Amazon MX Player has released the trailer of its upcoming series First Copy, a drama set in the 1990s film piracy era, marking the OTT acting debut of comedian Munawar Faruqui. The series, which will stream for free from June 20, also stars Gulshan Grover, Krystle D’Souza, Saqib Ayub, Ashi Singh, Meiyang Chang, Inam Ul Haq, and Raza Murad.
Amazon MX Player unveils trailer of First Copy featuring Munawar Faruqui, Gulshan Grover, Krystle D’Souza and more
Directed by Farhan Zamma, First Copy explores the underbelly of the film industry during a time when pirated tapes were in high demand and storytelling held emotional and aspirational value for audiences. Munawar Faruqui plays Arif, a piracy mastermind navigating ambition, struggle, and identity in an evolving cinematic landscape.
Amogh Dusad, Director and Head of Content at Amazon MX Player, described the show as “a powerful underdog story – about a dreamer chasing ambition and identity amidst the chaos of the fascinating ’90s film world.” He added, “With Munawar Faruqui making his scripted series debut, the show brings a fresh, honest voice to an era when stories weren’t just entertainment – they were escape, connection, and hope.”
Speaking about his role, Munawar said, “First Copy is that underdog story and extremely special to me as it marks my acting debut in a series. Playing the role of Arif was an interesting challenge; he’s full of life, has his flaws, but is someone with big dreams.”
Krystle D’Souza, who plays Mona, added, “Mona is a woman of various masks… For me, it was refreshing to portray a woman who refuses to disappear, even when the world tells her she’s past her prime.”
Veteran actor Gulshan Grover, who portrays Mahesh Kumar, noted, “Playing Mahesh Kumar was like revisiting an era I’ve personally witnessed evolve… The series brings back the essence of 90s cinema, the drama, the chaos, and the emotional stakes.”
Director Farhan Zamma described the project as a personal tribute to the golden age of cinema, “First Copy is a project close to our hearts… It’s not just about the film industry, but about human ambition.”
First Copy will be available for free on Amazon MX Player across mobile apps, the Amazon shopping app, Prime Video, Fire TV, and Connected TVs starting June 20.
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