About First Copy
In the heart of Mumbai during the 1990s, ‘Arif,’ a notorious and desperately romantic figure, rises to infamy as the kingpin of film piracy. As he weaves an intricate web of distribution, his audacious exploits attract the attention of law enforcement, Bollywood celebrities, and the criminal underworld, leading to a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase.
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Decent Watch | Reviews Counted: 3
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IMDb: 3.0/10
Reviews From All Critics
Rating: 3.0/5 · Times of India ·
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Set in 1990s Mumbai, this series follows Arif (Munawar Faruqui), a young man who turns to video piracy after workplace humiliation. As his underground empire rises, a relentless cop hunts him down, leading to a high-stakes game of survival.
Rating: 3.0/5 · Cinesparsh ·
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Starring stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui in his acting debut, the series explores the rise and fall of a piracy kingpin in Mumbai. With a strong supporting cast, authentic 90s aesthetics, and a morally ambiguous protagonist, First Copy has enough going for it to keep viewers engaged—but does it fully deliver?
Rating: 3.0/5 · Iwmbuzz ·
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If you want to immerse yourself in the reality of 90s Mumbai’s underworld, VCD theft, and film corridors, then Amazon MX Player First Copy takes you to a rough and real world. With strong acting by Munawar Faruqui, this series brings a new and unseen crime drama vibe but at some places it falters in terms of script and direction.
Production Details & Cast
Creators / Directors: Farhan P. Zamma
Starring Cast: Munawar Faruqui, Ashi Singh, Krystle D’Souza, Meiyang Chang
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