{"id":6989,"date":"2016-07-10T21:31:53","date_gmt":"2016-07-10T16:01:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/13.201.39.237\/?p=6989"},"modified":"2026-07-17T22:31:02","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T17:01:02","slug":"5-key-characters-to-watch-out-for-in-amazon-prime-videos-tandav","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/13.207.105.184\/?p=6989","title":{"rendered":"Kaun Hai Hero, Kaun Villain? The 5 Key Characters to Watch Out for in Amazon Prime Video\u2019s Tandav"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I<\/span>ndia is a politically charged country. Discussions around politics and political events not only make it to our loud 9 pm news, but have also infiltrated social media and WhatsApp, with hashtags, forwards, and whatnot. At every wedding or office lunch table, one will invariably find a crowd discussing the latest political drama unfolding in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s time then that we get a gripping political-drama series of our own. And if the trailer of Tandav <\/em>is anything to go by, Amazon Prime Video seems to have got it right. Set in the national capital, the show promises a tumultuous ride centered around power and greed. Here are five standout characters that you need to watch out for in the Tandav<\/em>, set to release on January 15.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Saif Ali Khan as Samar Pratap Singh<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Saif<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saif Ali Khan as Samar Pratap Singh is seen channeling his calm persona and Chanakya-esque quality in the Tandav <\/em>trailer, sporting a khadi kurta like a pakka politician who has few tricks up his sleeve. The catchy dialogue from the trailer, \u201cIf you can\u2019t be the king, be the kingmaker\u201d is delivered by him and he certainly seems to be the man at the centre of the show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Dimple Kapadia as Anuradha Kishore<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Dimple<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dimple Kapadia as Anuradha Kishore captures a very important aspect of Indian politics \u2013 dynasty. Right at the beginning of the trailer, she is seen whispering coyly into Samar Pratap Singh\u2019s ears during a funeral, almost blackmailing him to make a decision. Politics in India is filled with family drama and twists and turns. Kapadia\u2019s Kishore portrays that sentiment aptly. \u201cIn the game of politics, all you have is one move,\u201d she declares. It will be fascinating to watch the move she makes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Mohammad Zeeshan Ayyub as Shiva\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Mohammad<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Student politics has been a vibrant aspect of our political landscape. In the Tandav <\/em>trailer, we find Zeeshan Ayyub as Shiva Shekhar right in the thick of things at a university. Like any young student activist he seems charged, spotted in one scene brandishing steel rods, and at one point he foretells, \u201cAb hoga Tandav.\u201d It gives one the sense that this gripping drama will touch upon all the complex aspects of the political culture in India, including student politics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will be fascinating to see how the story of Zeeshan Ayyub\u2019s character plays out in the nine-part series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Sunil Grover as Gurpal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunil Grover as Gurpal, is Samar Pratap Singh\u2019s right-hand man and is seen in suave jackets, dropping zingers like, \u201cSahi aur galati ke beech mein jo cheez aake khadi ho jaati hai, usse rajneeti kehte hai.\u201d He appears intense, sporting orange-tinted glasses, and grabbing a cigarette every now and then. \u201cPagalpan ke kya kam aur kya zyada sir? Ye ya to hota hai ya nahi hota,\u201d he replies to a remark made by Samar Pratap Singh. Gurpal\u2019s journey seems multi-layered and might be full of surprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Tigmanshu Dhulia as Devki Nadan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Tigmanshu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The power struggle in Tandav <\/em>is triggered by the death of Prime Minister Devki Nandan. Tigmanshu Dhulia as Devki Nandan is seen warning a friend that his son Samar Pratap Singh will put an end to democracy in the country if he comes to power, and refers to him as a \u201cdictator\u201d. It seems there is more to the story than meets the eye, and the show might delve into family drama, especially what seems like a twisted relationship between father and son.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tandav<\/a><\/em> boasts of a stellar cast and promises a gripping storyline along with riveting drama elevated by complex characters. It seems to have captured various elements of India\u2019s political atmosphere and brought them to life on screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soon, another discussion at family functions is going to be, \u201cTandav<\/em> dekha?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tandav<\/em><\/a> streams on Amazon Prime Video from January 15.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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