Farzi is a stylish Hindi crime thriller about fake currency, class divide, and how one “small” con spirals into a dangerous war between criminals and the system.
Genre, episodes, platform
- Genre: Crime, thriller, black comedy, drama
- Format: Web series (Season 1 – 8 episodes, ~50–60 minutes each)
- Platform: Amazon Prime Video (India and many global regions)
Overview
Farzi follows Sunny, a brilliant but broke artist who feels cheated by the system when his grandfather’s small printing press collapses under debt. Angry at how the rich get richer and the poor stay stuck, he decides to use his talent to print near‑perfect counterfeit notes, pulling his best friend Firoz into the scam.
What starts as a “victimless” hustle quickly explodes into something much bigger when their fake currency attracts the attention of a ruthless international crime syndicate and a government task force hunting down counterfeit networks.
Plot (spoiler‑light)
Sunny and Firoz initially print fake notes in a small backroom setup, pushing them slowly into the market. The quality is so high that their “farzi” money begins to shake up the system.
Soon, they find themselves:
- Dealing with Mansoor, a dangerous crime lord who wants to control their operation.
- On the radar of Michael, a relentless cop leading an anti‑fake currency task force.
- Caught between wanting a better life and getting dragged into deeper violence, betrayal, and moral compromise.
The show constantly asks whether Sunny is just fighting a rigged system—or becoming the very monster he claims to hate.
Main characters
- Sunny – Talented, frustrated artist who becomes the mastermind behind the fake currency racket.
- Firoz – Loyal best friend and partner‑in‑crime; often the emotional balance to Sunny’s anger and ambition.
- Michael – A foul‑mouthed, overworked task force officer juggling a broken personal life and the mission to destroy fake currency networks.
- Megha – A smart RBI officer/tech specialist working on an anti‑counterfeit system who gets pulled into Michael’s world and Sunny’s mess.
- Mansoor – A cold, calculating crime boss who sees Sunny’s talent as a high‑value weapon.
Highlights
- Sharp writing that mixes dark humour with intense crime drama.
- A very grounded, Indian take on scams, black money, and middle‑class frustration with the system.
- Strong performances, especially from the leads playing Sunny and Michael.
- Stylish visuals and slick montages of printing, moving, and laundering fake money.
Why to watch
Farzi is a great pick if you like:
- Gritty but entertaining Indian crime shows (The Family Man, Scam 1992 vibe).
- Stories about hustlers, scams, and moral grey zones instead of simple “hero vs villain” plots.
- Character‑driven thrillers where ambition, anger, and flawed choices drive the story.