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Abar Proloy

Abar Proloy
GenreCrime thriller
Written byRaj Chakraborty
Directed byRaj Chakraborty
Creative directorSohini Dasgupta
Starring
ComposerAmit Chatterjee
Country of originIndia
Original languageBengali
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerMimeo Hhazra
ProducerSubhashree Ganguly Raj Chakraborty
CinematographyManas Ganguly
EditorMd. Kalam
Production companyRaj Chakraborty Entertainment
Original release
NetworkZEE5

Abar Proloy (transl. Doomsday Again) is a 2023 Bengali crime thriller web series written and directed by Raj Chakraborty[1] and produced by Raj Chakraborty Entertainment and Subhashree Ganguly.[2] The show features an ensemble cast including Paran Bandopadhyay, Saswata Chatterjee,[3] Ritwick Chakraborty, June Maliah, Koushani Mukherjee, Gaurav Chakrabarty, Sohini Sengupta.[4][5] The series serves as a spin-off of the 2013 film Proloy and was released on the ZEE5 OTT platform on 11 August 2023.[6]

Plot

The story of Abar Proloy is set in the Sundarban forest in West Bengal part. The story starts in 2004, revolving around a critical problem arising in the Sundarban where a group of teenage boys manipulate young girls and women by luring them into a trap of love. The gang subsequently traffics the women to other states, leading to a surge in women trafficking in Sundarban. In response to this issue, special crime branch officer Animesh Datta, portrayed by Saswata Chatterjee, takes on the responsibility of rescuing the trapped girls and putting an end to the violence.[7]

Cast

Episode list

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"Kewda"Raj ChakrabortyRaj Chakraborty11 August 2023 (2023-08-11)
The authorities accidentally rescue a group of minor girls from being trafficked. They send Animesh Dutta, a rogue special crime branch officer, to the Sundarbans to bust the women trafficking racket.
2"Hujjati"Raj ChakrabortyRaj Chakraborty11 August 2023 (2023-08-11)
In the Sundarbans, Animesh is currently rescuing a teenage girl named Dugga from being trafficked. He rushes her to the hospital for help. Meanwhile, the Hujja boys, following their boss's orders, are devising a plan to teach the new officer a lesson.
3"Hello Baba"Raj ChakrabortyRaj Chakraborty11 August 2023 (2023-08-11)
Animesh goes to the ashram led by the seer Shambhu Baba and his partner Mohini Ma, who is quite attractive. At the same time, Dutta is plotting an attack on the Hujja boys, and there's also a new girl who has disappeared.
4"Ispecial Dutta in Danger"Raj ChakrabortyRaj Chakraborty11 August 2023 (2023-08-11)
When they discover one of the Hujja boys hanging from a tree, the gang suspects Animesh of the murder. Meanwhile, a nurse at the hospital finds out that her brother, Pintu, is a Hujja member and is linked to human trafficking.
5"Mar Gariyechhe"Raj ChakrabortyRaj Chakraborty11 August 2023 (2023-08-11)
Animesh uncovers Kanu as the ruthless mastermind behind the operation. As the Hujja boys abduct Dugga from the hospital, an unknown individual beats them up and saves Dugga. Animesh is taken aback when he learns the true identity of the person who came to the rescue.
6"Kan Tanle Kanu"Raj ChakrabortyRaj Chakraborty11 August 2023 (2023-08-11)
Animesh discovers that Kanu has a history as a feared criminal. He has a conversation with the detective who apprehended Kanu. Within the Ashram's premises, Shampa admits to Baba that Pintu is associated with the Hujja. Tragically, Parul's lifeless body is discovered.
7"Shire Sangkraanti"Raj ChakrabortyRaj Chakraborty11 August 2023 (2023-08-11)
Binod Bihari accompanies Animesh to meet Malati, a survivor of trafficking who bears similar facial injuries as Parul. When asked about her own ordeal, Malati becomes emotional and utters the word 'hyena'. Meanwhile, a situation involving Swamprabha intensifies as it turns into a fire.
8"Khela Hobe"Raj ChakrabortyRaj Chakraborty11 August 2023 (2023-08-11)
Shampa and Pintu mysteriously disappear. Animesh organizes a search operation for Kanu, Pintu, and the rest of the Hujja group. While the police successfully apprehend one of the Hujja boys, Animesh comes across a crucial piece of information regarding Kanu.
9"Pain Maraben Naa"Raj ChakrabortyRaj Chakraborty11 August 2023 (2023-08-11)
Animesh and his team venture to the eerie meadow but discover no evidence. During the interrogation of Poritosh and Kanu, Kanu shifts the blame onto Poritosh, accusing him of betraying and murdering Ratan. In a surprising turn of events, Kanu escapes from custody.
10"Dhor Betake, Mar Salake"Raj ChakrabortyRaj Chakraborty11 August 2023 (2023-08-11)
Animesh leads his team to the haunted meadow and successfully locates both Shampa and Pintu. In a significant breakthrough, they manage to apprehend the culprit responsible for the events.

Production

Abar Proloy is produced by Raj Chakraborty Entertainment and Subhashree Ganguly.[8][9] The series is directed by Raj Chakraborty himself,[10] known for his work in the Bengali film industry. Raj Chakraborty has also written the screenplay for the series.[11] The music for the show is composed by Amit Chatterjee.[citation needed]

Release and reception

The teaser for Abar Proloy was released on 1 July 2023,[12] receiving a mixed response from the audience. The teaser introduces rowdy cop Animesh Dutta, played by Saswata Chatterjee. However, some viewers noted alleged similarities between one of the characters and Guruji from the Hindi web series Sacred Games,[13] which drew negative remarks.[4][14][15] Abar Proloy was released on the ZEE5 OTT platform on 11 August 2023.[16]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Menoka[17]" 
2."Keora" 

References

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