Taqdeer (2020 TV series)

Taqdeer (Bengali: তাকদীর) is a thriller television series directed by Syed Ahmed Shawki, started streaming on the Bengali OTT platform hoichoi from 18 December 2020. Hoichoi announced their upcoming twenty-five web series, Taqdeer is one of them, Based on Bangladesh, the series features Chanchal Chowdhury, Manoj Pramanik, Sanjida Preeti and Shohel Mondol in the lead roles.[1] The series is officially remade in India in the Telugu language as Dayaa.[2]

Taqdeer
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GenreCrime Thriller
Created bySyed Ahmed Shawki
Written bySyed Ahmed Shawki
Neamoth Ullah Masum
Directed bySyed Ahmed Shawki
StarringChanchal Chowdhury
Sanjida Preeti
Manoj Pramanik
Shohel Mondol
Partha Barua
Country of origin
  • Bangladesh
Original languageBengali
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Production companiesFilm Noir
Film Syndicate
Original release
NetworkHoichoi
Release18 December 2020 (2020-12-18)

Plot

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The plot of the series revolves arounds a story of a freezer van driver in Dhaka named Taqdeer (played by Chanchal Chowdhury) whose whole life turns upside down when he finds a dead body inside his van. A trail of chaotic events thereby follows which pushes Taqdeer and his best friend Montu (played by Shohel Mondol) into bigger difficulties.[3][4][5]

Cast

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Season 1 (2020)

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On 6 December 2020, hoichoi released the official trailer of the web series, which created a buzz among the audience of India and Bangladesh. On 18 December 2020, hoichoi released all eight episodes of the series.[6]

Episodes

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No.TitleDirected byOriginal release date
1"Rashatal (The abyss)"Syed Ahmed Shawki18 December 2020 (2020-12-18)
2"Raadbadal (Change of opinion)"Syed Ahmed Shawki18 December 2020 (2020-12-18)
3"Ranakhetra (Battlefield)"Syed Ahmed Shawki18 December 2020 (2020-12-18)
4"Gandham (The smell)"Syed Ahmed Shawki18 December 2020 (2020-12-18)
5"Barafkal (Ice Factory)"Syed Ahmed Shawki18 December 2020 (2020-12-18)
6"Barkhelap (Breakdown)"Syed Ahmed Shawki18 December 2020 (2020-12-18)
7"Prayeshchitto (Atonement)"Syed Ahmed Shawki18 December 2020 (2020-12-18)
8"Pulsirat (Pulsirat)"Syed Ahmed Shawki18 December 2020 (2020-12-18)

Awards

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Award Title Category Awardee Result Ref
Hoichoi Awards Breakthrough Performance of the Year Chanchal Chowdhury Won [7]
Blender's Choice–The Daily Star Awards Best male actor (popular category) [8]
Best Supporting Actor (popular category) Shohel Mondol
Best Cinematographer (popular category) Barkat Hossain Polash
Best Drama/Series (popular category)
Best Costume (popular category) Edila Farid Turin

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Taqdeer: The bite of conscience through a commoner's narrative". Dhaka Tribune. 20 December 2020. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
  2. ^ Snigdha, Puza (17 December 2020). "Web Series "Taqdeer" to Release on Hoichoi". WhatsOn. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
  3. ^ "Hoichoi releases trailer of Chanchal Chowdhury's new web series 'Taqdeer'". The Business Standard. 7 December 2020. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
  4. ^ "Taqdeer Review: This smart Bangladeshi thriller never overstays it's welcome". Taqdeer Review: This smart Bangladeshi thriller never overstays it’s welcome.
  5. ^ "Taqdeer Web Series - Taqdeer Web Series Cast | Taqdeer - Positive News". Positivenews.com.bd. 21 December 2020.
  6. ^ "Chanchal Chowdhury starrer "Taqdeer" to release on Hoichoi tomorrow". The Daily Star. 17 December 2020. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
  7. ^ "Hoichoi Awards 2021". Tbsnews.net. 31 May 2022. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
  8. ^ "Full winners' list for Blender's Choice-The Daily Star Awards 2021". The Daily Star. 4 September 2022. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
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