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2014
1 Season
7.9 (47)

Dariba Diaries is an Indian crime drama series that aired from 2014 to 2015. Set in the 19th century, the show revolved around the mysteries and crimes of Dariba, an area in Old Delhi that was notorious for its crime rate. The series followed the story of four main characters - Khairunissa (played by Rasika Dugal), a widowed courtesan who ran a brothel in Dariba; Ishwar Singh (played by Sid Makkar), a police officer who was assigned to investigate crimes in Dariba; Mahendra Singh (played by Anil Rastogi), a retired police officer who served as Ishwar's mentor; and Javed (played by Amit Gaur), a thief who was Khairunissa's prot

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20. Episode 20

When a well-liked political representative from the East India Co. dies under strange circumstances, Mirza delves into the man's life for clues.

19. Episode 19

When the kotwal disappears, Mirza wrestles with fears for his mentor's safety as he sets out to solve the most personal case of his career.

18. Episode 18

When a thief makes off with the contents of an impenetrable vault owned by a pair of brothers, Mirza looks first for a motive for the crime.

17. Episode 17

A nawab is killed on a lion hunt and a priceless gem stolen from his turban. As Mirza investigates, he realizes that the killer is smarter than most.

16. Episode 16

While remodeling their ancestral home, a highly revered priestly family discovers a skeleton, and Mirza deduces that the victim was a Muslim.

15. Episode 15

When a magician is killed onstage in the middle of a trick, everyone searches for the girl he made "disappear," while no one looks for the murderer.

14. Episode 14

Three women are found murdered, each in a different manner, and the nawab is the primary suspect until Mirza uncovers a web of confounding clues.

13. Episode 13

When a wealthy landlord is found hanged in his basement, Mirza argues that it's not suicide and begins turning up potential suspects.

12. Episode 12

Local thugs are immediately suspected in a young British officer's murder, but Mirza soon finds the case is much more complicated.

11. Episode 11

When a body is found stabbed by three different knives, Mirza discovers that each suspect in the case has a different story about the murder.

10. Episode 10

The bodies of two close friends, fierce chess rivals, are found in opposite ends of the city, each clutching a chess piece in his hand.

9. Episode 9

When a body is found with purple ooze leaking from its neck, the kotwal tasks Mirza with solving the case before an important visitor comes to town.

8. Episode 8

When an unhappily married queen is found dead, Mirza believes the uncharacteristic smile on her face is the first clue to finding her killer.

7. Episode 7

When a man is killed at a musical recital and the audience rendered unconscious, Mirza finds two witnesses: one blind, the other deaf.

6. Episode 6

Mirza routinely laughs off cases involving the supernatural, but he's forced to rethink his beliefs when he has a spooky encounter of his own.

5. Episode 5

A personal feud separates two of the emperor's most trusted guards. When one turns up dead, everyone suspects the other ... everyone except Mirza.

4. Episode 4

Threatening letters rattle the citizens of Dariba, especially when murders follow, and Mirza must determine whether the incidents are connected.

3. Episode 3

A well-known courtesan is murdered after a performance, but no sooner does Mirza begin his investigation than another courtesan is found dead.

2. Episode 2

When a visiting puppeteer's stories begin to come true in Dariba, including a suicide, Mirza takes it upon himself to investigate the connection.

1. Episode 1

When an Afghan emissary goes missing in Dariba, Mirza believes the incident may be related to an epidemic striking the town.

Description

Genres

Crime Drama
Cast

Rasika Dugal
Sid Makkar
Anil Rastogi

Premiere Date

January 1, 2014
IMDB Rating

7.9 (47)

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