Parchhayee: Ghost Stories by Ruskin Bond

I bought Zee 5 subscription for a month (with it's associated issues), just to see Ruskin Bond's stories come alive onscreen. To say I was disappointed would be an understatement. I was angry, disgusted and irritated. No doubt Bond's stories are too short to suffice 45 minute episodes, so they have to be padded up. But here we are not talking about padding, we are talking about interpretation. The series makers have totally failed to grasp the ethos of the published work, and have depended on B-film type jump sequences, props, prolonged, senseless dialogue delivery, glaring loopholes and sub-plots which never come to any fruitful conclusion. Some of the episodes have no connection at all with Bond's stories, other than the title or perhaps names of lead characters.

Cinematography is excellent, and it is obvious that a lot of money might have been spent on making the series. The selection of the actors / actresses is also commendable. Most of the locales are fine. But it all seems such a big waste.

If you are only looking for a scary show then this is not that. The stories and the creepiness are moderate but what is awesome about this is the production and beautiful setting. Ruskin bond stories were never scary, instead they were beautiful and gave a very good feeling. The production is on point from acting to beautiful locations to soundtrack. I hope there will be season 2 in future.

Just go for it.... Those who have been to or stayed hilly Indian towns and villages and have heard their folk stories will love them....

Do not watch first 2 and last 2 episode it will make you very frustrated.. other episode are quite well

Once upon a time, Zee horror show used to rule the TV scene in India. They were good with execution of horror shows during those times. Can't believe the screwed up such amazingly written stories by Ruskin Bond. I'm sure he must have been equally disappointed. Why would you brutally ruin such greatly written stories by the best writer alive? Pathetic direction, poor acting, horrible representation .