Filmmaker Raj Chakrabarty brings his epic 2019 Bengali drama Parineeta, starring Subhashree Ganguly, with new twists and plotline in the Hindi remake Ziddi Ishq.

Ziddi Ishq
JioHotstar recently dropped the official trailer of Ziddi Ishq which hinted at a Hindi remake of Subhashree Ganguly's 2019 Bengali movie, Parineeta. However, the video gives a little different twist, focusing on more intense revenge and action thrills, compared to Parineeta, despite following the same plot of an one-sided love story between a teacher and a student. Here's everything you need to know.
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The Hindi revenge drama series is coming on JioHotstar (accessible via OTTplay Premium) on November 21, 2025. Ziddi Ishq is written and directed by Raj Chakrobarty, who also helmed the Bengali movie, Parineeta.
While Parambrata Chatterjee rapaces Ritwick Chakraborty as the teacher Shekhar Da, Aaditi Pohankar replaces Subhashree Ganguly as the student Mehul in the Hindi remake. Other pivotal cast includes Barkha Bisht, Priyanshu Painyuli, and Shaji Choudhary. Bibriti Chatterjee is also a part of the cast in a supporting role.
According to the trailer, Ziddi Ishq reimagines the original Bengali movie with news twists and turns. The Hindi series delves into more intense revenge thrills with some blood-shedding action games. However, the story follows the same of a teacher-student love, where the young highschool student Mehul is head over heels for her private tutor Shekhar Da. Things take a dark turn when Shekhar commits sucide, leaving a trials of suspicions.
Mehul must take the initiative to go deeper into the matter and bring out the truth behind Shekhar's death. This very determination takes her to his company where he used to work and get a job. They story takes a darker turn when Mehul finds out that Shekhar got unintentionally involved in some illegal matters that involve the company's CEO.
The 1-minute-32-second video begins with a sweet love story of Mehul, but quickly turns into a dark tale of suspense, secrets, lust, and revenge. Barkha Bisht is seen as the lover of Shekhar Da, who's the lead suspect for his suicide. As the trailer progresses, it shows how Mehul goes to any lengths to find out the truth even if she has to fight physically with goons.
Q. When and where to watch Aaditi Pohankar's Ziddi Ishq?
A. Ziddi Ishq is releasing on JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium) on November 21, 2025.
Q. Who are the cast members of Ziddi Ishq?
A. Ziddi Ishq features Aaditi Pohankar and Parambrata Chatterjee in the leads, along with Priyanshu Painyuli, Shaji Choudhary, Barkha Bisht, and Bibriti Chatterjee in pivotal roles.
Q. What's the story of Ziddi Ishq?
A. Ziddi Ishq is the Hindi remake of the 2019 Bengali movie Parineeta which follows a young woman's revenge journey for her unrequited love who attempted suicide.
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