Duranga

Indian Hindi-language web-series

Duranga

Genre| Crime Thriller
Created by| Goldie Behl
Inspired by| Flower of Evil
Written by| Charudutt Acharya
Screenplay by| Charudutt Acharya
Directed by| Pradeep Sarkar, Aijaz Khan (Season 1)
Rohan Sippy (Season 2)
Starring| Gulshan Devaiah
Drashti Dhami
Amit Sadh
Music by| Ripul Sharma & George Joseph
Country of origin| India
Original language| Hindi
No. of seasons| 2
No. of episodes| 17
Production
Executive producer| Anup Poddar
Producer| Goldie Behl Shraddha Singh
Cinematography| Quais Waseeq
Editor| Abhijit Desphande & Hrishikesh Petwe
Production company| Rose Audio Visuals pvt. Ltd
Original release
Network| ZEE5
Release| 19 August 2022 (2022-08-19) –
24 October 2023 (2023-10-24)
Related
Flower of Evil

Duranga is an Indian Hindi-language ZEE5 original web-series that is adapted from the Korean drama Flower of Evil. The first season premiered on 19 August 2022 and was directed by Pradeep Sarkar and Aijaz Khan. It features Gulshan Devaiah and Drashti Dhami.[1][2]

Following the first season's success, the series was renewed for the second season.[3] It premiered on October 24, 2023, and is directed by Rohan Sippy.[4] Amit Sadh joined the cast as one of the primary characters.

## Plot

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While investigating a gory copy-cat killing that follows the modus operandi of a 17 year old serial killing case, a Mumbai crime branch officer re-opens the spine-chilling case that had rocked a small coastal town near Mumbai, only to find out that there was an accomplice who was never nabbed. To her horror, that partner in crime could be her life partner, the doting father of her six-year-old daughter, her ‘perfect’ husband of 11 years.[5][6][7]

## Cast

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* Gulshan Devaiah as Abhishek Banne/Sammit Patel (fake) [8]
* Drashti Dhami as Ira Jaykar Patel[9]
* Amit Sadh as Sammit Patel (Real)/Professor Dev Sahni (fake)
* Abhijeet Khandkekar as Vikas Sarode[10]
* Divya Seth as Anupriya Patel[7]
* Hera Mishra as Anya Sammit Patel[11]
* Rajesh Khattar as Dr. Manohar Patel[1]
* Zakir Hussain as Bala Banne[11]
* Barkha Bisht as Prachi Banne[12]
* Nivedita Saraf as Gayatri Jaykar[13]
* Sanjay Gurbaxani as Shekher Bakshi[13]
* Kiran Srinivas as Nikhil Pradhan[13]
* Sparsh Walia as Laksh Ranade
* Vitthal Patil as Victor Telkar
* Tanuka Laghate as Neelam Singh
* Meenal Kapoor as Teesta Basu
* Mahadev Singh lakhawat as Dheeraj kumar

## Reception

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### Season 1

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Duranga received mostly positive reviews from critics. Ruchi Kaushal of Hindustan Times wrote, "Creator Goldie Behl deserves a bow this time for the clarity with which he presents the intense, multi-climax drama.".[14] Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV gave it 3 stars and concludes," it delivers a steady stream of twists and turns designed to keep you hooked from start to finish."[15] Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in wrote, "Once you accept Duranga’s premise – the son of a serial killer himself accused of murder who marries a police officer while on the run from the law – it’s easy enough to swallow everything that follows.".[16] Manisha Lakhe of Network18 remarked, "Zee 5 has hit the jackpot with this show. This could trigger a trend of production companies seeking K-dramas for remakes.".[17]

On the contrary, Lakshana N Palat of The Indian Express rated it low and wrote "Duranga misses each opportunity to craft a deeply moving, impactful and suspense-ridden show."[18]

### Season 2

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The Times of India rated it 3.5 out of 5, and commented, "The well-drawn characters and numerous plot twists keep viewers engaged throughout"[19] News18 India praised the show stating, "Amit Sadh and Gulshan Devaiah Are Brilliant In Gripping Psychological Thriller."[20]

The show drew flak from Deepa Gahlot who in her review wrote, "Mental health advocates will find plenty to get upset about."[21]

## References

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1. ^ a b "Duranga trailer: Drashti Dhami and Gulshan Devaiah promise an intriguing adaptation". The Indian Express. 5 August 2022. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
2. ^ "Gulshan Devaiah on working with Drashti Dhami in Duranga: 'She is very sweet & amp'". Firstpost. 9 August 2022. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
3. ^ "'Duranga' is back with Season 2! Gulshan Devaiah revealed that shooting has begun". EconomicTimes.com. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
4. ^ "Amit Sadh, Drashti Dhami and Rohan Sippy say 'it was opposite of pressure' to work in Duranga Season 2". dnaindia.com. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
5. ^ Today, Telangana (6 August 2022). "ZEE5's Original series 'Duranga' trailer out now". Telangana Today. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
6. ^ Hungama, Bollywood (26 July 2022). "Drashti Dhami and Gulshan Devaiah to star in Korean drama Flower Of Evil remake Duranga on ZEE5, first look unveiled : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
7. ^ a b "Gulshan Devaiah reacts to criticism of non-queer casting in Badhaai Do: 'It's a bit of ridiculous debate'". Hindustan Times. 11 August 2022. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
8. ^ "Zee5 announces the gripping romantic thriller Duranga teaser out now". Firstpost. 29 July 2022. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
9. ^ "Duranga: क्राइम-सस्पेंस से भरपूर है दृष्टि धामी की दुरंगा का ट्रेलर, पति के खौफनाक चेहरे से उठाएंगी पर्दा?". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 11 August 2022.
10. ^ टीम, एबीपी माझा वेब (6 August 2022). "'माझ्या नवऱ्याची बायको' फेम अभिनेता अभिजीत खांडकेकरचं ओटीटीवर पदार्पण!". marathi.abplive.com (in Marathi). Retrieved 11 August 2022.
11. ^ a b "Gulshan Devaiah and Drashti Dhami talk about their ZEE5 show Duranga". Hindustan Times. 11 August 2022. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
12. ^ "Duranga trailer: Gulshan Devaiah, Drashti Dhami star in this Korean adaptation". The Indian Express. 28 July 2022. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
13. ^ a b c "Duranga Trailer Out! Drashti Dhami, Gulshan Devaiah's Remake of K-Drama Series Flower of Evil To Arrive on ZEE5 on August 19 (Watch Video) | 📺 LatestLY". LatestLY. 5 August 2022. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
14. ^ Duranga Review: Gulshan Devaiah delivers his career-best performance opposite Drashti Dhami in creepy thriller, retrieved 19 August 2022
15. ^ Duranga Review: A Cocktail Or Murder, Mental Turmoil And Veiled Motives, retrieved 19 August 2022
16. ^ 'Duranga' review: Suspend disbelief if you want to enjoy the twists, retrieved 19 August 2022
17. ^ Duranga review: An awesome adaptation of K-drama 'Flower Of Evil' opens up possibilities!, retrieved 19 August 2022
18. ^ "Gulshan Devaiah-Drashti Dhami's Duranga is a bland, soulless adaptation of Lee Joon-gi's emotionally volatile Flower Of Evil". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
19. ^ "Duranga Season 2 Review". timesofindia.com. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
20. ^ "Duranga 2 Review: Amit Sadh, Gulshan Devaiah Are Brilliant In Gripping Psychological Thriller". news18.com. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
21. ^ "Review: 'Duranga' season 2 struggles to justify its return". scroll.in. Retrieved 25 October 2023.

## External links

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Duranga.

* Duranga at IMDb
* Duranga on ZEE5

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