- By Sukanya Saha
- Mon, 07 Aug 2023 03:40 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
The Freelancer OTT Release Date: Disney+ Hotstar has revealed its forthcoming suspenseful series titled 'The Freelancer'. The show, produced by Friday Storytellers and conceived by Neeraj Pandey, is under the direction of Bhav Dhulia. Mohit Raina, Anupam Kher, and Kashmira Pardesi play central characters in this adaptation based on the book 'A Ticket to Syria' written by Shirish Thorat.
Taking place in a treacherous world of deceit and betrayal, 'The Freelancer' revolves around Aliya's efforts to break free from her circumstances. Mohit Raina is joined by Sushant Singh, Kashmira Pardeshi, John Kokken, Gauri Balaji, and Navneet Malik in the cast.
Gaurav Banerjee, Head - Content, Disney+ Hotstar & HSM Entertainment Network, Disney Star, shared his enthusiasm for partnering with Neeraj Pandey and praised the outstanding performances in the series. He looks forward to the audience's enjoyment of 'The Freelancer'.
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'The Freelancer' boasts an impressive ensemble cast and a gripping plot that guarantees to keep the audience at the edge of their seats.
Neeraj Pandey, the creator and showrunner, characterised the series as an ambitious thriller that portrays a remarkable rescue operation in war-torn Syria. Inspired by Aliya's true story from Shirish Thorat's book, the series stars Mohit Raina as the Freelancer, Anupam Kher as analyst Dr Khan, and Kashmira Pardesi as Aliya. The production has taken place in various international locations, crafting a world that remains largely unexplored and unseen.
For the unversed, Mohit Raina, with his impressive acting skills and a string of recent projects, has undoubtedly established a prominent position for himself in the industry. His web ventures have left a lasting impact on the audience, leaving them eagerly anticipating more from the talented actor. Raina gained immense popularity for his portrayal in daily soap 'Devon Ka Dev... Mahadev.' He has also starred in notable films like 'Uri: The Surgical Strike' and 'Shiddat'.
Neeraj Pandey, on the other hand, has been presenting the Indian OTT space with some of the finest shows that there are, including 'Special Ops,' 'Hasmukh,' among others.
