Amazon
MX
Player,
a
free
video
streaming
platform
by
Amazon,
has
recently
launched
the
eagerly
anticipated
second
season
of
the
crime
drama,
First
Copy.
The
story
unfolds
in
the
rugged
setting
of
early
2000s
Mumbai,
delving
deeper
into
the
life
of
Arif.
Once
the
unrivalled
leader
in
film
piracy,
Arif
now
faces
betrayal,
ambition,
and
survival
challenges.
With
Afreen
at
his
side,
he
strives
to
reclaim
his
world
using
the
same
street-smart
tactics
and
determination
that
once
built
his
empire.
Munawar
Faruqui
brings
Arif
to
life
with
remarkable
intensity
and
depth,
portraying
a
character
torn
between
power
and
its
consequences.
Munawar’s
on-set
personality
often
took
his
co-stars
by
surprise,
as
he
maintained
a
light-hearted
demeanour
off-camera.
“From
my
co-stars
to
the
directors,
was
always
surprised,
and
that’s
a
good
thing,”
he
revealed
“I
used
to
joke
around
and
have
fun
all
the
time,
when
it
came
to
acting,
they’d
genuinely
say
I
was
doing
a
good.
At
first,
I
thought
they
were
just
being
polite,
but
they
actually
meant
it.
They
didn’t
expect
me
to
act
like
that,
and
that
surprise
made
it
even
better.”
Exploring
Nostalgia:
Revisiting
Early
2000s
Mumbai
Munawar
expressed
a
deep
connection
with
the
show’s
setting,
as
it
reminded
him
of
early
2000s
Mumbai,
a
city
he
fondly
remembers.
He
recounted,
“If
I
could
go
back
to
that
time,
you’d
probably
find
me
near
Marine
Lines
Railway
Station
near
Nariman
Point,
by
that
old
gola
vendor
outside
the
station.
That’s
where
I
first
discovered
malai
gola,
topped
with
Milkmaid,
which
felt
like
luxury
back
then.
It
cost
25
rupees
when
the
regular
ones
were
just
5
or
10.
Whenever
it
rained,
my
aunt
and
her
kids
would
take
me
there.
The
sound
of
the
rain,
the
colours
of
the
gola,
all
of
us
laughing,
that
was
happiness
in
its
simplest
form.”
The
atmosphere
of
early
2000s
Mumbai
is
not
just
a
backdrop
for
the
series;
it
is
a
character
in
itself.
The
bustling
cityscape,
the
vibrant
culture,
and
the
vivid
memories
of
a
bygone
era
add
layers
to
the
storyline,
making
it
relatable
to
audiences
who
share
those
memories.
This
sense
of
nostalgia
is
a
powerful
element
that
enhances
the
viewing
experience,
drawing
viewers
into
a
world
that
feels
both
familiar
and
engaging.
As
the
series
progresses,
Arif’s
struggle
against
his
crumbling
empire
and
mounting
adversaries
keeps
viewers
on
edge.
His
journey
is
marked
by
the
constant
tension
between
his
ambitions
and
the
consequences
of
his
actions.
The
complexities
of
his
character
and
the
dynamic
storyline
ensure
that
the
audience
remains
captivated,
eager
to
see
what
unfolds
next
in
his
tumultuous
life.
First
Copy’s
second
season
not
only
builds
upon
its
crime
drama
roots
but
also
delves
into
personal
stories
that
resonate
with
its
audience.
The
combination
of
intense
drama,
personal
conflicts,
and
a
nostalgic
setting
creates
a
captivating
narrative
that
leaves
a
lasting
impression.
As
Arif
battles
his
inner
demons
and
external
threats,
viewers
are
taken
on
a
journey
that
explores
the
human
condition
against
the
backdrop
of
a
city
that
never
sleeps.