While the series received mostly positive reviews for its production quality and technical execution, it drew significant comparisons to its source material.
“I was in awe seeing this show & thinking Indian shows do have originality. But then I watched FAUDA on Netflix... and realised that Tanaav is word to word & scene to scene copy.” IMDb While the series received mostly positive reviews for
“There is not much space for women in this landscape, but the few who are present are ferocious...” Scroll.in · 3 years ago and realised that Tanaav is word to word
The SonyLIV original series (2022) is generally praised by critics as a gripping, fast-paced espionage thriller. Directed by Sudhir Mishra and Sachin Mamta Krishn , the 12-episode first season is an official Indian adaptation of the Israeli series Fauda . It transposes the original's conflict to the backdrop of Kashmir in 2017, focusing on a retired Special Task Group (STG) officer, Kabir Farooqui (played by Manav Vij ), who is pulled back into service to hunt down a terrorist leader he believed he had already killed. Critical and Audience Reception Critical and Audience Reception : Many viewers who
: Many viewers who had seen Fauda found Tanaav to be a "frame-by-frame" or "scene-to-scene" remake, which limited its impact for those already familiar with the story. However, for those who haven't seen the original, it is widely considered a "wonderful watch".
Critics from The Wire noted that the show attempts to "dismantle the homogeneity" of the warring camps, portraying flawed and contradictory characters on both sides rather than a simple "good vs. evil" narrative. However, some critics at Hindustan Times felt it missed the deeper political nuances of the Kashmir conflict in favor of personal rivalries. Community Experiences
“The authenticity of the characters and story is maintained to the core.. you actually get the feel of Kashmir town and most of the characters are speaking kashmiri quite fluently.” Facebook · Entertainment Freak · 3 years ago