'Daldal', which has Bhumi Pednekar in the lead, is based on a book that was published in 2019. The series is now available on Amazon Prime Video. Let's have a look at everything about the book.
Daldal started streaming on Amazon Prime Video on January 30, 2026. With Bhumi Pednekar playing the lead role, the initial glimpses of the series have hinted towards a thrilling and entertaining experience. Apart from Bhumi, the show features Aditya Rawal, Samara Tijori, Chinmay Mandlekar, Sandeep Kulkarni, and many others among the cast members.
However, Daldal is now trending for another reason. The new updates have revealed that the crime drama is based on a book, Bhendi Bazaar, which was published around six years ago, in 2019. This has now increased curiosity among viewers to watch the show. Keep reading to know more about the book, including its author and other details.
Bhumi Pednekar is playing 'DCP Rita Ferreira' in Amazon Prime Video’s new show. Although the makers of the series have opted for creative liberty in terms of presenting the storyline on screen, the main character is the same as in the book, which was written by Vish Dhamija. The book also features the murders happening in Mumbai and 'DCP Rita Ferreira' being brought in to resolve the mystery behind the deaths. However, things take a different turn when the cases are linked to a human trafficking case that happened back in 1982.
The name of Vish Dhamija’s book is taken from a real place in South Mumbai, also called Bhendi Bazaar. It is a marketplace that was established many years ago when the British were ruling India. Many workers were involved in the activities that would develop the city during that period, and the workers were residing in Bhendi Bazaar at that time. Former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Prithviraj Chavan, confirmed a new project for Bhendi Bazaar worth Rs. 2,000 crores in 2011. A report by DNA stated that the project was being initiated by the Dawoodi Bohra community’s head, Dr. Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin.
Vish Dhamija has been an expert in various genres throughout his career as an author. This includes psychological thrillers, legal thrillers, and crime fiction. Vish Dhamija’s work has made him a recipient of multiple accolades, including the Gran Prix for International Crime Novel at Festival Polar de Cognac. For the unversed, Vish continued the story of Rita Ferreira in two more books after Bhendi Bazaar, titled Doosra and Lipstick. His best works in the genre of legal thriller include The Mogul, Cold Justice, Unlawful Justice, and more. He is also known for other books like Prisoner’s Dilemma and The Heist Artist.
As mentioned, Bhumi Pednekar plays the lead role of 'DCP Rita Ferreira,' who has newly joined the Mumbai Crime Branch. 'Rita' is determined to resolve the cases in any way possible until she starts investigating the matter of a serial killer, leading to a confrontation with her past demons and hidden guilt. Daldal has eight episodes in total. Apart from Hindi, viewers can watch it in Tamil and Telugu on Amazon Prime Video. The series is directed by Amrit Raj Gupta, and produced by Vikram Malhotra and Suresh Triveni.
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