Ali Fazal and Sonali Bendre to lead OTT series on infamous Ranga-Billa case

Sonali Bendre and Ali Fazal have been cast in a web series that will be based on the 1978 Ranga-Billa case, which was a kidnapping and murder case involving Geeta and Sanjay Chopra. The actors are presently filming in New Delhi for the series, in which they play crucial parts as police officers.

Revisiting the Ranga-Billa case

For the uninitiated, Kuljeet Singh (also known as Ranga) and Jasbir Singh (also known as Billa) abducted and brutally murdered Geeta and Sanjay Chopra, two siblings, more than 40 years ago. The horrific tragedy horrified the country at the time; it sparked widespread indignation and led to the eventual conviction and execution of the two perpetrators. 1982 saw the execution of Ranga and Billa.

The planned series is the first in-depth movie adaptation of the high-profile case. An insider said that the producers have spent a lot of time investigating the case to make sure it's portrayed in an accurate and compassionate way.

Sonali Bendre and Ali Fazal take on gritty roles

After months of investigation, the team has finally made a breakthrough. Bendre (who was last seen in the web series, Broken News) and Fazal will each play the part of police detectives entrusted with uncovering the truth. Production in Delhi is currently under way and will likely last until April finishes. The insider let slip that the show would be the first television series to centre on the Ranga-Billa case and that it will delve deeply into the events surrounding the case.

Bendre and Fazal are famed for their subtle dramatic roles, and their pairing as series leads brings their respective careers to a close. She is making a long-awaited return to a grimy detective role, while he is adding interesting parts to his digital portfolio.

Filming schedule

The crew will go to several places in Uttar Pradesh after finishing up in Delhi before finishing up in Mumbai for the final leg of filming. Historical accuracy and the case's emotional impact on the nation's capital are reportedly top priorities for the team.

The team will go to various places in Uttar Pradesh after filming in Delhi, before wrapping up their schedule in Mumbai later that month. According to the insider, the topic has been handled sensitively and is intended to demonstrate the profound impact of the case on Delhi.

Release timeline

The show is now filming and will enter post-production in June or July. It is aiming for a release around the tail end of 2025 on Prime Video.