Rangeen
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| Created by | Kabir Khan |
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| Template:Pluralize from text of origin | India |
| Original languageTemplate:Pluralize from text | Hindi |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 9 |
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| Production locationTemplate:Pluralize from text | India |
| Running time | 35–45 minutes |
| Production Template:Pluralize from text | Kabir Khan Films Pvt. Ltd Blue Magic Films |
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| Network | Amazon Prime Video |
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Rangeen is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language drama television series by Kabir Khan and Rajan Kapoor. Directed by Amardeep Galsin and Amir Rizvi, it stars Vineet Kumar Singh, Rajshri Deshpande and Taaruk Raina.[1][2] The series was released as an Amazon Prime original on 25 July 2025.[3][4]
Premise
In the midst of a stagnant marriage, an upright middle-aged man's world is turned upside down when he discovers his wife's secret trysts with a paid lover. Desperate to reclaim his manhood, he plunges into the world of paid intimacy, hidden in plain-sight. Yet his unconventional path to revenge forces him to confront his fragile ego, biases, and desires. Along the way, a mix of eccentric characters and absurd situations sparks unexpected epiphanies. Rangeen is a humorous and poignant exploration of identity, manhood, morality and the true cost of getting what you want.
Cast and characters
- Vineet Kumar Singh as Adarsh Johri
- Rajshri Deshpande as Naina Johri
- Taaruk Raina as Sunny
- Meghna Malik as Renu
- Sheeba Chaddha as Sitara
- Smita Bansal as Nikki
- Sanjeeta Bhattacharya as Lucky119
- Sana Khanna as Nikki
- Cyrus Sahukar as Jim
- Megha Burman as Jazz
- Ratnabali Bhattacharjee as Jugnu
- Priyanka Charan as Daya
- Chirag Katrecha as Vikki
- Preetika Chawla as Mahek
Release
The series premiered on 25 July 2025 on Amazon Prime.[5]
Episodes
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Music
| Title | Performer(s) | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Notes |
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| Bakra Rap | Taaruk Raina & Charan Singh Pathania | Taaruk Raina & Charan Singh Pathania | Taaruk Raina | Striking tonal contrast; blends rap and narrative to reflect the show’s dark comedy and emotional tension. |
| Khafa Toh Nahi | Suvarna Tiwari | Shubham Shirule | Shubham Shirule | Soft and introspective; explores guilt and emotional distance |
| Foolish Zindagi | Ajitesh Gupta | Raghav Dutt | Troy Arif | Bittersweet and whimsical; underscores the contradictions in the characters journeys and the ironies of modern life |
| Keeve Keeve | Mandy Gill, Shloke Lal | Shloke Lal | Shloke Lal | Reflects the need to let go of ego and self-righteousness; a gentle call to stop taking oneself so seriously and start truly living. |
| Suljhe Na | Shubham Shirule | Shubham Shirule | Sagar Desai | Mirrors the unresolved emotions at the heart of the characters' relationships. |
| Tumne Bhula Diya | Sagar Desai | Amir Rizvi | Sagar Desai | A quirky, postmodern riff on heartbreak and old Hindi love ballads. |
| Rangeen | Shubham Shirule | Shubham Shirule | Shubham Shirule | Celebrates the magic and “rangeen mijaaz” of someone who lights up the ordinary. |
Reception
The Free Press Journal wrote: “In an era where streaming often favours titillation over storytelling, Rangeen arrives with a scandalous premise — gigolos, infidelity, revenge — but swerves into unexpected territory… a soulful, slow-burn character study that flirts with scandal yet lands on emotional depth, restraint, and quiet, deeply human truths.”[6]
OTTplay called Rangeen “a bold, bizarre, and brilliant midlife crisis,” praising the show for its originality and risk-taking, especially highlighting Vineet Kumar Singh’s performance: “Vineet Kumar Singh excels as Adarsh, and this is something that you have never seen him do ever.” [7]
Rajshri Deshpande’s portrayal of Naina drew particular acclaim, with The Indian Express calling her arc “the most special part” of the series: “Naina refuses to apologise for her actions… A woman’s loneliness, in bed and out of it, is reason enough for her to seek succour outside of her marriage, and no one needs to judge her for it.” While Gupta and others noted that the series at times struggled with tonal cohesion and narrative sharpness, there was broad recognition of its willingness to provoke, challenge, and invite reflection.[8]
Sheeba Chaddha was similarly praised for her role as Sitara, delivering “a quietly commanding performance… balancing warmth and shrewdness with ease.” [9]
Rahul Desai for The Hollywood Reporter India remarked that while Rangeen “isn’t badly made,” its “reluctance to commit” at times undermined its impact, suggesting the series was “shy about the very repression it platforms.” [10]
Reviewing for Scroll.in Nandini Ramnath wrote , "In its attitude towards sex work, the show is an improvement on Tribhuvan Mishra (about a debt-ridden chartered accountant) as well as B.A. Pass, Ajay Bahl's erotic thriller film from 2012.".[11]
Vinamra Mathur of Firstpost wrote in her/his review, "Rangeen should have been a story about these two and how they reignite the extinguished flame of their decaying marriage. But it digresses more often than it should have."[12] Shweta Keshri from India Today wrote "While the idea seemed quite intriguing and unique, 'Rangeen' soon loses its uniqueness and becomes just another bland show."[13]
References
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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Ganguly, Risha (21 July 2025). "Rangeen Trailer OUT: Viineet Kumar Siingh, Rajshri Deshpande Series Explores Betrayal, Morality with Quirky Humour". Times Now. Archived from the original on 27 July 2025. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Bohra, Anurag (25 July 2025). "Rangeen first look: Vineet Kumar Singh's new show to explore love and betrayal". India Today. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."'Rangeen' trailer: A betrayed husband turns to sex work to seek revenge on his cheating wife in this comedy series". The Hindu. 21 July 2025. Archived from the original on 26 July 2025. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Keshri, Shweta (21 July 2025). "Rangeen trailer: Viineet Siingh turns gigolo in wild revenge comedy". India Today. Archived from the original on 24 July 2025. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Viineet Kumar Siingh, Sheeba Chaddha starrer comedy-drama Rangeen gets release date". Cinema Express. 15 July 2025. Archived from the original on 16 July 2025. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Ribeiro, Troy. "Rangeen Review: Vineet Kumar Singh's Series is a Gritty Gigolo Saga That Romps with Restraint". The Free Press Journal. Archived from the original on 27 July 2025. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Kulkarni, Shubham (25 July 2025). "Rangeen Review: A bold, bizarre, and brilliant midlife crisis". ottplay.com.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Gupta, Shubhra (25 July 2025). "Rangeen movie review: Neither colourful nor edgy, Vineet Kumar Singh strays from the course". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 26 July 2025. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Srivastava, Abhishek (29 July 2025). "Rangeen Season 1 Review: Confused about its own identity, this gigolo-based drama goes nowhere". The Times of India.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Desai, Rahul. "'Rangeen' Series Review: A Black Comedy That's Too Busy Admiring Itself". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 26 July 2025. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Ramnath, Nandini (25 July 2025). "'Rangeen' review: A scattershot and occasionally colourful contest between gigolos". Scroll.in. Archived from the original on 26 July 2025. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Mathur, Vinamra (25 July 2025). "Vineet Kumar Singh's 'Rangeen' web-series review: A fun idea that soon fizzles out". Firstpost. Archived from the original on 26 July 2025. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Keshri, Shweta (25 July 2025). "Rangeen review: Promising gigolo drama with bold idea loses charm in execution". India Today.
External links
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