Jazz City OTT release date: Touted to be a period drama against the backdrop of 1971, Soumik Sen's Bengali series features Arifin Shuvoo and Santanu Ghatak as part of the ensemble cast.

Last Updated: 08.16 PM, Dec 16, 2025
Jazz City OTT release date: After announcing Freedom at Midnight season 2 with a thrilling trailer, Sony LIV is set to unravel a rebellious tale of freedom and Bangladesh’s revolution with its latest Bengali original titled Jazz City. Touted to be a period drama against the backdrop of 1971, Soumik Sen's Jazz City features Arifin Shuvoo and Santanu Ghatak in the lead. The makers shared the release date with a gripping teaser ahead of its OTT premiere next year.
Streaming platform Sony LIV announced its upcoming historical drama titled Jazz City and also shared its release date, which is coming in 2026. The original series comes nearly a month after Freedom at Midnight (January 9) and seems like a promising tale of resistance fighting as Bangladesh fights back the oppression of Pakistan with India’s help. Set in 1971, Jazz City will release on Sony LIV (via OTTplay Premium) on February 6, 2026. You will be able to watch Jazz City in multiple audios, like Hindi, English, and Bengali.
| Title | Jazz City |
| OTT release date | February 6, 2026 |
| Streaming Platform | Sony LIV and OTTplay Premium |
| Cast | Arifin Shuvoo and Santanu Ghatak |
Jazz City, as the name highlights, has a strong connection with music, as it acts as a catalyst for rebellion and resistance fights. Set in 1971 against the backdrop of Kolkata’s jazz club, the upcoming series centers around the Bangladesh War of Independence, the historic movement in East Pakistan that sparked a fight for independence. The series answers the conflicted question, “How did it all begin?”
In the teaser, a narrator highlights various terror attacks like “Pahalgam, Pulwama, Pathankot, Mumbai 26/11,” all led by a single Pakistan, and asks what could’ve happened with the hostility of two such neighbouring countries. Created by Soumik Sen, the period drama features Arifin Shuvoo in the lead with Santanu Ghatak, Aniruddha Gupta, Sauraseni Maitra (Saali Mohabbat), Tanika Basu, and Sayandeep Sen.
Q. When and where to watch Jazz City online?
A. Jazz City is set to premiere on February 6 on Sony LIV and also accessible via OTTplay Premium.
Q. Is Jazz City based on a real story?
A. Yes, Jazz City is inspired from real events as it traces the events of Bangladtouted to be a historical series that narrates a tale of Bangladesh War of Independence and India's interference to help its neighbouring nation.
Q. Who all are in the cast of Jazz City?
A. Arifin Shuvoo is seen in a lead role with Santanu Ghatak, Aniruddha Gupta and Sauraseni Maitra (Saali Mohabbat).