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Inspector Avinash

Inspector Avinash is an Indian Hindi-language action crime thriller web series created, written and directed by Neerraj Pathak.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Inspector Avinash is an Indian Hindi-language action crime thriller web series created, written and directed by Neerraj Pathak. It stars Randeep Hooda as police officer Avinash Mishra and is based on events connected to crime suppression efforts in Uttar Pradesh in the 1990s.

Premise

The series centers on a dynamic police officer who heads a Special Task Force in Uttar Pradesh to confront organized crime and weapons trafficking. Its story is framed around late-1990s events and a criminal threat to the state's leadership.

Cast and characters

Randeep Hooda plays Avinash Mishra, with Urvashi Rautela, Amit Sial, Shalin Bhanot, Rahul Mittra, Zakir Hussain, Bidita Bag and others appearing in supporting roles. The series features a large ensemble cast across its two seasons.

Release

Inspector Avinash first released on 18 May 2023 on JioCinema. Later availability and promotion shifted to JioHotstar, where Season 2 was released in 2026.

Production

The series was created, written and directed by Neerraj Pathak. It is an Indian Hindi-language production in the action, crime and thriller genres.

Key facts

  • The series follows Avinash Mishra, a police officer leading a Special Task Force in Uttar Pradesh.
  • It is set in the 1990s and is inspired by true events and the life of UP officer Avinash Mishra.
  • Randeep Hooda stars in the title role, with Urvashi Rautela and Amit Sial among the supporting cast.
  • Season 1 premiered on 18 May 2023.
  • A second season was released in 2026, continuing the story on JioHotstar.
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Canadian context

It is available on major international streaming platforms, so Canadian viewers interested in Indian crime dramas may encounter it through global digital distribution.

Frequently asked questions

What is Inspector Avinash about?
It follows Uttar Pradesh police officer Avinash Mishra as he leads a Special Task Force against gangsters, weapons cartels and other serious crime.
Is Inspector Avinash based on a true story?
Yes. It is described as being inspired by true events and the life of UP super-cop Avinash Mishra.
Who plays the lead role?
Randeep Hooda plays Avinash Mishra, the central character.
When did Inspector Avinash first release?
It premiered on 18 May 2023.
How many seasons does it have?
It has 2 seasons.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inspector_Avinash
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  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13847564/
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  3. JioHotstar — https://www.hotstar.com/in/shows/inspector-avinash/1971000329
    Supports: Season 2-era platform listing and episode synopsis details.
  4. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/us/show/inspector-avinash/umc.cmc.3g2bfaea5p9a6ba66fysual88
    Supports: Series premise and runtime listing.
  5. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/inspector_avinash/s01
    Supports: Season 1 genre, language and release date.