'Bhakshak' (2024) air date, plot, full cast and is the Netflix's crime-drama movie worth watching

'Bhakshak' is an inspiring story about an Indian journalist who wants to stop crimes against women
PUBLISHED FEB 7, 2024
Bhumi Pednekar in a still from 'Bhakshak' (Netflix/Bhavyanshu Singh)
Bhumi Pednekar in a still from 'Bhakshak' (Netflix/Bhavyanshu Singh)

Movie name: Bhakshak

Platform: Netflix

Date of release: February 9, 2024

Country of origin: India

Genre: Thriller/Drama

Director: Pulkit

Full cast list: Bhumi Pednekar, Sanjay Mishra, Aditya Srivastava, Sai Tamhankar, Surya Sharma

'Bhakshak', an Indian Hindi-language film, is being released directly on the OTT platform Netflix on Friday, February 9. The Indian film is inspired by a true incident. Bhumi Pednekar, Sanjay Mishra, and Aditya Srivastava will be seen in the lead roles.​

What is the plot of 'Bhakshak'?

'Bhakshak' is a story about an Indian female journalist, who wants to expose the truth about gangsters who are smuggling girls. The journalist fights against the local goons to put an end to horrific crimes against women. The story takes place in Bihar, India.

The synopsis of 'Bhakshak' reads, "A struggling local journalist begins a dogged investigation into harrowing cases of abuse being covered up at a shelter for young girls."

'Bhakshak' main cast

Bhumi Pednekar


 
 
 
 
 
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Indian actress Bhumi Pednekar takes on the pivotal role of Vaishali, a young female journalist, in 'Bhakshak'. She launches an investigation into the cases of crimes against women. 

Pednekar is best known for 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha', 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha', 'Badhaai Do', 'Shubh Mangal Saavdhan' and 'Saand Ki Aankh'.

Sanjay Mishra


 
 
 
 
 
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Sanjay Mishra, who has won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor for his performances in 'Ankhon Dekhi' and 'Vadh', plays an important role in 'Bhakshak'. He helps the female journalist in the quest for justice. 

Aditya Srivastava

Aditya Srivastava, who is best known for his role as Senior Inspector Abhijeet in India's longest-running television series 'CID', plays the antagonist in 'Bhakshak'. 

Is 'Bhakshak' worth watching?

'Bhakshak' is inspired by true events. The film has already generated immense excitement among audiences.

'Bhakshak' explores the journey of a woman's quest to seek justice and put an end to crimes against women. Nonetheless, the film is worth watching.

'Bhakshak' trailer



 

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