The Hoichoi series Birangana, directed by Nirjhar Mitra, follows an ambitious inspector, determined to prove herself in a male-dominated police force. Sandipta Sen takes on a role that marks a striking departure from anything she’s done before. Returning to the OTT space with Birangana, she gets into the skin of Chitra Basu, one of the fiercest, most layered characters of her career. In a performance that simmers with quiet rage and resilience, Sandipta plays a sharp, introspective officer constantly undermined within a patriarchal system. Raised by a single father after her mother’s abrupt abandonment, Chitra has lived a life forged in restraint. But when her instincts lead her into dangerous, unspoken territory, she must confront the cost of defiance — and what it means to stand alone.
“Playing Chitra Basu in Birangana has been a truly transformative experience. It’s my first time portraying a female cop — complete with action scenes, a no-make-up look, and the weight of the uniform. The role pushed me physically and emotionally, and I’m grateful to Nirjhar Mitra and Hoichoi for trusting me with such a layered character. I can’t wait for audiences to meet Chitra," said Sandipta.
Known for his viral presence online, Niranjan Mondal aka Laughtersane undergoes a striking transformation in Birangana, stepping into a far darker space as Chirayu Talukdar, a florist with a haunted stillness and a past wrapped in silence. There’s something about his presence that lingers — soft-spoken yet loaded with unease. As his path begins to cross repeatedly with Chitra Basu’s world, his quiet proximity to the chaos unfolding around her becomes increasingly difficult to ignore. The coincidences start to feel too precise, the timing too exact, raising questions about who Chirayu truly is, what truths he carries, and what he may be hiding beneath his composed exterior. With every encounter, he slips further into the grey — no longer just a face in the background, but a riddle Chitra can’t afford to overlook.
“It’s overwhelming in the best way — exciting, scary, and deeply rewarding. Hoichoi gave me a space to not just perform, but evolve, and Nirjharda trusted me with a role that’s intense, emotional, and far from what people know me for. The shift wasn’t easy — it took preparation, vulnerability, and stepping out of my comfort zone. But the faith Nirjharda and the Hoichoi team placed in me made all the difference. Birangana made me feel part of something bigger — a story that truly speaks. I’m grateful to be here, learning and growing. I hope it’s just the beginning," said Niranjan, who makes his acting debut. Birangana streams on Hoichoi from July 25.