PremiumTop 10 Bengali web series of 2023 and here’s where to watch them
From Indranil Roy Chowdhury’s Chhotolok to Srijit Mukherji’s Durgo Rawhoshyo – a number of web shows kept us glued throughout the year.
Last Updated: 05.46 PM, Dec 24, 2023
One more year has come to an end. Undoubtedly this has been a good year for Bengali web shows. From Indranil Roy Chowdhury’s Chhotolok to Srijit Mukherji’s Durgo Rawhoshyo, Raj Chakraborty’s Abar Proloy to Debaloy Bhattacharya’s Indubala Bhaater Hotel – a number of web shows kept us glued throughout the year. OTTplay gives you a lowdown on the top 10 shows to revisit. In case you missed them, here is where these shows are streaming. Read on…
10. Shwetkali
Streaming on Zee5
Oindrilla Sen, Sourav Chakraborty, and Saheb Bhattacharya’s horror thriller was dropped in February on Zee5. This is Oindrila’s debut web series and she garnered appreciation.
9. Bodhon 2
Streaming on Hoichoi
Like the season one, Bodhon 2 also delves into social issues. However, this season is packed with thrills and actions. Along with the protagonist Sandipta Sen, Indrasish Roy’s performance is the high point of the show.
8. Parnashavarir Shaap
Streaming on Hoichoi
Horror has always been the weakest genre in the Bengali OTT space. Parambrata Chatterjee’s Parnashavarir Shaap is a nice break. It has its lows and unconvincing climax but it surely managed to shape its space among the audience. It has a fast renewal of the second season as well.
7. Nikhoj
Streaming on Hoichoi
Season one, though incomplete, is surely a nice build-up for the real mystery. Tota Roy Chowdhury and Swastika Mukherjee both are a treat to watch on screen. Besides, Loknath Dey’s performance also deserves appreciation.
6. Shikarpur
Streaming on Zee5
Shikarpur is a thriller and yet it manages to retain its flavour. It has a strong storyline and with quirky characters all around, the show is an engaging one.
5. Indubala Bhaater Hotel
Streaming on Hoichoi
Subhashree Ganguly stepped into the world of OTT with this show. Penned by Kallol Lahiri, Indubala Bhaater Hotel delves into the upheaval journey of a woman after the Partition. Subhashree garnered acknowledgment from all quarters for her stupendous performance.
4. Durgo Rawhoshyo
Streaming on Hoichoi
Srijit Mukherji’s Durgo Rawhoshyo is undoubtedly one of the best shows on the platform. It is not only well made but Anirban Bhattacharya’s acting makes us glued to the screen. Despite all the hullaballoo around the rights, making, and competition between the filmmakers, Durgo Rawhoshyo is one of the binge-worthy web series this year.
3. Dakghor
Streaming on Hoichoi
Dakghor is a fairy tale success story. It does not feature a huge star cast and it also invited a lot of unwarranted attention with a debate over who the real maker is. In fact, many people drew resembles between Dakghor and Panchayat. And yet, Suhotro Mukhopadhyay, along with Ditipriya Roy, Kanchan Mullick, and others, casts a magical spell on the viewers with the show’s simplicity.
2. Abar Proloy
Streaming on Zee5
Raj Chakraborty’s debut in the OTT space is nothing short of a blast. Abar Proloy is a high-octane cop drama that is totally unputdownable. With a strong reference to Raj’s film Proloy, this show delves into the dark ecosystem of human trafficking in Sunderban. With Saswata Chatterjee, Ritwick Chakraborty, and others, it is a full-on entertainment.
1. Chhotolok
Streaming on Zee5
Also read: Chhotolok review: Daminee Basu shines bright in Indranil Roy Chowdhury’s unputdownable cop drama
Chhotolok is arguably the best Bengali web show ever. Soon after its release, the show garnered a massive appreciation. Social media buzzed with praises. Not only it is a tight thriller, but it also flourishes as a social drama that talks about class politics – haves and have-nots. Daminee Benny Basu, who plays the lead police officer SI Sabitri Mondol, was lauded by critics and viewers alike. From its script to music and acting – the show scores a 10-on-10 in almost all the departments. This show sets the bar high for the Bengali OTT content industry.