Sandipta Sen and Niranjan Mondal unite in gripping crime thriller Birangana
A haunting crime thriller is set to make waves with
Birangana
, a gritty and emotionally charged original series that brings together intensity, intrigue, and a fierce social undercurrent. Starring
Sandipta Sen
in a trailblazing role and marking the OTT debut of Niranjan Mondal, the series is helmed by director Nirjhar Mitra.
The newly released announcement video sets a chilling tone. Amidst torrential rain and a traditional wedding house, chaos erupts as a lifeless bride lies in the middle of a stunned crowd. Enter Sub-Inspector Chitra Basu, played by Sen, who cuts through the panic with a steely calm and silent rage. As the scene unfolds, Chitra's voice narrates the horror — brides are being murdered, each in a disturbing, ritualistic pattern.
'What have these brides done?' she asks, the question echoing against the thunder.
The mystery deepens when Chirayu, portrayed by Niranjan Mondal, appears among the bystanders — a brooding figure whose quiet presence hints at something far darker.
Nirjhar describes
Birangana
as 'a confrontation of silences and systems that suppress.' Sandipta Sen calls her character 'fierce, flawed, and constantly fighting to be heard in a world that wants her silent.'
With its powerful narrative, striking visuals, and layered characters,
Birangana
promises to be one of the most compelling Bengali series of the year — a story of defiance, mystery, and the hidden horrors behind closed doors.
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