Murshid Web Series Review: Kay Kay Menon overshadows others in Shravan Tiwari's gangster-drama

Murshid Web Series Review: Kay Kay Menon overshadows others in Shravan

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Title and Lead Actor: 'Murshid' is a web series starring Kay Kay Menon in the lead role, set in the chaotic Bombay underworld.

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The series is set in the 1980s and 1990s, focusing on the crime-ridden Bombay underworld and its gang wars.

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Kay Kay Menon plays Murshid Pathan, an ex-mafia don turned philanthropist who returns to the world of crime to protect his son.

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Menon delivers a powerful performance, overshadowing other actors whenever he is on screen.

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The series is recommended for fans of gangster dramas, with strong performances from the cast, particularly Menon, Virwani, and Hussain. 'Murshid' is available for streaming on Zee5.

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Tanuj Virwani also delivers a strong performance but is often overshadowed by Menon.

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