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Watcho presents an original-thriller ‘Wajah’ based on true-life events
Mumbai: Watcho has premiered a brand-new nail-biting thriller series called Wajah. The plot is based on the murder of Gauri Saxena, a young, innocent girl from a small town who befriends the son of fashion mogul Rakesh Mehra.
In her pursuit of the killer, Inspector Sanjana causes havoc for the fashion industry’s power brokers and begins to uncover numerous hidden truths.
Sanjay Swaraj, Navina Bole, Nishikant Dixit, Ayesha Kapoor, Aruna Giri, and Nikhil Parmar are among the series’ notable cast members.
Written by Kumar Siddharth, the series is directed by Satish Shukla and produced by Aashish Vishwakarma, Satish Shukla, and Darshan Khandelwal.
Samar Goyal and the talented filmmakers Anik R. Verma and Pushkar Bhaskar Pant join forces as co-producers of this real-life-based, stylishly written murder mystery with a touch of fashion.
Commenting on the launch, Dish TV India Ltd. & WATCHO corporate head of marketing Sukhpreet Singh said, “At Watcho, we believe in introducing unique and snackable content to our viewers. Looking at the overwhelming response that our previously released series in this genre have received, we thought of bringing Wajah to our audiences. This fascinating thriller, inspired by true events, features an amazing ensemble, hard-hitting performances, and an exciting storyline.”
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Subedaar puts Indian original cinema on the global map with record-breaking Prime Video debut
MUMBAI: Prime Video has a runaway hit on its hands. Subedaar, the gritty action drama starring Anil Kapoor, has stormed to become the most-watched Indian original movie on the platform in its opening weekend, cracking the Top 10 across 31 countries and landing in 91 per cent of India’s pin codes within days of its March 5 premiere.
The film, a visceral, emotionally-charged story of a retired soldier, Subedaar Arjun Maurya, wrestling with civilian life amid crime and corruption, has struck a nerve. Directed by Suresh Triveni and co-starring Radhikka Madan, Mona Singh, Saurabh Shukla, Aditya Rawal, Faisal Malik, and Khushboo Sundar, the film is already being hailed as a showcase for what Indian original storytelling can achieve on the world stage.
“Subedaar’s success is a reflection of the growing scale and global resonance of Indian storytelling,” said Nikhil Madhok, director and head of originals at Prime Video India. “The film’s emotional narrative, its rooted portrayal of a soldier confronting his toughest battles beyond the battlefield, has struck a chord. Anil Kapoor delivers an acting masterclass, while Suresh Triveni’s solid direction and great performances from the ensemble cast have resulted in love and appreciation from customers across the world.”
Kapoor, 62, has been here before, but rarely at this altitude. Written by Triveni and Prajwal Chandrashekar, with dialogues by Triveni, Saurabh Dwivedi, and Chandrashekar, the film is a production by Opening Image Films in association with Anil Kapoor Film & Communication Network (AKFCN), produced by Vikram Malhotra, Kapoor, and Triveni.
Subedaar streams exclusively on Prime Video in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu across India, and in over 240 countries and territories worldwide.
For Prime Video, the numbers tell the real story: one weekend, one film, a global footprint, and a very loud signal that Indian original cinema is no longer just travelling well. It’s arriving.
