Satrangi: Badle Ka Khel
| Satrangi: Badle Ka Khel | |
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| सतरंगी: बदले का खेल | |
| Genre |
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| Created by | Dilip Bachchan Jha |
| Screenplay by | Dilip Jha Vikram Khurana |
| Directed by | Jai Basantu Singh |
| Starring |
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| Music by | Satendra Tiwari |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Hindi |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| Production | |
| Producers | Dilip Bachchan Jha Ritesh Modi |
| Cinematography | Navagat Prakash Sharma |
| Editor | Jayant Verma |
| Production company | RND Film LLP |
| Original release | |
| Network | ZEE5 |
| Release | May 22, 2026 – present |
Satrangi: Badle Ka Khel (Hindi: Rainbow: The Game of Revenge) is an Indian Hindi-language crime drama streaming television series directed by Jai Basantu Singh.[1] Produced under the banner of RND Films, the series stars Anshumaan Pushkar, Kumud Mishra, and RJ Mahvash.[2][3][4]
Synopsis
The series focuses on Bablu Mahto, the son of a Launda Naach practitioner, a traditional North Indian folk art where male actors perform in female attire. Following the murder of his father, Bablu is reluctantly drawn into the same profession while covertly orchestrating a plan of retribution against a locally dominant and powerful upper-caste family.
Cast
- Anshumaan Pushkar as Bablu Mahto
- Mahvash as Aarti Singh
- Kumud Mishra as Sona Singh
- B. Shantunu as Bhagwan Pandey
- Jaihind Kumar as Hari Mahto
- Padma Damodaran
- Amir Khan as Akhilesh Pandey
- Atul Kusum Sanjay as Diamond Pandey
- Upen Chauhan as Pratap Singh
- Saddam Sophia Hussain as Radhe Singh
- Satish Badal as DSP Pankaj Kumar
- Kashsish Duggal as Priya Singh
- Bhawana Aneja as Rani Singh
- Rahul Sinha as Rajesh Singh
- Pramod Kumar as Ramesh Singh
- Raman Natta as Saajan
- Rdura Singh as Munna
- Rakesh Kumar as Kundan
- Priyal Singh as Rupa
- Roheet Raj Gajbhiye as Kjaru
- Satyam Arakh as Manoj
- Prateek Kashyap as Pramod
- Anmol Soni as Bicky
- Anuj as Saurav
Production
The series was written by Dilip Jha, Vikram Khanna, and Sharad Tripathi,[5] with action sequences choreographed by Mukesh Rathod.[6][7]
Release
The official trailer for the show was released by ZEE5 in early May 2026.[8] The series premiered on 22 May 2026.[9][10]
Reception
Satrangi received generally mixed reviews, with critics praising its focus on Launda Naach artists and social commentary, but criticizing the predictable plot, uneven pacing, and excessive profanity. While Amar Ujala found the narrative stale and clichéd,[11] The Times of India and Times Now both awarded 2.5/5 stars, noting that strong performances by Anshumaan Pushkar and RJ Mahvash were hindered by tedious storytelling and inconsistent momentum.[12][13] Punjab Kesari acknowledged the show's success in highlighting marginalized cultural traditions but noted the overall execution was uneven.[14]
References
- ↑ "Anshumaan Pushkar on playing a 'launda naach' performer in Satrangi – Badle Ka Khel, dealing with themes like casteism: 'It was never meant to be vulgar' - Exclusive". MoneyControl.
- ↑ "Exclusive: पावरफुल सिस्टम और रसूखदार परिवार के बीच बगावत की चिंगारी! Satrangi: Badle Ka Khel में ऐसा होगा Mahvash का धाकड़ रोल | Bollywood Life हिंदी". Bollywood Life (in Hindi). 2026-05-20. Retrieved 2026-05-21.
- ↑ "Anshumaan Pushkar & RJ Mahvash Exclusive Interview | Crime-Revenge Drama 'Satrangi: Badle Ka Khel'". Asianet Newsable. Retrieved 2026-05-21.
- ↑ "Satrangi Badle ka Khel EXCL: Mahvash Discusses Her Emotional Bond with Aarti: I Feel the Same Way..." Zoom TV. Retrieved 2026-05-21.
- ↑ "Anshumaan Pushkar, Mahvash to feature in ZEE5 series Satrangi - Badle Ka Khel". Cinema Express. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-05-21.
- ↑ "Satrangi: Badle Ka Khel OTT Release Date Revealed: Know Everything About Plot, Cast, and More". NDTV.
- ↑ "ZEE5 Announces New Original Series, Satrangi – Badle Ka Khel". South Asian Herald. 2026-04-03. Retrieved 2026-05-21.
- ↑ "Satrangi Badle Ka Khel Trailer: Anshumaan Pushkar and Mahvash Convey a Pressing Narrative on Caste and Authority". Zoom TV. Retrieved 2026-05-21.
- ↑ "Satrangi Badle Ka Khel: Powerful ZEE5 Crime Drama Lands on May 22". 2026-05-19. Retrieved 2026-05-21.
- ↑ "Anshumaan Pushkar, Mahvash-starrer series Satrangi- Badle Ka Khel trailer out now!". Mid-day. Retrieved 2026-05-21.
- ↑ "Satrangi Review: बदला-रंजिश और जातिवाद, पुराने पैकेज में बासी कहानी है 'सतरंगी'; कैसा रहा आरजे महवश का काम?". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 2026-05-22.
- ↑ Satrangi: Badle Ka Khel Season 1 Review: A relevant message let down by tedious storytelling. Retrieved 2026-05-22 – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ↑ "Satrangi Badle Ka Khel Review: Anshumaan Pushkar, RJ Mahvash's Socially Relevant Show Works Only In Parts". TimesNow. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
- ↑ "Satrangi: Badle Ka Khel Review: जातिवाद, बदले और राजनीति के खेल में उलझी कहानी". punjabkesari. 2026-05-22. Retrieved 2026-05-22.