Zee5 announces spy thriller Mukhbir - The Story Of A Spy

Zee5’s Mukhbir – The Story Of A Spy (2022), directed by Shivam Nair and Jayprad Desai, is a thrilling tale following India’s secret agent in Pakistan who rose to the occasion to save the nation and turn the tide of the 1965 war in his country’s favour.

The spy thriller, which is due to be premiered later this year, stars Zain Khan Durrani, Prakash Raj, Adil Hussain, Barkha Bisht, Harsh Chhaya, Satyadeep Mishra and Zoya Afroz.

Produced by Victor Tango Entertainment, the eight-episode series is a tribute to those unsung heroes who live in the shadows and give their life for the safety of the country.  

Zee5’s chief business officer Manish Kalra stated, “Mukhbir is one such story with an intriguing plot and an engaging storyline that shall keep the audiences hooked to their screens. Expanding our creative ecosystem, we are happy to partner with Victor Tango Productions in bringing this unknown story to the masses under the aegis of director Shivam Nair and the phenomenal performances of the star cast, who have brought this story to life. We are eager to see the response, as we are certain that the show will undoubtedly strike a chord with everyone connected to or belonging to our country."

 Chief business officer of Hindi originals Nimisha Pandey added, “Mukhbir is the untold story of a spy who defied the odds and single-handedly enabled India to evade several aggressive advances from the enemy country during the 1965 war. The story speaks of a time when there were barely any advanced gadgets or technology, and espionage meant physically infiltrating the enemy lines, at a time when the rules of spy craft were not even written.”

She continued, “Espionage dramas have been high on the audiences’ watch-list for its adventure and thrill coupled with a relatable and humane story of an individual. With Mukhbir, we intend to take viewers on a journey, by narrating a human story of a spy as well as showcasing important events set in the India of early 1960s.”

Producer Vaibhav Modi said, “Creating a period drama with true historic events as the backdrop is a challenge as well as an opportunity. We are grateful to team Zee5 for extending this opportunity to Victor Tango and are very proud of ourselves to have turned this challenge into a brilliant series. It's a unique story of how some exemplary men and women work in the shadows to ensure the safety of India. Mukhbir – The Story Of A Spy will premiere exclusively on Zee5 soon.”