Abar Proloy Explained

Genre:	Crime thriller
Director:	Raj Chakraborty
Creative Director:	Sohini Dasgupta
Composer:	Amit Chatterjee
Country:	India
Language:	Bengali
Num Seasons:	1
Num Episodes:	10
List Episodes:	Episode list
Executive Producer:	Mimeo Hhazra
Producer:	Subhashree GangulyRaj Chakraborty
Editor:	Md. Kalam
Cinematography:	Manas Ganguly
Company:	Raj Chakraborty Entertainment
Channel:	ZEE5

Abar Proloy 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

• Saswata Chatterjee as Animesh Dutta, Officer of Special Crime Branch
• Paran Bandopadhyay as Binod Behari Dutta, a retired schoolteacher (Extended cameo)
• Ritwick Chakraborty as Shombhu Baba / Haru Bag
• Koushani Mukherjee as Mohini Maa / Moni
• Gaurav Chakrabarty as Kanu Kole
• Partha Bhowmick as Inspector Karali
• Sohini Sengupta as Constable Madhobi
• Saayoni Ghosh as Shampa Mondal
• Nusrat Faria in a special appearance in the song "Menoka"
• June Maliah as Indrani Dutta, Animesh's wife
• Biswajit Chakraborty as Animesh's father-in-law
• Debasish Mondal as Bitan Roy, Animesh's assistant and junior officer
• Loknath Dey as Paritosh Sarkar
• Alexandra Taylor as Britney
• Pushan Dasgupta as Young Haru
• Debmalya Gupta as Young Kanu
• Beas Dhar as Young Moni
• Shahir Raj as Jack
• Arya Dasgupta as Rubel
• Samiul Alam as Pintu Mondal
• Shyamashis Pahari as Inspector at Sundarban
• Amlan Mazumdar as Inspector at Sundarban

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.

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.^{[14] [15]} Abar Proloy was released on the ZEE5 OTT platform on 11 August 2023.^[16]

External links

• • Abar Proloy on ZEE5

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2023-03-02 . রাত ২টো ৪১! রাজ চক্রবর্তীর সেটে ‘সাদা-কালা..’ গেয়ে ‘হাওয়া’ গরম করলেন নুসরত . 2023-07-12 . Indian Express Bangla . bn.
2. Web site: Acharya . Anindita . 2022-12-16 . Raj Chakraborty Announces 'Abar Proloy' With Saswata & Saayoni . 2023-07-12 . www.millenniumpost.in . en.
3. Web site: Abar Proloy Teaser: আসছে 'আবার প্রলয়', টিজারমুক্তির দিনক্ষণ জানালেন পরিচালক . 2023-07-12 . ETV Bharat News . bn.
4. News: 2023-07-03 . First glimpse of Raj Chakraborty’s debut web series ‘Abar Proloy’ receives a mixed response . The Times of India . 2023-07-12 . 0971-8257.
5. Web site: ডেস্ক . আনন্দবাজার অনলাইন . তামিল ছেড়ে এ বার হিন্দির ‘কপি’! ‘আবার প্রলয়’-এর ঝলক দেখে রাজের সমালোচনায় রাহুল . 2023-07-12 . . bn.
6. News: 2023-01-16 . Director Raj Chakraborty starts shooting for ‘Abar Proloy’ . The Times of India . 2023-07-12 . 0971-8257.
7. Web site: Dev, Rukmini and Srijit come together for a mystery project . 2023-07-12 . www.telegraphindia.com.
8. Web site: Abar Proloy: Rahul takes a jibe at Raj about Ritwick Chakraborty’s look . 2023-07-12 . OTTPlay . en.
9. Web site: ঝড় আসছে, সবাই বাড়ি যান প্লিজ...! সোশ্যাল মিডিয়ায় শুভশ্রীর পোস্টে জল্পনা . 2023-07-12 . Eisamay . bn.
10. Web site: 2023-06-30 . Tollywood Inside: 'আজকেই ঝড় আসবে...', সন্ধে ছ'টায় কোন পূর্বাভাসের কথা জানালেন রাজ? . 2023-07-12 . TV9 Bangla . bn.
11. Web site: 2023-01-16 . বিধায়ক রাজের সিরিজে অভিনয় রাজ্যের মন্ত্রীর! তাবড় তারকাদের টেক্কা দিতে নয়া চমক . 2023-07-12 . News18 Bengali . bn.
12. Web site: Raj Chakraborty: 'অনিমেষ দত্ত'কে নিয়ে ওটিটিতে ডেবিউ রাজের, প্রকাশ্যে 'আবার প্রলয়' টিজার . 2023-07-12 . Aaj Tak বাংলা . bn.
13. Web site: শত্রুদের শনি হয়ে হাজির অনিমেষ দত্ত, ‘আবার প্রলয়’-এর টিজারে ঝড় তুললেন শ্বাশত . 2023-07-12 . sangbadpratidin . en-US.
14. Web site: Ananda . A. B. P. . 2023-06-30 . চরিত্রাভিনেতা নন, 'আবার প্রলয়'-এ অ্যাকশন হিরো শাশ্বত, চমক ঋত্বিকের লুকেও . 2023-07-12 . bengali.abplive.com . bn.
15. Web site: 2023-07-02 . 'আবার প্রলয়' বিতর্কে রাহুলকে কটাক্ষ রানার, নাম না করে লিখলেন, ‘জবাব দিতেই হবে’ . 2023-07-12 . Hindustantimes Bangla . bn.
16. Web site: Sur . Binita . 2023-01-12 . Abar Proloy To Roktokorobi: 6 Upcoming Bengali Web Series To Put In Your Watchlist . 2023-07-12 . news.abplive.com . en.