Emraan Hashmi vs Sharad Kelkar in 'Taskaree' Trailer - Customs Crime Thriller

The trailer for the Netflix series "Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web" has been released, showcasing Emraan Hashmi as a customs officer leading a special task force at Mumbai International Airport. The team, which includes officers played by Amruta Khanvilkar and Nandish Singh Sandhu, works under intense pressure to track smugglers using secret global routes. Their primary antagonist is the smuggling kingpin Bada Chaudhary, portrayed by Sharad Kelkar, who operates a vast network built on deception. Created by Neeraj Pandey, the series aims to highlight the unseen world of customs enforcement and begins streaming on January 14.

Key Points: Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web Trailer - Netflix Series

  • Customs officers vs global smuggling ring
  • Trailer reveals high-stakes airport operations
  • Created by Neeraj Pandey of Khakee fame
  • Series streams on Netflix from January 14
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Emraan Hashmi faces Sharad Kelkar's smuggling kingpin in Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web; watch trailer

Watch Emraan Hashmi lead a customs task force against Sharad Kelkar's smuggling kingpin in the new Netflix series Taskaree, streaming Jan 14.

Emraan Hashmi faces Sharad Kelkar's smuggling kingpin in Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web; watch trailer
"The idea of stepping inside customs enforcement, a space that operates quietly, precisely and under constant pressure, drew me in. - Neeraj Pandey"

Mumbai, January 7

Emraan Hashmi starrer Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web has got its trailer, giving viewers a look into the world of customs officers and global smuggling networks.

Netflix, on Wednesday, took to their Instagram to share the trailer for the series, which is set around a special customs task force working at Mumbai International Airport.

The team is led by Arjun Meena, played by Emraan Hashmi. Other officers in the unit are played by Amruta Khanvilkar, Nandish Singh Sandhu and Anurag Sinha.

The story follows how the team tracks smugglers who move goods through secret routes across cities like Al-Dera, Addis Ababa, Milan and Bangkok. The officers are shown dealing with constant pressure, where even a small mistake can break weeks of work. Standing against them is a smuggling kingpin, Bada Chaudhary, played by Sharad Kelkar, who runs a large network built on lies, fake papers and hidden routes.

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The series is created by Neeraj Pandey, who said he wanted to show the lesser-seen world of customs officers and how quietly they work to stop crime. Panday, as per a press note, shared, "The idea of stepping inside customs enforcement, a space that operates quietly, precisely and under constant pressure, drew me in. Bringing this vision to life has been incredibly exciting, especially with a cast and crew who were completely invested from day zero and understood the rhythm and realism the story demanded. We're thrilled to collaborate once again with Netflix after a successful franchise with Khakee."

Hashmi added, "The love that's been coming in since the teaser has been truly encouraging. Taskaree marks my first collaboration with Neeraj and this exceptionally talented ensemble, and it's been an incredibly rewarding experience. What stood out to me about the series was its grounded, intelligent take on heroism."

Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web will start streaming on Netflix from January 14.

- ANI

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Priya S
Finally a show highlighting our customs officers! They do such crucial work with zero glamour. The international locations look great, but I hope they show the real pressure and challenges at Mumbai airport accurately. The cast looks solid.
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Sarah B
The trailer is gripping! Emraan looks intense, and Sharad Kelkar is always a powerhouse. I appreciate that they're focusing on "grounded heroism" as Emraan said. Too many action shows go over the top. Hoping for a tight, realistic thriller.
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Vikram M
Looks promising! But a small criticism - I hope they don't just make it another cat-and-mouse chase with a stereotypical 'kingpin'. The press note says it's about fake papers and hidden routes. I want to see the *how* – the intelligence work, the forensic accounting. That would be truly novel for Indian audiences.
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Rohit P
Sharad Kelkar saying "Bada Chaudhary" gave me chills! 😅 This is exactly the kind of content Netflix India should be making – high-production, original stories with our best actors. January 14 is marked on my calendar.
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Kavya N
Good to see Amruta Khanvilkar and Nandish Singh in substantial roles. The ensemble looks strong. The concept is very relevant too, with smuggling being a real issue. Hope the writing does justice to the setup. Fingers crossed!

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