Exploring the Dark Narrative of Amazon Prime's Raakh

Overview of Raakh

Amazon Prime Video has launched a gripping new series titled Raakh, which takes cues from the infamous 1978 Ranga Billa incident. Directed by Prosit Roy, this eight-part series revolves around the mysterious disappearance and subsequent deaths of two teenagers. The cast includes notable actors such as Ali Fazal, Sonali Bendre, Aamir Bashir, and Rakesh Bedi, who deliver powerful performances, particularly in their portrayals of characters inspired by Ranga and Billa, renamed Rajjo and Babu in the show. The series is described as haunting and unsettling, showcasing the characters' descent into darkness with little to no chance of redemption.

Character Insights: Ranga and Billa

Who portrays Ranga in Raakh

In Raakh, the character Rajjo is based on Ranga, whose real name was Kuljeet Singh. Ramandeep Yadav takes on this role. Originally from Chandigarh, he participated in various cricket tournaments organized by the Haryana Cricket Association before transitioning to acting. His career began with Anurag Kashyap’s Manmarziyaan, and he has since appeared in the web series Campus Diaries and TVF’s College Romance season 3. Yadav also starred in Netflix’s CAT alongside Randeep Hooda and had roles in Gadar 2 and U-Turn.

Character Insights: Billa

Who plays Billa in Raakh

Akash Makhija plays the role of Billa, also known as Jasbir Singh. He is a familiar face in both films and television, having made a mark with his performance as Aatish Pathak in SonyLIV’s Nirmal Pathak Ki Ghar Wapsi. Makhija has appeared in numerous advertisements for brands like Cadbury and McDonald's. His recent work includes a role in Amazon Prime Video’s Gram Chikitsalay as Gobind, and he was featured as Hamid Ansari in Bhool Chuk Maaf. Additionally, he has been part of the television series Sargam Ki Sadhe Satii and the film Bhaiyya Ji with Manoj Bajpayee.

Plot Synopsis of Raakh

About Raakh

Raakh unfolds as an investigative drama following the kidnapping of Suman Arora and Sahil Arora. While en route to a radio station, they accept a ride from Babu and Rajjo, who ultimately murder them during a struggle. The series features a talented ensemble cast, including Divya Sharma, Vivaan Sharma, Anshul Chauhan, and Dibyendu Bhattacharya. Raakh made its debut on Amazon Prime Video on June 12.