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| Dainee | |
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| Genre | Dark Survival Thriller |
| Based on | Witch hunts in India |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | Nirjhar Mitra |
| Starring |
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| Theme music composer | Mainak Mazoomdar |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Bengali |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Production | |
| Cinematography | Turja Ghosh |
| Editor | Subhajit Singha |
| Running time | 20-24 minutes |
| Production company | No Country Films Production |
| Original release | |
| Network | Hoichoi |
| Release | 14 March 2025 |
Dainee (transl. Witch) is a 2025 Indian Bengali dark survival horror thriller web series.[1][2] Directed by Nirjhar Mitra and written by Mitra along with Shayak Roy and Nilanjan Chakraborty, the series was streamed on the OTT platform Hoichoi on 14 March 2025. Produced by No Country Films Production, the series revolves around the themes of witch hunting, rural Bengal's dark realities, psychological tension, folklore, and the fight against oppression.[3]
Mainak Mazoomdar composed the background score while Turja Ghosh did the cinematography and Subhajit Singha handled the editing. The series stars Mimi Chakraborty in the lead role and Koushani Mukherjee Zanjeen in the titular role.[4] Sudip Mukherjee and Biswajit Das play other pivotal roles. This series marks Mimi Chakraborty's second OTT venture after Jaha Bolibo Sotto Bolibo and critics referred this as her career-best performance.[5][6]
Synopsis
[edit]Pata, estranged from her family and rural roots during her childhood, returns home after receiving the news of her feather's death. Upon reaching, she discovers her estranged sister Lata, is on the verge of being burnt alive after being branded a witch by the villagers. As the story unfolds, Pata fights the deep rooted superstitions and sinister forces in a desperate war for survival and justice.
Cast
[edit]- Mimi Chakraborty as Pata
- Koushani Mukherjee Zanjeen as Lata
- Sudip Mukherjee as Lata and Pata's father
- Biswajit Das as Bhim Kumar Maheli a.k.a. Jaanguru, the village chieftain
- Shayak Roy as Doctor
- Anirudhya Mashid as Santosh, Lata's husband
- Sujit Kumar Barman as Badsha
- Shruti Das
- Anumegha Kahali
Production
[edit]Announcement
[edit]Hoichoi announced Dainee on 15 October 2024 along 10 other web series including Nikosh Chhaya, Bishohori, Kaalratri, Puro Puri Eken and others.[7] They were announced as part of Hoichoi's "Hoichoi Festive Premiere" for their upcoming web series scheduled to release in 2025.[8]
Development
[edit]Director Nirjhar Mitra conceived the idea about making this web series in 2014-15. He developed the concept about a tale of two sisters which revolves around the ideas of witch hunting and victimization of women, which is still prevalent in rural areas of India, particularly in the tribal dominated belts. Although Mitra was a bit hesitant initially about the relevance of the topic in the 21st century, later he came across several data and statistics which validated its relevance.[9]
On 18 October 2024, a short glimpse was released which served as the first look video of Mimi Chakraborty as the protagonist. It marked the second OTT venture of Mimi Chakraborty after she made her OTT debut as a lawyer in the courtroom drama Jaha Bolibo Sotto Bolibo in 2024, which premiered on Hoichoi.[10] The series marked the OTT debut of the television actress Shruti Das.[11]
Pre production
[edit]Koushani Mukherjee Zanjeen received a part of the script for audition: the scene where Lata is beaten up, she is bleeding from her head, but sits up and sings Megher Kole Rod Hesheche when she hears her husband has passed away. She created a temporary backstory that probably someone has dies, with whom she relates the song. After being selected, she got the whole script. In an interview she mentioned that the director shared her many newa articles and documentaries on superstitions around witch hunting, which helped her to play the emotions of the victim Lata, in the series.[12]
Filming
[edit]Marketing
[edit]The first poster of the series, whicch also served as the first look poster of Mimi Chakraborty from the film, was released on 11 February 2025.[14][15] An announcement video which also served as a first look teaser of the series that introduced the characters, was released on 21 February 2025.[5][16] The trailer of the series was released on 7 March 2025 on Hoichoi's YouTube channel.[17][18]
Themes
[edit]- Raw portrayal of rural Bengal
- Psychological tension combined with folklore
- The bonding and essence of sisterhood
Release
[edit]Dainee premiered on the OTT platform Hoichoi on 14 March 2025.[22]
Episodes
[edit]| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
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| 1 | "Otit-er Taaney" | Nirjhar Mitra | Nirjhar Mitra, Shayak Roy, Nilanjan Chakraborty | March 14, 2024 | |
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Pata returns to India to settle her inheritance and finds her sister trapped in a brutal witch hunt. | |||||
| 2 | "Ashani Shanket" | Nirjhar Mitra | Nirjhar Mitra, Shayak Roy, Nilanjan Chakraborty | March 14, 2024 | |
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The vengeful villagers determined to the end the sisters' lives, surround them without any feasible way out. | |||||
| 3 | "Chaal Bodol" | Nirjhar Mitra | Nirjhar Mitra, Shayak Roy, Nilanjan Chakraborty | March 14, 2024 | |
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The arrival of an emergency case at the locked-out hospital puts the lives of everyone inside at risk. | |||||
| 4 | "Biswashghatok" | Nirjhar Mitra | Nirjhar Mitra, Shayak Roy, Nilanjan Chakraborty | March 14, 2024 | |
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As the villagers deal a personal blow to the doctor, the terrified nurses are ready to throw in the towel. | |||||
| 5 | "Obhaagi" | Nirjhar Mitra | Nirjhar Mitra, Shayak Roy, Nilanjan Chakraborty | March 14, 2024 | |
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An innocent life is lost in the face of unfounded superstitions and barbaric power dynamics. | |||||
| 6 | "Shesh Sanghat" | Nirjhar Mitra | Nirjhar Mitra, Shayak Roy, Nilanjan Chakraborty | March 14, 2024 | |
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The battle of survival comes to a head with an unexpected turn of events. | |||||
Reception
[edit]Critical reception
[edit]Poorna Banerjee of the The Times of India reviewed the series and termed it as "A tense, socially relevant gripping thriller with powerful performances, particularly from Mimi Chakraborty. Her commanding performance elevates the series, making it an engaging experience despite its flaws." and opined "The series maintains a fast-paced, grim tone with little room for humour. The narrative is straightforward, with flashbacks providing context to the power dynamics at play. While the cinematography and tight editing enhance the intensity, the music and background score effectively heighten the drama."[23]
Pratim D. Gupta reviewed the series for t2 Online and wrote "Dainee is more than just a thriller; it’s a powerful social commentary on how regressive traditions continue to claim lives, even one quarter into the 21st century. Nirjhar’s commanding vision makes Dainee a deeply immersive, multi-layered experience. It’s his grip on tone, pacing, and atmosphere that makes every element work in perfect unison." He specially praised the acting prowess of Mimi Chakraborty and Biswajit Das and worded it as "a masterclass in controlled intensity" and "nothing encapsulates his menace more than that grin — a slow, knowing smirk that drips with condescension and cruelty". He applauded the cinematogrphy, editing and background score.[6]
Agnivo Niyogi of High On Films reviewed the series and noted "The director keeps the tension razor-sharp: the back-and-forth of hostage negotiations, betrayals, and shifting alliances ensures that every moment feels unpredictable. The constant back-and-forth between timelines could have easily disrupted the tension, but tight direction ensures they flow seamlessly, adding depth without derailing the momentum." He particularly praised the performances of Mimi Chakraborty and Biswajit Das and termed them as "Every flicker of emotion on her face feels raw and lived-in" and "a masterclass in quiet menace" respectively. He also applauded the cinematography, editing and the background score.[24]
Hindustan Times [25]
Sangbad Pratidin[26]
Controversy
[edit]References
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- ^ "'Dainee' trailer: Mimi Chakraborty fights against bloodthirsty villagers to save her sister in new web series". The Telegraph. 8 March 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ^ Niyogi, Agnivo (11 February 2025). "Mimi Chakraborty's first-look poster for web series 'Dainee' unveiled on her birthday". The Telegraph. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ^ a b "'Dainee': Mimi Chakraborty plays a fierce woman on warpath to protect her younger sister". The Telegraph. 22 February 2025. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ^ a b D. Gupta, Pratim (13 March 2025). "Filmmaker Pratim D. Gupta writes about the Hoichoi series Dainee". t2 Online. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ^ Sen, Subhadrika (15 October 2024). "Popular Bengali OTT platform announces 10 new shows for its next season". Indulge Express. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ^ "Hoichoi rolls out 10 new shows as part of its festive premiere". t2 Online. 24 October 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
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- ^ Mitra, Pooja (12 February 2025). "Mimi's next, 'Dainee', is a riveting tale of witch hunt". The Telegraph. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
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- ^ a b Ganguly, Dharitri (21 March 2025). "Koushani Mukhopadhayay Zanjeen decodes her character Lata in Dainee". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
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- ^ Roy, Piya (11 February 2025). "Birthday girl Mimi Chakraborty shares an intriguing poster of her upcoming Hoichoi series Dainee". t2 Online. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ^ "The first look of Dainee is out". Times of India. 11 February 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ^ Sen, Subhadrika (22 February 2025). "Makers unveil suspenseful yet curious announcement video of Mimi Chakraborty's upcoming Bengali web series 'Dainee'". Indulge Express. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ^ "'Dainee' Trailer: Mimi Chakraborty and Koushani Mukhopadhyay Zanjeen starrer 'Dainee' Official Trailer". Times of India. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
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- ^ Ganguly, Ruman (22 February 2025). "Dainee is a tale of sisterhood : Mimi Chakraborty". Times of India. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ^ "A tale of two sisters caught in a witch-hunt; 'Dainee' to premiere soon on OTT platform". Times of India. 18 October 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ^ Banerjee, Poorna (16 March 2025). "Dainee Season 1 Review : Mimi delivers a gut-wrenching performance in this bloody drama". Times of India. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ^ Niyogi, Agnivo (24 March 2025). "Dainee (2025) 'Hoichoi' Review: Mimi Chakraborty Leads a Gripping Survival Thriller on the Horrors of Witch-Hunting". High On Films. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ^ Rana, Sayani (14 March 2025). "Dainee Review: রঙের উৎসবে রক্তে রাঙা মিমি! কেমন হল 'ডাইনি'? দর্শকদের প্রত্যাশা পূরণ করতে পারলেন নির্ঝর?". Hindustan Times (in Bengali). Retrieved 2 August 2025.
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- ^ দাশগুপ্ত, পরমা (30 March 2025). "অন্ধবিশ্বাসের সঙ্গে অসম যুদ্ধের গল্প, কতটা সফল হল 'ডাইনি'?". Aajkal (in Bengali). Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ^ "Paroma Banerjee faces backlash for 'jatra-type' remark about Hoichoi series 'Dainee'". The Telegraph. 6 April 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.