- By Ridhi Suri
- Fri, 30 Aug 2024 08:48 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Farzi, directed by Raj & DK, who also co-wrote the show with Sita Menon and Suman Kumar, the series stars Vijay Sethupathi, Shahid Kapoor, Kay Kay Menon, Raashii Khanna, and Bhuvan Arora, and follows the story of a disillusioned artist who turns to counterfeiting money. Farzi has officially established itself as the most-watched Hindi web series in Indian history. The series has captivated audiences with its riveting plot and exceptional performances. Following the success of the first season, fans are eagerly anticipating news about the highly awaited Farzi Season 2.
In a recent interview with Digital Commentary on YouTube, Bhuvan announced that Farzi Season 2 is officially in pre-production. "Aa rahi hai, pakka aa rahi hai," Bhuvan assured. Adding, "The writers’ room is on. We haven’t officially announced it yet, but I think we are doing it. Everybody is busy at the moment. Sab log apna apna kaam kar rahe hain."
About Farzi
Sunny, an artist disillusioned by India's income inequality and the failure of his grandfather's printing press, teams up with his best friend Firoz to produce counterfeit money. Their operation faces obstacles from Mansoor, a gangster, and Michael, a police officer. According to co-creator Raj Nidimoru, the title Farzi reflects not only the act of counterfeiting but also the "fakeness" in people.
Initially conceived as a film in 2014, Farzi was reimagined as a television series by 2019. Filming began in Mumbai in July 2021, with additional shoots in Alibaug, Goa, Nepal, and Jordan. The soundtrack features music by Sachin–Jigar and Tanishk Bagchi, while Ketan Sodha provided the score. The series is set within the same universe as Raj & DK's spy series The Family Man.
The soundtrack was composed by Sachin–Jigar and Tanishk Bagchi, with the score by Ketan Sodha. The series is set in the same universe as Raj & DK's spy series The Family Man. The eight-episode series premiered on Amazon Prime Video on February 10, 2023, and quickly became the most-watched Indian streaming series. By the end of February 2023, Shahid Kapoor confirmed that a second season was in the works. Farzi received 10 nominations at the 2023 Filmfare OTT Awards.