Hansal Mehta’s latest series ‘Scoop’ reviewed by Anurag Kashyap: ‘A brilliant show’

Hansal Mehta’s latest series ‘Scoop’ released on Netflix on June 2. The crime drama, which stars Karishma Tanna, Harman Baweja, Prosenjit Chatterjee and Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub, has been reviewed by filmmaker Anurag Kashyap on social media and he is full of praise.

Taking to Instagram, Anurag Kashyap called ‘Scoop’ a brilliant show and mentioned that it’s brilliance lies in the fact that Hansal Mehta is that one rare filmmaker who did not make his previous path breaking show ‘SCAM’ into a formula and replicate it in his next show.

He said Scoop, with its own storytelling, is honest and rooted in its world, does not create unnecessary drama or sensationalises it, doesn’t look to replicate the dynamism of Scam, and tells the story that it actually is, with economy and patience.

Anurag Kashyap added, ‘A breakout performance from @karishmaktanna and as usual a brilliant @mohdzeeshanayyub . Also not to forget a one sequence brilliance of @jaimini_pathak and so many actors I can’t find a handle of . Also a breakout for #harmanbaweja and @inayatsood . And @tejukolhapure you’re such a gangster.

Brilliantly written by Hansal and @mrunmayeelagoo @mirat1983 and @karanvyas11 and shot by that wonder kid @pratham94 and scored by @achintstagram . This is a brilliant show . I am just amazed by its storytelling and performances and it’s courage and honesty. Bravo.

Like I told you Hansal aap bade hote ja rahe ho. Third good show in a row post Jubilee and Dahaad (sic).’

‘Scoop’ is inspired by Behind The Bars In Byculla: My Days in Prison, a biography written by journalist and crime reporter Jigna Vora. It chronicles her experiences after being accused of the murder of another reporter, J Dey.

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