'Crime Beat': Saqib Saleem's thriller series locks release date
What's the story
The upcoming thriller series Crime Beat, featuring Saqib Saleem and Saba Azad, is all set to premiere on ZEE5 on February 21.
The makers recently unveiled the official poster, giving us a captivating glimpse into the characters.
The plot follows a rookie journalist, who, with the help of a vigilant cop, uncovers a major city secret while finding out his chief editor also harbors a secret.
Series insights
'Crime Beat' plot and production details revealed
The synopsis reads, "An honest cop, a dangerous criminal, and a twisted journalist are coming together so be prepared for some breaking news!"
Director Sudhir Mishra earlier said, "It is a great idea -- the hunter becomes the hunted, and you don't know who is playing who. It is about a journalist and a gangster, so who is the story here?"
"Is the gangster using the reporter, or vice-versa."
Cast details
'Crime Beat' boasts a star-studded cast
Directed by Mishra and Sanjeev Kaul, Crime Beat boasts an ensemble cast including Sai Tamhankar, Rahul Bhat, and Addinath Kothare.
Azad announced her involvement with the drama series on social media back in 2023.
Sharing the teaser of the show, she wrote, "My next!! Khabar pakki hai (It's confirmed), Crime Beat will blow you away! #CrimeBeat on #ZEE5 coming soon."