First Copy
In the heart of Mumbai during the 1990s, 'Arif,' a notorious and desperately romantic figure, rises to infamy as the kingpin of film piracy. As he weaves an intricate web of distribution, his audacious exploits attract the attention of law enforcement, Bollywood celebrities, and the criminal underworld, leading to a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase.
Cast: Munawar Faruqui, Ashi Singh, Krystle D'Souza
10 episodes
1. The Pirate ReturnsOut of jail and full of charm, Arif hustles fake Walkmans to restore his dignity, but a clash with his brother-in-law pushes him toward a tough promise to go straight or lose respect.U/A 16+CC32minJun 20, 2025
2. Chai, Toast & InsultsArif takes up a job at a film office to please his father, but after a petty humiliation by producer Mahesh Kumar, he vows quiet revenge with a projector and perfect timing.U/A 16+CC31minJun 20, 2025
3. The ReelArif partners with Pravin and Rajnish to burn their first pirated VCD before the film even hits theatres kickstarting a bold new empire built on entertainment and deception.U/A 16+CC26minJun 20, 2025
4. Chawl CinemaAs Arif's piracy spreads joy in chawls and fear in the industry, Mani becomes the face of the first-day-first-show culture, while Mahesh smells trouble and calls in the cops.U/A 16+CC23minJun 20, 2025
5. Chore PoliceSanjay Gogoi, a passionate cop with nothing to lose, is assigned to the piracy case. Meanwhile, Arif's rising fame puts him on Mahesh's radar and Mona gets closer to Arif.U/A 16+CC25minJun 20, 2025
6. The X MarkWith demand rising, Arif and Pravin strike a massive deal with a major CD wholesaler, but Inspector Sanjay has already set up a trap. As the frames reveal the mark, Arif finds himself exposed and Rajnish's fate takes an unexpected turn.U/A 16+CC25minJun 20, 2025
7. Uncensored ReelsArif meets Rajnish in Jail, worried after losing his main source for reels, he finds a different route in Afreen's words. As the relation with Mona grows, cracks form at home with Afreen, while Sanjay tightens the net with a fearless new ally in Ragini.U/A 16+CC27minJun 20, 2025
8. The Back DoorMissing the Niyaz and breaking Afreen's trust, Arif returns with a stolen reel and a risky idea: a pirated copy. With Praveen by his side and names in hand, he dives into a game and takes one step back to restart his piracy business.U/A 16+CC25minJun 20, 2025
9. The NetworkAs Aisha's film rolls, Mona confronts Mahesh Kumar. As Mahesh's films start leaking again, he cracks down hard and Sanjay's police raid dents the piracy business until Arif finds a new delivery trick inspired by Afreen's biryani, VCDs hidden in plain sight, spreading even as the walls close in.U/A 16+CC22minJun 20, 2025
10. Catch The PirateAs distance grows between Arif and Praveen, Aisha's film leak leads Sanjay and Ragini straight to the source ending with Arif in handcuffs and the empire in peril.U/A 16+CC29minJun 20, 2025
First Copy
In the heart of Mumbai during the 1990s, 'Arif,' a notorious and desperately romantic figure, rises to infamy as the kingpin of film piracy. As he weaves an intricate web of distribution, his audacious exploits attract the attention of law enforcement, Bollywood celebrities, and the criminal underworld, leading to a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Farhan P. Zamma
- Created by
- Farhan P. Zamma
- Studio
- Salt Media, RVCJ Media
Maturity rating
U/A 16+Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
