Hoichoi is delighted to present a stunning selection of 14 new shows in honor of the Bengali New Year, all of which are sure to wow audiences on both sides of Bengal. This features new works from Bangladesh and India in addition to popular comeback series mixed in with much-anticipated sequels. The announcement promises spectators an engaging entertainment experience that combines creativity and skill.

Leading the cast are renowned actors Ritwick Chakraborty, Saswata Chatterjee, Paoli Dam Swastika Mukherjee, Tota Roy Chowdhury, Sandipta Sen, Solanki Roy, Kaushik Ganguly, Arjun Chakrabarty, Gaurav Chakrabarty Debchandrima, Ditipriya Roy, Ushasi Ray, Pori Moni, Chanchal Chowdhury, Musharaf Karim, Jaya Ahsan, and Ziaul Faruq Apurba, among others.

Original shows from India are:

Adv. Achinta Aich

Adv. Achinta Aich, starring Ritwick Chakraborty, Surangana Bandyopadhyay, and Saswata Chatterjee, is directed by Joydeep Mukherjee, who promises an engaging storyline. The plot centres on the Dutta family, who are determined to see that their unstable daughter-in-law Malini receives a life sentence in a mental institution after they find out that she killed their youngest son in their own house. Adv. Achintya Aich takes up the case when other solicitors decline it since it seems straightforward. Throughout his career, he has mostly been known for notarizing documents. Now, he sees an opportunity to take on a difficult legal case.

Parineeta

Another intriguing show is added to the playlist with “Parineeta,” which was directed by Aditi Roy and starred Debchandrima Singha Roy and Gaurav Chakrabarty. As a part of hoichoi’s ‘Best of Bengal’ series, which reimagines stories from the heart of Bengal, this modern take on classic literary tales promises to be an entertaining watch.

Bokabaksho Te Bondi

Directed by Debaloy Bhattacharya, “Bokabaksho Te Bondi” is a captivating storyline with Solanki Roy ready to enthrall spectators with its uniqueness. Actress Opola, played by Solanki Roy, is in her late 20s and longs to escape the spotlight. But her planned last day on set becomes a terrifying experience as she suddenly faces an identity crisis, unable to distinguish between her real self and her scripted character.

Bijoya

The premiere of Sayantan Ghoshal’s Bijoya, which stars Debdutta Raha, Saheb Chatterjee, and Swastika Mukherjee, promises to be a memorable cinematic experience. From a small Bengali town, Bijoya (Swastika Mukherjee) sends her son Nilanjan (Debdutta Raha) to Kolkata for further study. Bijoya is a strong yet selfless mother. But one fateful morning, Bijoya learns the heartbreaking news of Nilanjan’s purported suicide attempt, shattering her tranquil existence. Despite obstacles that seem insurmountable, Bijoya relentlessly pursues justice while Nilanjan lies in a hospital bed in a coma.

Gutipoka

Featuring Paoli Dam and Sourav Chakraborty under the direction of Sauvik Kundu, “Gutipoka” is sure to enthrall viewers with its gripping story. Paoli plays a modest middle-class woman who endures extreme abuse, humiliation, and persecution at the hands of her spouse. After learning about a fellow student’s similar ordeal, she turns the task of saving her from a diabolical plot into a struggle for her own life.

Sequel/Franchise Announcements:

Nikhoj 2

The captivating story of Ayan Chakraborti’s most recent venture, which stars Swastika Mukherjee and Tota Roy Choudhury, is sure to enthrall viewers once more. Concerns of foul play arise after DCP Brinda Basu’s daughter vanishes following a party and her mentor, acclaimed journalist Romit Sen comes under suspicion. While Brinda searches for her daughter, whether she is alive or dead, she becomes involved in a web of falsehoods, treachery, and deceit. Will Romit Sen be found guilty in the end, and will Brinda be successful in her unyielding search for her daughter?

Noshtoneer 2

The second season of Noshtoneer starring Sandipta Sen and directed by Aditi Roy presented by hoichoi, adds intrigue and a gripping storyline to the already captivating story. Aparna, portrayed by Sandipta Sen, struggles to come to terms with her husband Rishav’s involvement in Me-Too allegations made by one of his students. But will Aparna’s choice to file for divorce be affected when she finds out she is expecting Rishav’s child?

Abar Rajneeti

An exciting new season is promised with the return of Abar Rajneeti, which is directed by Sourav Chakraborty, and stars Arjun Chakrabarty, Ditipriya Roy, Kaushik Ganguly, Koneenica Banerjee, and Aniruddha Gupta. Rathin Banerjee’s estranged brother Pratim Banerjee makes a mysterious reappearance in this first season sequel. With barely 10 days to go before the Panchayat Elections, Rijpur is in disarray and upheaval.

Gobhir Joler Maach 2

The highly anticipated film Gobhir Joler Maach 2, directed by Sahana Dutta and starring Ananya Sen, Ushasi Ray, and Swastika Dutta, is sure to be captivating to see. Four childhood friends’ ostensibly perfect lives are disrupted by a covert seduction game. But as the game takes a deadly turn, their only hope is the one secret that has the power to destroy them.

After this group of friends experiences their first devastating death, there’s a question that remains: will there be another one, and will the dynamics of the group change with the addition of a new member?

Original shows from Bangladesh

Rongila Kitab

Led by Anam Biswas and featuring Pori Moni, guarantees an engrossing tale for audiences. The series follows the journey of a small-town thug who decides to turn away from his criminal life upon learning about his impending fatherhood. However, his plans are derailed when he’s wrongly accused of a local MP’s murder the very next day. Now, his top priority is safeguarding himself and his pregnant wife from both law enforcement and unseen threats.

Jimmi

Under the direction of Ashfaque Nipun and starring Jaya Ahsan, this show provides an engaging look at the problems and desires of people. Runa’s life is turned upside down amid marital strife and personal challenges when she finds a box full of cash in her workplace storeroom. Now that she’s in a moral bind, what decisions will she make?

Golam Mamun

This production, which is helmed by Shihab Shaheen and features Ziaul Faruq Apurba, looks to be a gripping story of justice and atonement. Additionally, this is Hoichoi’s first Golam Mamun character adaption for a new series. Ziaul Faruq Apurba’s character Mamun gets detained for killing his potential attacker and is also connected to the passing of his friend and the friend’s spouse. Mamun is now compelled to break the law and avoid being apprehended by the police to clear his name and establish his innocence as a law enforcement officer!

Mitthyabadi

This production, directed by Vicky Zahed and starring Mehazabien Chowdhury, creates a compelling picture of mystery and mistrust. When Alvira, a loving wife and mother of a four-year-old, learns that her husband is impotent, her world falls apart. Alvira sets out on a quest to learn the truth about the paternity of her kid and to expose the injustices that have been done to her while she struggles with this discovery. Following Sabrina, Mehazabien Chowdhury returns to Hoichoi with Mitthyabadi.

Bohemian Ghora

This show, which stars Mosharraf Karim and is directed by Amitabh Reza Chowdhury, offers a delightful mix of chaos and hilarity. A truck driver with a reputation for having passionate romances, Abbas finds himself in a difficult situation as the chaos caused by his seven wives, each from a different neighborhood, consumes his life. However, when Abbas runs into difficulties trying to start his ninth marriage, things take a hilarious turn. After Mohanagar, Dour, and Mobaroknama achieved enormous success, Mosharraf Karim triumphantly returned to hoichoi with Bohemian Ghora.

These varied options highlight hoichoi’s dedication to providing top-notch material that appeals to viewers worldwide. Release dates for each of these programs are set for April through September of 2024.

Priyanka Dutta