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Hans India
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
‘Black, White & Gray - Love Kills' review: Starts strong but fizzles out
SonyLIV's Black, White & Gray – Love Kills kicks off with a compelling premise, wrapping viewers in the intriguing world of crime, class divide, and manipulation. The series, directed by Pushkar Sunil Mahabal, follows Daniel Gray, a determined journalist who begins documenting a complex murder case involving four deaths and one prime suspect – a young man from a financially disadvantaged background, portrayed by Mayur More. Consisting of six episodes, the show lays its groundwork well. The accused, hailing from a poor family, falls for a rich girl whose father employs his own. Their secret one-night getaway triggers a chain of tragic events, beginning with the girl's sudden collapse. Assuming she's dead, panic ensues. What follows is a downward spiral involving three more murders, with the accused and the girl at the center of it all. Initially, the series seems to promise a gritty, emotionally charged crime drama. It touches on themes like social discrimination, corruption, and the misuse of power by the elite – all through the lens of a suspenseful murder mystery. However, despite this strong thematic base, Love Kills begins to lose its narrative grip post the second episode. The suspense unravels, scenes begin to feel disjointed, and the writing falters in tying together the emotional and investigative threads. Where the plot struggles, Mayur More's performance emerges as the saving grace. He delivers one of his career-best performances, portraying vulnerability, confusion, and desperation with raw honesty. His ability to embody the scapegoated youth lends the series a much-needed emotional weight, even when the script fails to deliver. The series makes an effort to spotlight societal issues like the stark division between rich and poor, the pressure to stay silent, and the dangerous consequences of lies spun into false narratives. Unfortunately, these messages are diluted by inconsistent pacing, poor editing, and lackluster direction. Black, White & Gray – Love Kills had the potential to be a standout crime thriller but ends up being a case of missed opportunity. While the intention was noble and the themes relevant, the weak execution and fragmented storytelling hold it back. Still, if you're watching for performances, Mayur More alone is worth your time.
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First Post
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
‘Black White And Gray Love Kills' web-series review: A unique, gripping, compelling thriller that's more than just a murder mystery
The most nifty aspect of Black White And Gray Love Kills is how it stays true to the essence of the blueprint of a skillful thriller read more Cast: Mayur More, Deven Bhojani, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Kamlesh Sawant, Palak Jaiswal Director: Pushkar Sunil Mahabal Language: Hindi There's a new web show in town titled Black White And Gray Love Kills. It begins with an ode to India and its absorbing culture. It soon morphs into a whodunnit with four murders and one accused. Either don't get fooled by the name or be conned by the opening stretch. The visuals in the credits are as trippy as the moniker. It's impossible not to be intrigued by the ensemble. You have Kamlesh Sawant as an investigating officer brining back the fresh memories of the Drishyam franchise. There's Deven Bhojani, the down on his luck friend in Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar and the ever infallible and infuriating Dushyant from Sarabhai vs Sarabhai. We also have Tigmanshu Dhulia, who always carries a certain sense of swagger with him every time he takes up an acting assignment. And in between all the mess is Mayur More, the terrific chameleon-like central character. The one thing that makes a great murder mystery is the right form of restlessness, both in the story, the characters, and the people who watch them. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Black White And Gray Love Kills begins in the dark, which means the viewers will be in the dark too until all the cards are revealed. A single stretch of a scene includes an eye witness, a cigarette, a politician's poster, a dead body, and of course, blood. All this pandemonium is juxtaposed with interviews of people related to the case and close to the victims. The creepy camerawork is reminiscent of the haunting Love Sex Aur Dhokha. A sudden death is An Action Hero redux. But we are not even halfway through. This is just the beginning. We have many more dots to connect. This isn't just about fixing the mystery and finding the killer, director and writer Pushkar Sunil Mahabal along with Yogendra Oke aim at a social commentary about rape and women's character too. Just like the recent Khauf, the narrative has more connotations than one. And just like Rang De Basanti, a foreign filmmaker comes to India to make a film. The 2006 saga was about awakening a generation and a bunch of callous students through the story and sacrifices of our freedom fighters. Here, it's about digging deep into a murder case to extract the truth. The most nifty aspect of Black White And Gray Love Kills is how it stays true to the essence of the blueprint of a skillful thriller. The series never takes sides, the filmmaker asks the most precise questions, the responses are just as prompt and practical, and the flashbacks are gripping from start to finish. One more film that comes to mind is Crazxy. Remember how exhausting and exhilarating the one shot tyre changing scene was? There's an essence here too, which is followed by an expected yet unexpected brawl in the jungle. By now, you're more curious to know what happened as opposed to who made it all happen. And then there's the twist that shows how truth is equally strange and bizarre. It blurs the line between fact and fiction. That's what makes a series or a film stand out. And this one shows how love indeed kills, how life is stuck in a loop of black, white, and grey. But it's also a reflection of how love make life live (no Aashiqui 2 puns here), how flimsiness can save the day for someone who never believed in god, and how some questions will never be answered. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Rating: 3 (out of 5 stars) Black White And Gray Love Kills is streaming on Sony LIV
Indian Express
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Black, White and Gray Love Kills review: A plot told with conviction, backed by solid performances
There are flashes of familiarity in Black, White and Gray—Love Kills in the broad thematic connections it is attempting at, between young lovers on the run, and the obstacles that come in their way. Patriarchy, parental opposition, class differences, power structures, are all present in this crime drama, reminding you of several others that have come before. But it stands out in the way it takes us along the ride, joining and erasing the dots, while creating vivid portraits of its characters and societal mores. I watched the six episodes of about 40-45 minutes each in a single gulp, because it got me invested in the people it was tracking, and wanted to know what happens next. Yes, there are contrivances — the structure of a documentary filmmaker speaking to 'real' people, with a parallel track being played out by those standing in for them, is the biggest of them all — and a few slack, improbable patches, but they are not deal breakers. Often a mockumentary style calls attention to itself, and stands in between conviction and disbelief. Here, the seguing between the 'real characters' and the actors playing them is pretty seamless, as the boy (Mayur More) and the girl (Palak Jaiswal) run from danger, whose degree shifts with locations (Nagpur, Hyderabad, Uttarakhand, Nepal) and people: a Malayali cab driver (Hakkim Shahjahan), an ex-cop (Tigmanshu Dhulia) having trouble with his sight, an on-duty cop (Kamlesh Sawant), a bounty hunter (Deven Bhojani) and a few others. A couple of strands don't work as well as the others, especially the ones with a reporter, standing in for a famous real-life man of courage, switching sides, and a haranguing TV anchor, also a stand-in: as ever, the moment a web series tries to get in an authentic portrayal of a newsroom, it comes both comic-book and stagey. Some dialogues are so on-the-nose that you stop in your tracks. But when it comes to the thing between the 'boy' and 'girl' who go smartly unnamed, it is on the money. Strong mutual attraction doesn't see class, or caste (not specified, again, but clearly hinted at), and both More and Jaiswal are excellent. So is the 'real boy': Sanjay Kumar Sahu's subtle shifts in expression, caught by an adept camera, tell us more than his lines. And Tigmanshu Dhulia's flavourful turn reminds us, over again, that he should do more acting work. This is an example of a well-cast ensemble working together: having stars front a story almost always causes dis-balance. A plot told with conviction and backed by solid performances, is all you need.
Hans India
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
How Mayur More left co-actors panicked with his prank on sets of ‘Black, White & Gray – Love Kills'
Mumbai: Actor Mayur More recently gave his co-stars quite a scare on the sets of 'Black, White & Gray – Love Kills' when a playful prank took a surprising turn. Mayur pulled off a moment that left everyone momentarily panicked before bursting into laughter, adding a dose of fun and spontaneity to the shoot. Talking about the prank, Mayur revealed, 'I'm really into wildlife, so shooting in a tiger reserve was a dream. Every day, I hoped to spot a tiger, but after 10–12 days with no sightings and only reports from forest officers about past tiger movements, I started getting restless. Bored of waiting, Palak and I decided to prank the crew. I hid a speaker under some leaves and played a tiger growl through my phone. The forest was silent, so when the sound played, the crew panicked, looking around for the tiger. I couldn't stop laughing and that's when they realized I was behind it.' He added, 'Later it struck me, if I kept pulling pranks like this and there was an actual tiger call next time, people might think it was just another joke. That could be dangerous. So, I stopped immediately. That day was the first and last time I pulled a stunt like that.' On a related note, directed by Pushkar Sunil Mahabal and produced by Swaroop Sampat and Hemal A. Thakkar, the show features an ensemble cast including Mayur More, Palak Jaiswal, Deven Bhojani, Edward Sonnenblick, Hakkim Shahjahan, Anant Jog, Kamlesh Sawant, and Tigmanshu Dhulia. The series also features a foreign journalist, Daniel Gray, who investigates a case involving four murders, all seemingly tied to a single suspect—a young man from a financially struggling background. 'Black, White & Gray – Love Kills' streams from 2nd May on Sony LIV. The story revolves around a journalist delving into a string of murders connected to a young man hailing from an underprivileged background.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mayur More opens up on 'Kota Factory Season 4' and his character, deets inside
'Kota Factory' has become quite the hit on OTT in the three years of its release. After Season 3 debuted on OTT on June 20 last year, fans have been eagerly awaiting news on Season 4. Recently, actor Mayur More talked about the next season and shared how he connected with his character's tough times. ' Kota Factory Season 4 ' Update The last season of the popular TV series 'Kota Factory' left viewers emotional and wanting more. Although the ending did not hint at a new season on the cards, actor Mayur has now hinted about the possibility of Season 4. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Most Remarkable Oscar Outfits Ever Interesticle Undo During an interview with OTT Play he confirmed, 'Yes, the season is confirmed, but release kab hoga yeh mujhe bhi nahi pata. Makers ko pooch." 'Kota Factory Season 3' ending In the same interview, Mayur, who plays Vaibhav Pandey in the hit series, spoke about the emotional ending of Season 3. He shared that he enjoyed seeing fans react to his character's heartbreaking journey and was happy that the audience connected so deeply with the story. "That was exactly how I was feeling in life at the time (like a failure). There were a lot of things happening in my personal and professional life, so I happened to relate to everything Vaibhav went through and how people reacted to him, he added." Major changes for Jeetu Bhaiya and Vaibhav In 'Kota Factory Season 3', both Jeetu Bhaiya (Jitendra Kumar) and Vaibhav Pandey (Mayur More) go through important changes in their personal and professional lives. Vaibhav fails to clear the cutoff for IIT JEE Advanced, unlike his friends. Feeling defeated, he almost gives up on his dreams, but a meeting with Jeetu Bhaiya inspires him to join the repeaters batch at Aimers. Meanwhile, Jeetu decides to leave Kota and accept a job offer from the Ministry of Education in Rajasthan. Reports suggest that 'Kota Factory Season 4' might be eyeing a possible release early next year. 'Kota Factory' Season 3 Trailer: Mayur More and Jitendra Kumar starrer 'Kota Factory' Official Trailer
