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Illegal 3, the latest installment in the legal drama series, unfortunately, does not live up to its potential.

Despite its promising premise and a strong cast, the series struggles with pacing and depth, which ultimately detracts from its overall impact.

The storyline, while initially intriguing, soon becomes predictable and formulaic. The central plot revolves around a high-stakes legal battle, but it lacks the complexity and tension that made the previous seasons more engaging. Viewers may find themselves losing interest as the episodes progress, due to repetitive scenarios and a lack of surprising twists.

Character development is another area where Illegal 3 falls short. While the actors deliver commendable performances, their characters are often one-dimensional and do not evolve in a meaningful way throughout the series. This lack of growth and depth makes it difficult for the audience to form a strong connection with the protagonists and their struggles.

That said, Illegal 3 does have its moments of brilliance.

A courtroom drama that follows an idealist lawyer, Niharika Singh, taking on her powerful mentor, Janardhan Jaitley in a battle that constantly pushes the line between legal and illegal. The series is directed by Sahir Raza and written by Reshu Nath. It is produced by Juggernaut Productions and will stream on Jio Cinema. The series features Neha Sharma and Akshay Oberoi along with Kubbra Sait, Asheema Vardaan, Ira Dubey, Parul Gulati, Piyush Mishra, Satyadeep Mishra, and Zayn Marie Khan.

Trailer Review The trailer of Illegal 3 was recently released and has received positive reviews from fans and critics alike. The trailer shows Niharika Singh, played by Neha Sharma, starting on a thrilling journey driven by her desire to become Delhi’s top legal, abandoning her once-cherished beliefs. The trailer also shows the ideological struggle between Niharika Singh and Janardhan Jaitley, played by Piyush Mishra. The trailer has been praised for its gripping storyline,...

The Illegal web series has captivated audiences with its gripping courtroom drama and thought-provoking themes. Over three seasons, the show has evolved, introducing new characters and storylines while maintaining its core essence. Here’s a comparison of the three seasons:

Season 1:

The first season set the tone for the series, introducing us to Niharika Singh (Neha Sharma), an idealistic lawyer, and her mentor, Janardhan Jaitley (Piyush Mishra). The season focused on Niharika’s journey as she navigated the complexities of the legal system and confronted her own beliefs. The season was praised for its realistic portrayal of the Indian legal system and the performances of the lead actors.

Season 2:

The second season saw Niharika taking on more challenging cases and facing off against her mentor, Janardhan Jaitley, in a battle of wits. The season introduced new characters, including Akshay Oberoi as a rival lawyer, and explored themes of power,...

It is often seen that people are not comfortable to speak or open up on topics such as abortion, tuberculosis, Sexually Transmitted Diseases (Std) and other such issues. However, Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor asserts that these are core issues that need to be discussed and the 10-episode series ‘Nishedh 2’ is focused on these topics.

It is a sequel to the 13-part series ‘Nishedh’ that aired in 2020 and Bhumi Pednekar was roped in to support and promote the show.

Now, for season 2, the makers have got on board Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor to promote and support the series as cause brand ambassador and he says: “‘Nishedh Season 2’ completely resonates with its idea of ‘Khul Ke Bol’. For a young, curious mind a show like this sets in motion the cycle of asking difficult questions which further normalizes topics that were previously taboo. It all starts with an open conversation.”

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Mumbai, Feb 28 (Ians) Actress Nauheed Cyrusi, who has been a part of the films such as Qurbaan and Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi as well as TV show Hip Hip Hurray, has made her debut on the web with the series Dev Dd 2.

The Piya Basanti Re actress essays the role of a reporter on the show.

The is her first project since the lockdown and Nauheed says that she is very excited about it. "This is my Ott platform debut. I was also shooting after a really long time. It felt so good to get back to work and get in front of the camera. Especially knowing that Ott platforms are going to be the next big thing in the entertainment industry," she says.

Her character, Aditi, is investigating an important social issue in the series.

"A blast from the past brings Aditi into the life of Anurag,...

Mumbai, Feb 21 (Ians) The just-released second season of the popular web series "Dev Dd" touches upon subjects like female foeticide and LGBTQ.

Lead actress Asheema Vardaan, who reprises her role as Devika in the show's second season, spilled the beans on the subject. She said: "This time the show is majorly taking about female foeticide and LGBTQ. The show talks about Queer Marriage which is an important topic to shine light on as queer people don't enjoy marriage rights that as their straight counterparts do. It's saddening to see that our law don't see straight couple and Queer couple the same which leads to social stigma and ostracisation."

It is adapted from Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's epic novel "Devdas" with a female perspective as Devika. The series gives an unconventional twist to the "Devdas" storyline with gender reversals.

The second season is more intriguing with its storyline, feels the actress. She...

New Delhi, Feb 19 (Ians) Female-centric themes have found a fresh lease with the rise of Ott platforms. A string of women-oriented series have grabbed audience attention. More than television and the big screen, filmmakers have found an ideal platform to experiment more freely with subjects focussing on womanhood and issues related to women in the digital space.

Be it the story of a smalltown girl playing a phone sex operator or women asserting their rights across society, there are diverse shades being served.

Actress Nyra Banerjee, who plays the role of a phone sex operator in the series "Hello Jee" says: "I think people find the situations and characters more relatable. Also, Ott has an audience which is comparatively more open to various scenarios the women are. They are more accepting."

Actress Maanvi Gagroo, who will soon start shooting for the third season of Four More Shots Please, says: "Till...

Mumbai, Feb 16 (Ians) Actress Rashmi Agdekar is all set to reprise her role of Chandni in the second season of the popular web series Dev Dd, producer Ekta Kapoor's new-age retelling of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's novel Devdas.

In Dev Dd, Rashmi plays Chandni, based on the character Chunnilal in Sara Chandra's original creation. In the web series, which first dropped in 2017, the character is a lesbian.

"Back in 2017, when web series were just starting out in India, we had mostly seen caricaturish and stereotypical portrayals of Lgbtqa characters on screen. But Chandni was not written that way. She is a regular small-town girl from Jaipur with her set of values, but she likes girls. It was this aspect that drew me to this role, as it normalises the representation of homosexual characters on screen, because that is how it is in real life," she claimed.

Rashmi is super excited about the second season.