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{{Use Indian English|date=July 2020}}
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{{Infobox television
{{Infobox television
| name                    = Undekhi
| native_name   = {{lang|hi|अनदेखी}}
| native_name             = {{lang|hi|अनदेखी}}
| image         = Undekhi 2.jpg
| image                   = Undekhi_Title.jpg
| caption       =
| caption                 =  
| director       = [[Ashish R. Shukla]]
| director                 = Ashish R. Shukla
| producer       = [[Sameer Nair]] <br>Siddharth Sengupta <br> Jyoti Sagar <br> Deepak Segal
| producer                 = Siddharth Sengupta <br> Jyoti Sagar
| company       = [[Applause Entertainment]]<br>Edgestorm Ventures<br> Banijay Asia
| company                 = [[Applause Entertainment]]<br>Edgestorm Ventures
| creator       = [[Sidharth Sengupta]]
| creator                 = [[Sidharth Sengupta]]
| narrated       =  
| narrated                 =  
| writer         = Siddharth Sengupta<br>[[Varun Badola]] <br>Umesh Padalkar<br>Mohinder Pratap Singh
| writer                   = Siddharth Sengupta<br>[[Varun Badola]] <br>Umesh Padalkar<br>Mohinder Pratap Singh
| starring       = {{Plainlist|
| starring                 = {{Plainlist|
*[[Dibyendu Bhattacharya]]
*[[Dibyendu Bhattacharya]]
*Surya Sharma
*Surya Sharma
*Anchal Singh
*[[Harsh Chhaya]]
*[[Harsh Chhaya]]
*[[Ankur Rathee]]
*[[Ankur Rathee]]
*Abhishek Chauhan
*Abhishek Chauhan
*Anchal Singh
*Ayn Zoya
*Ayn Zoya
*Apeksha Porwal
*Apeksha Porwal
}}
}}
| composer                 = Anuj Danait <br> Shivam Sengupta
| composer       = Anuj Danait <br> Shivam Sengupta
| cinematography           = Murzy Pagdiwala
| cinematography = Murzy Pagdiwala
| editor                   = [[Rajesh Pandey]]
| editor         = Rajesh Pandey <br> Sourabh Prabhudesai
| location                 = India
| location       = India
| runtime                 = 30-35 Minutes
| runtime       = 30-35 Minutes
| genre                   = Crime Thriller
| genre         = Crime Thriller
| distributor             = [[Sony Liv]]
| distributor   = [[SonyLIV]]
| country                 = India
| country       = India
| language                 = Hindi
| language       = Hindi
| num_seasons             = 1
| num_seasons   = 2
| num_episodes             = 10
| num_episodes   = 20
| last_aired               =  
| last_aired     = {{end date|2022|03|04|df=y}}
| first_aired             = {{Start date|df=y|2020|7|10}}
| first_aired   = {{Start date|df=y|2020|7|10}}
| released                 =  
| released       =  
| picture_format           =  
| picture_format =  
| network                 = [[Sony Liv]]
| network       = [[SonyLIV]]  
| website                  = https://www.sonyliv.com/shows/undekhi-1700000215
| website_title            = Undekhi
}}
}}
'''''Undekhi''''' (English: Unseen) is an Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[crime thriller]] web television series which premiered on [[SonyLIV]] on 10 July 2020. It is produced by [[Applause Entertainment]] & Edgestorm Ventures. The first look was released on 21 June 2020 while the trailer was out on 26 June 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Undekhi new teaser shows another brutal murder. Series to premiere on July 10|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/undekhi-new-teaser-shows-another-brutal-murder-series-to-premiere-on-july-10-1693049-2020-06-26}}</ref> The series depicts the two aspects of the society - the power-drunk influential people who think they can get away with anything and the oppressed, subjected to years of torture, who finally decide to bring themselves to justice.
Undekhi season 2 was released on March 4, 2022.
==Premise==
===Season 1===


'''''Undekhi''''' (English: Unseen) is an Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[crime thriller]] web television series which premiered on [[Sony Liv]] on 10 July 2020. It is produced by [[Applause Entertainment]] & Edgestorm Ventures. The first look was released on 21 June 2020 while the trailer was out on 26 June 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Undekhi new teaser shows another brutal murder. Series to premiere on July 10|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/undekhi-new-teaser-shows-another-brutal-murder-series-to-premiere-on-july-10-1693049-2020-06-26}}</ref> The series is based on true incidents and depicts the two aspects of the society - the power-drunk influential people who think they can get away with anything and the oppressed, subjected to years of torture, who finally decide to bring themselves to justice.
Undekhi begins in Sunderbans but soon shifts to [[Manali, Himachal Pradesh|Manali]]. In less than 30 minutes, viewers witness two murders. DSP Barun Ghosh ([[Dibyendu Bhattacharya]]) is investigating the Sunderban murder of a policeman, whose mutilated body is found in the forest. Two tribal girls are on the run and Ghosh, who suspects them to be the killers is on their trail.<ref>{{Cite web|title='Undekhi Review': Harsh Chhaya, Dibyendu Bhattacharya-starrer is a gripping thriller packed with strong performances|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/undekhi-review-harsh-chhaya-dibyendu-bhattacharya-starrer-is-a-gripping-thriller-packed-with-strong-performances-1698743-2020-07-09}}</ref>


==Synopsis==
===Season 2===
Undekhi begins in Sunderbans but soon shifts to [[Manali,_Himachal_Pradesh|Manali]]. In less than 30 minutes, viewers witness two murders. DSP Barun Ghosh ([[Dibyendu Bhattacharya]]) is investigating the Sunderban murder of a policeman, whose mutilated body is found in the forest. Two tribal girls are on the run and Ghosh, who suspects them to be the killers is on their trail.<ref>{{Cite web|title='Undekhi Review': Harsh Chhaya, Dibyendu Bhattacharya-starrer is a gripping thriller packed with strong performances|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/undekhi-review-harsh-chhaya-dibyendu-bhattacharya-starrer-is-a-gripping-thriller-packed-with-strong-performances-1698743-2020-07-09}}</ref>
With the cliff-hanging end of season one of Undekhi, a new face called Abhaya finds Koyal and rescues her. On the other hand, Teji is determined to destroy the Atwal, and Daman is onboard with her. This season has another wedding of everyone's favorite Rinku Paaji. Shashwat and Saloni manage to escape and are in hiding. The Atwal's are all set to expand their operations and unleash a reign of terror, by forging powerful business alliances with international drug dealers. However, the family is increasingly estranged and soon it becomes a massive conflict of power and position.<ref>{{cite news |title='Undekhi' season 2 review: The series will keep you glued |url=https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-undekhi-season-2-review-the-series-will-keep-you-glued-458751 |access-date=17 March 2022 |work=[[WION]] |language=en}}</ref>


== Cast and characters ==
== Cast and characters ==
*[[Dibyendu Bhattacharya]] as DSP Barun Ghosh, a policeman from West Bengal.<ref>{{Cite web|title='Undekhi' actor Dibyendu Bhattacharya: 'You need heart to understand the pulse of a character'|url=https://scroll.in/reel/967149/undekhi-actor-dibyendu-bhattacharya-you-need-heart-to-understand-the-pulse-of-a-character}}</ref>
*[[Dibyendu Bhattacharya]] as DSP Barun Ghosh, a policeman from West Bengal.<ref>{{Cite web|title='Undekhi' actor Dibyendu Bhattacharya: 'You need heart to understand the pulse of a character'|url=https://scroll.in/reel/967149/undekhi-actor-dibyendu-bhattacharya-you-need-heart-to-understand-the-pulse-of-a-character}}</ref>
*Surya Sharma as Rinku Paaji.<ref>{{Cite web|title='Undekhi' Web Series Cast: List Of Actors & Characters In Crime-thriller|url=https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/web-series/undekhi-web-series-cast-and-characters.html}}</ref>
*Surya Sharma as Rinku Paaji aka Rajendra Singh Atwal
*[[Harsh Chhaya]] as Papaji.
*[[Harsh Chhaya]] as Papaji
*Anchal Singh as Teji Atwal
*[[Ankur Rathee]] as Daman Atwal, Papaji's son
*Abhishek Chauhan as Rishi, the videographer.
*Abhishek Chauhan as Rishi, the videographer.
*[[Ayn Zoya]] as Saloni, head of wedding film team.
*Ayn Zoya as Saloni, head of wedding film team.
*Apeksha Porwal as Koyal, Adivasi girl from Sundarban.<ref>https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10775530/</ref>
*Apeksha Porwal as Koyal, Adivasi girl from Sundarban.
*[[Ankur Rathee]] as Daman, Papaji's son & the groom.
*[[Karmveer Choudhary]] as Kandpal  
*[[Karmveer Choudhary]] as Kandpal  
*Anchal Singh as Teji, the bride.
*Mandeep Bamra as Lovely singh.
*Vaarun Bhagat as Lucky.
*Vaarun Bhagat as Lucky.
*Sayandeep Sengupta as Shashwat.
*Sayandeep Sengupta as Shashwat.
*Meenakshi Sethi as Papaji's wife.
*Meenakshi Sethi as Papaji's wife.
*Shivaani Sopuri as Rinku's Mother
*Shivaani Sopuri as Rinku's Mother
*Shivangi Singh as Muskaan
'''<u>Season 2</u>'''
*[[Meiyang Chang]] as Abhay
*[[Jamie Alter]] as Issac Ezra
*Breshna Khan Gerri Esher
*[[Tej Sapru]] as Arjan Singh
*[[Nandish Sandhu]] as Samarth
==Seasons==
Season 1 consists of 10 episodes.
{{Series overview
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| start2      = {{Start date|df=yes|2022|03|04}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Welcome to the Dangerous World of Hyped Family Honour|date = 10 July 2020|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/undekhi-review-welcome-to-the-dangerous-world-of-hyped-family-honour-2708855.html#:~:text=With%2010%20episodes%20of%20nearly,in%20the%20crime%2Dthriller%20genre.}}</ref>


==Episodes==
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Season 1 consists of 10 episodes.<ref>{{cite web|title=Welcome to the Dangerous World of Hyped Family Honour|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/undekhi-review-welcome-to-the-dangerous-world-of-hyped-family-honour-2708855.html#:~:text=With%2010%20episodes%20of%20nearly,in%20the%20crime%2Dthriller%20genre.}}</ref>


===Season 1===
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  |WrittenBy      = Varun Badola, Umesh Padalkar, Siddharth Sengupta, Mohinder Pratap Singh
  |WrittenBy      = Varun Badola, Umesh Padalkar, Siddharth Sengupta, Mohinder Pratap Singh
  |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|07|10}}
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  |ShortSummary    = Rishi makes a horrific discovery in the doghouse next to resort. Saloni tries to get his focus on the work but Rinku and his cousins are on to Rishi. He must come up with Plan B. DSP Gosh, senses a cover up and heads to resort.
  |ShortSummary    = Rishi makes a horrific discovery in the doghouse next to resort. Saloni tries to get his focus on the work but Rinku and his cousins are on to Rishi. He must come up with Plan B. DSP Ghosh, senses a cover up and heads to resort.
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===Reception===
===Season 2===
Undekhi received mostly positive reviews from critics and audiences. [[Rajkumar Rao]] appreciated the show on twitter on the date of the release on his twitter page.<ref>{{cite tweet |user=rajkummarRao |author-link=Elon Musk |number=1281533592024145920 |date=July 10, 2020 |title=Hey guys, check out the new brilliantly done crime thriller #Undekhi only on @SonyLIV.}}</ref> Pramit Chatterjee of [[Mashable]] said it an Impressive show quoting "Undekhi is made of stories and people that we’ve met whose actions make them live in our minds rent-free. It’s what builds the sentiment that we as a nation are truly not free. Yes, the British have left us. But what about our privilege, classism, racism, communal divisions, power dynamics, corruption, etc? Did they take it with them? No. It still exists."<ref>{{Cite web|title='Undekhi' Review: A Morbid Look Into Why The Corrupt In India Continue To Be Powerful|url=https://in.mashable.com/entertainment/15385/undekhi-review-a-morbid-look-into-why-the-corrupt-in-india-continue-to-be-powerful}}</ref> Ronak Kotecha of [[The Times of India]] said it "An Engrossing and Gritty Crime Drama" giving it 3.5 stars out of 5.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Undekhi season 1 review|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/undekhi/webseriesshow/76862167.cms}}</ref> Avinash Ramachandran of [[Indian Express]] praised the performances of the actors saying "Competent performances power this thriller".<ref>{{Cite web|title='Undekhi' series review|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2020/jul/11/undekhi-series-review-competent-performances-power-this-thriller-2168228.html}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|'''No'''
|'''Title'''
|'''Episode Synopisis'''
|'''Original Release Date'''
|-
|1
|The Wild Goose Chase
|The search for Koyal continues. Rinku is furious as he is not getting anywhere except killing Saloni’s team. Shashwat and Saloni manage to escape.
|4 March 2022
|-
|2
|Needle in a Haystack
|Teji contacts DSP for leads against the Atwals before he leaves. Lucky messes up the task given to him by Rinku and sets Timma free.
|4 March 2022
|-
|3
|Might of the Atwal Empire
|Samarth - a hurdle in Atwal’s plans of business expansion. Teji convinces Daman to join her and save Shashwat and Saloni.
|4 March 2022
|-
|4
|True Lies
|Wedding preparations have kick-started for Rinku and Muskaan but multiple obstacles await their big day.
|4 March 2022
|-
|5
|Wedding Bells make a Loud Sound
|Rinku is aware of the culprits who robbed an important truck. Daman and Teji know about Saloni’s situation.
|4 March 2022
|-
|6
|Revenge is Best Served Cold
|A recovered Koyal makes her first attempt to kill Papaji. Daman & Teji partner with Samarth against Rinku. Saloni and Shashwat double cross Teji by making a getaway deal.
|4 March 2022
|-
|7
|The Girl and the Cop
|DSP Ghosh makes progress with Koyal’s investigation. Abhaya and Koyal are up to no good. Rinku faces multiple problems with the missing drugs and Koyal’s attack.
|4 March 2022
|-
|8
|Goons, Guns and Bombs
|Abhaya plans to plant explosives in Atwal’s company. After multiple unsuccessful consignments, Rinku takes charge of the mission.
|4 March 2022
|-
|9
|The Hunter is Now the Hunted
|Rinku teams up with Papaji’s old friend and the leader of the infamous Ghatak gang. Samarth tries his best to put pressure on the Atwals.
|4 March 2022
|-
|10
|That’s the Way the Cookie Crumbles
|Old players reappear as do some new ones with everyone’s life on stake with all the planning and plotting. Each one has a motive to take down the other –
 
driven by their thirst for power, revenge and love.
|4 March 2022
|}
 
==Reception==
 
===Season 1===
 
Undekhi received mostly positive reviews from critics and audiences. [[Rajkumar Rao]] appreciated the show on twitter on the date of the release on his twitter page.<ref>{{cite tweet |user=rajkummarRao |author-link=Elon Musk |number=1281533592024145920 |date=July 10, 2020 |title=Hey guys, check out the new brilliantly done crime thriller #Undekhi only on @SonyLIV.}}</ref> Pramit Chatterjee of [[Mashable]] said it an Impressive show quoting "Undekhi is made of stories and people that we’ve met whose actions make them live in our minds rent-free. It’s what builds the sentiment that we as a nation are truly not free. Yes, the British have left us. But what about our privilege, classism, racism, communal divisions, power dynamics, corruption, etc? Did they take it with them? No. It still exists."<ref>{{Cite web|title='Undekhi' Review: A Morbid Look Into Why The Corrupt In India Continue To Be Powerful|date=7 July 2020|url=https://in.mashable.com/entertainment/15385/undekhi-review-a-morbid-look-into-why-the-corrupt-in-india-continue-to-be-powerful}}</ref> Ronak Kotecha of [[The Times of India]] said it "An Engrossing and Gritty Crime Drama" giving it 3.5 stars out of 5.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Undekhi season 1 review|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/undekhi/webseriesshow/76862167.cms}}</ref> Avinash Ramachandran of [[Indian Express]] praised the performances of the actors saying "Competent performances power this thriller".<ref>{{Cite web|title='Undekhi' series review|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2020/jul/11/undekhi-series-review-competent-performances-power-this-thriller-2168228.html}}</ref>
 
===Season 2===
Undekhi Season 2  received a number of positive responses from the audience.  ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave the show 3.5 stars, "Apart from a crisp script, ‘Undekhi 2’ boasts of solid performances.<ref>{{cite news |title=Undekhi Season 2 Review: A high-octane sequel to the gritty crime drama, with sturdy performances |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/undekhi/season-2/seasonreview/89900572.cms |access-date=17 March 2022 |work=[[The Times Of India]]}}</ref>" ''[[Oneindia|Filmibeat]]'' lauded the performance with "Surya Sharma & Anchal Singh once again impress with their deadly chemistry as they go head to head for power in the Atwal family."<ref>{{cite news |title=Undekhi Season 2 Web Series Review: Surya Sharma & Anchal Singh Continue To Impress With Deadly Chemistry |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/television/web-series/undekhi-season-2-web-series-review-surya-sharma-anchal-singh-continue-impress-with-deadly-chemistry-330699.html |access-date=17 March 2022 |work=[[Filmibeat]] |date=4 March 2022 |language=en}}</ref>
 
''[[The Free Press Journal]]'s'' words for the show were, "With the kind of performances this one had, one hopes that there is more. A brilliant show indeed!".<ref>{{cite news |title=Undekhi web series review: Fabulous performances, gripping narrative |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/amp/entertainment/undekhi-web-series-review-fabulous-performances-gripping-narrative |access-date=17 March 2022 |work=[[Free Press Journal]] |language=en}}</ref> Undekhi Season 2 tops Season 1 with delicious mysteries & exhilarating chase scenes", India Forums noted.<ref>{{cite news |title=Review: 'Undekhi Season 2' tops Season 1 with delicious mysteries & exhilarating chase scenes |url=https://www.indiaforums.com/article/review-undekhi-season-2-tops-season-1-with-delicious-mysteries-and-exhilarating-chase-scenes_184750 |access-date=17 March 2022 |work=India Forums |language=en}}</ref>
 
Undekhi season 2 is more of the same, and at the top of the game –  said Subhask K Jha of ''Bollyspice''.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Jha |first1=Subhash K. |title="Undekhi season 2 is more of the same, and at the top of the game" – A Subhask K Jha Review |url=https://bollyspice.com/undekhi-season-2-is-more-of-the-same-and-at-the-top-of-the-game-a-subhask-k-jha-review/ |access-date=17 March 2022 |work=BollySpice.com |date=6 March 2022}}</ref> ''Bizasia'' gave the show 4 stars and quoted "It doesn't go unnoticed that the colorful characters from the first season return with a bang in this second part."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Tanna |first1=Amrita |title=Digital Review: 'Undekhi: Season 2' (SonyLIV) |url=https://www.bizasialive.com/digital-review-undekhi-season-2-sonyliv/ |access-date=17 March 2022 |work=BizAsia |date=4 March 2022}}</ref>


===Controversies===
==Controversies==
As a part of the promotional activity, citizens received 'fake murder calls' from the network. The call has a man's trembling voice saying that he has witnessed a murder and that he is about to get murdered too. At the end of the call, it is revealed that this is a promotional call for the web show.
As a part of the promotional activity, citizens received 'fake murder calls' from the network. The call has a man's trembling voice saying that he has witnessed a murder and that he is about to get murdered too. At the end of the call, it is revealed that this is a promotional call for the web show. The ploy, however, seems to have backfired for SonyLIV, the channel streaming the show, because many people started taking the call seriously, and took to Twitter to express shock.<ref>{{Cite web|title='Undekhi' promotional stunt backfires, draws Mumbai Police warning|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2020/jul/11/undekhi-promotional-stunt-backfires-draws-mumbai-police-warning-2168450.html}}</ref> Finally, Sony LIV tweeted that it was a promotional activity. “If you have received a call for our show...and it has disturbed you, we would like to sincerely apologize to you. This was a test activity which has gone out accidentally,” it said.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Publicity gimmick for Undekhi gets furious response online: 'Got a call saying help, I saw a murder'|date=11 July 2020|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/publicity-gimmick-for-undekhi-gets-furious-response-online-got-a-call-saying-help-i-saw-a-murder/story-ZRKeRSDIeZ58wVvaMuX7LI.html}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Sony Liv 'prank' promotional call attracts criticism, Mumbai police warns of strict action for creating panic|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/mumbai/article/sony-liv-prank-promotional-call-attracts-criticism-mumbai-police-warns-of-strict-action-for-creating-panic/619781}}</ref>
<ref>{{Cite web|title=Promotion Of SonyLIV's Web Series 'Undekhi' Goes Wrong And Leaves Mumbaikars Outraged|url=https://www.mumbailive.com/en/entertainment/citizens-receive-fake-murder-calls-as-part-of-the-promotional-activity-of-new-crime-thriller-undekhi-52643}}</ref> The ploy, however, seems to have backfired for SonyLIV, the channel streaming the show, because many people started taking the call seriously, and took to Twitter to express shock.<ref>{{Cite web|title='Undekhi' promotional stunt backfires, draws Mumbai Police warning|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2020/jul/11/undekhi-promotional-stunt-backfires-draws-mumbai-police-warning-2168450.html}}</ref> Finally, Sony LIV tweeted that it was a promotional activity. “If you have received a call for our show...and it has disturbed you, we would like to sincerely apologize to you. This was a test activity which has gone out accidentally,” it said.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Publicity gimmick for Undekhi gets furious response online: 'Got a call saying help, I saw a murder'|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/publicity-gimmick-for-undekhi-gets-furious-response-online-got-a-call-saying-help-i-saw-a-murder/story-ZRKeRSDIeZ58wVvaMuX7LI.html}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Sony Liv 'prank' promotional call attracts criticism, Mumbai police warns of strict action for creating panic|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/mumbai/article/sony-liv-prank-promotional-call-attracts-criticism-mumbai-police-warns-of-strict-action-for-creating-panic/619781}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{IMDb title|id=12392496}}
* {{IMDb title|id=12392496}}
* [https://www.sonyliv.com/shows/undekhi-1700000215/the-things-that-men-do-1000047341 Undekhi] on [[Sony Liv]]
* [https://www.sonyliv.com/shows/undekhi-1700000215 Undekhi] on [[SonyLIV]]
* [https://webseries.sonyliv.com/undekhi/ Official Blog]


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Undekhi
अनदेखी
GenreCrime Thriller
Created bySidharth Sengupta
Written bySiddharth Sengupta
Varun Badola
Umesh Padalkar
Mohinder Pratap Singh
Directed byAshish R. Shukla
Starring
ComposersAnuj Danait
Shivam Sengupta
Country of originIndia
Original languageHindi
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes20
Production
ProducersSameer Nair
Siddharth Sengupta
Jyoti Sagar
Deepak Segal
Production locationIndia
CinematographyMurzy Pagdiwala
EditorsRajesh Pandey
Sourabh Prabhudesai
Running time30-35 Minutes
Production companiesApplause Entertainment
Edgestorm Ventures
Banijay Asia
DistributorSonyLIV
Release
Original networkSonyLIV
Original release10 July 2020 (2020-07-10) –
4 March 2022 (2022-03-04)
External links
[{{#property:P856}} Website]

Undekhi (English: Unseen) is an Indian Hindi-language crime thriller web television series which premiered on SonyLIV on 10 July 2020. It is produced by Applause Entertainment & Edgestorm Ventures. The first look was released on 21 June 2020 while the trailer was out on 26 June 2020.[1] The series depicts the two aspects of the society - the power-drunk influential people who think they can get away with anything and the oppressed, subjected to years of torture, who finally decide to bring themselves to justice.

Undekhi season 2 was released on March 4, 2022.

Premise[edit | edit source]

Season 1[edit | edit source]

Undekhi begins in Sunderbans but soon shifts to Manali. In less than 30 minutes, viewers witness two murders. DSP Barun Ghosh (Dibyendu Bhattacharya) is investigating the Sunderban murder of a policeman, whose mutilated body is found in the forest. Two tribal girls are on the run and Ghosh, who suspects them to be the killers is on their trail.[2]

Season 2[edit | edit source]

With the cliff-hanging end of season one of Undekhi, a new face called Abhaya finds Koyal and rescues her. On the other hand, Teji is determined to destroy the Atwal, and Daman is onboard with her. This season has another wedding of everyone's favorite Rinku Paaji. Shashwat and Saloni manage to escape and are in hiding. The Atwal's are all set to expand their operations and unleash a reign of terror, by forging powerful business alliances with international drug dealers. However, the family is increasingly estranged and soon it becomes a massive conflict of power and position.[3]

Cast and characters[edit | edit source]

  • Dibyendu Bhattacharya as DSP Barun Ghosh, a policeman from West Bengal.[4]
  • Surya Sharma as Rinku Paaji aka Rajendra Singh Atwal
  • Harsh Chhaya as Papaji
  • Anchal Singh as Teji Atwal
  • Ankur Rathee as Daman Atwal, Papaji's son
  • Abhishek Chauhan as Rishi, the videographer.
  • Ayn Zoya as Saloni, head of wedding film team.
  • Apeksha Porwal as Koyal, Adivasi girl from Sundarban.
  • Karmveer Choudhary as Kandpal
  • Mandeep Bamra as Lovely singh.
  • Vaarun Bhagat as Lucky.
  • Sayandeep Sengupta as Shashwat.
  • Meenakshi Sethi as Papaji's wife.
  • Shivaani Sopuri as Rinku's Mother
  • Shivangi Singh as Muskaan

Season 2

Seasons[edit | edit source]

Season 1 consists of 10 episodes.

SeriesEpisodesOriginally aired
11010 July 2020 (2020-07-10)
2104 March 2022 (2022-03-04)[5]

Season 1[edit | edit source]

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"The Things That Men Do"Ashish R. ShuklaVarun Badola, Umesh Padalkar, Siddharth Sengupta, Mohinder Pratap SinghJuly 10, 2020 (2020-07-10)
Rishi and Saloni, two filmmakers travel to Manali for a wedding shoot. Rishi accidentally records the murder of 'dancing girl' by groom's father and struggles with his conscience.
2"Is This For Real"Ashish R. ShuklaVarun Badola, Umesh Padalkar, Siddharth Sengupta, Mohinder Pratap SinghJuly 10, 2020 (2020-07-10)
Rishi makes a horrific discovery in the doghouse next to resort. Saloni tries to get his focus on the work but Rinku and his cousins are on to Rishi. He must come up with Plan B. DSP Ghosh, senses a cover up and heads to resort.
3"For cash only"Ashish R. ShuklaVarun Badola, Umesh Padalkar, Siddharth Sengupta, Mohinder Pratap SinghJuly 10, 2020 (2020-07-10)
DSP Ghosh interrogates Saloni and team to Rinku's chagrin and finds discrepancies in their stories. Meanwhile, the wedding ceremonies continues. Teji confronts Daman about the shooting. Saloni cracks a deal with Rinku in exchange for Rishi's silence.
4"Double Shuffle"Ashish R. ShuklaVarun Badola, Umesh Padalkar, Siddharth Sengupta, Mohinder Pratap SinghJuly 10, 2020 (2020-07-10)
DSP Ghosh arrives with search warrant on wedding day. Lucky manages to get Rishi, Koyal and Praful out of the doghouse just in time. But someone is on their trail. An angry Teji lashes out at Daman and the wedding comes to an abrupt halt.
5"Catch The Tiger By The Tail"Ashish R. ShuklaVarun Badola, Umesh Padalkar, Siddharth Sengupta, Mohinder Pratap SinghJuly 10, 2020 (2020-07-10)
DSP Ghosh gets a hard time in chasing Rishi, Praful with the help of Koyal. Saloni tells Teji about the murder and her predicament. Riku lays a trap on Rishi and pins murder of lovely on him.
6"The Can Of Worms"Ashish R. ShuklaVarun Badola, Umesh Padalkar, Siddharth Sengupta, Mohinder Pratap SinghJuly 10, 2020 (2020-07-10)
Rishi manages to contact Saloni at resort. Pressure mounts on Ghosh and he has a chance to encounter with Teji. Daman tells truth to Teji and she has a tough decision to make ahead. Meanwhile, Lucky is in for a surprise.
7"You Have It Coming"Ashish R. ShuklaVarun Badola, Umesh Padalkar, Siddharth Sengupta, Mohinder Pratap SinghJuly 10, 2020 (2020-07-10)
Rinku forces Teji to continue with the wedding ceremonies. Forest officials are chasing the fugitives whereabouts. Shashwat tries to get in touch with Rishi. Teji surprises everyone with her latest stance of handling family business and not going to America after wedding. DSP Ghosh gives a showdown to Rinku and Papaji.
8"We Have Got Ourselves A Deal"Ashish R. ShuklaVarun Badola, Umesh Padalkar, Siddharth Sengupta, Mohinder Pratap SinghJuly 10, 2020 (2020-07-10)
Rinku gets better of DSP Ghosh. Shashwat & Alice arrives in Manali and sucked into the desperate situation immediately. Rinku receives a package and soon realizes that the power is shifting away from him and makes a cunning move.
9"You Are Safe When Dead"Ashish R. ShuklaVarun Badola, Umesh Padalkar, Siddharth Sengupta, Mohinder Pratap SinghJuly 10, 2020 (2020-07-10)
Lucky manages to find Rishi and his friends, but they manages to escape. Timma finds the murder video shot by Rishi and gives it to the gang. It becomes last line of defence for Rishi. Rinku decides to handle this matter on his own.
10"An Ace In My Hand"Ashish R. ShuklaVarun Badola, Umesh Padalkar, Siddharth Sengupta, Mohinder Pratap SinghJuly 10, 2020 (2020-07-10)
As the dust settles after killing, Papaji and Rinku has new plans for Teji. Koyal manages to meet DSP Ghosh and he got to know all missing pieces of Sundarban puzzle. Rinku and DSP Ghosh tries to outwit each other with the local cops on Rinku's side.

Season 2[edit | edit source]

No Title Episode Synopisis Original Release Date
1 The Wild Goose Chase The search for Koyal continues. Rinku is furious as he is not getting anywhere except killing Saloni’s team. Shashwat and Saloni manage to escape. 4 March 2022
2 Needle in a Haystack Teji contacts DSP for leads against the Atwals before he leaves. Lucky messes up the task given to him by Rinku and sets Timma free. 4 March 2022
3 Might of the Atwal Empire Samarth - a hurdle in Atwal’s plans of business expansion. Teji convinces Daman to join her and save Shashwat and Saloni. 4 March 2022
4 True Lies Wedding preparations have kick-started for Rinku and Muskaan but multiple obstacles await their big day. 4 March 2022
5 Wedding Bells make a Loud Sound Rinku is aware of the culprits who robbed an important truck. Daman and Teji know about Saloni’s situation. 4 March 2022
6 Revenge is Best Served Cold A recovered Koyal makes her first attempt to kill Papaji. Daman & Teji partner with Samarth against Rinku. Saloni and Shashwat double cross Teji by making a getaway deal. 4 March 2022
7 The Girl and the Cop DSP Ghosh makes progress with Koyal’s investigation. Abhaya and Koyal are up to no good. Rinku faces multiple problems with the missing drugs and Koyal’s attack. 4 March 2022
8 Goons, Guns and Bombs Abhaya plans to plant explosives in Atwal’s company. After multiple unsuccessful consignments, Rinku takes charge of the mission. 4 March 2022
9 The Hunter is Now the Hunted Rinku teams up with Papaji’s old friend and the leader of the infamous Ghatak gang. Samarth tries his best to put pressure on the Atwals. 4 March 2022
10 That’s the Way the Cookie Crumbles Old players reappear as do some new ones with everyone’s life on stake with all the planning and plotting. Each one has a motive to take down the other –

driven by their thirst for power, revenge and love.

4 March 2022

Reception[edit | edit source]

Season 1[edit | edit source]

Undekhi received mostly positive reviews from critics and audiences. Rajkumar Rao appreciated the show on twitter on the date of the release on his twitter page.[6] Pramit Chatterjee of Mashable said it an Impressive show quoting "Undekhi is made of stories and people that we’ve met whose actions make them live in our minds rent-free. It’s what builds the sentiment that we as a nation are truly not free. Yes, the British have left us. But what about our privilege, classism, racism, communal divisions, power dynamics, corruption, etc? Did they take it with them? No. It still exists."[7] Ronak Kotecha of The Times of India said it "An Engrossing and Gritty Crime Drama" giving it 3.5 stars out of 5.[8] Avinash Ramachandran of Indian Express praised the performances of the actors saying "Competent performances power this thriller".[9]

Season 2[edit | edit source]

Undekhi Season 2 received a number of positive responses from the audience. The Times of India gave the show 3.5 stars, "Apart from a crisp script, ‘Undekhi 2’ boasts of solid performances.[10]" Filmibeat lauded the performance with "Surya Sharma & Anchal Singh once again impress with their deadly chemistry as they go head to head for power in the Atwal family."[11]

The Free Press Journal's words for the show were, "With the kind of performances this one had, one hopes that there is more. A brilliant show indeed!".[12] Undekhi Season 2 tops Season 1 with delicious mysteries & exhilarating chase scenes", India Forums noted.[13]

Undekhi season 2 is more of the same, and at the top of the game – said Subhask K Jha of Bollyspice.[14] Bizasia gave the show 4 stars and quoted "It doesn't go unnoticed that the colorful characters from the first season return with a bang in this second part."[15]

Controversies[edit | edit source]

As a part of the promotional activity, citizens received 'fake murder calls' from the network. The call has a man's trembling voice saying that he has witnessed a murder and that he is about to get murdered too. At the end of the call, it is revealed that this is a promotional call for the web show. The ploy, however, seems to have backfired for SonyLIV, the channel streaming the show, because many people started taking the call seriously, and took to Twitter to express shock.[16] Finally, Sony LIV tweeted that it was a promotional activity. “If you have received a call for our show...and it has disturbed you, we would like to sincerely apologize to you. This was a test activity which has gone out accidentally,” it said.[17][18]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Undekhi new teaser shows another brutal murder. Series to premiere on July 10".
  2. ↑ "'Undekhi Review': Harsh Chhaya, Dibyendu Bhattacharya-starrer is a gripping thriller packed with strong performances".
  3. ↑ "'Undekhi' season 2 review: The series will keep you glued". WION. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
  4. ↑ "'Undekhi' actor Dibyendu Bhattacharya: 'You need heart to understand the pulse of a character'".
  5. ↑ "Welcome to the Dangerous World of Hyped Family Honour". 10 July 2020.
  6. ↑ Elon Musk [@rajkummarRao] (10 July 2020). "Hey guys, check out the new brilliantly done crime thriller #Undekhi only on @SonyLIV" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  7. ↑ "'Undekhi' Review: A Morbid Look Into Why The Corrupt In India Continue To Be Powerful". 7 July 2020.
  8. ↑ "Undekhi season 1 review".
  9. ↑ "'Undekhi' series review".
  10. ↑ "Undekhi Season 2 Review: A high-octane sequel to the gritty crime drama, with sturdy performances". The Times Of India. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
  11. ↑ "Undekhi Season 2 Web Series Review: Surya Sharma & Anchal Singh Continue To Impress With Deadly Chemistry". Filmibeat. 4 March 2022. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
  12. ↑ "Undekhi web series review: Fabulous performances, gripping narrative". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
  13. ↑ "Review: 'Undekhi Season 2' tops Season 1 with delicious mysteries & exhilarating chase scenes". India Forums. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
  14. ↑ Jha, Subhash K. (6 March 2022). ""Undekhi season 2 is more of the same, and at the top of the game" – A Subhask K Jha Review". BollySpice.com. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
  15. ↑ Tanna, Amrita (4 March 2022). "Digital Review: 'Undekhi: Season 2' (SonyLIV)". BizAsia. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
  16. ↑ "'Undekhi' promotional stunt backfires, draws Mumbai Police warning".
  17. ↑ "Publicity gimmick for Undekhi gets furious response online: 'Got a call saying help, I saw a murder'". 11 July 2020.
  18. ↑ "Sony Liv 'prank' promotional call attracts criticism, Mumbai police warns of strict action for creating panic".

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