Ganoshotru

Ganoshotru
Official poster
Genre	Crime thriller
Based on	Real criminal cases from West Bengal
Directed by	Samik Roy Choudhury Modhura Palit Sayan Dasgupta Abhirup Ghosh Srimanta Sengupta
Starring	Paoli Dam Rudranil Ghosh Ayush Das Debopriyo Mukherjee Subrata Dutta
Country of origin	India
Original language	Bengali
No. of episodes	5
Original release
Network	ZEE5

Ganoshotru is an Indian Bengali-language crime thriller anthology web series. ^[1] The series presents five standalone stories based on real criminal cases from West Bengal, exploring the circumstances that led ordinary individuals to commit crimes. ^[2] It is directed by Samik Roy Choudhury, Modhura Palit, Sayan Dasgupta, Abhirup Ghosh, and Srimanta Sengupta, and stars Paoli Dam, Rudranil Ghosh, Ayush Das, Debopriyo Mukherjee, and Subrata Dutta. ^[3] The series is scheduled to premiere on 31 October 2025 on ZEE5. ^{[4] [5]}

Premise

Each episode dramatizes the rise and downfall of a figure drawn from Bengal's criminal history, weaving together factual details and creative storytelling. The narratives include portrayals of Troilokya Devi, considered one of India's first documented female serial killers; Hubba Shyamal, a Kolkata-based gangster; Sajal Barui, convicted of parricide; "Chainman", notoriously known for killing with bicycle chain; and Rashid Khan, linked to the 1993 Bowbazar blast. ^[6]

Cast

• Paoli Dam as Troilokya Devi
• Rudranil Ghosh as Hubba Shyamal
• Ayush Das as Sajal Barui
• Debopriyo Mukherjee as The Chainman
• Subrata Dutta as Rashid Khan

Development

Each episode was helmed by a different director—Madhura Palit (Troilokya Devi), Sayan Dasgupta (Rashid Khan), Samik Roy Choudhury (Sajal Barui), Abhirup Ghosh (The Chainman), and Srimanta Sengupta (Hubba Shyamal). ^[7]

Release and marketing

The motion poster of Ganoshotru was released on 19 October 2025. ^[8] The series is scheduled for release on 31 October 2025 on ZEE5. ^{[9] [10]}

References

1. "Paoli Dam, Rudranil Ghosh to play criminals in ZEE5 true crime series 'Ganoshotru'". Telegraph India.
2. Roy, Richa (2025-10-18). "ত্রৈলোক্য দেবীর ভূমিকায় পাওলি, হুব্বা শ্যামল রুদ্রনীল, নতুন থ্রিলারে আর কে, কোন চরিত্রে?". Eisamay Online (in Bengali). Retrieved 2025-10-24.
3. "Five directors helm upcoming Zee5 series". t2online.in. Retrieved 2025-10-24.
4. "সিরিয়াল কিলার পাওলি, গ্যাংস্টার রুদ্রনীল! বাংলার অন্ধকার জগতের অজানা সত্যি তুলে ধরবে 'গণশত্রু'". ABP Ananda (in Bengali). 2025-10-20. Retrieved 2025-10-24.
5. Kundu, Kasturi. "ZEE 5 Crime Series: গয়নার লোভে যৌনকর্মীর ছদ্মবেশে পাওলির নারীহত্যা, ZEE 5-এ আসছে শিহরণ জাগানো বাস্তবের গল্প 'গণশত্রু'". bengali.indianexpress.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 2025-10-24.
6. "অপরাধী জগতের বেতাজ বাদশাদের কাহিনি, আসছে 'গণশত্রু'". Dainik Statesman (in Bengali). 2025-10-24. Retrieved 2025-10-24.
7. "Trailer of Ganoshotru unveils Bengal's darkest crime tales". The Times of India. 2025-10-20. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 2025-10-24.
8. "একজন নয়, পাঁচজন পরিচালকের ছোঁয়ায় তৈরি 'গণশত্রু', বলবে কোন অজানা গল্প?". Hindustan Times (in Bengali). 2025-10-17. Retrieved 2025-10-24.
9. "Paoli Dam as India's First Female Serial Killer in ZEE5's Intense Crime Series, 'Ganoshotru'". Cine Shutters. Retrieved 2025-10-24.
10. "ভূত চতুর্দশীর প্রাক্কালে অদ্ভুত অবতারে ভয় ধরাচ্ছেন পাওলি দাম! হঠাৎ হলটা কী?". sangbadpratidin. Retrieved 2025-10-24.

External links

• Ganoshotru on ZEE5