Bhanwar (2020 TV series)

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Bhanwar
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Written byDeepak Pachory
Directed by Karanvir Bohra
Starring
Music byArijit Datta
Country of originIndia
Original languageHindi
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
ProducerTeejay Sidhu
CinematographyRaju Gauli
Running time80-100 mins
Release
Original network ZEE5

Bhanwar is a sci-fi thriller series starring Karanvir Bohra, Priya Banerjee, Teejay Sidhu, Payal Sodhi and Mantra in key roles. The web series marks the directional debut of TV actor, Karanvir Bohra. [1] Its about a couple who moves into a new apartment and discovers that the place is already occupied by their own ghosts, it also focuses on the theme of time travel. The web series was released on 18 August 2020 on ZEE5 OTT platform. [2] [3]

Contents

Premise

The plot revolves around the lives of a husband and wife who move in to a new house where they encounter mysterious incidents. However, they soon learn that their new house is occupied by their own ghosts. Things get complicated when they realize that they have time travelled six months in future and that they were killed by the estate agent, who is a serial killer. [4]

Cast

Release

The trailer was released on 13 August 2020 while the web series premiered on ZEE5 on 18 August 2020.

Reception

Shefali Jha from IBTimes termed the series as a suspenseful ride and discussed further on the plot. [5]

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References

  1. "Karanvir Bohra on Bhanwar: The genre of time travel has not been explored on OTT platforms". The Indian Express. 18 August 2020.
  2. "ZEE5's Upcoming Show 'Bhanwar' starring Karanvir Bohra and Priya Banerjee!". India Forums.
  3. "Bhanwar Review: Karanvir Bohra Directed Sci-fi Thriller Is Every Bit Intriguing; Priya Banerjee Impresses Too". www.spotboye.com.
  4. "Review of ZEE5's Bhanwar: A decent attempt blending lockdown escapade with time travel". IWMBuzz. 29 August 2020.
  5. Jha, Shefali (28 August 2020). "Bhanwar Review: Karanvir Bohra's web-series is a suspenseful ride". www.ibtimes.co.in.