In the landscape of Indian regional content, Mandaar arrives like a storm—dark, brooding, and unapologetically violent. An adaptation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth , this Hoichoi original transports the tragedy from the Scottish highlands to the humid, saline creeks of coastal Bengal (Geonkhali). It is not merely a retelling but a complete reimagining that establishes itself as one of the finest pieces of content to come out of the Bengali entertainment industry in recent years.
Once the crown is secured, paranoia sets in. Mandaar cannot sleep. He sees ghosts. He kills his trusted friend, Banesh (Saurav Das), to secure the throne, only to find that power is a poison chalice. The series culminates in a violent rebellion led by Kharga’s son, forcing Mandaar and Laila into a tragic, blood-soaked finale that mirrors the Scottish play’s famous demise.
, reimagined in the modern, coastal fishing village of Geilpur. Core Series Details Release Date: November 19, 2021. Creator & Director: Anirban Bhattacharya (Directorial debut). Crime, Thriller, Drama. Streaming Platform: Primarily on , but also available via Amazon Prime Video Cast & Character Breakdown