BOSS: Baap of Special Services explained

Alt Name:BOSS
Genre:Action
Creator:Filmy Paltan
Developer:Ekta Kapoor
Director:Ankush Bhatt
Creative Director:Ashish Kapoor
Ankush Bhatt
Baljit Singh Chaddha
Starring:
Theme Music Composer:Palash Muchhal
Opentheme:Boss - Title Track
Endtheme:O Ri Chiraiya
Country:India
Language:Hindi
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:10
List Episodes:
  1. Episodes
Executive Producer:Aakaash Berry
Mayur Shah
Producer:Ankush Bhatt
Ashish Kapoor
Ankur Ghai (ALTBalaji)
Editor:Vikas Sharma
Sunil Bhattarai
Peter Gundra
Preshma Bagahar
Camera:Multi-camera
Runtime:21–35 minutes
Company:Filmy Paltan

BOSS: Baap of Special Services[1] is a 2019 Hindi action, drama, mystery, romance, and thriller web series.[2] The series marks the Web debut of actor Karan Singh Grover and Sagarika Ghatge.[3] [4] The series was created by Filmy Paltan and developed by Ekta Kapoor.[5] It is written by Ghalib Asad Bhopali and was directed by Ankush Bhatt.[6] It was produced by Filmy Paltan and ALTBalaji, which is led by Ankush Bhatt, Ashish Kapoor and Ankur Ghai.[7] The series also stars Ayaz Khan, Dalljiet Kaur, Gaurav Gera, Kanika Maheshwari, Sonali Raut, Karol Zine, Anveshi Jain,[8] and Tarun Mahilani in key roles.[9] It was made available for streaming on ALTBalaji and its associated platform on 2 August 2019.[10]

Premise

The series is based in Shimla's where an con-man inspector/detective Sudhir Kohli aka Keshav Khatri (played by Karan Singh Grover) who changes his identity to joins Shimla's Task Force to lead the team with ACP Sakshi Ranjan (played by Sagarika Ghatge) in solving criminal cases which make him the Boss - BAAP of Special Services because of his peculiar style.

Synopsis

In Shimla, the crime rate suddenly rises beyond unexpected and the local doesn't co-operate with the Police. The Police Chief of Shimla appoints a special task force a team of five officers to control the crimes in the city. A specialist Officer was joined in the team from Delhi. A con-man changes his identity and join the special task force to find out his kidnapped daughter and the identity of balloon man.

Cast

Main

Recurring

Soundtrack

BOSS: Baap of Special Services[11]
Type:Soundtrack
Artist:Palash Muchhal[12]
Released:2 August 2019
Recorded:2019
Studio:Palash Studio
Genre:Web series soundtrack
Length:4:23
Label:ALT Entertainment
Producer:Ekta Kapoor, Shobha Kapoor

Track list

Production

Development

The web series was announced in the first week of March 2019 to be directed by Ankush Bhatt, starring Karan Singh Grover and Sagarika Ghatge.[13]

The web series marks the fourth collaboration between Ekta Kapoor and Karan Singh Grover after Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi (2004) Kasautii Zindagii Kay (2005) and Kasautii Zindagii Kay (2019).[14] It also marks the third collaboration between Ankush Bhatt and Grover after 3 Dev and Firrkie, which both not released[15] It also marks the second collaboration between Grover and Ayaz Khan after Dill Mill Gayye (2007).[16]

Filming

Principal photography commenced in Shimla with the lead actors Grover and Ghatge, and they had been spotted shooting on Monday 18 March 2019.[17]

Director Ankush Bhatt announced the wrap up of the first schedule of "BOSS: Baap of Special Services" in Shimla using his Instagram post on 23 March 2019.[18]

Marketing and release

Release

BOSS: Baap of Special Services was scheduled for streaming on ALTBalaji app from 2 August 2019.[19]

Reception

Deeksha Vipat of India Forums gave the series a rating of 4 stars saying that, "Boss: Baap of Special Services is perfect for your weekend binge-watch session. If you’re a member of Karan Singh Grover fan club, DO NOT MISS this one. If it was a movie, it would have received whistles and claps for the sheer cinematic joy and entertaining shots".[20]

Arushi Jain of The Indian Express stated that "Boss – Baap of Special Services streaming on AltBalaji is a full-on masala entertainer. Karan Singh Grover's comic timing and suspense behind him turning into a conman make it an easy binge.“[21]

Neeki Singh of Spotboye.com stated that "BOSS: Baap of Special Services Review: Karan Singh Grover-Sagarika Ghatge's Web Series Is Gripping And Worth The Binge!"[22]

Ruchita Mishra of Peeping Moon stated that "Karan Singh Grover and Sagarika Ghatge’s crackling chemistry makes the action-packed thriller a must-watch!"[23]

Ruchi Kaushal of Hindustan Times stated that "BOSS Baap of Special Services review: Karan Singh Grover’s web show has its merits but the sex will make you cringe"[24]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Woah! Karan Singh Grover to play LEAD in ALT Balaji's Boss – Baap of Special Services?. 5 March 2019. 10 March 2019. 27 March 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190327235046/https://www.abplive.in/television/karan-singh-grover-to-play-lead-in-alt-balajis-boss-baap-of-special-services-actor-set-to-make-his-digital-debut-934641. dead.
  2. Web site: Karan Singh Grover and Sagarika Ghatge to share the digital screen in ALT Balaji's 'Boss'. 11 March 2019. 11 March 2019. 28 March 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190328005051/https://www.theindianwire.com/entertainment/karan-singh-grover-sagarika-ghatke-boss-alt-balaji-109422/. live.
  3. Web site: Karan Singh Grover and Sagarika Ghatge to star in ALTBalaji's Boss. 11 March 2019. 11 March 2019. 27 March 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190327233515/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/karan-singh-grover-sagarika-ghatge-altbalaji-web-show-boss-5620761/. live.
  4. Web site: Boss teaser out: Karan Singh Grover and Sagarika Ghatge win hearts with their amazing chemistry. 11 March 2019. 11 March 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190311184057/https://www.indiatoday.in/television/web-series/story/boss-teaser-out-karan-singh-grover-and-sagarika-ghatge-win-hearts-with-their-amazing-chemistry-1475296-2019-03-11. live.
  5. Web site: First look of Alt Balaji's Karan Singh Grover starrer web series 'Boss' is out. 9 March 2019. 10 March 2019. 27 March 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190327235044/https://www.abplive.in/videos/first-look-of-alt-balajis-karan-singh-grover-starrer-web-series-boss-is-out-937429. dead.
  6. Web site: Karan Singh Grover to make his digital debut? Here are the details. 10 March 2019. 28 March 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190328175605/https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/karan-singh-grover-make-his-digital-debut-here-are-details-442301. dead.
  7. Web site: Karan Singh Grover talks about his digital debut Boss, says it was meant to be. 12 March 2019. 12 March 2019. 27 March 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190327234748/https://www.mid-day.com/articles/karan-singh-grover-talks-about-his-digital-debut-boss-says-it-was-meant-to-be/20550196. live.
  8. Web site: Anveshi Jain Plays many role in different series like Gandi Baat Season 2, Videos Available. Anveshi Jain. 15 November 2019. 15 November 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191115153206/https://www.anveshijain.com/. dead.
  9. Web site: ALTBalaji's Boss: Baap of Special Services to feature Gaurav Gera. 10 March 2019. 28 March 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190328035811/http://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/altbalaji-s-boss-baap-of-special-services-feature-gaurav-gera-190307. live.
  10. Web site: Not just Jennifer Winget in Nach Baliye 9, ex-husband Karan Singh Grover is too making a comeback! Will they both work together?. 10 March 2019. 28 March 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190328005040/http://www.catchnews.com/television-news/not-just-jennifer-winget-in-nach-baliye-9-ex-husband-karan-singh-grover-is-too-making-a-comeback-will-they-both-work-together-151879.html. live.
  11. Web site: BOSS: Baap Of Special Services Is Truly The Baap Of Action Thrillers . 4 August 2019 . 4 August 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190804194207/https://www.abplive.in/television/altbalajis-boss-baap-of-special-services-is-truly-the-baap-of-action-thrillers-1046245 . dead .
  12. Web site: Karan Singh Grover and Sagarika Ghatge: We had a lot of fun shooting for BOSS . 4 August 2019 . 4 August 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190804073820/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/karan-singh-grover-sagarika-ghatge-boss-5873373/ . live .
  13. Web site: ALT Balaji Presents Boss, Starring Karan Singh Grover And Sagarika Ghatge . 2 August 2019 . 2 August 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190802064217/https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/bollywood/alt-balaji-presents-boss-starring-karan-singh-grover-and-sagarika-ghatge-511491 . live .
  14. Web site: AltBalaji Releases The Trailer Of Their Upcoming Show 'Boss' . 3 August 2019 . 2 August 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190802063955/https://www.mumbailive.com/en/digital/altbalaji-releases-the-trailer-of-their-upcoming-show-boss-with-karan-singh-grover-and-sagarika-ghatge-37657 . live .
  15. Web site: Karan Singh Grover, Sagarika Ghatge starrer Boss’ trailer launched . 3 August 2019 . 15 July 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190715035141/https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/karan-singh-grover-sagarika-ghatge-starrer-boss-trailer-launched-1502777412.html . live .
  16. Web site: Karan Singh Grover sets friendship goals with Ayaz Khan . 3 August 2019 . 3 August 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190803163138/https://www.glamsham.com/en/karan-singh-grover-sets-friendship-goals-with-ayaz-khan . live .
  17. News: Karan Singh Grover, Sagarika Ghatge spotted shooting in Shimla for AltBalaji show Boss. 25 April 2019. 20 November 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231120143323/https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/karan-singh-grover-sagarika-ghatge-spotted-shooting-shimla-altbalaji-show-boss-1502739537.html. live.
  18. Web site: Sagarika Ghatge-Karan Singh Grover wrap up the Shimla schedule for BOSS . 8 August 2019 . 20 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231120143229/http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/television-news/article/sagarika-ghatge-karan-singh-grover-wrap-up-the-shimla-schedule-for-boss-20611166 . live .
  19. News: Boss trailer out: Karan Singh Grover and Sagarika Ghatge starrer thriller premieres on August 2. 12 July 2019. 12 July 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190712140927/https://www.indiatoday.in/television/web-series/story/-boss-trailer-out-karan-singh-grover-and-sagarika-ghatge-starrer-thriller-premieres-on-august-2-1567638-2019-07-12. live.
  20. Web site: Karan Singh Grover’s charm is irresistible in this masala potboiler series . 5 August 2019 . 5 August 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190805050238/https://www.indiaforums.com/article/boss-baap-of-special-services-review-karan-singh-grovers-charm-is-irresistible-in-this-masala-potboi_153289 . live .
  21. Web site: BOSS review: Karan Singh Grover and Sagarika Ghatge’s show makes no sense, but still it isn’t bad . 7 August 2019 . 7 August 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190807062516/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/boss-review-karan-singh-grover-and-sagarika-ghatge-altbalaji-5884353/lite/ . live .
  22. Web site: BOSS: Baap of Special Services Review: Karan Singh Grover-Sagarika Ghatge's Web Series Is Gripping And Worth The Binge! . 8 August 2019 . 8 August 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190808005031/https://www.spotboye.com/just-binge/binge-reviews/boss-baap-of-special-services-review-karan-singh-grover-sagarika-ghatge-s-web-series-is-gripping-and-worth-the-binge/5d4ac222a0c20052b1b85336 . live .
  23. Web site: Boss Review: Karan Singh Grover and Sagarika Ghatge’s crackling chemistry makes the action-packed thriller a must-watch! . 8 August 2019 . 8 August 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190808104745/https://m.peepingmoon.com/webcast-news/news/33655/Boss-Review-Karan-Singh-Grover-and-Sagarika-Ghatges-crackling-chemistry-makes-the-action-packed-thriller-a-must-watch.html . live .
  24. Web site: BOSS Baap of Special Services review: Karan Singh Grover’s web show has its merits but the sex will make you cringe . 12 August 2019 . 20 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231120143227/https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/boss-baap-of-special-services-review-karan-singh-grover-s-web-show-has-its-merits-but-the-sex-will-make-you-cringe/story-L04y38WD71Vei7zGVydqsM.html . live .

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