced to return to the world of crime to save his family from danger. The story highlights the themes of power, freedom, and how Murshid navigates his complex relationship with his adopted son Kumar Pratap Rana, who is now a police inspector. The series also features Tanuj Virwani, Zakir Hussain, Anang Desai, and others. Naxalbari Naxalbari, created by Partho Mitra, stars Rajeev Khandelwal as Raghav, an STF agent, who is tasked with suppressing a growing Naxal threat in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra. The series delves deep into the complexities of the Naxalite movement and the protagonist's struggle against it, while also exploring his connection to the region and the tragic events that shaped him. The cast members include Sreejita De, Satyadeep Misra, Tina Dutta, and many others. Expiry Date Another crime series, Expiry Date starring Tony Luke, Sneha Ullal, Madhu Shalini, and Ali Reza, revolves around a couple caught in a complex web of love, betrayal, and murder. The plot takes a sinister turn when Vishwa (Tony) comes to know about his wife Disha's (Sneha) affair with Sunny (Ali), which leads to a series of events that cause Disha's accidental death. This series explores themes of betrayal, revenge, and the dark side of relationships.
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First Post
a day ago
- Entertainment
- First Post
'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
Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Ram Kapoor reacts to ban from movie promotions over inappropriate comments: 'Yes, it will teach me a lesson'
Popular actor Ram Kapoor, who has been a part of numerous TV shows, recently found himself in controversy over his upcoming web series, titled Mistry. The actor was recently asked to stay away from the promotions of this web show after he made inappropriate sexual comments at an event in Mumbai last week. Following this, the top management at JioHotstar took this strict call. Now, the actor has broken his silence on the same and has finally reacted to these accusations. He admitted being 'guilty' and even explained why he made those comments. Ram Kapoor reacts to accusations While talking to ETimes TV, Ram Kapoor finally broke his silence on the matter and admitted being guilty. Further, he explained, "Let me start by saying that everything I've been accused of saying, I have said it. So, the fact is that I am guilty as charged. But this is what I have to say in my defence." He continued, "Whenever I'm with people I am comfortable with, I tend to become my bindass self. Everyone who knows me and who has worked with me knows that is how I am and that I don't mean to be offensive." Along with Ram Kapoor, Mistry also stars Mona Singh.
News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Ram Kapoor Removed From Mistry Promotions For Allegedly Passing Sexually Inappropriate Remarks
Ram Kapoor allegedly made sexually inappropriate remarks during a media interaction. Interviews for the show Mistry are now being conducted solely with Mona Singh. Just days ahead of the release of the mystery drama detective series 'Mistry', actor Ram Kapoor has been dropped from all promotional activities related to the show. Mid-Day reports that the decision was made by senior leadership at JioHotstar after Ram Kapoor allegedly made sexually inappropriate and offensive remarks during a media event held at JW Marriott, Juhu on June 19. According to Mid-Day, several eyewitnesses revealed that Ram Kapoor, who was seated alongside his co-star Mona Singh, and JioHotstar executives, made comments loaded with sexual innuendo, leaving team members uncomfortable. A JioHotstar insider told Mid-Day, 'The tone and content of his 'jokes' were unprofessional. He had back-to-back interviews that day. Referring to the work pressure at one point, he said he feels 'gang-raped'. This remark was made while one journalist was setting up her mic." Further allegations include Kapoor allegedly made inappropriate comments about the outfits of members of the JioHotstar and public relations teams while interacting with them. One executive told Mid-Day, 'He looked at my colleague's dress and referring to its length, said, 'The clothes are distracting.'" 'It didn't hit immediately, but when it did later that evening, we started recounting the number of offensive things he said. He told one of our male colleagues that his mother should have faked a headache and he shouldn't have been born. He made references to sex positions," another staffer told Mid Day. The next morning, on June 20, the matter was escalated to JioHotstar's senior leadership, and internal discussions were held with the HR team. After verifying the claims with eyewitnesses, the platform swiftly decided to cancel Ram Kapoor's remaining promotional appearances for Mistry. Ram Kapoor has not yet responded to the allegations. As per the report, interviews and promotional activities are now being conducted solely with Mona Singh. About Mistry Directed by Risab Seth, Mistry is the Hindi adaptation of Monk. It stars Ram Kapoor, Mona Singh, Shikha Talsania, Kshitish Date, and Dipak Dhar. Ram Kapoor plays Armaan Mistry, a germophobic former detective with obsessive-compulsive disorder, while 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. The series will be available on JioHotstar from June 27.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ram Kapoor excluded from the promotions of Mistry after making s*xually offensive and inappropriate remarks; Report
During the promotion of his upcoming show, Mistry, as reported by Mid-day, actor Ram Kapoor faced criticism for making several s*xually inappropriate and offensive remarks. After his statements, intended at publicists and the show's marketing team, made the crew uncomfortable, the actor was withdrawn from future promotions, with his co-star Mona Singh conducting solo interviews the next day. Ram Kapoor and Mona Singh appeared in numerous interviews throughout the day as the promotions for their show Mistry took place at a hotel in Mumbai. It was then seen amid the interviews where Ram Kapoor allegedly made repeated comments about kissing a male executive from the show's marketing team. He also went on to make another remark suggesting that his mother should have gone to sleep instead of conceiving him. He further joked about being 'gang-ra**d' in front of a journalist and discussed s*x positions. Ram also made comments on a female crew member's outfit at the venue. He said, 'If they are in my line of sight, how can I not look?'. This further sparked discomfort among the team members present for the interviews. As reported by Mid-day, the actor was then asked not to be part of the promotions, and the next day Mona did solo interviews for the show. The publication also shared the statement from the OTT platform, which read, "This workplace prioritises dignity and safety. After a complaint was formally raised and the incidents corroborated by eyewitnesses, the leadership moved promptly. The platform wants to distance itself from any behaviour that normalises workplace misconduct. The interviews are being held solely with Mona." Keep reading this space for more updates.
