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Shantaram

"Welcome to Bombay."

TV Show TV-MA 2022 7.4 /10 Canceled
Apple TV A Apple TV Original
Created by Eric Warren Singer, Steve Lightfoot, Gregory David Roberts

An escaped prisoner named Lin Ford arrives in Bombay in the 1980s, hoping to vanish into the city's labyrinth of streets and shadows. He takes a hard earned job tending to the sick and neglected, offering care where others retreat. As he sneaks through a world of rough justice, unlikely... Read more

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About Shantaram

An escaped prisoner named Lin Ford arrives in Bombay in the 1980s, hoping to vanish into the city's labyrinth of streets and shadows. He takes a hard earned job tending to the sick and neglected, offering care where others retreat. As he sneaks through a world of rough justice, unlikely friendships form and a line between duty and danger blurs. Lin finds a kindred spirit in Prabaker and a chance at real connection, all while wrestling with a past that keeps catching up. The path to redemption proves messy, costly, and full of hard choices, yet the act of giving relief to strangers slowly reshapes who he is.

Shantaram arrived on screens in 2022, created by Eric Warren Singer, Steve Lightfoot, and Gregory David Roberts. The story expands the novel by Roberts into a serialized drama with a multinational cast led by Charlie Hunnam.

Critics note a gritty atmosphere that mirrors Bombay's underbelly, focusing on moral ambiguity and the pull between survival and empathy. The show centers on identity and belonging, with Lin's dual life testing loyalties and moral lines.

Details

Release Date
October 13, 2022
Rating
TV-MA
User Ratings
174 votes
Type
TV Series
Seasons
1
Episodes
12
Network
Apple TV
Status
Canceled
Genres
Crime, Drama, Action & Adventure
Country
United States
Studio
Anonymous Content +3 more
External Links
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Cast

Charlie Hunnam

Charlie Hunnam

Dale Conti / Lin Ford

Shubham Saraf

Shubham Saraf

Prabaker 'Prabhu' Kharre

Antonia Desplat

Antonia Desplat

Karla Saaranen

Elektra Jansson-Kilbey

Elektra Jansson-Kilbey

Lisa Carter

Fayssal Bazzi

Fayssal Bazzi

Abdullah Taheri

Elham Ehsas

Elham Ehsas

Sebastian Modena

Sujaya Dasgupta

Sujaya Dasgupta

Kavita Singh

Rachel Kamath

Rachel Kamath

Parvati

Alexander Siddig

Alexander Siddig

Khader Khan

Created by: Eric Warren Singer, Steve Lightfoot, Gregory David Roberts

Seasons (1 season, 12 episodes)

Season 1

Season 1

12 episodes - 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

Shantaram is available to stream on Apple TV+.

Yes, Shantaram is available to stream on Apple TV+.

Shantaram has 1 season with a total of 12 episodes.

With a rating of 7.4/10 from 174 viewers, Shantaram is well-regarded and recommended by viewers.

An escaped prisoner named Lin Ford arrives in Bombay in the 1980s, hoping to vanish into the city's labyrinth of streets and shadows. He takes a hard earned job tending to the sick and neglected, offering care where others retreat. As he sneaks through a world of rough justice, unlikely friendshi...

Shantaram stars Charlie Hunnam, Shubham Saraf, Antonia Desplat, Elektra Jansson-Kilbey, and Fayssal Bazzi.

Shantaram was created by Eric Warren Singer, Steve Lightfoot, and Gregory David Roberts.

Shantaram was released on October 13, 2022.

Shantaram is a Crime, Drama, and Action & Adventure series.

Shantaram is based on Gregory David Roberts' novel, which is a work of fiction inspired by his life experiences. It isn't a documentary or a literal retelling of real events, though its 1980s Bombay setting reflects real life in the city.

Charlie Hunnam stars as Lin Ford, also credited as Dale Conti. The character is an escaped convict who travels to Bombay and works as a medic for the city's poor.

Shantaram has 1 season consisting of 12 episodes. The series is listed as canceled, so there are no plans for a second season.

The series was created by Eric Warren Singer, Steve Lightfoot, and Gregory David Roberts.