Rafta Rafta is a 2023 Indian Hindi romantic comedy web series directed by Vishal Shankar Gupta and produced by BB Ki Vines, with Bhuvan Bam and Rohit Raj serving as producers. The seven-episode series premiered on January 25, 2023, and is available for free streaming on Amazon miniTV through the Amazon Shopping app.
The series features Bhuvan Bam and Srishti Ganguli Rindani as a newly married couple adjusting to their relationship while encountering various situations in early marital life. The narrative incorporates elements of situational comedy and domestic life.
Premise The series follows Karan and Nithya, a newly married couple with contrasting personalities who are brought together by unforeseen circumstances. As they adjust to life as husband and wife, they encounter a range of everyday challenges, including intrusive neighbors, unexpected visitors, and frequent misunderstandings. Despite their differences, the couple gradually begins to understand each other better, and their relationship evolves from initial awkwardness to genuine emotional intimacy.
Cast Bhuvan Bam as Karan Malhotra Srishti Ganguli Rindani as Nithya Nair Enab Khizra as Laxmi Rakesh Bedi as Mr. Sharma Kamini Khanna as Mrs. Sharma Jaineeraj Rajpurohit as Atul Mama Atul Srivastava as Mangal Chacha Vijayant Kohli as Gautam Malhotra Madhu Sachdeva as Shalini Malhotra Vijay Meenu as Vidya Nair Ritika Arora as Tanya RJ Kisna as Michael D'costa Ashish Singh as Interviewer (video call)
Episodes Season 1 (2023)
Production Development Rafta Rafta was co-produced by YouTube personality Bhuvan Bam under his production banner BB Ki Vines. The show was directed by Vishal Shankar Gupta and written by Abbas Dalal, Hussain Dalal, Chris George, and Husain Hardawala.
Filming and Technical Crew The cinematography was handled by Bijitesh De. Production design was led by Nadiri Tariq Khan and Tariq Umar Khan. Costume design was by Hinna Akhtar, with makeup by Payal Bhatia and Sakshi Deshwal Malik. The sound team included Vaishakh Karivellur (foley editor) and Niranjan Rasne (dialogue editor). Visual promotions were led by Vasudevan Kothandath, Dorin Mehta, and Roshan Navghare.
Release The series premiered on January 25, 2023, on Amazon miniTV, a free streaming service accessible via the Amazon Shopping app.
Reception and awards Rafta Rafta received generally positive reviews for its light-hearted tone and performances. Critics praised Bhuvan Bam’s portrayal of a maturing partner and Srishti Ganguli Rindani’s grounded performance. The writing was noted for blending situational humor with emotional nuance without veering into melodrama. The fifth episode, in particular, was highlighted as a comedic high point.
Awards + Awards and nominations for Rafta Rafta (2023 web series) Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref 2023 Filmfare OTT Awards Best Actor – Comedy Bhuvan Bam Nominated 2023 Filmfare OTT Awards Best Actress – Comedy Srishti Ganguli Rindani Nominated
See also Taaza Khabar Dhindora
References
External links
Rafta Rafta on Amazon miniTV