Crackdown - 2020

Crackdown is an Indian spy thriller web series that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Directed by the talented Apoorva Lakhia, this gripping series takes you deep into the realm of espionage, where the stakes are high and every move counts.

At the heart of Crackdown is Saqib Saleem, who delivers a performance as the lead character. He portrays RP, a top agent of the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), India's premier intelligence agency. RP is joined by a team of skilled agents, and together they embark on a perilous journey to uncover a conspiracy that poses a grave threat to the nation's security.

The first season of Crackdown premiered on Voot in September 2020, garnering critical acclaim and a dedicated fan following. 

Today, we dive into the intricate world of espionage with Crackdown, where danger lurks in every shadow and every move could mean the difference between life and death. Prepare to be captivated by this masterfully crafted spy thriller that will leave you craving for more.

Table of Content

• Details
• Plot
• Release
• Review
• Casting
• Crew
• Character Analysis
• Seasons
• Behind the Scenes

Details

Plot

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A few Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) officers are at the centre of the story. RP, a senior agent, and other spies plan to find out about a plot that puts India's security at risk. They use a woman named Divya who is the same as Mariam, who had been Zaheed's girlfriend.

Release

The crackdown season 1 was released on 23rd September 2023 on Voot. A total of 8 episodes were with each episode for about 30 to 30 minutes.

Review

A good spy story with Saqib Saleem, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Freddy Daruwala, and Iqbal Khan, among other actors.

It tells the tale of how RAW spies find out about a plot that threatens India's safety. In this OP, they use Divya (Shriya Pilgaonkar), who looks like a terrorist named Mariam who was just killed, to get into the group. Will Divya break under all the stress, or will she hit the target?

The pros are that all of the main actors do a good job and live up to their parts. The story moves quickly and has a lot of changes and twists. Apoorva Lakhia did a good job as the director.
Kashmir's snowy scenery has been shown in a beautiful way.

The Cons of the series are that sometimes the excitement is a little too much and turns into a masala movie. Some of these scenes are hard to believe and remind me of Bollywood films from the 1990s. Some of the places could have been picked better, like the one in Afghanistan.

Casting

• Saqib Saleem portrays Riyaz Pathan as RP, a top agent of RAW.
• Waluscha De Sousa stars as Garima Kalra, Zorawar's wife/Mausam Masoud, an ISI Agent.
• Shriya Pilgaonkar plays Divya Shirodkar/Mariam, RP's teammate.
• Rajesh Tailang portrays Ashwini Rao, the RAW Chief.
• Ajay Choudhary plays Hamid.
• Mudasir Bhat appears as Kabir.
• Mohammed Iqbal Khan appears as Zorawar Kalra, Garima's husband, and RP's teammate.
• Singh Rajni plays neighbour Aunty.
• Arry Dabbas appears as Mr Chopra, the husband of Mrs Chopra.
• Tanya Desai portrays Ananya, Rajesh's wife.
• Akshun Vashisht portrays Ilham Brother 2.
• Saba Saudagar plays Fawzia, an ISI Agent.
• Palak Jaiswal appears as Lekha, Ashwini's daughter.
• Ashish Bhatia appears as Mehak, Lekha's fiancé.
• Rohtas Nain appears as Mohammad.
• Rajesh Tailang portrays Ashwini Rao, the RAW Chief.
• Ekavali Khanna appears as Seema, Ashwini's wife.
• Gauahar Khan appears as Kader Kazi.
• Ram Menon plays Max.
• Ankur Bhatia takes on the role of Tariq, an ISI Agent.
• Vipin Bhardwaj plays Bala.
• Harry Parmar takes on the role of Narang.
• Amal Sherawat portrays a Terrorist (Police).
• Kalpana plays Mrs. Chopra, the wife of Mr. Chopra.
• Tauqeer Alam Khan is Rajesh, RP's teammate.
• Shreyas Zutchi plays Ilham Brother.

Crew

• Director: Apoorva Lakhia
• Writing: Chintan Gandhi, Varun Badola, Suresh Nair, Chintan Shah, Raj Vasant
• Dialogue:  Chintan Gandhi
• Producer: Apoorva Lakhia, Abhishek Mehta, Sameer A. Shaikh, Shashi Shekhar, Manjit Sachdev
• Music by: Amar Mohile
• Cinematography by: Fasahat Khan
• Editor: Steven H. Bernard, Jeetu Rall

Character Analysis

• Saqib Saleem as Riyaz Pathan

Saqib Saleem is in the lead role named Riyaz Pathan (RP). RP is a top agent from Research and Analysis Wing (RAW). He's leading a mission with other agents to uncover a conspiracy which is threatening India's safety.

• Shriya Pilgaonkar as Divya Shirodkar / Mariam

Shriya Pilgaonkar will be featured in a double role. The first role is Divya Shirodkar who is RP's teammate and the other of Miriam who is identical to Divya Shirodkar. Miriam is also a lover of Zaheed who is a militant.

Seasons

The crackdown had 2 seasons. Each season has a total of 8 episodes.

Behind the Scenes

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Checkout of the crackdown team prepared for the web series from per-shoot preparation to the actual taking the shot.

Crackdown is an Indian web series directed by Apoorva Lakhia, featuring a talented cast including Saqib Saleem, Shriya Pilgaonkar, and Mohammed Iqbal Khan. The gripping plot follows a group of RAW agents led by Riyaz Pathan as they uncover a dangerous conspiracy jeopardizing India's security. With its fast-paced narrative, stunning visuals, and commendable performances, Crackdown delivers an engaging espionage story. While occasionally bordering on excessive intensity, the series keeps viewers hooked throughout its two seasons and 16 episodes. Produced by Apoorva Lakhia and others, Crackdown is a thrilling exploration of the world of secret agents and the challenges they face.

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