Barrister P K Basu will be back on screens on 15th August
Barrister P K Basu will be back in the upcoming Zee5 web series ‘Kaantaye Kaantaye,’ premiering on 15th August. Based on Narayan Sanyal’s ‘Sonar Kanta,’ this suspenseful thriller, directed by Joydeep Mukherjee, features Saswata Chatterjee, Ananya Chatterjee, and Soham Chakraborty.
Barrister P K Basu is a name familiar to any Bengali bibliophile worth their salt. For those not in the know, Barrister P K Basu is a fictional character conjured up by Narayan Sanyal. He made his debut in the novel ‘Nagchampa,’ published in 1968. Fast forward to 1974, filmmaker Tarun Majumdar brought him to the silver screen in the film ‘Jodi Jantem.’
Owing to the immense popularity of Barrister P K Basu, Narayan Sanyal decided to pen a series featuring this honest, clever, and talented advocate who takes on cases only if he believes the accused is innocent. Sanyal crafted 24 stories in the ‘Kaantaye Kaantaye’ series, including ‘Nagchampa,’ each as riveting as the next.
Some audio story channels on YouTube, such as ‘Radio Milan’ and ‘Golpo Mirer Thek,’ have featured the ‘Kaantaye Kaantaye’ series. However, we will now see Barrister P K Basu gracing the screen once again after fifty years in a web series on Zee5, premiering on the 15th of August.
This detective thriller, based on Narayan Sanyal’s ‘Sonar Kanta,’ is a cracking mystery featuring Barrister P K Basu. Directed by filmmaker and actor Joydeep Mukherjee, ‘Kaantaye Kaantaye’ stars Saswata Chatterjee as Barrister P.K. Basu, Ananya Chatterjee as Rani Basu, and Soham Chakraborty as Shubir Roy.
Set against the misty, storm-lashed backdrop of Darjeeling, ‘Kaantaye Kaantaye’ throws viewers into a world where nothing is as it seems. Barrister P.K. Basu (Saswata Chatterjee), haunted by the tragic loss of his daughter, finds himself in a race against time at Hotel Repose. As a killer prowls 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? With each twist and turn, ‘Kaantaye Kaantaye’ will keep audiences on the edge of their seats, making every frame worth watching.
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. Saswata Chatterjee breathing life into P.K. Basu, an advocate haunted by personal loss, and Soham Chakraborty making his OTT debut along with national award winner Ananya Chatterjee playing the role of Rani Basu. we’ve crafted a story that will keep viewers guessing until the final frame. Set against the wondrous backdrop of storm-ravaged Darjeeling, ‘Kaantaye Kaantaye’ is more than a mystery – it’s a psychological rollercoaster that will test your nerves. We’ve poured our hearts into every aspect of this series, from the intricate plot twists to the haunting cinematography, and we can’t wait for audiences to experience the tension, drama, and emotional depth of this uniquely Bengali thriller.”
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 expressed his excitement, “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.”
Let’s hope this web series lives up to the expectations unlike some recently made movies and web series on ‘Faluda’, ‘Kakababu’ and ‘Byomkesh Bakshi’. Only time will answer. Waiting for 15th August.
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