Bicchoo Ka Khel is streaming on ZEE5 and ALTBalaji.Actor Divyenndu of Mirzapur fame is set to capture the imagination of fans with yet another heartland avatar in ZEE5 and ALTBalaji web series Bicchoo Ka Khel.
Divyenndu plays the role of Akhil Srivastav in Bicchoo Ka Khel. From the trailer, it appears that Akhil’s father has been killed while in police custody and Akhil takes it upon himself to find out who is responsible for his father’s murder and seek revenge. The truth doesn’t seem black-and-white as we can see in the trailer that there are some powerful people involved.
Divyenndu is popular for playing Munna Tripathi in the Amazon Prime Video series Mirzapur, and his role in Bicchoo Ka Khel will remind fans of the same since both shows are set in Uttar Pradesh and have some thematic similarities.
In an interview with indianexpress.com, Divyenndu said, “Munna and Akhil are two different individuals. Munna thinks from heart and Akhil thinks from his brain. He wants to be a writer and has a very different temperament. He is not a trigger-happy person. He picks up a gun maybe once or twice in the whole series, which is also a part of a plan. Unlike Munna, who used to react instinctively, Akhil’s life is all about planning. The only thing similar between the two is the world because both the shows are set in UP. Now, I can’t do anything about this, every other show today is set in UP (laughs). As an actor, my job is to bring nuances to my performance, but yes, when people will watch the show, they will definitely draw similarities between Munna and Akhil, and it’s fine. Fans tend to do that. But, people who understand filmmaking and acting would understand the difference. I will have no qualms if people will compare Akhil and Munna Tripathi. I know I have played Akhil differently.”
Bicchoo Ka Khel is streaming on ZEE5 and ALTBalaji.
Divyenndu's web series Bicchoo Ka Khel is now streaming on ZEE5 and AltBalaji.
Rajesh Sharma said he learnt a lot from his Bicchoo Ka Khel co-stars. He said, "I learn so much from the young actors. The actors of today's generation are so disciplined and focussed. The one thing I want to learn, but I am failing at it miserably, is to keep a check on my diet (laughs)."
Rajesh Sharma admitted of being a huge fan of thriller genre and novels of Surender Mohan Pathak. In a virtual press meet, Rajesh said that he wants to make a film based on one of his books. "I have thought about making a film on one of his books for sure. He is a brilliant writer," he said.
Rajesh Sharma added Surender Mohan Pathak has adapted James Hadley's novel in the best possible manner.
Anshul Chauhan spoke about being a fan of Divyenndu's work. In the virtual press meet of Bicchoo Ka Khel, Anshul said, "I have been a fan of Divyenndu, especially after Mirzapur. I was trying to calm myself down when I was sharing screen space with Divyenndu and Rajesh Sharma. I used to get so scared."
Divyenndu Sharma spoke about working with Rajesh Sharma in Bicchoo Ka Khel. He said, "He is so chilled out. We hardly speak about work. We indulge in philosophical conversations. He is someone who has been a part of the industry for so many years, but he doesn't take himself seriously. He takes his craft very seriously, which is something to learn from him. He is a treat to work with."
In a conversation with a popular astrologer, Bicchoo Ka Khel cast Divyenndu and Anshul Chauhan spoke about their characters. The astrologer informed the actors that their respective acting careers look promising.
Talking about Bicchoo Ka Khel, Rajesh Sharma said, "I am hoping that the audience will like it because the series has everything that a thriller genre needs."
During the virtual press meet of Bicchoo Ka Khel, Abhinav Anand revealed why he chose to do Bicchoo Ka Khel. "There were two things. When the show was offered to me, I knew Divyenndu is a part of it, and I wanted to work with him. I was so much in awe of him. Also, I have been following the work of the director. So, it was like two best things coming together," he said.
During the virtual press meet of Bicchoo Ka Khel, Anshul Chauhan opened up on why she chose to do the series. "One of the reasons why I got on board was the fact that the actors in the show are amazing," Chauhan said. She also gave a sneak peek into the fun the cast had while shooting for the series in Benaras.
During the virtual press meet of Bicchoo Ka Khel, Divyenndu said Bicchoo Ka Khel is the story of an ordinary man who unfortunately goes against the system. He said, "It is a story of an ordinary man's extraordinary journey."
Bicchoo Ka Khel's title track Bicchua has a retro feel to it. The song describes the theme of the series, which will stream on ALTBalaji and ZEE5.
Divyenndu plays Akhil Srivastav in Bicchoo Ka Khel. In this video, the cast of the series talks about Divyenndu's role.
In a conversation with indianexpress.com, Divyenndu spoke about being typecast as an actor, "After Pyaar Ka Punchanama, I also did Chashme Baddoor which was again a light comedy, and then Pyar Ka Punchanama 2 was coming. So, it was happening one after the other, and I was worried that people might not see the range in me. However, I have now understood that not every project can give you a different character. For that, you need to have great storytellers who can carve something different every time. But writers tend to write very similar stuff and you cannot do much about it. It is only how you can manipulate a certain situation. Also, once you show people your other side, you will feel free. Like, I have shown I can pull off a Munna Tripathi and a Liquid as well. So, now it’s up to filmmakers whatever they want to give me. I have shown them my range."
Actor Anshul Chauhan plays Rashmi Chaubey in Bicchoo Ka Khel. Here's a glimpse of her character in the ZEE5 and ALTBalaji series.
For fans waiting for Divyenndu's Bicchoo Ka Khel, we have news. The series will start streaming today from 7 pm on ALTBalaji.
Divyenndu's Bicchoo Ka Khel is making news for its retro music. In a statement, ALTBalaji's spokesperson said, “We believe music plays a very important role in storytelling. Specially if you are trying to create an era. Bicchoo Ka Khel is based on a pulp fiction novel by Amit Khan. It was written in the 90’s and we wanted to be true to that time. Retro is an exciting space and it lends the storytelling a timeless quality. It brought out an additional layer to the existing storytelling and scenes. What better way to tell a small-town love and revenge story saga than capturing the melodies of those times!”
In a conversation with indianexpress.com, Divyendu Sharma spoke about why he chose to do ALTBalaji's Bicchoo Ka Khel. "It was the name of the show, Bicchoo Ka Khel. The moment they said it, I was like, ‘I like the sound of it. It has got a cult feel to it.’ Also, the setting of the show – the life of a character, who wants to become a writer, becomes similar to a pulp fiction novel. There are twists and turns on every page of his life. Secondly, it has been shot interestingly. It is kind of a tribute to the films of 80s and 90s. There is dialoguebaazi, background score, revenge, planning, plotting, exposing the killer. After doing something as heavy and intense as Mirzapur, I thought let’s take up something light, entertaining and commercial but with a good script and well carved out character," he said. READ MORE