The launch of Netflix's Khakee: The Bengal Chapter was celebrated in style as a star-studded event took place in Mumbai. Bengali cinema icons Jeet, Aakanksha Singh, Chitrangada Singh, Mimoh Chakraborty, Aadil Khan, and more were spotted taking a nostalgic ride in the city’s iconic yellow taxis, symbolizing the heart of Kolkata, where the series is set. Jeet, dressed in a sharp black suit, exuded sophistication, while Chitrangada turned heads in a striking purple sari. Aakanksha Singh chose a bold red dress, bringing elegance to the celebration.
The highly anticipated Netflix series, which premiered on Thursday afternoon, has already garnered a wave of praise from audiences. Viewers are captivated by the gripping storyline and standout performances by Bengali film industry stalwarts, including Prosenjit Chatterjee and Jeet. Khakee: The Bengal Chapter has quickly become a hot topic on social media, with fans discussing the riveting twists and intense characters that make the show unmissable.
Set in the early 2000s, the crime thriller paints a compelling picture of Kolkata, where gangsters and politicians engage in a tense battle for power. Law enforcement struggles to maintain order as the city's fate hangs in the balance. Directed by Tushar Kanti Ray and Debatma Mandal, the series explores the complexities of crime, politics, and justice in a world where the lines between good and evil are often blurred.
This series marks a significant milestone for Jeet, who makes his OTT debut with Khakee: The Bengal Chapter. Alongside Jeet, the ensemble cast includes Saswata Chatterjee, Chitrangada Singh, Pooja Chopra, Aakanksha Singh, and Shraddha Das. The show is produced by Friday Storytellers with Neeraj Pandey serving as the showrunner, and it is streaming in Bengali on Netflix, further expanding its reach to fans worldwide.