The trailer for ZEE5’s most recent Bengali original series, Kaantaye Kaantaye, was unveiled. The event, which was attended by the actors and crew, gave fans a sneak peek at the exciting thriller that could revolutionize Bengali suspense drama. The cast and the creators discussed their experiences and insights into each character that went into making this work of art.

The series is directed by the visionary Joydeep Mukherjee and features a stellar cast, including Saswata Chatterjee, Ananya Chatterjee, and Soham Chakraborty in his OTT debut.

Kaantaye Kaantaye, which stars the versatile Saswata Chatterjee as P.K. Basu, transports audiences to the realm of the stormy Darjeeling backdrop. The story starts with Basu, an intelligent lawyer troubled by his daughter’s death, confronting a murderer within the remote Hotel Repose. When a storm cuts off all communication with the outside world, P.K. Basu has to work through a maze of lies and secrets to find the killer before it’s too late.

The director of Kaantaye Kaantaye, Joydeep Mukherjee, said “It has been a rewarding experience to adapt the beloved Sonar Kanta by Narayan Sanyal. We’ve added contemporary components while maintaining the emotional nuance of the original to create a suspenseful and thought-provoking thriller. The series, which takes place against Darjeeling’s breathtakingly gorgeous background, examines justice, resiliency, and bereavement”.

Speaking candidly about his portrayal of P.K. Basu, Saswata Chatterjee said, “Playing Basu has been a profound journey. He is a thoughtful and sensitive man negotiating a dangerous circumstance while dealing with personal tragedy. I’m excited for the audience to go on this thrilling journey with Basu as he pursues justice by conquering his demons”.

Regarding her role as Rani Basu, Ananya Chatterjee said, “Playing Rani has been both challenging and rewarding. Despite being a grieving mother, she continues to be her husband’s rock. I think that viewers will find her as captivating as I did. Her visions of their deceased daughter give her a frightening edge”.

“It’s been an amazing experience to join the cast of Kaantaye Kaantaye,” said Soham Chakraborty, who was making his OTT debut. “Subir Roy, my character, is subtly incorporated into the story, heightening the tension. I can’t wait for viewers to feel the suspense and drama of this gripping show” added the actor.

The new series will premiere on August 15 on ZEE5.

Priyanka Dutta