Bard of Blood
Indian spy thriller with a mission in Balochistan
About Bard of Blood
Released: 2019
Platform: Netflix
Rating: TV-MA
Run time: 1 Season
Cast
Emraan Hashmi, Vineet Kumar, Sobhita Dhulipala, Jaideep Ahlawat, Kirti Kulhari, Sohum Shah, Rajit Kapoor, Danish Husain
About Bard of Blood
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- About- Making / Production
- Actors
- Trivia / Interesting Facts
- Awards
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- Music, Soundtrack
About
Bard of Blood is an Indian TV show that premiered on Netflix in 2019. The series is based on the 2015 espionage thriller novel of the same name by Bilal Siddiqi. It follows the story of Kabir Anand, a former Indian intelligence agent who is called back from his new life as a Shakespeare professor to save his country and his long-lost love.
The show delves into themes of espionage, patriotism, betrayal, and redemption as Kabir Anand is recruited to go behind enemy lines in Balochistan, Pakistan, to rescue fellow agents and unravel a conspiracy that threatens India.
Making / Production
The series is produced by Red Chillies Entertainment, the production company owned by Indian actor Shah Rukh Khan and his wife, Gauri Khan. The show was filmed in various locations in India, as well as international locations like Ladakh and Morocco, to give an authentic feel to the espionage thriller.
Actors
- Emraan Hashmi as Kabir Anand: A former RAW agent- Vineet Kumar Singh as Veer Singh: Retired, but legendary RAW agent
- Sobhita Dhulipala as Isha Khanna: Kabir's former lover and RAW agent
- Jaideep Ahlawat as Tanveer Shehzad: A Taliban leader
- Kirti Kulhari as Jannat Marri: A Baloch freedom fighter
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- Author Bilal Siddiqi was only 20 when he wrote the novel "Bard of Blood."- Emraan Hashmi's role as Kabir Anand marked his digital debut.
- The show received positive reviews for its gripping storyline and performances.
Awards
While Bard of Blood did not win any major awards, it was praised for its engaging narrative and performances.
Quotes
- "Sometimes the past comes back to find you." - Kabir Anand- "In the game of spies, there are no sides - only interests." - Veer Singh
Music, Soundtrack
- The soundtrack for Bard of Blood features a mix of suspenseful and emotional tracks that complement the tense and dramatic scenes in the series.About Bard of Blood
An Indian intelligence agent navigates missions, geopolitics and personal drama in a high-stakes, action-packed spy thriller series.
