Ganoshotru
Indian TV series or programme
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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]
Modhura Palit
Sayan Dasgupta
Abhirup Ghosh
Srimanta Sengupta
Rudranil Ghosh
Ayush Das
Debopriyo Mukherjee
Subrata Dutta
| 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 |
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 Hooghly-based gangster; Sajal Barui, convicted of parricide; "Chainman", notoriously known for killing with bicycle chains; 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]