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Ganoshotru is an Indian Bengali-language crime thriller anthology web series.[1] The series presents five standalone stories based on real criminal cases from West Bengal, exploring the circumstances that led ordinary individuals to commit crimes.[2] It is directed by Samik Roy Choudhury, Modhura Palit, Sayan Dasgupta, Abhirup Ghosh, and Srimanta Sengupta, and stars Paoli Dam, Rudranil Ghosh, Ayush Das, Debopriyo Mukherjee, and Subrata Dutta.[3] The series is scheduled to premiere on 31 October 2025 on ZEE5.[4][5]
Premise
Each episode dramatizes the rise and downfall of a figure drawn from Bengal's criminal history, weaving together factual details and creative storytelling. The narratives include portrayals of Troilokya Devi, considered one of India's first documented female serial killers; Hubba Shyamal, a Hooghly-based gangster; Sajal Barui, convicted of parricide; "Chainman", notoriously known for killing with bicycle chains; and Rashid Khan, linked to the 1993 Bowbazar blast.[6]
Cast
- Paoli Dam as Troilokya Devi
- Rudranil Ghosh as Hubba Shyamal
- Ayush Das as Sajal Barui
- Debopriyo Mukherjee as The Chainman
- Subrata Dutta as Rashid Khan
Development
Each episode was helmed by a different director—Madhura Palit (Troilokya Devi), Sayan Dasgupta (Rashid Khan), Samik Roy Choudhury (Sajal Barui), Abhirup Ghosh (The Chainman), and Srimanta Sengupta (Hubba Shyamal).[7]
Release and marketing
The motion poster of Ganoshotru was released on 19 October 2025.[8] The series is scheduled for release on 31 October 2025 on ZEE5.[9][10]
References
- ↑ Paoli Dam, Rudranil Ghosh to play criminals in ZEE5 true crime series ‘Ganoshotru’. Telegraph India.
- ↑ ত্রৈলোক্য দেবীর ভূমিকায় পাওলি, হুব্বা শ্যামল রুদ্রনীল, নতুন থ্রিলারে আর কে, কোন চরিত্রে?, Roy, Richa. Eisamay Online(2025-10-18). Retrieved 2025-10-24.
- ↑ Five directors helm upcoming Zee5 series. t2online.in. Retrieved 2025-10-24.
- ↑ সিরিয়াল কিলার পাওলি, গ্যাংস্টার রুদ্রনীল! বাংলার অন্ধকার জগতের অজানা সত্যি তুলে ধরবে 'গণশত্রু'. ABP Ananda(2025-10-20). Retrieved 2025-10-24.
- ↑ ZEE 5 Crime Series: গয়নার লোভে যৌনকর্মীর ছদ্মবেশে পাওলির নারীহত্যা, ZEE 5-এ আসছে শিহরণ জাগানো বাস্তবের গল্প 'গণশত্রু', Kundu, Kasturi. bengali.indianexpress.com. Retrieved 2025-10-24.
- ↑ অপরাধী জগতের বেতাজ বাদশাদের কাহিনি, আসছে 'গণশত্রু'. Dainik Statesman(2025-10-24). Retrieved 2025-10-24.
- ↑ Trailer of Ganoshotru unveils Bengal’s darkest crime tales. The Times of India(2025-10-20). Retrieved 2025-10-24.
- ↑ একজন নয়, পাঁচজন পরিচালকের ছোঁয়ায় তৈরি ‘গণশত্রু’, বলবে কোন অজানা গল্প?. Hindustan Times(2025-10-17). Retrieved 2025-10-24.
- ↑ Paoli Dam as India's First Female Serial Killer in ZEE5’s Intense Crime Series, 'Ganoshotru'. Cine Shutters. Retrieved 2025-10-24.
- ↑ ভূত চতুর্দশীর প্রাক্কালে অদ্ভুত অবতারে ভয় ধরাচ্ছেন পাওলি দাম! হঠাৎ হলটা কী?. sangbadpratidin. Retrieved 2025-10-24.
External links
- Ganoshotru on ZEE5