Yahoo Lifestyle Prosenjit Chatterjee, Jeet Lead Star-Studded Cast in Netflix’s ‘Khakee: The Bengal Chapter,’ Trailer Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE)
Netflix India unveiled the anticipated trailer for “Khakee: The Bengal Chapter” at a star-studded event in Kolkata on Wednesday, ahead of its March 20 premiere.
Produced by Friday Storytellers and created by industry veteran Neeraj Pandey, the crime drama is co-directed by Debatma Mandal and Tushar Kanti Ray. Following the success of “Khakee: The Bihar Chapter,” which unraveled the murky nexus of power, politics, and police in India’s hinterlands, Netflix is set to explore new stories under the same banner.
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The new series, set against the backdrop of early 2000s West Bengal, centers on Indian Police Service (IPS) cop Arjun Maitra, a principled officer who emerges as a catalyst for change during a period when gangsters and politicians wielded unchallenged authority. His determination to forge a path toward justice within a treacherous landscape of political machinations and gang warfare forms the narrative backbone of the show.
“Khakee: The Bengal Chapter” boasts an ensemble cast featuring some of Bengali cinema’s most respected talent, including Jeet Madnani, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Saswata Chatterjee and Parambrata Chatterjee. The cast is rounded out by Ritwik Bhowmik, Aadil Zafar Khan, Chitrangada Singh, Pooja Chopra, Aakanksha Singh, Mimoh Chakraborty and Shraddha Das.
At the launch event, showrunner Neeraj Pandey said: “The world of ‘Khakee’ has always been about larger-than-life conflicts, high-stakes drama, and nuanced characters that redefine the lines between good and evil. With ‘Khakee: The Bengal Chapter,’ we take this intensity to a whole new level.”
“Set against the vivid backdrop of Kolkata, this chapter delves into gripping power struggles and follows a relentless IPS officer who dares to challenge the system. The entire ensemble cast has delivered exceptional performances, ensuring that ‘Khakee: The Bengal Chapter’ is an evolution of the beloved narrative,” Pandey added.
The showrunner also acknowledged the production team’s efforts: “Both the directors, Tusshar and Debatma, along with the entire crew have worked tirelessly to bring this narrative to life and we hope that it will captivate the audiences. Filming extensively in Kolkata, it feels incredibly rewarding to unveil the trailer here and witness the audience’s enthusiastic reactions.”
Pandey concluded by highlighting the show’s global-local balance: “Through our continued partnership with Netflix, we champion stories that resonate on a global scale while remaining deeply rooted in local authenticity.”
“Khakee: The Bengal Chapter” is produced by Shital Bhatia, with writing credits going to Neeraj Pandey, Debatma Mandal, and Samrat Chakroborty.
Watch the trailer here:
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