Rangbaaz: The Bihar Chapter

Rangbaaz: The Bihar Chapter
Directed bySachin Pathak
Written bySiddharth Mishra
Produced byAjay Rai
Starring
Music bySneha Khanwalkar
Production
company
JAR Pictures
Distributed byZEE5
Release date
  • 31 October 2025 (2025-10-31)
Running time
146 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Rangbaaz: The Bihar Chapter is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language crime drama film directed by Sachin Pathak and written by Siddharth Mishra. The film stars Vineet Kumar Singh, Aakanksha Singh, Vijay Maurya, Rajesh Tailang, and Prashant Narayanan. It was released on the streaming platform ZEE5 on 31 October 2025.[1]

Plot

The film follows Haroon Ali Shah Baig, a gangster-turned-politician in Bihar. The narrative depicts his progression from small-time criminal activities to accumulating wealth and influence, eventually transitioning into politics. The story explores the intersection of crime, power, and political ambition in Bihar's volatile landscape.[2]

The character and storyline are inspired by real-life figures from Bihar's criminal-political history, particularly former Siwan MP Mohammad Shahabuddin.[3]

Cast

Production

Development

The film was produced by Ajay Rai under JAR Pictures for ZEE5. Writer Siddharth Mishra, who had previously written all three seasons of the Rangbaaz web series, returned to pen the screenplay. Director Sachin Pathak had previously directed the third season of the web series, Rangbaaz: Darr Ki Rajneeti (2022), which also focused on Bihar's political underworld.[4]

The film marks a departure from the anthology web series format to a feature-length presentation, representing the franchise's first cinematic adaptation.

Filming

Production emphasized location authenticity and depicting Bihar's political context. The film was shot with the intention of portraying the regional dynamics and power structures of the state.

Music

The musical score was composed by Sneha Khanwalkar, who had previously worked on earlier seasons of the Rangbaaz series.

Historical context

The film's narrative draws inspiration from Mohammad Shahabuddin (1967–2021), a controversial figure in Bihar politics. Shahabuddin served as Member of Parliament from Siwan constituency for four consecutive terms between 1996 and 2004, and as Member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly from 1990 to 1995. He was associated with the Rashtriya Janata Dal and was known as a "bahubali" (strongman) in Siwan district.[5]

Shahabuddin faced numerous criminal charges throughout his political career and was convicted in multiple cases, including kidnapping and murder. He died in Delhi in May 2021 from COVID-19 complications while serving a life sentence.[6]

Release

Rangbaaz: The Bihar Chapter premiered exclusively on ZEE5 on 31 October 2025.[7] The film was made available in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu audio tracks with subtitle options. The runtime is approximately 146 minutes.[8]

The release coincided with election cycles in Bihar, leading to discussions about the film's timing and subject matter.

Reception

Initial coverage following the release focused on the performances and the film's treatment of its politically sensitive subject matter. Vineet Kumar Singh's portrayal of the lead character received attention in early reviews. As of November 2025, the film held a rating of 6.4/10 on IMDb.[9]

Entertainment publications noted the film's approach to depicting the nexus between crime and politics in Bihar, with some observers recommending viewers consult journalistic sources for historical context on the real-life figures that inspired the narrative.[10]

Franchise connection

Main article: Rangbaaz (TV series)

The film is part of the Rangbaaz franchise, which began as a ZEE5 original web series in 2018. Previous installments include:

  • Rangbaaz (2018) – Based on the life of Uttar Pradesh gangster Shri Prakash Shukla
  • Rangbaaz Phirse (2019) – Inspired by Rajasthan gangster Anandpal Singh
  • Rangbaaz: Darr Ki Rajneeti (2022) – A six-episode series also based on Mohammad Shahabuddin.

While maintaining thematic continuity with the franchise, The Bihar Chapter functions as a standalone narrative with a different cast and expanded runtime.

See also

References

  1. ^ Hungama, Bollywood (20 November 2025). "Director Sachin Pathak on his series Rangbaaz on Bihar politics being converted into a film: "It has a different feel than the series" : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 22 November 2025.
  2. ^ "Bihar Election 2025: Ahead of results, watch Huma Qureshi's Maharani, Vineet Kumar Singh's Rangbaaz 3 to understand...; these are available on..." bollywood-life. 12 November 2025. Retrieved 22 November 2025.
  3. ^ "क्या बाहुबली नेता मोहम्मद शहाबुद्दीन की जिंदगी पर आधारित है 'रंगबाज 3' ? एक्टर ने बताया कहानी का पूरा सच". NDTVIndia. Archived from the original on 27 July 2022. Retrieved 22 November 2025.
  4. ^ "Maharani To Rangbaaz: Darr Ki Rajneeti, 6 Web Series Based On Bihar". 31 January 2024.
  5. ^ "What is the real story behind 'Rangbaaz' season 3, premiering on Zee5 this weekend?". www.lifestyleasia.com. Retrieved 22 November 2025.
  6. ^ Service, Express News (2 May 2021). "Jailed former RJD MP Mohammad Shahabuddin dies of COVID-19 at Delhi hospital". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 22 November 2025.
  7. ^ "Rangbaaz: The Bihar Chapter". ZEE5. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
  8. ^ "Vineet Kumar Singh reacts to reports that Rangbaaz 3 is based on Shahabuddin". Hindustan Times. 25 July 2022. Retrieved 22 November 2025.
  9. ^ "Rangbaaz 3 review: A rare sensitive crime-drama with superb performances". Hindustan Times. 29 July 2022. Retrieved 22 November 2025.
  10. ^ Samrat, Ujjwal (1 November 2025). "Rangbaaz Bihar Chapter True Story: Who is real Lakhan Ray, Haroon Baig's supporter?". True Scoop. Retrieved 22 November 2025.
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