Asur- Season 1 (A webseries on Voot)

After many of my friends recommended this series, I finally saw it about a month back. It is a mythological psychological thriller with Arshad Warsi and Barun Sobti in its lead roles. Arshad Warsi as DJ and Barun as Nikhil Nair were both wonderful. 

This is Arshad's debut in web series and I wish he does it more often. He is perfect for the role of this dynamic, super intelligent, sensitive yet egoistic and adamant senior CBI official.

The series is quite good, though I dont think its the 'Best' hindi web series as being said by few but a really good one for sure! Each episode begins with a flashback and many things unfold as the story progresses. 

All actors have performed brilliantly and it keeps u engaged throughout. The actresses have very little screen time. Riddhi Dogra had nothing much to do in season 1 but, maybe she will, in season 2. Anupriya Goenka was good. 

Two of the actors need special mention, Vishesh Bansal who has played the role of young Shubh: an autistic, brilliant but phycho kid and Sharib Hashmi as Lolark Dubey the most sensible and inquisitive CBI official. They were both a treat to watch. 

The end has left many things to people's perception and various theories can be formed but I loved how the story has shown the Asur (demon) in even its lead characters.

My rating would be 8.5/10

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