Taaza Khabar is a comedy thriller web series on Disney+ Hotstar. It was written by Abbas Dalal and Hussain Dalal and directed by Himank Gaur. The second season streaming from 27th Sept 2024. Available In हिंदी, മലയാളം, தமிழ், বাংলা, ಕನ್ನಡ, తెలుగు, and मराठी.
Star Cast:
Bhuvan Bam as Vasya/Vasant Gawade
Jaaved Jaaferi as Yusuf Akhtar
Shriya Pilgaonkar as Madhu
Deven Bhojani as Mehboob
Prathmesh Parab as Peter
Nitya Mathur as Shazia
Shilpa Shukla as Aapa
Mahesh Manjrekar as Kismat Bhai
Atisha Naik as Vasant’s Mother
Vijay Nikam as Vasant’s Father
Tamanna Sharma as Julie
WEB SERIES REVIEW: Taaza Khabar Season 2 continues with its fast-paced, quick-binge format, delivering a 6-episode series that is easy to consume. While it starts off on a promising note, picking up directly where the previous season left off, but the show’s script seems limited. The compact format works well for binge-watching, especially for those who want a quick, entertaining experience without committing to long seasons.
The story quite manages to elevate itself. The screenplay is decent enough to hold attention, but it feels like a missed opportunity for something more impactful. Where it could have been a gripping narrative, it instead settles for predictability. The earlier season thrived on its fresh humor and comic timing, which worked well with the audience. What saves the show from being entirely forgettable is the dialogue.
Bhuvan Bam delivers an impressive performance, proving once again that his acting chops extend beyond comedy and YouTube sketches. However, it’s Jaaved Jaaferi who steals the show as the villain. The rest of the cast performs adequately, though no one else truly leaves a lasting impact. While it may not live up to its full potential, it’s still Taaza Khabar Season 2 is worth watching if you’re in the mood for something fun and easy to finish.
Taaza Khabar Season 2 Rating:
Direction 3/5
Acting 3/5
Dialogues 3.5/5
Story 3/5
Screenplay 2.5/5
Overall Hit ya Flop Rating: 3 out of 5 Stars (Good)
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