Hoichoi Language: Bengali Genre: Crime Drama, Political Thriller, Revenge Saga
The story follows Mandaar (Debasish Mondal), a simple, hot-headed fisherman who rises from a life of obscurity to become a powerful political enforcer, spurred on by his ambitious wife, Laili (Sohini Sarkar), and a prophecy from a local mystic. mandaar web series
is a critically acclaimed Bengali-language crime thriller web series that serves as a visceral, contemporary reimagining of William Shakespeare's Macbeth . Directed by Anirban Bhattacharya in his directorial debut, the five-episode series premiered on November 19, 2021 , on the OTT platform Hoichoi . Set in the fictional seaside village of Geilpur, it replaces the Scottish highlands with a gritty coastal landscape dominated by power struggles over fisheries and local politics. Series Overview Set in the fictional seaside village of Geilpur,
Mandaar, a loyal and skilled enforcer for a local fishing syndicate leader, Kharga, is promised the leadership of a lucrative new harbor project. When Kharga reneges on his word, the ambitious Mandaar—fueled by his own desire and the manipulative prophecies of a psychic woman—murders his way to the top. Alongside his fiercely intelligent wife, Jaya (an adaptation of Lady Macbeth), he seizes power. However, guilt, paranoia, and rival forces quickly turn his reign into a bloody descent into madness. Alongside his fiercely intelligent wife, Jaya (an adaptation
The series is the first entry in the "Hoichoi World Classics" category, which aims to adapt global literary masterpieces for a modern Bengali audience. It is widely praised for its atmospheric cinematography by and a haunting background score by Subhadeep Guha . Director Anirban Bhattacharya Release Date November 19, 2021 Platform Hoichoi, Amazon Prime Video (select regions) Episodes 5 (Approx. 40–50 mins each) Primary Genre Crime Thriller / Drama Original Work Macbeth by William Shakespeare Plot and Setting: The World of Geilpur
In this adaptation, the Scottish Highlands are replaced by the salty, blood-soaked docks of Geilpur, a fictional fishing community where "might is right". The local power structure is controlled by (the King Duncan equivalent), a seedy businessman who oversees the harbor with a mixture of patronage and fear. This shift in setting allows the series to explore the specific cultural nuances and colloquialisms of the Bengali coast while maintaining the universal themes of the source material. Characters and Reimagined Roles