The upcoming Bengali series Ganoshotru chronicles the rise and fall of criminals from Bengal. Helmed by directors such as Modhura Palit, Samik Roy Choudhury, Srimanta Senguptta, Abhirup Ghosh and Sayan Dasgupta, Ganoshotru brings together a rare blend of immersive storytelling and cinematic intensity. The series features a powerhouse cast including Paoli Dam, Rudranil Ghosh, Ayush Das, Debopriyo Mukherjee and Subrat Dutta.
Ganoshotru will showcase five spine-chilling tales which are inspired by the lives of some of the notable figures from the crime world of Bengal. Rising from very humble backgrounds, these people, later under societal exploitation and financial challenges, turned out to be notorious personalities.
This gritty crime saga will blend true accounts with fictional retelling, chronicling the rise, reign, and downfall of some of Bengal’s most feared criminals, revealing power, psychology, and shadows they have left behind. These stories of Ganoshotru will feature Paoli Dam as Troilokya Devi, Rudranil Ghosh as Hubba Shyamal, Ayush Das as Sajal Barui, Debopriyo Mukherjee as The Chainman and Subrat Dutta as Rashid Khan.
“At Bangla Zee5, we are committed to curating stories that are rooted in culture yet daring in treatment. Ganoshotru is one of our most ambitious Bengali originals, a show that blends truth and fiction to retell Bengal’s crime history in a way that is raw, authentic and cinematic. With a power-packed cast and a robust directorial team, we are confident that Ganoshotru will spark conversations when it premieres on the platform,” said Rusa Banerjee, business head, Bangla Zee5.
Ganoshotru unveils chilling portraits of criminals. Among them, Troilokya Devi turned from a widow into a ruthless extortionist and killer. The series also features The Chainman, who strangled women, and fugitive Sajal Barui.
“Troilokya Devi embodies a sinister determination. Portraying her was both powerful and challenging, with every element crafted to preserve the authenticity of her era,” said Paoli Dam.
“Hubba Shyamal is a flamboyant gangster who escaped justice despite his crimes — portraying him was both intriguing and intense. Through Ganoshotru, I aimed to bring authenticity and depth, as every episode is intricately woven to feel gripping and real,” said Rudranil Ghosh. “Sajal Barui was young yet dangerously intelligent, his methods instilling fear in many. Under Samik Roy Choudhury’s guidance, I delved deep into his psyche to portray his rise in the world of crime with authenticity,” said Ayush Das.
“The character of Chainman exposes how hidden human desires can evolve into conflict and violence. Playing this cold-blooded murderer was a challenge, and I believe audiences will be gripped by Ganoshotru’s intense narrative,” said Debopriyo Mukherjee. “Throughout the series, we focused on portraying the facts and characters with utmost authenticity,” said Subrat Dutta. Ganoshotru streams from October 31 on Bangla Zee5.