The narrative follows two parallel threads that eventually collide:
is a 2023 SonyLIV original crime-thriller series. Set in 2005 Bihar, the show is inspired by India's biggest real-life jailbreak, where hundreds of inmates escaped from a Jehanabad prison following a Naxalite attack. Plot Overview The narrative follows two parallel threads that eventually
Kasturi Mishra (Harshita Gaur), a spirited college student, falls in love with her reserved English professor, Abhimanyu Singh (Ritwik Bhowmik). According to reviewers from The Times of India
According to reviewers from The Times of India and Hindustan Times , the series is a "slow-burn" that requires patience but offers high-stakes payoff in its later episodes. While some viewers felt the romantic angle occasionally dragged the pacing, others appreciated how it grounded the political violence in human emotion. Key Highlights Critics widely praised the cast, especially
Simultaneously, Naxalite insurgents led by "Mamaji" ( Suneel Sinha ) plot a daring mission to liberate their captured commander, Deepak Kumar (Parambrata Chattopadhyay), from jail. Key Highlights
Critics widely praised the cast, especially Parambrata Chattopadhyay's charismatic screen presence and Harshita Gaur's portrayal of a small-town girl.
Produced by showrunner Sudhir Mishra, the series is noted for its authentic depiction of 2005-era Bihar, complete with caste politics and rustic settings.