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Dahaad

  • TV Series
  • 2023–
  • 16
  • 55m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
15K
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Sonakshi Sinha in Dahaad (2023)
Anjali Bhaati, played by Sonakshi Sinha, investigates a series of deaths where women are found dead in public bathrooms.
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Sub-inspector Anjali Bhaati investigates a series of deaths where women are found in public bathrooms. The deaths first appear as suicides but as the investigation progresses, Bhaati realize... Read allSub-inspector Anjali Bhaati investigates a series of deaths where women are found in public bathrooms. The deaths first appear as suicides but as the investigation progresses, Bhaati realizes that there's a serial killer on the loose.Sub-inspector Anjali Bhaati investigates a series of deaths where women are found in public bathrooms. The deaths first appear as suicides but as the investigation progresses, Bhaati realizes that there's a serial killer on the loose.

  • Creators
    • Zoya Akhtar
    • Reema Kagti
  • Stars
    • Sonakshi Sinha
    • Vijay Varma
    • Gulshan Devaiah
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    15K
    YOUR RATING
    • Creators
      • Zoya Akhtar
      • Reema Kagti
    • Stars
      • Sonakshi Sinha
      • Vijay Varma
      • Gulshan Devaiah
    • 229User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 17 wins & 31 nominations total

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    Sonakshi Sinha
    Sonakshi Sinha
    • Anjali Bhaati
    • 2023
    Vijay Varma
    Vijay Varma
    • Anand Swarnakar
    • 2023
    Gulshan Devaiah
    Gulshan Devaiah
    • Devilal Singh
    • 2023
    Sohum Shah
    Sohum Shah
    • Kailash Parghi
    • 2023
    Manyuu Doshi
    Manyuu Doshi
    • Shiv Swarnakar
    • 2023
    Zoa Morani
    Zoa Morani
    • Vandana
    • 2023
    Jayati Bhatia
    Jayati Bhatia
    • Devki Bhatti
    • 2023
    Ankur Verma
    Ankur Verma
    • Sunny
    • 2023
    Yogi Singha
    • Murli
    • 2023
    Hemang Vyas
    • Standup Comedian
    • 2023
    Tamanna
    • 2023
    Maninder Singh
    • 2023
    Tanveer Singh
    • 2023
    Sanghmitra Hitaishi
    Sanghmitra Hitaishi
    • Miriam Sushila…
    • 2023
    Karan Maru
    • Sajjan Rathore
    • 2023
    Yasir Iftikhar Khan
    • Mansoor
    • 2023
    Varad Bhatnagar
    • Kassim
    • 2023
    Shruti Vyas
    • Shivangi
    • 2023
    • Creators
      • Zoya Akhtar
      • Reema Kagti
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    8Biswas_

    Interesting but a bit stretched !!

    The many low ratings you see here are the ones who haven't even seen the series and only giving 1 star because Sonakshi was there. IMDb should somehow bring a system where only verified veiwers can give their ratings .

    Now talking about the series, it is not something new and unique. It's a simple cat and mouse chase between a serial killer and the cops. However , Reema Kagti and Zoya Akhtar know how to enhance the quality of such simple series . They make it interesting by placing a serial killer who is extremely tough to catch. He's smart and he knows how the police work. How the police , which include Sonakshi , Gulshan and Sohum manage to catch this killer is the main story of this series.

    The killer is known from beginning but what makes the series interesting is how difficult he makes it for the cops to track him down . The first 6 episodes go into investigating who is committing the crimes and last ones go into the chase for the criminal .

    What Reema has also added is a lot of social commentary on caste, class and marriages which never felt spoonfed or forced. It is very naturally mixed with the dialogues and screenplay and they show us how these social demons are being used by human demons to exploit women .

    BGM is good especially the one that plays when the serial killer is in the frame . Sets are good as well.

    Vijay Verma steals the show as the smart pyscho killer. What a talent he is !!! He literally dominates the whole show with his creepy nature . Even without lifting a hand on any woman , he manages to creep you out with his crimes. Gulshan as the senior cop and a broad minded father is amazing to watch . Sonakshi definitely does a much better job than what she has been doing so far. Sohum Shah displays a good range of his character from being a negative thinking guy to a positive minded person.

    Negatives - from the 6th episode onwards i felt the series stretches a bit too much while trying to capture the killer. In doing so , they ruined the climax. They could have made a climax that was explosive because the pyscho killer was so difficult to get to but instead the makers realised the series is getting too long and decided to end it in a hurry .

    Overall, definitely a must watch series. Don't go by negative ratings , watch it and then decide but don't expect anything unique or new .
    8bariqwaniu

    A great show for the time when there is nothing to watch.

    I watched the show only for vijay verma. And he never disappoints. Sonakshi sinha could be better anyways. Watching Vijay verma in negative role is a dream come true. It's slightly slow series but will keep u in suspense and thrill. Many people are criticizing the accent of sonakshi, but i don't have any knowledge about the real Rajasthani accent so it was okok thing for me. But if you are more considerate about the accent. You will find it lacking too. Overall the show is fine and a little new, but predictable concept is there. So move your asses and watch it now. If you're a rajasthani you will relate more.
    8TreeFiddy53

    I enjoyed it and you will too!!

    Over the years, I've realized that that murder mysteries are usually either 1. Whodunnits: We, the audience, and the protagonist, together, find out who the bad guy is OR 2. Howcatchem (A term I didn't know existed): We know who the bad guy is from the very beginning, and HOW the protagonist finds out who it is in the ride we're on. #1 is tough, #2 is SO MUCH TOUGHER.

    Most of the shows, especially the desi ones in the recent past, pick style #1 since it's relatively easier and overdo misleading the audience. Think Vadanthi, Aranyak, etc. I think it's very bold of a write to pick writing style #2, you've revealed who the 'bad guy' is, how do you keep the audience invested now? Think Dexter, Death Note, and dare I say, Drishyam?

    Dahaad falls into the second category and (nitpicking aside) it is very well made suspense-thriller in comparison to recent content in this genre. All performances are top-notch, Sonakshi was trolled over the years but I'm glad she got a chance to play something she's not in the past. Vijay Varma and all the support cast - slow claps. I did hear that the Rajasthani accent was inconsistent throughout the show but I didn't catch it since the actual show was gripping.

    In addition to the murder plot, there's a lot of social commentary on gender inequality, violence against women, casteism, and so on - without it getting preachy or in your face. Good cinematography; the intense sound design and music deserves a special mention.

    We rarely get serial killer on the loose shows out of India and if we do, they're mostly backed by lackluster writing that assumes the audience is dumb. This...was different. GOOD different!
    7a-sin_13

    A contemporary serial killer thriller

    The story of Dahaad is based on Cyanide Mohan, a South Indian serial killer. Firstly, the series is well thought out and well constructed. The cinematography is top grade; the set design feels very authentic; scenes of Rajasthan are as fantastic as this land truly is. The dialogues are well written, and the actors' delivery sound very Rajasthani except for a few (you know who).

    The integration of present-day communal and religious tension in the series is intelligent. It provides a different flavor compared to the usual Serial Killer Thrillers. But the social issues get too dragged in the show. Highlighting issues like casteism or misogyny is a good thought, but making it one of the main themes in a crime thriller has tediously lengthened the series.

    Another point in question is that though the story is set in present-day Rajasthan, some scenes in Dahaad feel like scenes in some American crime series. The reason being the excess of typical American series elements directly borrowed and put into Indian settings. Such American elements feel artificial to Indian policing, which is at the centre of the show.

    The climax and all the later episodes are very predictable, quite in contrast to the first 2-3 episodes that fully grip your attention.

    P. S. - A shoutout to Gulshan Devaiah and Vijay Varma for their awesome performances.
    9vishy0302

    Excellent writing, well-paced and perfect for our times

    I don't get why the series is getting bad reviews from mainstream media. It is an excellent series with good acting, a well-paced story and backed by a good score.

    It's gripping and unsettling. The screenplay is realistic. The writing is actually my favourite thing about this series. It captures both the apathy and tenacity of police in India. Its subtle commentary on Indian society is accurate af. It captures, very perfectly, the struggle women face, especially in rural and semi-rural India. And it does so in a thriller, wherein the viewer already knows who the killer is... that is not an easy feat.

    Binge worthy series.

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      Many of the scenes in the series were influenced by the real-life case of Cyanide Mohan (is a serial killer who preyed on women looking for marriage)
    • Goofs
      The ribbons in the uniforms of most of the characters in police are just the same with some being turned upside down to give an effect of being different even on the same character's costume.

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    • Release date
      • May 12, 2023 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Language
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
      • Roar
    • Production companies
      • Excel Entertainment
      • Tiger Baby Films
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    • Color
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    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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