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| Chorki Announces Dark Comedy Series "Dakatiya Bashi" |
Tasnia Farin in a bridal look, surrounded by three young men. Curiosity followed the release of several such photos on Tuesday (November 10). Why is Farin suddenly dressed as a bride? And who are the three young men with her?
The OTT platform Chorki has cleared up some of the mystery behind the photos. They were released along with the announcement of its new original series Dakatiya Bashi. Alongside Farin, the series stars Arfan Mridha Shiblu, Ishtiaq Ahmed Rumel, Rizvi Rizu Chowdhury, Sharaf Ahmed Jibon and others. It is directed by Imraul Rafat, with a screenplay by Nazim Ud Daula.
Chorki officially announced the series in a press release on Tuesday. It also published the cast's new looks on its verified Facebook page. The photos give some hint of the story, but the makers don't want to reveal all the secrets just yet.
Busy with film work, Tasnia Farin hadn't been seen in an OTT series for quite some time. She was waiting for a new kind of story and character, and she has found that in Dakatiya Bashi.
In the series, Farin's character is named Camelia. In her words: "My character's name is Camelia. Like the name, the character is a bit unusual. The series is a dark comedy, and my character has many dark sides too. I've never done comedy in a series before. This is my first time."
The actress also explained why she chose this story: "A lot of thrillers and murder mysteries are being made for OTT. So this time I wanted to do a dark comedy. Viewers will get a fresh flavor, and it's a new experience for me as well."
In the announcement photo, Arfan Mridha Shiblu is seen holding a gun. But the actor and musician says it would be wrong to draw conclusions about his character from the image.
Shiblu said: "It won't be that simple. This is a fun story, no doubt about that. But there is suspicion around my character. The character is different each time."
Beyond the mystery and humor, he also liked the family relationships in the story. In Shiblu's words: "There is the story of a family here. I especially liked that."
For Partho Sheikh, too, the series is a chance at a new kind of acting. He is working on the psychology and circumstances of his character. Partho said: "The character has some layers I've never had to deal with in acting before. I read the script every day to figure out what can be done at each point in the performance."
With Dakatiya Bashi, director Imraul Rafat is returning to OTT work after a long break. For him, the biggest challenge of making a series is keeping the audience's interest alive in every episode.
Rafat said: "Making a series is somewhat difficult. Each episode has to end with something that makes the audience wait for the next one. The story also needs different layers. I've finally found such a story."
The director said the series has one unexpected twist after another. In his words: "There are many kinds of series. This time we've chosen dark comedy. It's a genre I'm familiar with. There are challenges, and I enjoy taking them on."
Screenwriter Nazim Ud Daula claims it is not a thriller in the conventional sense. Even so, various events in the story may surprise viewers, and there will be some unexpected moments.
Amid the abundance of mystery, crime and thriller series on OTT, Chorki wants to bring a different flavor of storytelling. The platform's CEO, Redwan Rony, said dark thrillers and mysteries are often seen on OTT platforms, but dark comedy is comparatively rare. That is why they are bringing this kind of work to viewers now.
Redwan Rony hopes Dakatiya Bashi will offer audiences a new kind of entertainment. He said: "Chorki has always tried to give viewers content with a different flavor. I believe this trend-breaking series will also bring them a new kind of joy."
Sharaf Ahmed Jibon, Rizvi Rizu and Saidur Rahman Pavel also play important roles in the series.
Chorki said Dakatiya Bashi is likely to be released soon, but a specific date has not yet been announced. Why Farin is holding a pistol in her bridal look, and what her relationship is with the three young men around her, will be answered once the series is released.