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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 is a 2025 Indian Bengali dark survival thriller web series. Directed by Nirjhar Mitra and produced by No Country Films Production, the series was streamed on the OTT platform Hoichoi on 14 March 2025. The series revolves around the themes of witch hunting, rural Bengal's dark realities, psychological tension, folklore, and the fight against oppression.
With the theme music composed by Mainak Mazoomdar, Turja Ghosh did the cinematography while Subhajit Singha handled the editing. Written by Nirjhar Mitra, Shayak Roy and Nilanjan Chakraborty, the series stars Mimi Chakraborty in the lead role and Koushani Mukherjee Zanjeen in the titular role. 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.[1]
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.[2]
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
- Shayak Roy as Doctor
- Anirudhya Mashid as Santosh
- Sujit Kumar Barman as Badshah
Production
[edit]An announcement video which also served as a first look teaser of the series, was released on 14 March 2025.[1]
Themes
[edit]Release
[edit]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."[3]
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.[4]
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."[5]
References
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ Sinha, Addrita (18 March 2025). "Here's why Mimi Chakraborty's 'Dainee' is a must-watch". Indulge Express. Retrieved 1 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.
- ^ D. Gupta, Pratim (13 March 2025). "Filmmaker Pratim D. Gupta writes about the Hoichoi series Dainee". t2 Online. Retrieved 2 August 2025.