Kohrra

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{{Short description|Netflix crime thriller series}}
{{Infobox television
| image = Kohrra poster.jpg
| caption = Official poster
| genre = [[Crime thriller]]
| creator = [[Sudip Sharma]]
| writer = Gunjit Chopra Sudip Sharma Diggi Sisodia
| screenplay =
| story = Gunjit Chopra [[Sudip Sharma]] Diggi Sisodia
| director = Randeep Jha
| starring = [[Barun Sobti]] Suvinder Vicky [[Rachel Shelley]] Harleen Sethi [[Manish Chaudhari]] Saurav Khurana 
| music = Naren Chandavarkar [[Benedict Taylor]]
| country = India
| language = Punjabi Hindi
| num_seasons = 1
| num_episodes = 6
| producer = Rohit Jayaswal
| cinematography = Saurabh Monga
| editor = [[Sanyukta Kaza]]
| company = [[Clean Slate Films]]
| network = [[Netflix]]
| picture_format = [[4K UHD]]
| audio_format = [[Dolby Digital]]
| first_aired = {{Start date|2023|07|15|df=y}}
| last_aired =
}}

'''''Kohrra''''' is a 2023 Indian [[Crime fiction|crime thriller]] [[streaming television]] series on [[Netflix]] created by [[Sudip Sharma]] and directed by Randeep Jha<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kohrra trailer: Barun Sobti-Suvinder Vicky unravel messy relationships in Netflix’s crime investigation series |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/kohrra-tariler-barun-sobti-suvinder-vicky-unravel-messy-relationships-in-netflixs-crime-investigation-series-8782247/|access-date=2023-07-06 |website=The Indian Express|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Trailer of Netflix’s ‘Kohrra’ promises a gritty, disturbing crime noir series|website=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/trailer-of-netflixs-kohrra-promises-a-gritty-disturbing-crime-noir-series/article67048331.ece|access-date=2023-07-06 |language=en}}</ref> Produced under Karnesh Sharma's [[Clean Slate Films]] in collaboration with Netflix, the series stars [[Barun Sobti]], Harleen Sethi, Suvinder Vicky, Saurav Khurana, [[Rachel Shelley]] and [[Manish Chaudhary]] in lead roles.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Netflix sets Sudip Sharma's 'Kohrra' for July 15 premiere|url=https://www.theweek.in/wire-updates/entertainment/2023/07/06/ent4-netflix-kohrra-release-date.html|access-date=2023-07-06 |website=The Week|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Kohrra Trailer: Barun Sobti, Suvinder Vicky, Saurav Khurana, Harleen Sethi Starrer Showcases Two Police Officials Investigating Murder of an NRI Bridegroom; Netflix Series to premiere on July 15 (Watch Video)|url=https://www.latestly.com/socially/entertainment/tv/kohrra-trailer-barun-sobti-suvinder-vicky-harleen-sethi-starrer-showcases-two-police-officials-investigating-murder-of-an-nri-bridegroom-netflix-series-to-premiere-on-july-15-watch-video-5247198.html|website=Latest LY}}</ref> The series will premiere on 15 July 2023 on Netflix.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Kohrra trailer: Barun Sobti and Harleen Sethi delve into the world of dark secrets to solve a murder case |language=en-IN |work=OTT Play|url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/kohrra-trailer-barun-sobti-and-harleen-sethi-delve-into-the-world-of-dark-secrets-to-solve-a-murder-case/672e5e9dba509|access-date=2023-07-06}}</ref>

== Premise ==
A bridegroom is dead days before his wedding. Will the police be able to find the murderer?

== Cast ==
* Vishal Handa as Paul Dhillon, an NRI, Steve's son, Veera's fiancé, Liam's friend
* Ivantiy Novak as Liam Murphy, a British national, Clara's son, Paul's friend
* [[Barun Sobti]] as ASI Amarpal Jasjit Garundi, Police station Jagrana, Punjab Police
* Suvinder Vicky as SI Balbir Singh, Police station Jagrana, Punjab Police, Nimrat's Father, Raman's Father-in-law, Golu's maternal Grandfather
* [[Rachel Shelley]] as Clara Murphy, Liam's mother, Steve Dhillon's family friend from UK
* [[Manish Chaudhary]] as Satwinder 'Steve' Dhillon, Paul's father, Manna's elder brother, Jaswinder's husband
* Harleen Sethi<ref>{{Cite news |title=Delve into the world of dark secrets with ‘Kohrra' starring Barun Sobti, Harleen Sethi & others|language=en-IN |work=OTT Play|url=https://www.indiaforums.com/article/delve-into-the-world-of-dark-secrets-with-kohrra-starring-barun-sobti-harleen-sethi-and-others_198259|access-date=2023-07-06}}</ref> as Nimrat Kaur, Balbir's daughter, Raman's wife, Golu's mother
* Saurav Khurana as Saakar Khurana, an instagram rapper, Veera's ex-boyfriend
* [[Varun Badola]] as Maninder 'Manna' Dhillon, Steve's younger brother, Happy's father, Paul's uncle
* [[Aanand Priya]] as Veera, Paul's fiancée, Saakar's ex-girlfriend
* [[Arjuna Bhalla]] as Jaswinder Dhillon, Steve's wife, Paul's mother
* [[Ekavali Khanna]] as Indira Chhabra, widow of a police informer
* [[Amaninder Pal Singh]] as Happy Dhillon, Manna's son, owner of Happy motors
* Zubin Mehta as Raman Singh, Nimrat's husband, Golu's Dad, Balbir's son in law
* [[Gantavya Sharma]] as Golu Singh, Raman and Nimrat's son, Balbir's Grandson
* [[Dishi Duggal]] as Veera's mother
* [[Rakesh Singh]] as Veera's father
* [[Hardeep Guru]] as Head constable Jaggi, Police station Jagrana, Punjab police
* Lakha Singh as SHO Sukhpal, Police station Jagrana, Punjab police
* [[Navtej Johar]] as Dr Paramjit Johal, Medical expert and Government Doctor
* [[Tarun Kapoor]] as Divorce Lawyer
* [[Sumit Gulati]] as Pramod Kumar, Private bus driver

== Production ==

=== Development ===
The series was officially announced in May 2023 by Netflix media press release.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Netflix announces new India original ‘Kohrra’
|url=https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/netflix-announces-new-india-original-series-kohrra-co-produced-by-clean-slate-filmz-featuring-top-actors-and-lowered-prices-11685424349846.html|access-date=2023-07-06 |website=Mint |language=en}}</ref> The first look poster of lead cast Barun Sobti and Suvinder Vicky was revealed in May 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pataal Lok creator Sudip Sharma comes up with new series, Kohrra|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/hindi/news/2023/may/24/pataal-lok-creator-sudip-sharma-comes-up-with-new-series-kohrra-43822.html|access-date=2023-07-06 |website=Cinema Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Netflix teams with Sudip Sharma for investigative series ‘Kohraa’|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/netflix-teams-with-sudip-sharma-for-investigative-series-kohraa/article66888105.ece|access-date=2023-07-06 |website=The Hindu |language=en}}</ref>

== Release ==
The series was released on [[Netflix]] on 15 July 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Netflix sets Sudip Sharma’s ‘Kohrra’ for July 15 premiere|url=https://theprint.in/feature/netflix-sets-sudip-sharmas-kohrra-for-july-15-premiere/1657093/|access-date=2023-07-06 |website=[[ThePrint]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title='Kohrra' trailer out: Barun Sobti's next is a gritty crime investigation series|website=[[India Today]]|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/kohrra-trailer-out-barun-sobti-suvinder-vicky-next-is-a-gritty-crime-investigation-series-2402651-2023-07-06|access-date=2023-07-06 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Kohrra: बरुण सोबती की वेब सीरीज 'कोहरा' का ट्रेलर हुआ रिलीज, अब एनआरआई की मौत की गुत्थी सुलझाएंगे एक्टर|website=[[Amar Ujala]]|url=https://www.amarujala.com/entertainment/bollywood/kohrra-trailer-out-barun-sobti-suvinder-vicky-unravel-messy-relationships-in-crime-investigation-series-2023-07-06|access-date=2023-07-06 |language=hi}}</ref>

==Reception==
[[Saibal Chatterjee]] of ''[[NDTV]]'' praised the acting performance, screenplay and direction of the show and gave 3.5 stars out of 5. He said: "The series pierces through the haze and darkness that surround a bereaved family as well as the two cops who are charged with getting to the bottom of the truth."<ref>{{cite news |last=Chatterjee |first=Saibal |author-link=Saibal Chatterjee |title=Kohrra Review: Hindi-Punjabi Series Proves Conventional Star Power Is A Dispensable Commodity |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/kohrra-review-hindi-punjabi-series-proves-conventional-star-power-is-a-dispensable-commodity-4209663|access-date=15 July 2023 |work=[[NDTV]] }}{{rating|3.5|5}}</ref>

[[Shubhra Gupta]] of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' wrote in her review "In Sudip Sharma's dramatic, masterfully executed drama "Kohrra," which is both a murder mystery and a sharp examination of contemporary Punjab and the Punjabi psyche, location and history play significant roles".<ref>{{cite news |last=Gupta |first=Shubhra |author-link=Shubhra Gupta |title=Kohrra review: Suvinder Vicky, Barun Sobti starrer Netflix series is a life-affirming murder mystery|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/kohrra-review-suvinder-vicky-barun-sobti-netflix-series-life-affirming-murder-mystery-8839082/|access-date=15 July 2023 |work=[[The Indian Express]] }}</ref>

Archika Khurana of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave 3.5 stars out of 5 and said that "The show provides a clear and conclusive end, leaving the audience satisfied. "<ref>{{cite news |last=Khurana |first=Archika |title=KOHRRA SEASON 1 REVIEW : SINCERE PERFORMANCES AND AUTHENTIC APPROACH MAKE THIS PROCEDURAL THRILLER COMPELLING|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/kohrra/kohrra-season-1/seasonreview/101696688.cms|access-date=15 July 2023 |work=[[The Times of India]] }}{{rating|3.5|5}}</ref>

Shilajit Mitra of ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote in his review, "Like Memories of Murder (2003), Kohrra opens on a vast, verdant field. A body is discovered by the wayside. We get an exchange between a stunned young boy and a small-town cop. "<ref>{{cite news |last=Mitra |first=Shilajit |title=‘Kohrra’ series review: Landscape in the mist|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kohrra-series-review-landscape-in-the-mist/article67083143.ece|access-date=15 July 2023 |work=[[The Hindu]] }}</ref>

Devansh Sharma of [[Hindustan Times]] added, "This Netflix slow-burn has a good deal of surprises to offer if you can see past the kohrra of its fast-paced trailer and Sudip Sharma's prior work."<ref>{{cite news |last=Sharma |first=Devansh |title=Kohrra review: Sudip Sharma juggles between slow-burn and sledgehammer|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/kohrra-review-sudip-sharma-juggles-between-slow-burn-and-sledgehammer-101689061883883.html|access-date=15 July 2023 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] }}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|tt27853283}}

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[[Category:2020s Indian television series]]

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