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Bullet launches 24 episode microdrama with Khushaal Pawar in lead role
‘Khushiyan Swati Ki Koshish Raju Ki’ streams in 24 one minute vertical episodes.
MUMBAI :Love, it seems, now unfolds one minute at a time. Microdrama platform Bullet is doubling down on its bite sized storytelling format with the launch of Khushiyan Swati Ki Koshish Raju Ki, a 24 episode vertical series headlined by influencer actor Khushaal Pawar. The show is now streaming exclusively on the app as part of the platform’s ‘Har Minute Mazedaar’ content promise.
Designed for mobile first viewing, the series delivers its narrative through tightly packed one minute episodes, leaning into the growing appetite for quick fire storytelling among smartphone audiences.
The story follows Raju, played by Khushaal Pawar, a carefree middle class young man who leads with his heart, and Swati, portrayed by Rispa Panda, a focused salon professional searching for stability and clarity in life. Where Raju sees love as instinctive and unconditional, Swati approaches relationships through the lens of responsibility and long term security.
As their bond deepens, the relationship begins to test their expectations of commitment, emotional maturity and what it truly takes to build a future together. Actor Sameeksha Takke also appears in a key role, adding another layer to the evolving narrative.
For Pawar, the project carries a personal note beyond acting. The performer has composed, sung and created three original songs for the series, weaving music into several emotional moments across the story.
“Raju is someone many young people will connect with. He loves deeply and believes in showing up for the person he cares about. This story is about understanding love beyond words and learning what it takes to truly stand by someone,” Pawar said.
The series draws on the everyday complexities of modern relationships, exploring the tenderness, vulnerabilities and quiet conflicts that many young couples face while navigating love in a fast changing world.
Bullet, co founder and chief business officer Azim Lalani said short form storytelling is rapidly becoming a natural extension of how audiences consume entertainment today.
“Short form storytelling is becoming a natural part of how audiences consume entertainment today. At Bullet, we want to bring stories that feel personal, relatable and emotionally engaging. Khushiyan Swati Ki Koshish Raju Ki is a love story that reflects the realities of today’s relationships in a format that fits seamlessly into everyday life,” he said.
Shot entirely in a vertical format, the 24 one minute episodes add to Bullet’s expanding microdrama catalogue, signalling the platform’s push to deliver romance and drama in quick, smartphone friendly chapters for the digital first generation.
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Why Peaky Blinders is one of television’s biggest hits that still deserves more attention
Six seasons, multiple awards and the release of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man bring the Shelby saga back into the spotlight
In the crowded universe of streaming content, only a handful of shows manage to leave a lasting cultural footprint. Peaky Blinders is overwhelmingly considered one of the biggest global hits of the past decade. Yet many viewers still haven’t fully explored the dark, gripping world of the Shelby family.
Originally produced for the UK’s BBC and later finding a massive global audience through Netflix, the series quietly grew from a British period drama into a worldwide streaming phenomenon.
Created by Steven Knight, the show follows the rise of the Shelby crime family in post-First World War Birmingham. What begins as a gritty street-gang story gradually expands into a sweeping narrative about ambition, politics, power and survival.
At the centre of the saga is Thomas Shelby, portrayed with extraordinary depth by Cillian Murphy. The casting of Murphy is widely regarded as perfect for the role. With piercing eyes, restrained dialogue and an almost hypnotic screen presence, he transforms Shelby into one of the most unforgettable characters in modern screen storytelling.
Murphy’s brilliance lies in his restraint. He rarely shouts or performs theatrically. Instead, a quiet stare, a calculated pause or a subtle shift in expression conveys the emotional storms within the character. Beneath the ruthless gang leader is a war veteran carrying trauma, guilt and loneliness. Murphy captures this complexity with remarkable precision, making Thomas Shelby both terrifying and deeply human.
Beyond its central performance, Peaky Blinders stands out for its unfiltered portrayal of reality. The show does not romanticise crime. Instead, it exposes the harsh social conditions of early 20th-century Britain, from poverty and class struggle to political extremism and the psychological scars left by war.
The series also presents powerful female characters who hold their own within the Shelby empire. Polly Gray, played by Helen McCrory, is the strategic backbone of the family and one of the most formidable figures in the story. Women in the series shape decisions, influence power structures and challenge the rigid social norms of the time.
Across six seasons, the narrative grows dramatically in scale. What begins in the smoky streets of Birmingham evolves into a story involving political conspiracies, fascism and international criminal networks.
The series has also earned significant critical acclaim. It won the BAFTA Television Award for Best Drama Series in 2018 and multiple National Television Awards for Best Drama, cementing its reputation as one of Britain’s most celebrated modern shows.
Another defining feature of the series is its iconic music. The show’s opening theme, Red Right Hand by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, became instantly recognisable and widely associated with the Shelby universe. Combined with a powerful soundtrack featuring artists such as Arctic Monkeys and Radiohead, the music helped shape the show’s dark, stylish identity and became hugely popular among fans.
And the Shelby story is not over yet.
In fact, its legacy is unfolding right now. The long-awaited feature-length continuation, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, was released on March 6, 2026, bringing the Shelby universe from streaming screens to cinemas and giving fans a new chapter in the saga.
For viewers who have not yet stepped into this world, the timing could not be better.
Six gripping seasons are ready to binge on Netflix. A new film has just arrived in theatres. And at the heart of it all stands one of the most magnetic performances in modern drama by Cillian Murphy.
So if Peaky Blinders has been sitting on your watchlist for years, this weekend is your moment.
So, by order of the Peaky fookin’ Blinders, consider this your cue to finally step into the ruthless world of Thomas Shelby. Pour yourself a drink, clear your schedule and press the play button. Because when the Peaky Blinders give an order, you listen.
