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India Today
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
How ‘Black, White & Gray' raises the crime saga bar
(NOTE: This article was originally published in the India Today issue dated May 26, 2025)An intelligent filmmaker knows that all stories have been told already, and a fresh story means fresh storytelling. Case in point: the new Sony LIV Hindi series Black, White & Gray—Love Kills. Written, directed and edited by Pushkar Sunil Mahabal, the Rashomon-like six-episode series is part true crime mockumentary, part chase thriller, and full metafiction. What could have been a straightforward crime story is explored as a fake documentary looking into the aftermath of the crime, juxtaposed with its dramatic re-enactment. This style coaxes us to question the ethics of the true crime genre, and the intersections of caste, class and gender across which crimes A politician's daughter and the son of the politician's driver sneak out one night to have sex in a hotel. Later, CCTV footage suggests that the man has killed the woman and escaped with her body. The police allege that the man goes on to murder a cop and two others in his killing spree. The man has been absconding for two series is framed as a project by a western filmmaker visiting India. His mockumentary features interviews with friends and relatives of the victims, while the dramatic re-enactment shows what could have gone down between the man, the woman, and the three other victims. The filmmaker reveals his trump card at the end of episode one: he has tracked down and interviewed the of the most innovative Indian series in a long time, Black, White & Gray... is true gonzo filmmaking. At a time of despair in the Mumbai film industry over its products' staleness and commercial failures, Mahabal proves that imagination is all it to India Today MagazineTrending Reel
India Today
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
The power of imagination
An intelligent filmmaker knows that all stories have been told already, and a fresh story means fresh storytelling. Case in point: the new Sony LIV Hindi series Black, White & Gray—Love Kills. Written, directed and edited by Pushkar Sunil Mahabal, the Rashomon-like six-episode series is part true crime mockumentary, part chase thriller, and full metafiction. What could have been a straightforward crime story is explored as a fake documentary looking into the aftermath of the crime, juxtaposed with its dramatic re-enactment. This style coaxes us to question the ethics of the true crime genre, and the intersections of caste, class and gender across which crimes occur.
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Love Kills Season 1 Review: A love story gone wrong, told through a gripping mockumentary lens
Story: Journalist Daniel Gray investigates a series of murders tied to a mysterious young man. As he digs deeper, he uncovers corruption, patriarchy, and social injustice—forcing him to question where guilt ends and systemic failure begins. Review: Black, White & Gray—Love Kills is a gripping mockumentary-style crime drama that explores the unsettling intersection of love, power, and systemic failure. Set against the backdrop of serial killings in Nagpur, the six-part series follows investigative journalist Daniel Gray as he dives into a tangled web of forbidden romance, systemic corruption, and media sensationalism. Through its documentary-style format, the show blurs the lines between fact and fiction, guilt and innocence, delivering a provocative narrative that challenges viewers to look beyond the obvious. The storytelling is raw and layered, particularly in the early episodes that portray the doomed innocence of two young lovers. When the girl is found murdered, the tone shifts sharply, and the narrative begins to unravel a darker reality. The series makes strong use of archival-style footage, police interviews, and Gray's own narration to immerse us in a world where everyone seems to be hiding something. While the tension escalates convincingly, the absence of a defining 'smoking gun' weakens the final stretch. Yet, this lack of a clear resolution aligns with the show's central thesis: truth is rarely black or white—more often, it resides in shades of grey. Performance-wise, Mayur More is strikingly effective as the soft-spoken engineering student-turned-suspect, portraying vulnerability and restraint with conviction. Palak Jaiswal offers a strong turn as the daughter of a powerful politician—neglected at home and yearning for connection. Their chemistry anchors the emotional core of the show. Tigmanshu Dhulia (as Officer Chauhan), Hakim Shahjahan (as taxi driver Sunny) and Anant Jog (as the girl's controlling father) provide solid support. Deven Bhojani is a standout, delivering a chilling performance as the silent manhunter tasked with tracking down the young couple. Kamlesh Sawant, though familiar in the cop role, brings his usual reliability to the part. What elevates the series is its thematic ambition. Black, White & Gray—Love Kills doesn't just aim to entertain; it seeks to critique the institutions we rely on—law enforcement, media, and political power structures. It examines how truth can be manipulated, and how love, when suppressed by social divides, can spiral into tragedy. The pacing dips slightly in the middle episodes, and some characters could have been explored more deeply, but the narrative remains compelling enough to carry through. With its smart mockumentary format and sociopolitical depth, Black, White & Gray—Love Kills is an engrossing watch that provokes reflection as much as it entertains. It may not offer closure in the traditional sense, but it delivers a thoughtful and timely commentary on how complex—and often brutal—the pursuit of truth can be. As Daniel Gray concludes, 'The world isn't black and white; we all live in shades of grey.' And in those shades, this series finds its most powerful moments.
