At its core, Mandaar is a loose adaptation of William Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy, Macbeth . Created by Anirban Bhattacharya and Pratik Dutta, the series strips away the castles and kingdoms of the original and transplants the story into the fictional, piscine world of Geilpur —a ruthless seaside village where power is measured in fish and blood. It is the first offering under the "Hoichoi World Classics" banner, an ambitious project aiming to modernize global literary works for contemporary Bengali audiences.
The seeds of ambition, already present in Mandaar, are watered by this prophecy and fiercely nurtured by his wife, Laili (played by Sohini Sarkar). After a humiliating public insult from Dablu Bhai's wife, Laili manipulates her husband into committing regicide. The murder sets off a devastating chain reaction of paranoia, betrayal, and bloodshed. As Mandaar spirals into madness, the show explores how the lust for power corrupts and destroys everything it touches, ending in a tragic downfall just like its Shakespearean source material.
Noted for its gritty cinematography by Soumik Haldar and atmospheric background score by Subhadeep Guha . mandaar 2021 s01 bengali complete web series new
stands as a monumental milestone in the history of Bengali digital content. Directed by the acclaimed actor Anirban Bhattacharya in his directorial debut, this complete Bengali web series breathes fierce new life into William Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, Macbeth . Produced by SVF Entertainment and streaming natively on Hoichoi , the 5-episode crime thriller transports the dark themes of ambition, greed, and prophecy into a gritty, atmospheric fishing village named Geilpur.
Highly praised for its visceral, dark, and atmospheric visuals shot in Mandarmani and Tajpur. Direction: At its core, Mandaar is a loose adaptation
Breakout star Debasish Mondal delivers a powerhouse performance, perfectly balancing toxic masculinity with absolute vulnerability [4].
Mandaar’s wife, who plays a critical role in pushing him toward his downfall [5.3]. The seeds of ambition, already present in Mandaar,
, the background score utilizes dissonant and non-rhythmical sounds to emphasize the "disharmony" of the characters' world.
The production value, editing, and sound design elevate it from a standard web show to a cinematic masterpiece. Final Verdict
Hoichoi (also available on Amazon Prime Video in some regions) Cast & Key Characters
The dynamic between Mandaar and Laili explores power through a carnal lens, linking political dominance directly with masculine insecurity and control.
