Paap (English: Sin) is an Indian Bengali-language family drama-murder mystery[1] directed by Anupam Hari which started streaming on popular Bengali OTT platform hoichoi from 2 October 2019.[2][3] The series stars Puja Banerjee who made her debut in Bengali web series through this web series. The series also features Saheb Bhattacharya, Solanki Roy, Rahul Banerjee, Ishani Das, Rajat Ganguly, Bhaswar Chattopadhyay, Rupsa Dasgupta, Priyanka Mondal, Indrajit Chakraborty in the key roles.[3][4] Durga Puja is the most important festival for Bengalis, where all the family members meet and enjoy this precious festival together. The actual meaning of the Bengali word ‘Paap’ is ‘Sin’. The series is based on an ancient Durga Puja celebration of a family, where all members and relatives of the family have come to become a part of the celebration. Meanwhile, an unwanted guest comes who had a mysterious past life and have some long-kept secrets about the family. At the same time, two dead bodies are discovered in the house and the puja house becomes a crime scene and there are many mysteries to unveil.[3][5]

Paap
GenreDrama, Thriller
Directed byAnupam Hari, Joydeep Mukherjee
Country of originIndia
Original languagesBengali
Hindi
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes10
Production
Production companySVF
Original release
NetworkHoichoi
Release2 October 2019 (2019-10-02) –
4 June 2021 (2021-06-04)

Cast

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Episodes

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SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
15October 2, 2019 (2019-10-02)
25June 4, 2021 (2021-06-04)

Season 1 (2019)

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On 28 September 2019 on the day of Mahalaya, hoichoi released the trailer of the series.Paap was released on 2 October 2019 with five episodes.

Season 1 Episodes

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No.TitleDirected byOriginal release date
1"Suchipatra"Anupam Hari2 October 2019 (2019-10-02)
2"Agontuk"Anupam Hari2 October 2019 (2019-10-02)
3"Aro Aghat"Anupam Hari2 October 2019 (2019-10-02)
4"Mukhobondho"Anupam Hari2 October 2019 (2019-10-02)
5"Porbo Ek"Anupam Hari2 October 2019 (2019-10-02)

Season 2 (2021)

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On 4 June 2021 hoichoi released the second season of the original web series. The second season has been called as the "Antim Pawrbo" (Last Chapter). In this season hoichoi released five new episodes. In this season, the cast almost remained same like the first season except Tiya, which is now played by Mishmee Das while Solanki Roy in first. Also, this time the season is directed by Joydeep Mukherjee.[6][7]

Season 2 Episodes

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No.TitleDirected byOriginal release date
1"Bohurupi"Joydeep Mukherjee4 June 2021 (2021-06-04)
2"Chabikathi"Joydeep Mukherjee4 June 2021 (2021-06-04)
3"Sondhikhon"Joydeep Mukherjee4 June 2021 (2021-06-04)
4"Obhisondhi"Joydeep Mukherjee4 June 2021 (2021-06-04)
5"Uposonghar"Joydeep Mukherjee4 June 2021 (2021-06-04)

References

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  1. ^ "The first look of of[sic] Puja Banerjee's Bengali Web Series". Tellychakkar.com. Archived from the original on 9 September 2022. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Trailer of hoichoi Original Paap starring Puja Banerjee is mysterious and intriguing - read details". 28 September 2019. Archived from the original on 25 July 2021. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
  3. ^ a b c "Hoichoi unveils "Paap" on the eve of 'Mahalaya'". Archived from the original on 9 October 2019. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
  4. ^ "সিনেমা নয়, এবার 'হইচই' এর নতুন ওয়েবসিরিজ 'পাপ'এ দেখা যাবে পূজাকে". 30 August 2019. Archived from the original on 24 July 2021. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
  5. ^ "Puja Banerjee signs Bengali web series Paap for hoichoi". 30 August 2019. Archived from the original on 4 September 2019. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
  6. ^ "Hoichoi gives a glimpse of its 2021 content slate". 20 March 2021. Archived from the original on 4 June 2021. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
  7. ^ "Paap Season 2 Web Series Online Streaming Release Date Preview Cast & Crew". Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
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