ShibdasBhattacharjee

Paranormal activity has special appeal for a certain section of viewers. Both as central theme or a sub-section, these entertain the audience. Shakespeare displays greatest mastery in using paranormal activities in almost every drama which cherish the audiences till date. Today expecting Shakespeare's genius in a dramatic creation is literally barking at the wrong tree. In fact, it is nothing but defaming a Maestro like One and Only Shakespeare comparing today's dramatic endeavor be on stage or on the screen with his creation. Nevertheless, the Bard of Avon is always inspiring and his unseen influence seems shaping thought and creativity.

The Bollywood Web Series Andhere released on 14th August narrates a story that seems hazzy and the paranormal activities picturized here fail to hook attention. The simple reason is: it appears again and again within short intervals. Fact is paranormal activity doesn't impress the audience but the approach of making the audience prepared to witness something dropping from the blue abruptly hooks the audience. The thrill is not watching the ghost but waiting for it to watch with suspense. This element is missing in this Web Series. No suspense, no interest indeed. This is where the Web Series lacks the basic. Similarly, too many characters have spoiled the rest. However not bad for one time watch. But the way the Web Series ends, it becomes evident that its Season 2 may come. But that will utterly be a misadventure. However, one may think otherwise.

Several Movies and Web Series have been made on both military and diplomatic conflicts between India and Pakistan in the recent past. But compared to all these, Salakaar seems to be a better Web Series portraying some significant issues and putting them into perspective about diplomatic conflicts between India and Pakistan. This new Bollywood Web Series released on 8th August, 2025 narrates two parallel stories of India's effort against Pakistani nuclear armament; one in 2025 and the other one in 1978. The story narrates how Indian under-covered agents put cold water on the sinister design of Pakistani military dictator General Zia-ul-Haq to produce nuclear arms in 1978. The life and risk of the under-covered agents have been delineated with perfection in the Web Series. The way India designed strategy to ruin Pakistani nuclear reactor located at Kahuta in 1978 really seems amazing. India attained this unprecedented success without using any force but through contaminating the water used in the nuclear plant really seems unbelievable. The story on the sideline depicts some facts of 2025 as well. The theme is unique and its execution is simply brilliant. The action of the Web Series is straight forward that hooks the viewers all through.

The casting of the Web Series is brilliant. Mukesh Rishi in the role of Zia-ul-Haq seems real. Same is in case of others characters. This Web Series is really must watch one.

Movies and Web Series are trying to explore fresh things these days. However, this is not the first time. But there is a difference. Trending theme is exploring crime and tell a story about new genre of Crime. This leaves a limited choice. Exploring same theme in Movies and Web Series with afresh is obviously difficult. After all, how many stories can be written on a same plot? As a result, efforts are on to make Celluloid portrayal of psychological and psychriatic disorders as the genesis of crime. The word psycho is a household term for Movie lovers today. The point remains justification of complex medical term related to psychological disorders. This may trigger a larger debate in the days ahead.

The new Bengali Web Series Birangana narrates serial killing. The criminal has a traumatic past as the conjugal bonding of his parents broke down during his childhood days. He suffers from the prejudice that a devorcee woman having child can't marry again for ethical reasons. He kills those women engaging someone despite having child already. He kills the women during the wedding ceremony. At last, the police solves the case exploring the clue.

The theme may seem new. But in reality, it's not so. In the complex criminal psychology many things happen. Fact is : every crime has its own psychological implication. The crime narrated in this Web Series is just another one. Rather, this is stereotypical crime story with obvious shortcomings in theme, characterization and execution. Here also, popularity dominates over cinematic vision. It also fails to keep intact the element of surprise. Nothing new nor that much worthy this is. Anyway, one may try.