The world of IPL has always been murky and dark. But cricket inspires us to no end. It was high time that some good commentary on it comes out in the entertainment industry which is pretty close to real life. Of course it will be dramatized to an extent, because it's not a documentary. But this series hook us up with it's close to real scenarios. The game is protrayed well and the shots are real. The actors look like they are playing themselves, which is different from yesteryears. The editing is excellent. Keeps us interested. The photography is top notch.
Storyline is the real king here. The parallel universe of film life and sports are intertwined in india and the players are sometimes the pawns. The power brokers are politicians. The mix of drug and sex is now a modern day reality which we can not avoid anymore. The expletives do not create shock effects now as they are common place in the metropolitan lifestyle.
Overall I am mighty satisfied with this second offering , following up on the first one, because it's very very difficult to do. But the writers and producers have carried on very nicely with the story. They have not removed the crowd favourite actor/characters because then it becomes very difficult to again relate to the main players.
Richa chadha purposefully shows some skin and plumpiness and she has a typical understated dialogue style. Some may not like it. Her ambition in cricket power as well as films with deft tricks are fascinating.
Angad bedi embodies the noble character as a captain who is respected by all, I like his acting a lot.
Tanuj plays an emotional hurricane type person who is naturally talented Vayu, and not into intricate shrewd strategies.
Sayani gupta is my favourite because of her intellectual sexiness.
Vivek oberoi has a lesser role in the second series but done well.
The main villain , bhaisaheb was done by the very talented Amir bashir. I always thought that his talent was not being utilised properly. Here he has done a good job of showing power and corruption in the high places. Sapna pabbi as his daughter oozes sex appeal but doesn't have a meaty role.
The rookie fast bowler Prasant , played by Siddhant chaturvedi once again did well with his vulnerability and mix of talent and temptations. Amit sial has been his nemesis and looks properly cunning and dangerous.
The others also supported very nicely.
I am truly impressed with this series. I want it to go on and on.
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