Raat Akeli Hai

Mysterious murder investigation at an Indian wedding

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About Raat Akeli Hai

Released: 2020

Platform: Netflix

Rating: TV-MA

Run time: 2h 29m

Cast
Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Radhika Apte, Khalid Tyabji, Aditya Srivastava, Padmavati Rao, Shivani Raghuvanshi, Nishant Dahiya, Shweta Tripathi Sharma, Gyanendra Tripathi, Shreedhar Dubey, Swanand Kirkire, Riya Shukla, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Ila Arun, Natasha Rastogi

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About

Raat Akeli Hai is a 2020 Indian thriller TV show directed by Honey Trehan. The series follows a small-town cop, Jatil Yadav, played by Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who is assigned to investigate the murder of a wealthy family's member on the night of her wedding. As Jatil delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers the dark secrets and hidden truths of the family.

The show features an ensemble cast including Radhika Apte, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Shweta Tripathi, Shivani Raghuvanshi, and others. The story takes place in a rural setting and combines elements of murder mystery, crime investigation, and family drama.

Making / Production

Raat Akeli Hai was produced by Abhishek Chaubey and Ronnie Screwvala under the banner of RSVP Movies. The series was shot extensively in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India, portraying the small-town atmosphere and the intricacies of the local culture.

The director, Honey Trehan, previously worked as a casting director for movies like Gangs of Wasseypur and Talvar. Raat Akeli Hai marks his directorial debut.

Actors

  • Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Jatil Yadav - A small-town cop who is assigned to investigate the murder.
  • Radhika Apte as Radha - The victim's wife and a potential suspect.
  • Tigmanshu Dhulia as Raghubeer Singh - The patriarch of the family and a prime suspect.
  • Shweta Tripathi as Karuna Singh - Raghubeer's daughter-in-law and key witness.
  • Shivani Raghuvanshi as Vasudha Singh - Raghubeer's younger daughter and a mysterious character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

  • Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Radhika Apte previously worked together in the critically acclaimed movie 'Manjhi: The Mountain Man'.
  • The series received positive reviews for its gripping storyline, performances, and atmospheric setting.
  • Raat Akeli Hai was praised for its realistic portrayal of the crime-ridden small-town society in India.

Awards

No awards have been announced for Raat Akeli Hai at the time of writing.

Quotes

  • "In a house full of secrets, everyone is a suspect." - Jatil Yadav
  • "The truth cannot hide forever." - Radha
  • "What happens in the darkness always finds its way into the light." - Raghubeer Singh

Music, Soundtrack

The soundtrack of Raat Akeli Hai is composed by Sneha Khanwalkar. The music adds to the tense and mysterious atmosphere of the show, enhancing the overall viewing experience.