''XXX'' is a 2018
Hindi
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-language erotic comedy-drama
web series
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directed by
Ken Ghosh for the
video on demand
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platform
ALT Balaji
ALTBalaji is an Indian subscription based video on demand platform which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Balaji Telefilms Ltd. Launched on 16 April 2017, ALTBalaji is the group's foray into the digital entertainment sphere to create original ...
. It stars
Kyra Dutt,
Aparnaa Bajpai
Aparna Bajpai is an Indian actress who has appeared in Tamil, Hindi and Malayalam language films. She is best known for her role in the 2010 film, '' Easan'', directed by Sasikumar.
Early life
Bajpai was born to Ramesh and Sushma Bajpai, and ...
,
Rithvik Dhanjani
Rithvik Dhanjani (born 5 November 1988) is an Indian actor who primarily works in Hindi television and web shows. He made his acting debut in 2009, portraying Parth in '' Bandini''. Dhanjani earned wider recognition with his portrayal of Arju ...
,
Shantanu Maheshwari
Shantanu Maheshwari (born 7 March 1991) is an Indian actor, dancer, choreographer and host. He debuted with the show '' Dil Dosti Dance'' on Channel V in his breakthrough performance as the protagonist Swayam Shekhawat. In 2017, he participated ...
,
Ankit Gera, Pryanca Talukdar and
Aparna Sharma.
Principal photography of the planned film began in April 2015 and the film was scheduled to be released in 2016 but due to censorship issues, it would be released on the web platform
Alt Balaji
ALTBalaji is an Indian subscription based video on demand platform which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Balaji Telefilms Ltd. Launched on 16 April 2017, ALTBalaji is the group's foray into the digital entertainment sphere to create original ...
on 27 September 2018 as a
web series
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. The trailer was released on 20 September 2018.
This show also available on
ZEE5
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but later they removed the whole show from their
OTT platform
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because of the
obscenity
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.
Cast
Season 1
Bigg Bosss!
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Ankit Gera as Bunty (Big Boss)
* Priyanka Talukdar as Mallaika
* Rajat Rawell as Monty
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RJ Malishka as Kinky
* Vandana Sajnani as Pinky
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Flora Saini
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films. Since her debut in ''Prema Kosam'' (1999), she has a ...
as Rukmani Ji
Sumitra G
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Shantanu Maheshwari
Shantanu Maheshwari (born 7 March 1991) is an Indian actor, dancer, choreographer and host. He debuted with the show '' Dil Dosti Dance'' on Channel V in his breakthrough performance as the protagonist Swayam Shekhawat. In 2017, he participated ...
as Bittu
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Aparna Sharma as Chandani (Sumitra Ji - in serial)
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Pawan Chopra
Pawan Chopra is an Indian actor
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as Bittu's Dad
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Karan Jotwani as Chandani's Boyfriend (Sumitra Ji's Son - in serial)
* Shashi Sharma as Daadi
Bidai
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Aparnaa Bajpai
Aparna Bajpai is an Indian actress who has appeared in Tamil, Hindi and Malayalam language films. She is best known for her role in the 2010 film, '' Easan'', directed by Sasikumar.
Early life
Bajpai was born to Ramesh and Sushma Bajpai, and ...
as Dulhan (The Bride)
* Rajesh Desai as Mannu (The Groom)
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Pratima Kazmi
Pratima Kannan (mostly known by her maiden name Pratima Kazmi; born 21 July 1948) is an Indian television actress who has worked in many Bollywood movies and Hindi television drama series. She started her career in 1997 with an English film call ...
as Mannu's Mother
* Raj Gopal as Mannu's Father
* Tumul Balyan as Thief
*Sunny Charles as Bride's Father
* Anapurna as Bride's Mother
* Raj Gopal as Father-in-law
* Pratima Kazmi as Mother-in-law
Chota Vishal
* Aadar Malik as Vishal
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Sanket Bhosale as Chota Vishal (Voice-Over)
* Nehal Shah as Shilpa
* Raina Basnet as Hooker
* Manisha as Female Employee
The Climax
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Rithvik Dhanjani
Rithvik Dhanjani (born 5 November 1988) is an Indian actor who primarily works in Hindi television and web shows. He made his acting debut in 2009, portraying Parth in '' Bandini''. Dhanjani earned wider recognition with his portrayal of Arju ...
as Mayank
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Kyra Dutt as Kayra & Mayra (Double Role)
Special appearance
* Scarlett Mellish Wilson as item number in title track
Season 2: Uncensored
Pyaar Aur Plastic
* Aaditi Kohli as Pam
* Parree Pande as Priya
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Ribbhu Mehra
Ribbhu Mehra is an Indian television actor, model and DJ. He is known for his portrayal of Nikhil on Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, and Arjun Rathod on My Name Ijj Lakhan.
Early life
In his early life, Mehra studied at Vishwa Bharati Public School. He l ...
as Sanjay
Bose DK Bhaag
* Mia Sharma
Triple Seat- X.X.X
* Thea D ‘Souza as Shanaya
* Paras Tomar as Kunal
* Pratik Sehajpal as Arijit
Sampoorn Rishta
* Aakash Chaudhary as Rahul
* Jashn Agnihotri as Alka
* Samiksha Bhatnagar as Myra
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Aabha Paul
Insecure Husband
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Garima Jain
Garima Jain is an Indian actress, trained singer & Kathak dancer. Working in and known for her roles in primarily television shows, she was featured in ''Guinness Book of World Records'' in 2009 for attempting 1000 rounds in 9 minutes 2 seconds.
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as Kavya
* Sumit Satija as Vihaan
* Mohit Kumar as Aarav
Season 2
Episodes
''X.X.X. Uncensored'' is available on the
streaming service
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ALT Balaji
ALTBalaji is an Indian subscription based video on demand platform which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Balaji Telefilms Ltd. Launched on 16 April 2017, ALTBalaji is the group's foray into the digital entertainment sphere to create original ...
. All 5 episodes were released simultaneously on 27 September 2018, as opposed to a serialised format, to encourage
binge-watching
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Statistics
Binge-watching overlaps with marathon viewing which places mo ...
. A sixth episode was also released three months later, as the season finale.
Controversy
An FIR has been filed against filmmaker
Ekta Kapoor
Ekta Kapoor (born 7 June 1975) is an Indian television producer, film producer and director who works in Hindi cinema and soap opera. She is the joint managing director and creative head of Balaji Telefilms Limited, which was founded in 1994. ...
alleging an insult to the national emblem, Hindu gods and army personnel in Alt Balaji's XXX web series. Ekta's representatives have since said that the controversial scene has been removed.
References
External links
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2018 web series debuts
Hindi-language web series
ALTBalaji original programming
Indian drama web series
Erotic web series