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{{Short description|2023 Indian Bengali web series}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2026}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2026}}
{{Infobox television
| image = Parnashavarir Shaap poster.jpg
| caption = Release Poster
| alt_name =
| genre = {{hlist|[[Folk horror]]|[[Supernatural horror film|Supernatural Horror]]}}
| creator =
| developer =
| based_on = ''Parnashavarir Shaap'' by Souvik Chakraborty
| writer =
| screenplay = Sreejib
| director = [[Parambrata Chattopadhyay]]
| creative_director =
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* [[Chiranjeet Chakraborty]]
* [[Surangana Bandyopadhyay]]
* [[Gaurav Chakraborty]]
* [[Anindita Bose]]
* Arno Mukhopadhyay
}}
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| voices =
| narrator =
| theme_music_composer = [[Nabarun Bose]]
| open_theme =
| end_theme =
| composer = Nabarun Bose
| country = India
| language = Bengali
| num_seasons = 1
| num_episodes = 7
| list_episodes =
| executive_producer =
| producer = {{ubl|Parambrata Chattopadhyay|Aritra Sen}}
| editor = Sumit Chowdhury
| location =
| cinematography = Prasenjit Chowdhury
| camera =
| runtime = 21-29 minutes
| company = Roadshow Films
| released = {{Start date|2023|11|10|df=y}}
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'''''Parnashavarir Shaap''''' ({{Translation|Parnashavari's Curse}}) is a 2023 Indian Bengali [[Folk horror|mythological folk]] [[Supernatural horror film|horror]] web series directed by [[Parambrata Chatterjee]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ganguly |first1=Ruman |title=Parambrata Chattopadhyay talks about directing an upcoming web series |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/parambrata-chattopadhyay-talks-about-directing-an-upcoming-web-series/articleshow/104854058.cms |access-date=30 January 2026 |work=Times of India |date=31 October 2023}}</ref> Based on an eponymous story by Souvik Chakraborty from [[Radio Mirchi|Sunday Suspense]], the series has been produced under the banner of Roadshow Films. Sreejib handled the writing and screenplay. This series marked the OTT debut of [[Chiranjeet Chakraborty]].<ref>{{cite news |title=হাড়হিম করা 'পর্ণশবরীর শাপ'-এর ট্রেলার, পরমব্রতর পরিচালনায় প্রথমবার OTT-তে চিরঞ্জিৎ |url=https://www.sangbadpratidin.in/entertainment/cinema/official-trailer-of-chiranjeet-chakraborty-starrer-parambrata-chattopadhyay-directed-parnashavarir-shaap/pid/904983/ |access-date=30 January 2026 |work=Sangbad Pratidin |date=30 October 2023 |language=bn}}</ref>

The story depicts an idyllic hillside vacation that turns into a terrifying nightmare when four friends face the wrath of a vengeful ancient deity.<ref>{{cite news |title=Parambrata Chattopadhyay's supernatural thriller 'Parnashavarir Shaap' is a perfect blend of mythology and horror |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/parambrata-chattopadhyays-supernatural-thriller-parnashavarir-shaap-is-a-perfect-blend-of-mythology-and-horror/articleshow/104485645.cms |access-date=30 January 2026 |work=Times of India |date=17 October 2023}}</ref>
[[Nabarun Bose]] composed the music of the film. The cinematography was done by Prasenjit Chowdhury while Sumit Chowdhury handled the editing. The series was streamed in 10 November 2023 on the occasion of [[Bhoot Chaturdashi]], on the Bengali OTT platform [[Hoichoi]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Das |first1=Soujannya |title=Parambrata Chattopadhyay is ready with his OTT directorial debut Parnasavarir Shaap on Hoichoi |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/parambrata-chattopadhyay-is-ready-with-his-ott-directorial-debut-parnasavarir-shaap-on-hoichoi/cid/1977427 |access-date=30 January 2026 |work=The Telegraph |date=3 November 2023}}</ref>

== Overview ==
A group of four friends - Amiyo, Mitul, Titas, and Pallav travel to Chamakpur in [[North Bengal]] for a vacation. An ancient religious relic gets disturbed unintentionally. Consequently, Mitul started showing signs of supernatural possession. So, the group sought assistance from Bhaduri Moshai, an occult expert. He identified the reason. It was the curse of Devi [[Parnashavari]], who is a Hindu and Buddhist deity, associated with epidemics protection. Further investigation found that the evil force was triggered by human greed within the sacred forest, in the past. Bhaduri Moshai utilized his knowledge of [[tantra]] and mythology to confront the deity and neutralized the curse.<ref>{{cite news |title=Glimpses from the success party of Parnashavarir Shaap |url=https://t2online.in/screen/bengali/glimpses-from-the-success-party-of-parnashavarir-shaap/673719 |access-date=30 January 2026 |work=t2Online |date=7 December 2023}}</ref>

== Cast ==
Source:<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sen |first1=Subhadrika |title=5 reasons to watch Parnashavarir Shaap on Bhoot Chaturdoshi |url=https://www.indulgexpress.com/entertainment/tv/2023/Nov/10/heres-the-new-bengali-paranormal-web-series-to-binge-on-this-weekend-55005.html |access-date=30 January 2026 |work=Indulge Express |date=11 November 2023}}</ref>
* [[Chiranjeet Chakraborty]] as Nirendranath Bhaduri {{aka}} Bhaduri Moshai, an occult expert
* [[Surangana Bandyopadhyay]] as Mitul, who gets possessed by a spirit
* [[Gaurav Chakraborty]] as Amiya, Mitul's lover
* [[Anindita Bose]] as Titas, a General Physician
* Arno Mukhopadhyay as Pallab

== Production ==
=== Development and announcement ===
''Parnashavarir Shaap'' was announced on the seventh anniversary of Hoichoi on 29 September 2023.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bhattacharyya |first1=Torsha |title=Chiranjit-Parambrata: ওয়েব সিরিজে চিরঞ্জিত, ভাদুড়ি মশাইকে নিয়ে মাইথোলজিক্যাল হরর গল্প বলবেন পরমব্রত |url=https://bengali.abplive.com/entertainment/chiranjit-parambrata-director-parambrata-chatterjee-is-making-a-new-web-series-named-parnashavarir-shaap-with-chiranjeet-chakraborty-know-in-details-1012899 |access-date=30 January 2026 |work=ABP Ananda |date=29 September 2023 |language=bn}}</ref> It marked the OTT debut of [[Chiranjeet Chakraborty]]. The series is an adaptation of an eponymous story by Souvik Chakraborty<ref>{{cite news |title=The mythological horror series Parnashavarir Shaap, directed by Parambrata Chattopadhyay, promises a spine-tingling experience |url=https://t2online.in/screen/bengali/the-mythological-horror-series-parnashavarir-shaap-directed-by-parambrata-chattopadhyay-promises-a-spine-tingling-experience/630015 |access-date=30 January 2026 |work=t2Online |date=2 November 2023}}</ref> but has its own take in the plotline.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Mitra |first1=Pooja |title=Parambrata's next, 'Parnashavarir Shaap', looks intriguing |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/my-kolkata/try-this/watch/parambrata-chattopadhyay-drops-trailer-of-parnashavarir-shaap-starring-chiranjeet-and-surangana/cid/1976938 |access-date=30 January 2026 |work=The Telegraph |date=2 November 2023}}</ref>

In an interview, [[Chiranjeet Chakraborty]] shared why he accepted the series and how did he prepare for the role — "For me, the important thing is who the maker is and the script. I liked the script and the director, so naturally I said yes. I read the novel. After reading the script and the book, I had in mind the mannerisms of Bhaduri Moshai… how he walks, talks and behaves. I have been doing this for the past 50 years, so it comes to me naturally."<ref name="telegraph">{{cite news |last1=Das |first1=Soujannya |title=Chiranjeet Chakraborty: 'I wanted to play Feluda and Kabuliwala; I want to work with Goutam Ghose' |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/chiranjeet-chakraborty-i-wanted-to-play-feluda-and-kabuliwala-i-want-to-work-with-goutam-ghose/cid/1980397 |access-date=30 January 2026 |work=The Telegraph |date=16 November 2023}}</ref>

[[Anindita Bose]] was cast to play a general physician. Bose told in an interview that she agreed to the series because she was excited that Parambrata was directing in the horror genre, in which she has never worked before.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ghosal |first1=Sharmistha |title=Actress Anindita Bose on web series Parnashavarir Shaap |url=https://www.indulgexpress.com/entertainment/tv/2023/Nov/09/actress-anindita-bose-on-web-series-parnashavarir-shaap-54991.html |access-date=30 January 2026 |work=Indulge Express |date=10 November 2023}}</ref>

This marked the second collaboration between Surangana Bandyopadhyay and Chiranjeet Chakraborty after ''Jibon Rong Berong'', in which Surangana was a child artist.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Chakraborty |first1=Shamayita |title=Parnashavarir Shaap-actress Surangana Bandyopadhyay: I am fascinated with horror stories |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/parnashavarir-shaap-actress-surangana-bandyopadhyay-i-am-fascinated-with-horror-stories/87f524230f136 |access-date=30 January 2026 |work=OTTplay |date=7 November 2023}}</ref> This marked collaboration between Parambrata Chatterjee and Chiranjeet nine years after ''[[Chotushkone]]'' (2014).<ref>{{cite news |last1=Acharya |first1=Anindita |title=Chiranjeet Chakraborty eager to return to direction with his 'most ambitious film' |url=https://www.millenniumpost.in/features/chiranjeet-chakraborty-eager-to-return-to-direction-with-his-most-ambitious-film-541261 |access-date=30 January 2026 |work=Millennium Post |date=21 November 2023}}</ref>

=== Filming ===
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| quote = "The most challenging part for me was to figure out a voice that is convincing and stick with it. Because after hours of shooting, your voice breaks completely. Another challenge was not to ignore the character before the possession. Because if I kept focusing on just the scenes where my character is possessed and worked on that, chances are I would have ignored the rest of the scenes where the character is actually present."
| source = — [[Surangana Bandyopadhyay]], sharing her shooting experience<ref name="tele">{{cite news |last1=Das |first1=Soujannya |title=Surangana Bandopadhyay: 'I've become way more confident since I started acting on stage' |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/surangana-bandopadhyay-ive-become-way-more-confident-since-i-started-acting-on-stage/cid/1989669 |access-date=30 January 2026 |work=The Telegraph |date=27 December 2023}}</ref>
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The series was mostly shot in the high hills of [[Takdah]] at night time. Chiranjeet shared his one filming experience "I had to climb up to the place where we were shooting. It would rain heavily. Half of my energy went on doing that, else I would have been able to concentrate more on the acting part. I used to get distracted and disturbed."<ref name="telegraph"/>

Sandeep Neogy served as the makeup artist, who did the post possession look for Surangana. She consulted the Nepali actor who played Pema in the series ''Mabo Hang'', to figure out the exact intonation and throw of her lines in Nepali, after being possessed.<ref name="tele"/>

== Episodes ==
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|Title = Ke Tui?
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|Title = Lajja Korche
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== Marketing ==
The teaser was released on 13 October 2023. The name of lead cast was announced along with it.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Mitra |first1=Pooja |title=Parambrata's 'Parnashavarir Shaap' teaser promises a powerful watch |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/my-kolkata/try-this/watch/parambrata-chattopadhyay-and-chiranjeets-parnashavarir-shaap-teaser-on-hoichoi/cid/1973393 |access-date=30 January 2026 |work=The Telegraph |date=15 October 2023}}</ref> Special screening for the series was held on 9 November 2023 at the [[Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Parnashavarir Shaap: Parambrata, Gaurav Surangana, and others attend a special screening |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/parnashavarir-shaap-parambrata-gaurav-surangana-and-others-attend-a-special-screening/aa903795aa490 |access-date=30 January 2026 |work=OTTplay |date=9 November 2023}}</ref> The trailer was launched on 30 October 2023.<ref>{{cite news |title=হাড়হিম করা প্রাচীন বাড়িতে মুক্তি পেল 'পর্ণশবরীর শাপ' সিরিজ়ের প্রচার ঝলক! |url=https://www.anandabazar.com/video/parnashavarir-shaap-trailer-launch-at-spooky-place-in-presence-of-chiranjeet-parambrata-gaurav-anindita-dgtl/cid/1471384 |access-date=30 January 2026 |work=Anandabazar Patrika |date=1 November 2023 |language=bn}}</ref> The trailer launch event was held at an old dilapidated ''zamindar bari'' in [[North Kolkata]].<ref>{{cite news |title=In pics: Trailer launch of Parnashavarir Shaap |url=https://www.indulgexpress.com/galleries/2023/Nov/09/in-pics-trailer-launch-of-parnashavarir-shaap-1910.html |access-date=30 January 2026 |work=Indulge Express |date=10 November 2023}}</ref>

Chiranjeet and Parambrata collaborated with historian Nrisingha Prasad Bhaduri to discuss the myths, legends, folklore and history behind deity [[Parnashavari]] who is believed to be an incarnation of deity [[Tara (Mahavidya)|Tara]]. Over time, she became a Shavar goddess with [[Dionysiac]] rituals.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Mitra |first1=Pooja |title=Nrisingha Prasad Bhaduri enlightens about 'Parnashavarir Shaap' |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/my-kolkata/try-this/social/nrisingha-prasad-bhaduri-with-parambrata-and-chiranjeet-talk-about-parnashavarir-shaap/cid/1977866 |access-date=30 January 2026 |work=The Telegraph |date=6 November 2023}}</ref>

== Reception ==
=== Critical reception ===
Agnivo Niyogi of ''[[The Telegraph (India)|The Telegraph]]'' reviewed the series and wrote "Parnashavarir Shaap, Parambrata Chattopadhyay’s maiden web series as director for Hoichoi, is a horror mystery that keeps you more or less hooked through its entire runtime." He praised Chiranjeet as a occult practitioner, Parambrata's direction, presence of backstories for each of the characters, small comical moments that's a breather in an environment of tension and cinematography and the soundscape that "creates a sense of otherworldliness".<ref>{{cite news |last1=Niyogi |first1=Agnivo |title=Parnashavarir Shaap: Parambrata Chattopadhyay delivers a spooky ride on Hoichoi |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/parnashavarir-shaap-parambrata-chattopadhyay-delivers-a-spooky-ride-on-hoichoi/cid/1981525 |access-date=30 January 2026 |work=[[The Telegraph (India)|The Telegraph]] |date=21 November 2023}}</ref>

Archi Sengupta of ''Leisure Byte'' rated the series 3/5 stars and opined "Parnashavarir Shaap is a good mystery that is watchable for most of its runtime. The story is a bit cliched, and there are practically no scares, but it has a tense atmosphere." She praised the backstory provided for the characters, the cliched yet interesting premise, the cinematography, Chiranjeet's performance and Mitul's makeup after being possessed by a spirit but criticized the usage of too many long dialogues for Bhaduri Moshai's character, easy deductions, dramatization of a thriller, flat twists, weird interaction between Bhaduri Moshai and Pallab in the last episode, cliched direction and fatigued dialogue delivery in the last episode.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sengupta |first1=Archi |title=Parnashavarir Shaap Review: Chiranjeet Chakrabarti is an Occult Leader in this Interesting Mystery |url=https://www.leisurebyte.com/parnashavarir-shaap-review-chiranjeet/ |access-date=30 January 2026 |work=Leisure Byte |date=10 November 2023}}{{rating|3|5}}</ref>

Torsha Bhattacharyya of ''[[ABP Ananda]]'' rated the series 3.5/5 stars and noted "The best part about the series is the sooky environment which director Parambrata Chattopadhyay has created." She applauded Chiranjeet's seasoned acting, the social message portrayed against superstitions, Surangana's performance, the filming of the possessed scenes, the cinematography, colour palette, background score and the display of local culture but bemoaned the lack of enough screen-time for Surangana's friends and minor loopholes in the plotline.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bhattacharyya |first1=Torsha |title=Parnashavarir Shaap Review: ভৌতিক পরিবেশে তন্দ্রসাধক চিরঞ্জিৎ, কতটা ভয় দেখাতে পারল পরমব্রতর 'পর্ণশবরীর শাপ'? |url=https://bengali.abplive.com/movie-review/entertainment/movie-review-parnashavarir-shaap-review-chiranjeet-chakrabortys-first-web-series-parnoshoborir-shaap-directed-by-parambrata-chatterjee-web-series-review-1024541 |access-date=30 January 2026 |work=[[ABP Ananda]] |date=16 November 2023 |language=bn}}{{rating|3.5|5}}</ref>

Sandipta Bhanja of ''[[Sangbad Pratidin]]'' reviewed the series and wrote "If one doesn't respect humanity, the God also doesn't forgive that person - Parambrata Chatterjee has presented that story in the form of a revenge thriller drama and has left an impression in his first web series as a director." She praised the haunted atmosphere maintained through all the episodes, cinematography, lighting, background score, Chiranjeet and Surnagana's performances and the night scene designs.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bhanja |first1=Sandipta |title=Paranashavarir Shaap Review: কালীপুজোর আবহেই গায়ে কাঁটা দেবে 'পর্ণশবরীর শাপ', দুরন্ত 'ভাদুড়ি মশাই' চিরঞ্জিৎ |url=https://www.sangbadpratidin.in/entertainment/film-review/paranashavarir-shaap-review-parambrata-chatterjee-helmed-series/pid/908319/ |archive-url=https://archive.ph/qgL0I |archive-date=9 February 2026 |access-date=30 January 2026 |work=[[Sangbad Pratidin]] |date=12 November 2023 |language=bn}}</ref> Sushmita Dey of ''[[Ei Samay]]'' reviewed the series and highlighted "Despite many loopholes in the story, the sound structure, visual effects and the performances makes this series a visual treat."<ref>{{cite news |last1=দে |first1=সুস্মিতা |title='খবরদার পিছনে ফিরলেই বড় বিপদ...!' ভূত চতুর্দশীতে মুক্তি পেল হাড়হিম করা পর্ণশবরীর শাপ |url=https://eisamay.com/entertainment/tv-news/parnashavarir-shaap-parambrata-chattopadhyay-series-started-streaming-on-hoichoi/105146710.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260209113614/https://eisamay.com/entertainment/tv-news/parnashavarir-shaap-parambrata-chattopadhyay-series-started-streaming-on-hoichoi/105146710.cms |archive-date=9 February 2026 |access-date=30 January 2026 |work=[[Ei Samay]] |date=11 November 2023 |language=bn}}</ref>

== Sequel ==
[[Chiranjeet Chakraborty]] hinted at the trailer launch event that this series could turn into a franchise if the first season becomes successful.<ref>{{cite news |title='Parnashavarir Shaap has potential to become a franchise' |url=https://www.millenniumpost.in/features/parnashavarir-shaap-has-potential-to-become-a-franchise-538667 |access-date=30 January 2026 |work=Millennium Post |date=31 October 2023}}</ref> The sequel of this series, titled as ''Nikosh Chhaya'' was released on 29 October 2024, on the Bengali OTT platform Hoichoi.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Das |first1=Soujannya |title=Parambrata Chattopadhyay on Nikosh Chhaya: 'I'm good at handling drama and horror' |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/im-good-at-handling-drama-and-horror/cid/2078067 |access-date=30 January 2026 |work=The Telegraph |date=17 January 2025}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|29496725}}
*[https://www.hoichoi.tv/shows/watch-parnashavarir-shaap-bengali-web-series-online-on-hoichoi Parnashavarir Shaap] on Hoichoi
*[https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Parnashavarir-Shaap-Bengali/0L0Q0JZH686PK73898L9L3M3JH Parnashavarir Shaap] on [[Amazon Prime Video]]

[[Category:Indian web series]]
[[Category:Indian horror fiction television series]]
[[Category:Bengali-language web series]]
[[Category:Hoichoi original programming]]
[[Category:Indian drama web series]]

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