ZEE5 Global, the world’s largest streaming platform for South Asian content,  announced the premiere of its latest and the biggest Bengali original series Abar Proloy starring Saswata Chatterjee, Gaurav Chakrabarty, Paran Bandopadhyay, Ritwick Chakraborty, Koushani Mukherjee and June Maliah in pivotal roles. Directed and produced by Raj Chakraborty, and produced by Subhashree Ganguly, the action-thriller is Raj’s first ever web series on ZEE5 Global. The show is all set to release on ZEE5 Global on 11^th August.

Spanning across 10 episodes, this massy Bengali cop drama revives the beloved character of Animesh Dutta [played by Saswata Chatterjee], a special crime branch officer who is sent to Sunderbans to hunt down the deadly mastermind who is invisible for years and is running a wide-spread human trafficking racket. Animesh plunks into a cobweb of crimes to fulfil his mission, starting off by saving a minor Dugga, from the clutches of ‘Hujjas’, a gang of young hooligans ruling the island. ‘Abar Proloy’ is all about Animesh Dutta, ripping out layers of mysterious elements to unveil a forgotten tale of friendship, jealousy, passion, love, and revenge. The quirky cop is faced with opposition from Kanu [played by Gaurav Chakraborty], the devious mastermind, the island’s godman Shambhu Babu [played by Ritwick Chakraborty], and his gorgeous second-in-command Mohini Maa [played by Koushani Mukherjee].

Archana Anand, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 Global said, “We are pleased to team up with Raj Chakraborty for his inaugural web-series, ‘Abar Proloy.’ This captivating thriller delves into the prevailing issue of human trafficking, offering thought-provoking insights. Boasting exceptional performances and a compelling storyline, the series promises to enthrall our audience while leaving a profound impact.”

Producer and Director Raj Chakraborty added, “Any form of content should showcase the raw and real nature of the world, with a hint of entertainment. While making ‘Abar Proloy’, I wanted to cultivate awareness about the criminality of human trafficking that targets innocent, minor girls. Saswata Chatterjee’s marvellous embodiment of Animesh Dutta helped me create an essence of fearlessness instilled by a heroic cop with a calm and chill attitude. The entire cast and crew have given it their heart and soul to bring alive individual characters and my vision for my first  web-series. I am optimistic of the audience response for my debut in the digital space.”