XXX (web series)
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Genre | |
Directed by | Ken Ghosh, Prabhat Prabhakar |
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Opening theme | "XXX" by |
Composer | Raju Singh |
Country of origin | India |
Original languages |
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No. of seasons | 2 |
No. of episodes | 11 |
Production | |
Producer | Sakett Saawhney |
Production locations | Mumbai, India |
Camera setup | Multi-camera |
Running time | 18-28 minutes |
Production company | Ekomkar Productions |
Original release | |
Network | ALT Balaji |
Release | 27 September 2018 |
XXX is a 2018 Hindi-language erotic comedy-drama web series directed by Ken Ghosh for the video on demand platform ALT Balaji.[1] It stars Kyra Dutt, Aparnaa Bajpai, Rithvik Dhanjani, Shantanu Maheshwari, Ankit Gera, Pryanca Talukdar and Aparna Sharma.[2][3][4]
Principal photography of the planned film began in April 2015 and the film was scheduled to be released in 2016 but due to censorship issues, it would be released on the web platform Alt Balaji on 27 September 2018 as a web series. The trailer was released on 20 September 2018.[5][6]
This show also available on ZEE5 but later they removed the whole show from their OTT platform because of the obscenity.[citation needed]
Cast
[edit]Season 1
[edit]Bigg Bosss!
[edit]- Ankit Gera as Bunty (Big Boss)
- Priyanka Talukdar as Mallaika
- Rajat Rawell as Monty
- RJ Malishka as Kinky
- Vandana Sajnani as Pinky
- Flora Saini as Rukmani Ji
Sumitra G
[edit]- Shantanu Maheshwari as Bittu
- Aparna Sharma as Chandani (Sumitra Ji - in serial)
- Pawan Chopra as Bittu's Dad
- Karan Jotwani as Chandani's Boyfriend (Sumitra Ji's Son - in serial)
- Shashi Sharma as Daadi
Bidai
[edit]- Aparnaa Bajpai as Dulhan (The Bride)
- Rajesh Desai as Mannu (The Groom)
- Pratima Kazmi as Mannu's Mother
- Raj Gopal as Mannu's Father
- Tumul Balyan as Thief
- Sunny Charles as Bride's Father
- Anapurna as Bride's Mother
- Raj Gopal as Father-in-law
- Pratima Kazmi as Mother-in-law
Chota Vishal
[edit]- Aadar Malik as Vishal
- Sanket Bhosale as Chota Vishal (Voice-Over)
- Nehal Shah as Shilpa
- Raina Basnet as Hooker
- Manisha as Female Employee
The Climax
[edit]- Rithvik Dhanjani as Mayank
- Kyra Dutt as Kayra & Mayra (Double Role)
Special appearance
[edit]- Scarlett Mellish Wilson as item number in title track
Season 2: Uncensored
[edit]Pyaar Aur Plastic
[edit]- Aditi Kohli as Pam
- Parree Pande as Priya
- Ribbhu Mehra as Sanjay
Bose DK Bhaag
[edit]- Twinkle Tshering as Alisha
- ? as Teacher Mia
Triple Seat- X.X.X
[edit]- Thea D ‘Souza as Shanaya
- Paras Tomar as Kunal
- Pratik Sehajpal as Arijit
Sampoorn Rishta
[edit]- Aakash Chaudhary as Rahul[7]
- Jashn Agnihotri as Alka
- Samiksha Bhatnagar as Myra
- Aabha Paul
Insecure Husband
[edit]- Garima Jain as Kavya[8]
- Sumit Satija as Vihaan
- Mohit Kumar as Aarav
Episodes
[edit]X.X.X. Uncensored is available on the streaming service ALT Balaji. All 5 episodes were released simultaneously on 27 September 2018, as opposed to a serialised format, to encourage binge-watching.[9][10] A sixth episode was also released three months later, as the season finale.
Season | Episode | Title | Description | Duration | Release date |
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1 | 1 | Bigg Bosss! | The one with the gift | 24:00 | 27 September 2018 |
1 | 2 | Sumitra-G | It's pay-back time | 23:00 | 27 September 2018 |
1 | 3 | Bidai | The first class wedding night | 19:00 | 27 September 2018 |
1 | 4 | Chota Vishal | Where's your mind at | 25:00 | 27 September 2018 |
1 | 5 | The Climax | When fantasies come to life | 14:00 | 27 September 2018 |
1 | 6 | Love Potion | Side Effects of Love | 23:00 | 28 December 2018 |
2 | 1 | Pyaar Aur Plastic | A 360 degree makeover | 24:00 | 8 February 2020 |
2 | 2 | Bose DK Bhaag | One life, No Limits | 20:38 | 8 February 2020 |
2 | 3 | Triple Seat | Accidental Life's Journey | 19:00 | 8 February 2020 |
2 | 4 | Sampoorn Rishta | The Circle Life | 23:00 | 8 February 2020 |
2 | 5 | Season Finale: Insecure Husband | To Cheat or Not to Cheat | 24:00 | 8 February 2020 |
Controversy
[edit]An FIR has been filed against filmmaker Ekta Kapoor alleging an insult to the national emblem, Hindu gods and army personnel in Alt Balaji's XXX web series. Ekta's representatives have since said that the controversial scene has been removed.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "ALTBalaji's X.X.X: Rithvik Dhanjani and Kyra Dutt's midnight tidbits are NSFW!". Archived from the original on 20 October 2018. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
- ^ "Ekta Kapoor introduces nudity clause, Kyra Dutt first to sign". 26 April 2015. Archived from the original on 12 July 2016. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
- ^ "Kyra Dutt first actress to sign Ekta's nudity clause". TOI. 25 April 2015. Archived from the original on 28 April 2015. Retrieved 3 January 2016.
- ^ "Ekta Kapoor's 'XXX' has three more newcomers after Kyra Dutt". 28 April 2015. Archived from the original on 23 July 2016. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
- ^ "XXX". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 5 August 2016. Retrieved 15 May 2015.
- ^ "XXX First Look: Ekta Kapoor's boldest erotic film ever?". India.com. 14 February 2015. Archived from the original on 20 August 2015. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
- ^ "XXX Season 2: TV actress Garima Jain, Splitsvilla fame Akash Choudhary roped in for the finale episode". April 2020. Archived from the original on 10 April 2020. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
- ^ "ALTBalaji and ZEE5 to launch the season finale with two episodes of XXX Uncensored season 2". Archived from the original on 26 February 2021. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
- ^ "ALTBalaji's new web series X.X.X. Uncensored is too hot to handle!". Archived from the original on 27 September 2018. Retrieved 27 September 2018.
- ^ X.X.X Midnight Titbits give you a perfect dose of Daily Erotica!
- ^ "fir filed against ekta Kapoor in Madhya Pradesh for her web series XXX alleging insult to national emblem". Hindustan times. 6 June 2020. Archived from the original on 18 September 2020. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
External links
[edit]- XXX at Bollywood Hungama
- XXX at IMDb
- 2018 web series debuts
- Hindi-language web series
- ALTBalaji original programming
- Indian drama web series
- Erotic web series
- Obscenity controversies in television
- Hinduism-related controversies in television
- Censored television series
- Censorship of broadcasting
- Rating controversies in television
- Online obscenity controversies