Real vs Reel: Is Milan Luthria's Sultan Of Delhi based on a true story?

Sultan Of Delhi is a fictional story based on writer Arnab Ray's book Sultan of Delhi: Ascension.

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From the maker of Once Upon A Time In Mumbai & The Dirty Picture, Sultan Of Delhi is all set to be released in Disney Plus Hotstar on October 13, 2023.  Created by film-maker Milan Luthria,  Sultan Of Delhi features critically acclaimed actors like  Tahir Raj Bhasin, Mouni Roy, Anjum Sharma, Vinay Pathak, Anupriya Goenka, Nishant Dahiya, Mehreen Pirzada and Harleen Sethi. Going by the trailer, Sultan Of Delhi is a crime thriller with Tahir Bhasin and Nishant Dahiya in the lead roles. With the series revolving around the world of crime, the question arises whether Sultan Of Delhi is a true story or Sultan Of Delhi is a real story or not? To know the answer continue reading- 

 

Is Sultan Of Delhi a true story?

 

The answer is no. Sultan Of Delhi is a fictional story based on writer Arnab Ray's book Sultan of Delhi: Ascension. Revolving around the 1960s timeline, Disney Plus Hotstar's Sultan Of Delhi is a period crime thriller written by Suparn Verma.  

 

Talking about who plays what, Tahir Raj Bhasin plays the character of Arjun Bhatia, Mouni Roy as Nayantara, Vinay Pathak as Jagan Seth, Mehreen Pirzada as Sanjana, and more. Sharing what fans can expect from the series, director Milan Luthria was quoted saying, "Sultan of Delhi is my first web series. Set in the sexy 60’s, it has a timeless, pacy approach filled with elements of glamour, action, music, punchy one liners and entertainment. This multi-starrer traces the journey of Arjun Bhatia, (Tahir Raj Bhasin) and explores a tale of greed, betrayal, courage and the ultimate fight for power."

 

Tru Scoop News tried to dig more about Hotstar's Sultan of Delhi storyline. As per the official synopsis of the book Sultan of Delhi: Ascension, "When a path is forged in blood, it is hard to find peace. The son of a penniless refugee from Lahore, Arjun Bhatia has worked his way up from being an arms smuggler in the badlands of Uttar Pradesh to the most influential power-broker in Delhi. But when the shadows of the past – of a friend he has lost forever and of a woman he can never be with – finally catch up to him, Arjun finds himself fighting the biggest battle of his life. For at stake is not just his iron hold over the government, but something even greater – his family...and his soul. Spanning five decades and two generations, Sultan of Delhi: Ascension is an explosive saga of ambition, greed, love, and passion."

 

Therefore, for those who love to watch crime thrillers, then Sultan of Delhi on Hotstar will be a must-watch for you starting from October 13, 2023

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