National: “Time is a flat circle,” Nietzsche once said. But what if that circle could be bent, twisted, and manipulated? ZEE5, India’s largest home-grown video streaming platform, is all set to shatter the boundaries of time and space with the mind-bending trailer of ‘GyaarahGyaarah.’ Set to premiere on August 9, this Karan Johar and Guneet Monga Kapoor co-production questions the viewers on the possibility of altering present and future by changing the past.
Launched today, the trailerplunges viewers into a world where the impossible becomes possible, leaving them to wonder about the existence and power of time.Helmed by the visionary director Umesh Bist, ‘GyaarahGyaarah’ boasts a powerhouse cast including Kritika Kamra, Dhairya Karwa, and Raghav Juyal in the lead and Gautami Kapoor, Harsh Chhaya, Purnendu Bhattacharya, Mukti Mohan, Gaurav Sharma, among others.
Co-produced by the multihyphenate Karan Johar and Apoorva Mehta of Dharmatic Entertainment, and Oscar-winning filmmaker duo Guneet Monga Kapoor and Achin Jain of Sikhya Entertainment, GyaarahGyaarah tells the riveting tale of two police officers from different eras connected by a mysterious walkie-talkie and the butterfly effect it causes on the past and present.
The past year has seen ZEE5 accomplish multiple highlights and milestones. The platform has witnessed a whopping 85Bn minutes of watch-time in the past year, with strong viewership coming in from metros and non-metros alike.Tier II and III cities account for 40% of ZEE5’s viewership, while Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi lead in metroconsumption.Popular genres on the platform includethrillers, romance, dramas, action-adventure, and comedies, with pan-Indian audiences strongly gravitatingto the multilingual storyteller’s diverse content library.
Talking about the overall success of ZEE5 andthe launch of GyaarahGyaarah,Manish Kalra, Chief Business Officer at ZEE5 India, said, “At ZEE5, we remain dedicated to bringing exceptional content to our viewers. The trailer launch of ‘GyaarahGyaarah’ is a testament to this commitment. Our collaboration with Guneet Monga’s Sikhya Entertainment and Karan Johar’s Dharmatic Entertainment, both renowned for their storytelling excellence, is an exciting step towards enriching ZEE5’s diverse content library. ‘GyaarahGyaarah’ offers a unique blend of mystery, and drama in a way that we believe will captivate audiences in India and beyond. We’re confident that this series will set a new benchmark for original content in the digital streaming space.”
A senior detectiveShaurya Anthwal, played by Dhairya Karwa, from the 1990s and a young police officerYug Arya, portrayed by Raghav Juyal,find themselves linked by a perplexing communication tool that springs to life at 11:11 PM for a fleeting 60 seconds. At the center of this temporal whirlwind is a determined woman Vamika Rawat, played by Kritika Kamra, once mentored by the senior detective Shaurya Anthwalbefore he mysteriously disappeared and now guiding the present-day young police officer Yug Arya.
As Shaurya and Yug join forces to crack the many cold cases, they unknowingly set off a chain reaction, altering the course of history with each breakthrough. Vamika,who is oblivious to theextraordinary connection between Shaurya and Yug is increasingly puzzled by her subordinate’s uncanny insights. With every solved mystery, this unlikely trio edges closer to uncovering a staggering truth about the officer’s vanishing act and the nature of their impossible alliance. Racing against the clock and battling the repercussions of their time-altering actions, will they unearth the secrets behind their mystifying bond, or will the weight of changing destiny prove too perilous to bear?Tune-in to ZEE5 to know more as GyaarahGyaarah is set to premiere on 9th August.
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Kritika Kamra said, “Stepping into the world of ‘GyaarahGyaarah’ has been an exhilarating journey for me. This role is unlike anything I’ve ever done before – it’s pushed me out of my comfort zone. Playing a cop in this mind-bending mystery thriller has been both thrilling and demanding. Moreover, working alongside visionaries like Karan Johar and Guneet Monga Kapoor is a dream come true – their guidance and creative energy on set was truly inspiring. I can’t wait for ZEE5’s audience to experience this unique story that blends time, suspense, and human emotions in such an unlikely way, that makes the storytelling graph of the show truly unique and exciting”.
Raghav Juyal said, “Being part of ‘GyaarahGyaarah’ has been a transformative experience for me. I started my journey on a TV reality show, seamlessly transitioned into hosting and comedic roles. Now, as I make a mark in the Bollywood industry, I am deeply grateful to Guneet for recognizing my potential and encouraging me to embrace serious and challenging roles. Portraying a police officer for the first time feels like a significant responsibility, it’s a big leap from my usual performances, and I’m grateful for this opportunity. It allows me to showcase a different side of my acting abilities and I can’t wait for the ZEE5 audiences to see what we’ve created with ‘GyaarahGyaarah’ – it’s going to be a whole new experience for me and hopefully for the audience too!”.
Dhairya Karwasaid,“Immersing myself in the world of ‘GyaarahGyaarah’ has been an incredible journey. The idea of manipulating time and its impact on our decisions is fascinating, and it’s been thrilling to portray that on screen. Collaborating with such a talented cast and being guided by Karan Johar, Guneet Monga Kapoor and Umesh Sir has been a special experience. This project is unlike anything I’ve worked on before – it’s intense, makes you think, and keeps you engaged. I can’t wait for ZEE5 audiences to delve into this distinctive mix of thriller and suspense that challenges our perception of reality. ‘GyaarahGyaarah’ is a series that will make you reevaluate everything you thought you knew about time and fate”.
Brace yourself for a mystery thriller that will challenge everything you thought you knew about time, space, and the nature of reality itself. Stream ‘GyaarahGyaarah’ starting August 09, exclusively on ZEE5
