Break Up Story

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Break Up Story
Genre Drama, Romanctic
Directed by Mainak Bhaumik
Country of originIndia
Original languagesBengali
Hindi
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes5 (list of episodes)
Production
Production companyMaansi Entertainment Studio
Release
Original networkHoichoi
Original release24 July 2020 (2020-07-24) 
present

Break Up Story is a Bengali web series released on 24 July 2020 on the Bengali OTT platform. [1] The entire series has been shot during the lockdown period during the COVID-19 situation. The series is directed by Mainak Bhaumik. After the release of Bornoporichoy [2] [3] and Goyenda Junior [4] [5] in 2019, Mainak Bhaumik made his debut in the Bengali web series as a director through Break Up Story. [6] The series features Anindita Bose, Saurav Das, Sauraseni Maitra, Tuhina Das, Sohini Sarkar, Ranojoy Bishnu, Aryann Bhowmik, Chandrayee Ghosh and Alivia Sarkar. [7] [8]

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Plot

A romantic drama showcases breakup tales of five couples and the various reasons that prompt them to part ways. However, the fun part is that every character in the series is somehow connected. Breakups can be as romantic as hook-ups, except with a sad ending. A intriguing tale of couples as they try to salvage their love when their relationships go sinfully wrong.

Cast

Overview

SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
1 5July 24, 2020 (2020-07-24)

Reception

Set in the backdrop of love and break up, based in the city of Kolkata. With the free flow of story-telling, the series received a great response from the audience.

Season 1 (2020)

The series started streaming on the OTT platform hoichoi from 24 July 2020 with five episodes.[ citation needed ]

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byOriginal release date
1"After The Break"Mainak Bhaumik24 July 2020 (2020-07-24)
2"Best Friends Forever"Mainak Bhaumik24 July 2020 (2020-07-24)
3"Heartbreak"Mainak Bhaumik24 July 2020 (2020-07-24)
4"A Good Education"Mainak Bhaumik24 July 2020 (2020-07-24)
5"Return To Zero"Mainak Bhaumik24 July 2020 (2020-07-24)

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