Hoichoi announces over 25 new titles on its third anniversary
Hoichoi has roped in actors like Swastika Mukherjee, Parambrata Chattopadhyay, Raima Sen, Swaswata Chatterjee and directors Srijit Mukherjee, Mainak Bhaumik and Q among others to be a neighborhood of its vast library.
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Hoichoi unveiled its slate of originals for the approaching months on Friday. (Photo: PR Handout)
As Hoichoi completed three years on Friday, it unveiled 25 web shows and two films to be launched within the coming months. The Bengali OTT platform has roped in actors like Swastika Mukherjee, Parambrata Chattopadhyay, Raima Sen, Swaswata Chatterjee and directors Srijit Mukherjee, Mainak Bhaumik and Q among others to be a neighborhood of its vast library.
Vishnu Mohta, Co-Founder of Hoichoi, during a statement shared that the last three years are the foremost rewarding years of his life. He also mentioned how the coronavirus-induced lockdown helped them realise the importance of churning content.
“I am pleased with how far we’ve are available this short time. In March, when the planet went into lockdown, we realised that it had been now more important than ever that we still entertain our audience. within the last six months, we’ve continued to release many movies, original shows also as last our newest property – First Day First Show – for direct-to-digital films. Today, because the world starts to open up, we glance forward to ‘Year 4 of Hoichoi’. i’m really excited about the shows and films we’ve planned, which i think comprise our greatest content lineup thus far ,” shared Mohta.
Here is that the list of exciting web series that the audience can soon see on Hoichoi.
- Charitraheen 3: Starring Swastika Mukherjee within the lead role as Sujata, Charitraheen 3 will present a tale of affection , lust and pain. Directed by Debaloy Bhattacharya, the series also will star Naina Ganguly, Saurav Das, Mumtaz Sorcar, Sourav Chakraborty and Debaloy Bhattacharya.
- Damayanti: The show will specialise in the lifetime of a history professor, who is additionally a computer hacker. Hoichoi’s first woman detective franchise will star Tuhina Das as a fanatical spy. Helmed by Aritra Sen & Parambrata Chattopadhyay, the show also will feature Indrashish Ray, Chandreyee Ghosh and Amrita Chattopadhyay.
- Robindronath Ekhane Kawkhono Khete Aashenni: Srijit Mukherji’s first Hoichoi series has been adapted from a well-liked Bangladesh novel. It revolves around a detective, who reaches a famed restaurant to uncover the reality behind its mysterious owner, Muskaan Zuberi. The cast of the show is yet to be announced.
- Byomkesh 6: the favored detective is back on the Hoichoi slate, this point presenting “Magna Mainak”. Starring young star Anirban Bhattacharya within the titular role, the series also features Ridhima Ghosh and Suprobhat Das and is directed by Soumik Halder.
- Thakumar Jhuli: Bengali filmmaker Q are going to be adapting popular folklore Thakurmar Jhuli for a replacement series. The cast is yet to be finalised.
- Tansener Tanpura 2: one among the most-watched shows on the platform this year, Tansener Tanpura are going to be back with season 2 during Diwali. Ditrected by Soumik Chattopadhyay, the show features Vikram Chatterje, Rupsa Chatterjee and Jayati Bhatia.
- Bonyo Premer Golpo 2: When crime of passion meets crime of desire. Bonyo Premer Golpo 2 is about within the murky world of a mental asylum. Arjun Chakraborty will join Tanushree Chakraborty within the series.
8: Money Honey 2: The stakes are higher and therefore the chase wider in Money Honey’s sequel. Directed by Tanim Noor and Krishnendu Chattopadhyay, the series stars Shamol Mawla and Nishat Priyom.
- Lolita: Mainak Bhaumik will present another unconventional relationship drama.
- Laal Mati: After the much acclaimed Shobdo Jobdo starring Rajat Kapoor, Sourav Chakraborty is back together with his next series Laal Mati. it’ll present the story of a person who decides to play God. The cast is yet to be announced.
- Rahasya Romancho 3: Saurav Das will play Montu Pilot, who believes he’s dead during this interesting series. Helmed by Abhirup Ghosh, the series also stars Saurav Das, Saayoni Ghosh, Kanchan Mullick and Saoli Chattopadhyay.
- Shei Je Holud Pakhi 2: the favored musical thriller will now specialise in the mysterious death within the climax of the primary season, and therefore the emotional journey of a father coming to terms with the death of his daughter. Tridha Choudhury and Saswata Chatterjee are going to be back reprising their parts.
- Taqdeer: Created in Bangladesh, Taqdeer stars popular actor Chanchal Chowdhury essaying the role of a person , who gets entangled during a murder scandal, after discovering a body in his freezer trunk. The show has been created by Syed Ahmed Shawki and Saleh Sobhan Auneem.
- Chowringhee: The show would present a slice of urban city life, mixed with high octane drama and topped with foot-tapping music.
- Mohomaya: Creative geniuses Sahana Dutta and Kamaleshwar Mukherjee will get together to helm a powerful drama for the platform.
- Ganga: Created by Rudrnail, the show would be a never seen before tale of drug trading through the Ganges. it’ll star veteran actor Soumitra Chatterjee as a gang lord!
- Eken Babu 4: The crime thriller returns with a case story from the exotic Rajbari at Murshidabad. Anirban Chakrabarti will reprise the role of Eken Babu.
- Makeup Story: To be released during Valentine’s Day 2021, the show by Mainak Bhaumik will help one find their soulmate regardless of their age.
- Bhalo Thakish Baba: Helmed by Mizanur Rahman Aryan, the show may be a realistic combat the present Bangladesh social construct.
- Hello 3: Hoichoi’s favorite series is back with the third season. Raima Sen and Priyanka Sarkar have already been signed for an equivalent . Other details would be announced shortly.
- Mahabharat Murders: What happens when Duryadhan returns in 2021 to require revenge? An adaptation of the simplest selling book The Mahabharrata Murders by Arnab Ray, the series are going to be directed by Soumik Halder.
- Devdav: The Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay classic has been adapted once more . Directed by Debaloy, Arjun Chakraborty, Raima Sen and Madhumita Sarcar will star in Devdas O Ekti Khuner Golpo!
- Gora: A detective show created by Sahana Dutta. Ritwick Chakraborty will make his digital debut playing the defective detective – Gora!
- Intuition: After making a mark in Hindi TV shows, Mitali Bhattacharya has penned the new web series Intitution for Hoichoi. The show will mark the online debut of popular Tollywood actors Soham Chakraborty and Srabanti Chatterjee.
- Mandaar: The platform also will launch ‘Hoichoi world classics’ under which it’ll bring literary adaptations of classic plays and stories from round the world. Created by Anirban Bhattacharjee, Mandaar are going to be supported Macbeth. The show is in pre-production at the instant .
Apart from the 25 web series, Hoichoi has also announced two films. Kolkata Underground has been created by Parambrata Chattopadhyay. The film are going to be a musical journey including violent gang wars and politician-builder nexus. The second film Tiktiki, directed by Dhrubo Banerjee, is an adaptation of Sleuth, the famous 1970 play by Anthony Shaffer.
