Reviewers from The Times of India and Leisurebyte praised the series for its realistic, non-melodramatic handling of sensitive topics. The performances of Sarkar and Paul were particularly highlighted for bringing depth to a "dark but necessary" narrative.
(2022) is a critically acclaimed Bengali social drama web series streaming on Hoichoi . Directed by Sayantan Ghosal and written by Anuja Chatterjee and Soumyabrata Rakshit, the series tackles the often-stigmatized issue of marital rape and the lack of bodily autonomy for women within the domestic sphere. Series Overview & Narrative Structure Reviewers from The Times of India and Leisurebyte
The story follows Sampurna (Sohini Sarkar), a homemaker in the Sanyal household, who discovers that her brother-in-law, Raktim, is sexually abusing his new bride, Nandini. Directed by Sayantan Ghosal and written by Anuja
Critics from IMDb and The Daily Star note the series effectively portrays the "unequal battle" women face against powerful patriarchal structures and the absence of specific laws protecting them from spousal abuse. Cast and Production Credits Sampurna Sohini Sarkar Nandini Rajnandini Paul Raktim (Antagonist) Anubhav Kanjilal Pratim (Sampurna's Husband) Prantik Banerjee Aloka (Mother-in-law) Laboni Sarkar Hirak Lahiri (Uncle/Lawyer) Kaushik Sen [Sources: 1.3.2] Critical Reception Cast and Production Credits Sampurna Sohini Sarkar Nandini
It explores how cycles of abuse are maintained through silence and the complicity of older family members, particularly through the character of the mother-in-law who blames "astrological mismatches" (kundli) for the abuse.