On Friday, Mumbai, Streaming service JioCinema announced that ‘Murder In Mahim‘ will be released on May 10. The series stars Ashutosh Rana and Vijay Raaz.
The series is investigation drama and is directed by Raj Acharya. The series hails from Tipping Point Films and Jigsaw Pictures.
The story of the series is adapted from a critically acclaimed book ‘Murder in Mahim’ which is written by Jerry Pinto. It is a social commentary which explores the chilling murder mystery and the underbelly of Mumbai which highlifhthe reconciliation of a lost friendship between Peter and Jende.
In the service, Peter embroiled in the sinister investigation. The stakes have been raining when his own son, Suniel is suspected in the case.
According to the official synopsis, “Amidst this, Peter and Jende are drawn into a world of secret desires, blackmail, and unspoken love as they track down the killer, confronting their personal biases along the way. With each revelation and twist, the series delivers an intense and immersive experience that delves deep into the complexities of human nature and the grim realities of the society,”
Rans with the series ‘Murder in Mahim’ have been gave the opportunity to explore something new as an actor. He is known for the films like ‘Sangharsh’, ‘Dushman’, ‘War’ and ‘Fighter ‘.
Ashutosh said in a statement, “When it’s about complex roles, I’m the most excited. Peter is one such character. My attempt is to do something different every time and ‘Murder in Mahim’ gave me that opportunity. Peter’s inner struggle amid the complexities of the murder investigation allowed me to add depth to the character.
“It is not just a profound murder mystery, it’s layered with so many significant plots that mirror the social stigmas around caste, gender and sexuality, with rare sensitivity,”
The actor further added, “The most fascinating aspect of Jende’s character is the various shades to his persona. My effort was to bring a humane touch to this character, which is evident in the investigation scenes, but at the same time, there is aggression on the personal front which comes out in front of his family.
“So, it was exciting to etch out the emotional arc of my character and bring an entire gamut of emotions on screen,”
Ashutosh have received huge acclaim from the films like ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’, ‘Kathal’ and ‘Delhi Belly’.
The series ‘Murder in Mahim’ also stars ‘Made in Heaven ‘ fame actress Shivani Raghuvanshi and seasoned actor Shivaji Satam in key roles.
