''XXX'' is a 2018
Hindi
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-language erotic comedy-drama
web series
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directed by
Ken Ghosh
Ken Ghosh is an Indian director, producer and screenwriter.
Filmography
References
External links
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1966 births
Living people
Film directors from Mumbai
21st-century Indian people
Hindi-language film di ...
for the
video on demand
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platform
ALT Balaji
ALTT 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 foray into the digital entertainment sphere to create original OTT cont ...
. It stars
Kyra Dutt
Debi Dutta better known by her stage name Kyra Dutt is an Indian actress and model who primarily appears in Hindi films. She was one of the models of the famous Kingfisher Calendar in 2013.
She made her debut in a small role beside Ranbir Kapo ...
,
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,
Ankit Gera
Ankit Gera (born 1 September 1987) is an Indian actor who works in Hindi television dramas. He was a contestant on '' Bigg Boss 9''.
Personal life
Gera completed his studies in Delhi.
He was in a relationship with the actress Adaa Khan, but th ...
, 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
ALTT 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 foray into the digital entertainment sphere to create original OTT cont ...
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
Ankit Gera (born 1 September 1987) is an Indian actor who works in Hindi television dramas. He was a contestant on '' Bigg Boss 9''.
Personal life
Gera completed his studies in Delhi.
He was in a relationship with the actress Adaa Khan, but th ...
as Bunty (Big Boss)
* Priyanka Talukdar as Mallaika
* Rajat Rawell as Monty
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RJ Malishka
Malishka Mendonsa, popularly known as RJ Malishka, is an Indian radio personality. She participated in the YouTube Originals series ''Pretty Fit'' hosted by Prajakta Koli. Malishka hosts ''Morning No. 1 with Malishka'' on the Red FM 93.5 rad ...
as Kinky
* Vandana Sajnani as Pinky
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Flora Saini
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She has done more than 80 projects a ...
as Rukmani Ji
Sumitra G
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Shantanu Maheshwari 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 who works in Hindi films, television, and commercials.
Filmography Films
Television
Web series
References
External links
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Chopra, Pawan
21st-century Indian male actors
Indian male ...
as Bittu's Dad
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Karan Jotwani
Karan Jotwani is an Indian actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Sahil Agarwal and Jackie in ''Aap Ke Aa Jane Se'', Neelkanth Bhatt Dhyani in ''Qurbaan Hua'', and Imtiaz Alqaazi in ''Bebaakee''. Jotwani made his film debut with ''Tumse N ...
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 Kazmi (also known as Pratima Kannan) 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 called '' Sixth Happiness''.
Filmography ...
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
Debi Dutta better known by her stage name Kyra Dutt is an Indian actress and model who primarily appears in Hindi films. She was one of the models of the famous Kingfisher Calendar in 2013.
She made her debut in a small role beside Ranbir Kapo ...
as Kayra & Mayra (Double Role)
Special appearance
* Scarlett Mellish Wilson as item number in title track
Season 2: Uncensored
Pyaar Aur Plastic
* Aditi Kohli as Pam
* Parree Pande as Priya
* Ribbhu Mehra as Sanjay
Bose DK Bhaag
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*Twinkle Tshering as Alisha
* ? as Teacher Mia
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
*
Aabha Paul
Insecure Husband
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Garima Jain
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as Kavya
* Sumit Satija as Vihaan
* Mohit Kumar as Aarav
Episodes
''X.X.X. Uncensored'' is available on the
streaming service
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ALT Balaji
ALTT 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 foray into the digital entertainment sphere to create original OTT cont ...
. 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
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. A sixth episode was also released three months later, as the season finale.
Controversy
An
FIR
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has been filed against filmmaker
Ekta Kapoor
Ekta Kapoor (born 7 June 1975) is an Indian television and film producer, known for her work in Hindi television and Bollywood cinema. She is the founder of Balaji Telefilms, Balaji Telefilms Limited, where she serves as joint managing directo ...
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
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2018 web series debuts
Hindi-language web series
ALTBalaji original programming
Indian drama web series
Erotic web series
Obscenity controversies in television
Hinduism-related controversies in television
Censored television series
Censorship of broadcasting
Rating controversies in television
Online obscenity controversies