Bengali web series ‘Kaantaye Kaantaye’, a ZEE5 Global Original, will premiere on the OTT platform on August 15. This edge-of-your-seat detective thriller, based on the iconic Narayan Sanyal’s ‘Sonar Kanta’, promises to keep viewers glued to their screens as they unravel a murderous mystery alongside advocate P.K. Basu.
Created by filmmaker and actor Joydeep Mukherjee, ‘Kaantaye Kaantaye boasts a stellar cast led by the versatile Saswata Chatterjee as the iconic P.K. Basu, National Award-winner Ananya Chatterjee as Rani Basu, and OTT debutant Soham Chakraborty.
This powerhouse ensemble breathes life into a story that’s as much about solving crimes as it is about confronting personal demons.
Set against the misty, storm-lashed backdrop of Darjeeling, ‘Kaantaye Kaantaye’ plunges viewers into a world where nothing is as it seems. P.K. Basu, haunted by the tragic loss of his daughter, finds himself in a race against time at the ominous Hotel Repose.
As a killer stalks the halls, seeking their next victim, a savage storm cuts off all communication with the outside world. Trapped with a cast of suspicious characters, each harbouring their own dark secrets, P.K Basu must rely on his razor-sharp intellect and uncanny observational skills to unmask the murderer before they strike again.
But this is no ordinary whodunit. As bodies pile up and the tension ratchets to unbearable levels, viewers will be forced to question everything they think they know.
Is the killer among the hotel guests? Or could it be someone closer to home?
Speaking about his role, Saswata Chatterjee said, “Bringing P.K. Basu to life in ‘Kaantaye Kaantaye has been incredibly rewarding. Basu is a successful lawyer whose world crumbles when he loses his daughter due to a case he took personally. This tragedy transforms him, pushing him to use his keen observational skills to stop a criminal. What drew me to this role was Basu’s struggle to protect his loved ones from a dangerous killer while battling his own grief. It’s a character that requires both intellect and emotion, and I’m eager for viewers to follow Basu’s journey through our suspenseful story.”
Ananya Chatterjee shared, “Playing Rani Basu in ‘Kaantaye Kaantaye’ has been a touching experience. Rani is a mother and wife whose world is shattered by the loss of her daughter, Mithu. She sees visions of her dead child, which adds an eerie element to her character. Despite her grief, Rani helps her husband with his cases, offering valuable insights. It’s been rewarding to portray this complex woman who balances her sorrow with a desire to be useful. I’m looking forward to viewers seeing how Rani’s story unfolds in this gripping thriller.”
Soham Chakraborty, who has been acting in films since his childhood, spoke about his OTT debut. “Debuting on OTT with the role of Subir Roy in ‘Kaantaye Kaantaye’ has been incredibly thrilling. Portraying a character deeply enmeshed in a gripping and suspenseful storyline alongside P.K. Basu has pushed me to explore new facets of my acting. The series is packed with intensity and unexpected twists, and I can’t wait for audiences to experience this riveting story,” Soham said.
Director Joydeep Mukherjee remarked, “Bringing ‘Kaantaye Kaantaye’ to life has been a journey very close to my heart. We’ve taken Narayan Sanyal’s beloved ‘Sonar Kanta’ and reimagined it for today’s audience, creating a thriller that’s as emotionally resonant as it is along with being suspenseful.”
Archana Anand, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 Global, spoke about the platform’s expansion to regional OTT entertainment. “Regional stories are the lifeblood of a truly global entertainment landscape. At ZEE5 Global, we’ve looked to curate a diverse content library that resonates with viewers across the world and Bengali content is a vital part of this vision. ‘Kaantaye Kaantaye’ is a bold reimagining of a classic genre, exemplifying our strategy of investing in local talent and stories to build a global audience. We believe that such authentic, culturally resonant content has the power to transcend language and geographical boundaries, fostering a deeper connection with our viewers worldwide.”
