Kafas review: Sharman Joshi-Mona Singh's show is complexity handled with finesse

3.5/5

Story:

Sunny has become a victim at the hands of superstar Vikram. He is out to kill the man to take revenge. Will he ever get justice?

Review:

Set in Mumbai, Kafas is a story about a middle-class boy reaching great heights. The show is about how he deals with the biggest obstacle in his path and the makers have more or less handled that with sensitivity.

The show commences from a fancy housewarming party and switches to a dark tale featuring Vivan Bhatena. The actor convinces you that he can play someone ruthless from the very start.

Sharman Joshi as Raghav is generally in the same, concerned tone. He shines bright in the last episode. Him vs Vivan Bhatena's Vikram Bajaj is the highest point of the series. The last episode, in face, brings out the best in this actor. What you missed in the previous five episodes, you see in this one. Sharman did not disappoint in the previous episodes but he made this one memorable for sure.

Mona Singh in the role of Seema has her highest moment on the show soon after. She, too, has a stable acting graph which takes a spike as the series comes to an end.

The bond between their characters is mostly unsaid. While being friends, they have their weak moments. The two understand each other without words and that really shows in the series.

The series also features Zarina Wahab. She plays a cameo on the show and does her part well.

Mukesh Chhabra is the surprise in this show. His character is one of the most important developments here and he nails every scene he’s a part of (PS: Humne yeh likhne ke paise nahi liye hai).

Preeti Jhangiani in the role of Tanya Bajaj is an absolute delight in each one of her frames. She lives and breathes her character, who turns a blind eye and continues living her life.

Mikhail Gandhi as Sunny Vashisht is the focus of the story. He portrays many emotions throughout the series. Suffice to say, this actor brings his best foot forward.

Jyoti Gauba in the role of Deepali is a pleasant surprise too. Unfortunately, though, her story is never told. She is but just a pawn in the big game.

The music in the series adds to the sad and mysterious vibe from time-to-time. Thankfully, it is not so distracting that you move away from the plot.

The camera angles work really well, for they help keep the mystery alive. The second episode is proof of it. From panning the camera away from and then towards Seema and Tanya during an important moment to Tanya finding out the truth through the details, the message is loud and clear through the cinematography on the show.

When you feel the story is over, it actually starts in episode three. It comes a full circle just mid-way in this season.

There are too many moments where your heart skips a beat. You wonder what next and whether justice will prevail. That is one topic the show constantly debates upon – of power and the difference in class.

Too many questions are raised and the answers aren't always available. Nonetheless, you never stop wanting to know more of this story.

Will Sunny ever get justice? Can a middle-class family fight or will the higher class win like expected? Find out.

Verdict:

Kafas has something that brings you back to each episode. The show is not completely binge-watch worthy but you will want to keep coming back to it, to figure out what next. Combined with Sharman Joshi, Mona Singh and Mikhail Gandhi’s acting, Kafas becomes a good watch.