From Sonali Kulkarni to Nagesh Bhosale; meet the power hungry politicians of Dharavi Bank

All episodes of Dharavi Bank will be available to stream for free on MX Player on December 9!

MX Player’s latest offering Dharavi Bank has taken the OTT world by storm thanks to the gripping story, a stellar star cast, and action sequences. A revenge drama, Dharavi Bank is the story of a restless cop, JCP Jayant Gavaskar's (Vivek Oberoi) thrilling chase to find an unattainable kingpin. Thalaivan essayed by Suniel Shetty helms an unimaginable financial empire worth Rs 30,000 crores hidden in the maze of innumerable lanes in Dharavi. What’s more is that all episodes of this intense drama will be available to stream on MX Player, starting December 9!

Suniel Shetty made a high-impact digital debut with this 10-episodic series that also saw Vivek Oberoi return to OTT after a hiatus. Supporting them in bringing alive this tale is a talented ensemble cast, but the ones that really stood out as deceitful and power-hungry characters were the politicians of Dharavi essayed by Sonali Kulkarni, Nagesh Bhosale, and Santosh Juvenkar.

They say a politician will always be there for you when he needs you, and such is the story of these three characters. Their devious plans and deceptive personalities make the series an unmissable watch but it is the authenticity that they bring to the table that has really won the hearts of the audiences. These versatile Marathi actors have brought their A-game to the fore and have nailed the accent and mannerisms of politicians in the maximum city of Mumbai.

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Here's a little more about some of these power-hungry politicians in the show!

Sonali Kulkarni as Chief Minister Janvi Surve

Sonali Kulkarni will give you goosebumps as the strong-headed Chief Minister Janvi Surve in this highly-appreciated series. A 40-year-old widow of a prominent leader, she’s well-versed in the tricks of her business. While she’s sharp, clever, egoistic, and hard-hearted, her beauty will leave you enamored. MX

Nagesh Bhosle as Ghanshyam Mahtre

Where’s the drama if the Chief Minister doesn’t have a hidden arch-enemy disguised as an ally? In Dharavi Bank, Nagesh Bhosale as Ghanshyam Mahtre plays a 50-year-old power-hungry man and is the Deputy Chief Minister. Shrewd and cunning, he has his eyes on Janvi’s seat. With his money parked in Dharavi Bank, Ghanshyam Mahtre can go to any lengths to save his reputation and topple his opponent.

Santosh Juvekar as Avinash Mahtre

Enemies often need a helping hand, and who better than a family member? Meet Ghanshyam’s best ally, his son - Avinash Mahtre, played by actor Santosh Juvekar. Avinash is the young and quick-witted MLA of Dharavi, but his lust for women often takes a toll on his plans.

Directed by Samit Kakkad, the series also features a stellar cast comprising Luke Kenny, Freddy Daruwala, Shanthi Priya, Siddharth Menon, Hitesh Bhojraj, Samikssha Bhatnagar, Rohit Pathak, Jaywant Wadkar, Chinmay Mandlekar, Bhavvana Rao, Shruti Srivastava, Sandhya Shetty, Pavitra Sarkar and Vamsi Krishna in key roles.

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