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Hirani's OTT Debut: Cybercrime Thriller 'Pritam & Pedro'
3 Jul
Summary
- Rajkumar Hirani's first OTT production is a cybercrime series.
- Arshad Warsi stars as Inspector Pedro, Vir Hirani as Pritam.
- The series explores online crime dangers and cyberbullying.
Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani ventures into OTT production with 'Pritam & Pedro,' a cybercrime thriller now streaming on Hotstar. Directed by Avinash Arun, the series draws inspiration from Amit Dubey's books on cybercrime, 'Hidden Files' and 'Return of the Trojan Horse.'
The show centers on the unlikely partnership between street-smart cop Inspector Pedro Gonsalves, portrayed by Arshad Warsi, and the brilliant, tech-savvy Pritam, played by Vir Hirani in his acting debut. Together, they investigate the kidnapping of a sports minister's son.
Pritam & Pedro expertly blends comedy, drama, and social commentary, highlighting the dangers of online crime and cyberbullying. The narrative unfolds across six episodes, each ending with a cliffhanger, keeping viewers engaged as past secrets intertwine with the present investigation.
The series also features supporting roles from Mona Singh as Pedro's wife, Boman Irani as Professor Fonseca, and Vikrant Massey as Martin, who brings a complex antagonist to the story. Sanjay Dutt makes a cameo appearance, addressing issues of picture morphing online.
