Seven is a 2023 Bengali crime thriller web series starring Rahul Arunoday Banerjee, Gaurav Chakrabarty, Ridhima Ghosh, Suprobhat Das, Ankita Chakraborty and Anjan Dutt in key roles.[1] Anjan also wrote and directed the series,[2] and it features music scored by Neel Dutt,[3][4] cinematography by Pravatendu Mondal, and editing by Arghyakamal Mitra.[5] Set in a misty hill station, Seven follows five friends on a trip. Uncovering a bag containing dollars and a gun, the friends soon find themselves entangled in a thrilling mystery.[6][7] The series premiered on ZEE5 on 17 March 2023.[8]
| Seven | |
|---|---|
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| Genre | Crime thriller |
| Written by | Anjan Dutt |
| Directed by | Anjan Dutt |
| Starring | Anjan Dutt Gaurav Chakrabarty Ridhima Ghosh Rahul Ankita Chakraborty Suprobhat Das |
| Music by | Neel Dutt |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Bengali |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 7 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Neel Dutt |
| Producer | Anjan Dutt |
| Cinematography | Pravatendu Mondal |
| Editor | Arghyakamal Mitra |
| Production company | Anjan Dutt Production |
| Original release | |
| Release | 17 March 2023 |
Plot edit
Five friends - Subir, Bibek, Ananto, Namita and Ria - embark on a leisure trip to LAVA homestay. On their journey, they stumble upon a bike accident with a bag full of money and a gun. Subir takes the bag, hoping it will solve all their troubles. But the bag and gun soon cause a heated disagreement between them.[8]
Cast edit
- Anjan Dutt as Raj Basu
- Gaurav Chakrabarty as Bibek
- Ridhima Ghosh as Namita
- Rahul Arunoday Banerjee as Subir
- Suprobhat Das as Ananta
- Ankita Chakraborty as Riya
Development edit
Production edit
The series is produced under the Anjan Dutt Production banner.[3]
Release edit
In early 2022, ZEE5 announced a slate of Bengali series and films, with Seven being one of them.[9][10][11]
On 11 March 2023, ZEE5 unveiled the first look trailer of Seven depicting five friends on a hilly journey that quickly turns awry after an accident. The unexpected event leaves them with a dead body, a gun, and a bag of money.[12]
This seven-episode series started streaming on ZEE5 from 17 March 2023.[8][13]
Episodes edit
Season 1 edit
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
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| 1 | "Greed" | Anjan Dutt | Anjan Dutt | 17 March 2023 | |
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Five friends embark on an adventure to the Himalayan foothills. Along the way, they come across a bag of dollar bills. Will the friends succumb to their temptation or report the bag? | |||||
| 2 | "Pride" | Anjan Dutt | Anjan Dutt | 17 March 2023 | |
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Ananto discovers Subir and Namita's plan to elope with a bag of cash, sparking a confrontation. How far will Ananto go to protect his honour? | |||||
| 3 | "Attachment" | Anjan Dutt | Anjan Dutt | 17 March 2023 | |
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Raj Basu, the owner of the jungle camp, gets suspicious of the recently arrived guests upon learning of the missing bag. Simultaneously, the police arrive to investigate a drug-related incident. | |||||
| 4 | "Jealousy" | Anjan Dutt | Anjan Dutt | 17 March 2023 | |
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Raj's possession of the bag stirs up envy in the group. Feeling slighted, the friends opt to part ways from the camp, yet the envy lingers on. Will it take control? | |||||
| 5 | "Lust" | Anjan Dutt | Anjan Dutt | 17 March 2023 | |
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Dodo, Raj's house servant, accuses him of mistreatment. In response, Raj devises a plan to flee the camp with Riya and a bag. Unexpectedly, though, a visitor appears. | |||||
| 6 | "Anger" | Anjan Dutt | Anjan Dutt | 17 March 2023 | |
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Inspector Sunil Gomes arrives at the camp in pursuit of the missing sub-inspector. He questions the camp's occupants in search of clues to the mystery of the sub-inspector's disappearance. | |||||
| 7 | "Freedom" | Anjan Dutt | Anjan Dutt | 17 March 2023 | |
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As the enigma gradually reveals itself, the truth appears to be different from what it initially seemed. The companions come to understand that liberty comes with a hefty price tag. For their misdemeanours, each of them has to pay a high cost. | |||||
References edit
- ^ "Rahul Arunodoy Banerjee on Seven: Anjanda has a deep influence on our generation". OTTPlay. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
- ^ "Anjan Dutt Exclusive আসন্ন ওয়েব সিরিজ সেভেন নিয়ে আড্ডায় অঞ্জন". ETV Bharat News (in Bengali). Retrieved 17 March 2023.
- ^ a b "Anjan Dutt's web series 'Seven' to feature Rahul Arunoday Banerjee, Gaurav Chakraborty and Ridhima Ghosh". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
- ^ "গান বানাতে নচিকেতার দুয়ারে অঞ্জন, যুগলবন্দি নিয়ে মুখ খুললেন নীল দত্ত". Ei Samay Sangbadpatra (in Bengali). Retrieved 17 March 2023.
- ^ "Seven Web Series (2023)". Gadgets 360. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
- ^ "মেঘে ঢাকা পাহাড়ে ঘুরতে ঘুরতে ডলার ভর্তি ব্যাগ পেল পাঁচ বন্ধু, তারপর ..." Eisamay (in Bengali). Retrieved 17 March 2023.
- ^ Ananda, A. B. P. (13 March 2023). "পাহাড়ে ঘুরতে গিয়ে ব্যাগ ভর্তি টাকা পেলেন গৌরব, ঋদ্ধিমা, অঞ্জনেরা! তারপর?". bengali.abplive.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 17 March 2023.
- ^ a b c "Anjan Dutt returns with 'Seven', promises a 'broader picture of friendship, betrayal, lies and human vices'". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
- ^ "Aha Naa Pellanta Web Series: రాజ్తరుణ్, శివాని రాజశేఖర్ అహ నా పెళ్ళంట వెబ్సిరీస్ స్ట్రీమింగ్ డేట్ ఇదే". Hindustan Times Telugu. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
- ^ "Streaming platform ZEE5 announces slate of over 80 titles for 2022". The Hindu. 9 May 2022. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
- ^ "OTT platform Zee5 announces 2022 lineup including Taj, Kashmir Files, Jhund, Pitchers 2, Tripling, Nilamellam Ratham". HT Tech. 11 May 2022. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
- ^ "Anjan Dutt's 'Seven' is about a road trip gone wrong". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
- ^ ""Seven Is A Matured Work"- Director Anjan Dutt". 14 March 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
