Jazz City release date, where to watch, what to expect, teaser, cast, and more about the series based on the Bangladesh Liberation War

Jazz City is SonyLIV’s new historical drama, set against the backdrop of the Bangladesh Liberation War. With a gripping thriller storyline and intense action sequences, the web series seeks to highlight the socio-political situation of that era. Created by Soumik Sen, Jazz City promises a political drama, taking viewers back to the 1971 conflict that ignited the already-turbulent ties between Pakistan and India.

When to watch Jazz City online?

The Bengali thriller will release on SonyLIV (also accessible via OTTplay Premium) on February 6, 2026. The series will also highlight how India helped Bangladesh in attaining freedom from Pakistan, leading to the 1971 war.

Jazz City series cast members

While Arifin Shuvoo is seen in a lead role with Santanu Ghatak, Aniruddha Gupta and Sauraseni Maitra, the supporting cast includes Tanika Basu, Sayandeep Sen, Shataf Figar, Aniruddha Gupta, Shreya Bhattacharya, Alexandra Taylor and Amit Saha.

Sauraseni Maitra recently appeared in Tisca Chopra's Saali Mohabbat in a pivotal role, which you can also watch through OTTplay Premium!

What to expect from the Jazz City series?

Set in 1971, the series centers on a jazz music club in Kolkata (then Calcutta), exploring the untold stories of resistance and the Bangladesh Liberation War. The series will explore how India helped Bangladesh to successfully create its own nation, by revolting against Pakistan. The fight for the liberation of Bangladesh is what makes Jazz City a must-watch drama. Jazz music serves as a powerful metaphor for exploring the themes of revolution, identity crisis, and unspoken emotions during the war. The music acts as a character in itself, driving the story's mood and emotional depth.

What does the Jazz City teaser show?

The video begins with a Pakistani soldier pushing a seriously injured Bengali man from his car and asking him to choose between being a Muslim or Bengali. After hearing his reply, "both", the man pulls the trigger and kills the man. In the background, jazz music and some Rabindranath Tagore's works are added as a language of revolution.

The teaser highlights a popular jazz club in Kolkata and how it became a secret hub for revolutionary activities during the 1971 war. While the show is mainly focused on the Liberation War, the video also highlights the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, the Pulwama attack and the Pathankot attack to showcase how Pakistan has been creating trouble in India for decades, and what would have happened if Pakistan controlled East Pakistan too.

Jazz City FAQs:

Q. When to watch Jazz City?

A. Jazz City is releasing on SonyLIV (OTTplay Premium) on Frberuary 6, 2026.

Q. Who are the cast members of Jazz City?

A. Jazz City features Bangladeshi actor Arifin Shuvoo, Santanu Ghatak, Aniruddha Gupta and Sauraseni Maitra in the leads, along with Tanika Basu, Sayandeep Sen, Shataf Figar, Aniruddha Gupta, Shreya Bhattacharya, Alexandra Taylor and Amit Saha in supporting roles.