The exciting new series Kaalratri, a suspenseful murder mystery that promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats, was announced on hoichoi. With popular television actress Soumitrisha in the starring role, Kaalratri is currently in production and soon to premiere, marking her much-awaited web debut on hoichoi. Indrasish Ray, Rajdeep Gupta, Rupanjana Mitra, Sairity Banerjee, and Anujoy Chattopadhyay, among others, are joining her in this captivating series and every one of them contributes their distinct ability to this series.

Devi’s (Soumitrisha) seemingly ideal life starts to fall apart on the day of her wedding due to an unsettling prophecy made by her close friend Maya. An eerie shadow is cast over the celebrations by Maya’s terrifying prophecy regarding Devi’s husband’s death, which paves the way for a mystery that descends into danger and intrigue. Devi finds herself entangled in an intricate web of mystery as the narrative develops, with each clue leading to more profound secrets.

As she takes on the character of Devi, Soumitrisha—who is renowned for her remarkable performances in Bengali television’s highest TRP shows—adds a level of emotional complexity and intensity to this gripping story. The show, which is helmed and written by Ayan Chakraborti, offers a distinctive fusion of the immersive components of a classic murder mystery with the well-liked women-driven shows of hoichoi.

Kaalratri is a significant production for Soumitrisha as it is her web debut. She expressed her excitement about the project and said “Devi is a multi-layered character, and I am excited to tell her tale in such an engaging way. I am hoping that this fascinating new approach will help the public welcome me and help them connect with Devi”.

Watch the series on Hoichoi soon.

Priyanka Dutta