Arshad Warsi is a brilliant comedy actor but it’s such a relief to see him playing a no-nonsense character. Director: Oni Sen. Indian web shows have almost caught up with the good content worldwide, especially in the crime-thriller genre. He decides to go back to his passion by rejoining the CBI back in Delhi. There are loose ends but Sen has tried to attach authenticity to his characters.

Before Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Two Titles Were In Talks For This Sanjay Dutt Led Film – [Fact-O-Meter]. Oni Sen, a renowned name in commercial film making and who also makes his directorial debut with Asur has headed this web series brilliantly.

Vishesh Bansal as young Shubh does well.

Riddhi Dogra is okay.

by Nishtha Verma April 5, 2020. written by Nishtha Verma April 5, 2020. The corpses, blood and scenes of autopsy may be disturbing for some viewers. Cast: Arshad Warsi, Barun Sobti, Sharib Hashmi, Ridhui Dogra, Anupriya Goenka, Amey Wagh. You remember those American crime stories where the green fields engulf corpses and hid double-edged daggers. There’s a bit of Hindu mythological references and a tinge of supercop extravaganza, Asur travels back and forth in time zones 18 years apart. The whole investigation part keeps you on the edge of your seat and makes you stay hooked for the finale. Asur Review.

It is not often one gets to see Warsi play intense and well written characters like this. So let's first discuss the flaws. Though Arshad Warsi spearheads Asur but Sobti slowly makes it his own. Shekhar Suman On Akshat Utkarsh’s Death: “Wonder If Media Is Going... Bigg Boss 14: After Sidharth Shukla’s Girlfriend Revelation, Shehnaaz Gill &... Bigg Boss14: Eijaz Khan Has A Crush On THIS Bollywood Actress,... Bradley Cooper’s The Place Beyond The Pines Co-Star Eva Mendes Hints... Hrithik Roshan’s Mother Pinkie Roshan CONFIRMS Testing Positive For COVID-19. Sharib Hashmi is good as always. Barun Sobti plays a very serious character which I feel he hasn’t been able to carry well enough. I was just looking at some videos on YouTube when I first noticed an ad for Asur. Warsi and Sharib Hashmi have also stuck to their briefs. Also Read: Operation Parindey review: A high profile race against time, […] Also Read: Asur review: Evil side of the human mind […], […] Asur review: Evil side of the human mind […], […] embroiled in a case with dead bodies and one serial killer. Each episode starts with the backstory of the serial killer and sheds some light on his psychology, the power of his mind and what made him that he is.
The victim who is brutally murdered and is left in an unrecognisable shape turns out to be the wife of Dhananjay. The way two opposite worlds have been brought together in a show is fascinating enough and equally fascinating is to get into the brain of a psychopath. Cinestaan Rating Rated 3 /4. Even though there are several traces that remind you of Sacred Games, there’s a lot going on which adds to the novelty factor.

The writers have done a lot of hardwork in keeping the script intelligent. Overall, he has given a pretty average performance. A former CBI forensic expert, Nikhil is unhappy with his present profession as a teacher. This review is for those who have watched the show - SPOILER ALERT. Fans Speculate as 'Thala' Hands Jersey to Pandya Brothers, Three Delhi Eateries Threatened, Voted Down Online for Feeding Rohingya Refugees, We Didn't Leak Information About Sushant Singh Rajput Case: CBI to HC, Bigg Boss 14: Nikki Tamboli Blasts Jaan Kumar Sanu As Salman Khan Exposes His 'Other Side', Hansal Mehta's 'Scam 1992' is Now #1 Show on IMDb, Beats 'Breaking Bad' and 'Chernobyl', Neha Kakkar Flaunts 'Chooda' as She Grooves With Rohanpreet on Their Sagan, Indian Cricketers Harmanpreet, Smriti & Others Reach UAE for Women's T20 Challenge. The love triangle between Nikhil, Naina and Nusrat could have been cut short. Arshad Warsi’s potential is not fully exploited. Will they succeed in catching the ‘Asur’ […].

Stories from the Hindu mythology are mixed and handled without disturbing the main plot which is quite admirable. He is capable of giving much more to this series.

Two things caught my attention; the name of the series and Arshad Warsi’s face. And this has been done in the most obvious way. Special mention should be made about the amount of research and homework that has gone into the web series. Indian web shows have almost caught up with the good content worldwide, especially in the crime-thriller genre. What happens is you learn a lot about Indian mysticism in an interesting way and thoroughly enjoy the show. While Dhananjay along with Nusrat Saeed (Riddhi Dogra), Lolark Dubey (Sharib Hashmi) & Rasool Shaikh (Amey Wagh) is trying to get to the serial killer, Nikhil Nair (Barun Sobti,) an ex-CBI officer also joins in. While that part is intriguing enough, the cat and mouse chase is also really interesting. You know which side to choose! 1. Iron Man: From Not Casting Robert Downey Jr At ANY GIVEN... Radhe Shyam Motion Video: Prabhas & Pooja Hegde Look A Mesmerising... Bharti Singh & Haarsh Limbachiyaa REVEAL Their Pregnancy Plans. Since there were some problems between him and his wife and all the proofs speak against him, Nikhil gets him arrested. Wish we could see more of him and quite often. D irected by Oni Sen, Asur is part crime thriller, part police procedural made in … Asur, an eight-episode series, is a good pick during coronavirus lockdown. Dhananjay and Nikhil collaborate to plan and execute a strategy with clinical precision to stop the psychotic serial killer before more lives are lost. You may accuse Sen of spoonfeeding the audience but such ploy serves the purpose. On second glance, it might seem as an oversimplified version of the good versus evil plot, but it will definitely hold your attention till you reach there.
Acting: Direction: Music: Story: Suyog Zore. In India, Dhananjay Rajput (Arshad Warsi) who is a senior CBI officer gets embroiled in a maze of dead bodies found in different places which leaves the authorities high, dry and clueless. It loses the sheen towards the last episodes though. Arshad Warsi as Dhananjay Rajput performs well in a role which is tailor made for him. .embed-container{position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;}.embed-containeriframe,.embed-containerobject,.embed-containerembed{position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;}. He creates an environment that looks real and believable. Posted on March 17, 2020 May 15, 2020; 4 minute read; by Prathyush Parasuraman

It becomes obvious and plays as per the natural progression in the viewer’s head. Psychological thrillers need to be treated with care and caution as it is a tight rope walk and any loose end can turn the whole series into a disaster. Review Hindi. Asur is a must-watch because of its novelty factor. But he is now back to investigating the case because the serial killer always sends him the coordinates of the victim’s location before killing him/her.

Murders are a common scenario for the authorities to deal with, but a twisted serial killer on the lose is another ball game. Asur has a striking balance between various nuances of a thriller. Asur web series review: If you are looking for a series to binge-watch during these quarantine days, then you can go for this psycho-crime thiller. The important part of the series is that it shows the killer as an interesting character who is what he is because of his father's mistreatment towards him and his sense of justice that is hugely biased due to his religious beliefs. Murders are a common scenario for the authorities to deal with, but a twisted serial killer on the lose is another ball game. We also witness people fighting due to their biases and some only sticking to facts. There’s Delhi with high IQ yet struggling officers and there’s Banares with even higher IQ criminals. Though Sacred Games will also be the pioneer in this segment but Asur has got its game right. The plot begins with Nikhil (Barun Sobti) and Naina (Anupriya Goenka) who are a happily married couple with a child living in the USA. It has many flaws. Ltd. All Rights Reserved, COVID-19: Cinema Halls In West Bengal Notified To Remain Shut Till March 31; Shoots Cancelled, About Koimoi | Search Latest Bollywood, Hollywood & T.V Updates, Tom Hanks Shares Health Update & Jokes About His Favourite Typewriter Being A Part Of Coronavirus Journey, Kunal Kemmu, Arshad Warsi & Rohit Roy Put Out Their Riding Gears As They Head Out For A Ride, Preity Zinta Looks Flawless In A Just-Out-Of-Bath Selfie Flaunting No Make-up Look, Did You Know?

Be it Tu Hai Mera Sunday or 22 Yards, he has gone beyond expectations. Asur is a good web series but not exceptional. With his experience, Warsi never crosses the threshold of theatrics and brings in other supporting characters without making it obvious. Asur is a must-watch because of its novelty factor. Though Asur is based on an oft-repeated theme of child psychology, it needs to be watched as it boasts of a great story and cast. Go for it.

What he and his fellow officers such as Lolark Dubey (Sharib Hashhmi) and Nushrat (Ridhi Dogra), could achieve in a limited period forms rest of the story. Nikhil Nair had long back left the CBI world due to some issues and settled abroad with his family. Learn how your comment data is processed.

In other supporting roles, Ridhi Dogra as Nusrat Saeed and Amey Wagh as Rasool Shaikh carry out their characters with grace and brilliance. CBI team led by Dhananjay Rajput (Arshad Warsi) is investigating a chain of murders. But before the FBI-returned Nair could get a grip on the situation, he finds himself entangled in serial killings. You see characters reciting verses from religious books and standard psychology books. Asur Review: How Are The Performances & Direction? The finale is good but I am angry with the makers to end it on such a note.

To make a show of this kind gets too difficult but the way he has presented everything onscreen is easy to grasp and engage with.

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Niren Bhatt, Gaurav Shukla, Dr Vinay Chhawal’s script is tight, gripping and engaging. Interact with Rohit Vats at Twitter/@nawabjha, MS Dhoni Retiring from IPL too? Cast: Arshad Warsi, Barun Sobti, Sharib Hashmi, Ridhui Dogra, Anupriya Goenka, Amey Wagh. Asur review: Slow-paced psychological thriller that questions the nature of good and evil Release Date: 02 Mar 2020.