‘Bambai Meri Jaan’: 5 Reasons Why Kay Kay Menon-Avinash Tiwary’s Crime Thriller Is A Must Watch

‘Bambai Meri Jaan’ has finally been released on Amazon Prime Video. The 10-episode show is already creating a lot of waves. Here are a few reasons why the show is a must-watch.

Prateek Sur

Updated on: 14 September 2023 4:45 pm

Bambai Meri Jaan

Amazon Prime Video and Excel Entertainment’s crime thriller, ‘Bambai Meri Jaan’, has been released finally amongst much fanfare. The internet is abuzz with curiosity and excitement, as the audiences cannot seem to get more of it. If you haven’t watched the series yet, then you’re definitely missing a gripping story about the underbelly of Mumbai.

And while you are at it, here are a few reasons why you must add ‘Bambai Meri Jaan’ to your watch list:

Yeh Hai Bambai Nagariya

Set against the backdrop of the 60’s and 70’s of ‘Bambai’, the series brings alive that era beautifully. The creators have meticulously recreated the old-world charm through various elements, be it the ambassadors as taxis, scooters and old parsi restaurants, or the looks of the actors.

A Gritty – Emotional Father-Son Story

It’s a father-son relationship which sets the foundation of the conflict that is being explored in the series between a righteous ex-cop and his power-hungry son. What transpires not only affects their relationships but of those around them. Where does that lead to? Well, for that you’ll have to watch the show.

Unique Ensemble

An ensemble works when they work well together and also when they look the part. And ‘Bambai Meri Jaan’ has exactly that! The cast, which comprises Kay Kay Menon, Kritika Kamra, Avinash Tiwary, Nivedita Bhattacharya in the key roles and also Amyra Dastur, Nawab Shah, and Saurabh Sachdeva in pivotal roles, all of whom have breathed life into their characters meticulously.

The Team Behind The Camera

Excel Entertainment, who made ‘Inside Edge’ and ‘Mirzapur’, and recently churned out some riveting content like ‘Dahaad’ and ‘Made In Heaven’ are back again with ‘Bambai Meri Jaan’, with Amazon Prime Video. Rensil, who’s known for his stellar writing for ‘Rang De Basanti’, has been roped in as a creator, while Shaujaat Saudagar, who has given us ‘Rock On 2’ has created and directed the 10-part series. With such mavericks behind the camera, this one epic crime drama is a must-watch.

Binge-Worthy Crime Drama

It’s always exciting to watch a gripping crime drama keep the audience right on the edge of their seats. The trailer gave the viewers multiple hooks and left them wanting for more. This series definitely is a binge-worthy one. The world can watch the story of Ismail and Dara Kadri and the chase between ganglords and the Bambai police, and revel in the glory.

Directed and created by Shujaat Sudagar and created by Rensil D’Silva, ‘Bambai Meri Jaan’ releases on Amazon Prime Video.