STAGE, India’s first and largest dialect-based OTT platform, has released the supernatural thriller web series ‘DAHAN’ on its Bengali vertical. Set against the backdrop of an old zamindar mansion in North Kolkata, the series revolves around a 14-year-old mystery and a gripping tale of reincarnationSince its release, ‘DAHAN’ has been gaining rapid popularity among Bengali audiencesIn just 10 days, the series has crossed 1.7 million views, reflecting the tremendous enthusiasm and appreciation from viewers.
A Strong Beginning for STAGE in Bengal – STAGE Bangla went live on the platform on July 8, while its official launch took place on July 14With original content in Bengali rooted in local stories, folklore and culture, STAGE has established a strong presence in Eastern India’s largest regional entertainment market.
Praveen Singhal, Co-Founder and Chief Content Officer (CCO), STAGE, said, “Bengal has a unique depth of stories and folklore, and ‘DAHAN’ is a story that has emerged from that very depthThe love we are receiving for the unique mix of suspense, fear and emotion that we are bringing to audiences reassures us that STAGE Bangla is moving in the right direction.”
Powerful Performances Bring the Story Alive – ‘DAHAN’ is directed by Shubhendu Chakraborty and his teamThe series features Subhashree Chakraborty, Siddhartha Sen, Annmarie Tom, Pooja Sarkar, Suchandra Chowdhury, Rupam Shingho and Chandraniv Mukhopadhyay in key rolesThe cast’s compelling performances, a mystery-filled storyline and emotional presentation have helped the series gain rapid popularity among Bengali audiences.
What is ‘DAHAN’ About? – The story begins in an old zamindar mansion in North Kolkata, where Nandini, the eldest daughter-in-law of the family, had died mysteriously 14 years agoYears later, a 14-year-old girl arrives at the same mansion and claims to be NandiniWhat follows is a journey through reincarnation, mystery and unresolved truths, revealing new questions and startling secrets to the audience with every episode.
A Rich Line-up of Original Content on STAGE Bangla – At the time of its launch in the Bengali market, STAGE Bangla has made 19 original titles available to its viewers, comprising 14 films and 5 web series/showsThe films include ‘Saanwari’, ‘Khejdi’, ‘Naate’, ‘Punarjanm’, ‘Jholachhaap’ and ‘Jagat’The web series and shows available to viewers include ‘Plus Minus’, ‘DAHAN’, ‘Chhalava’, ‘Bhairavi’ and ‘Bad Boys Bhiwani’.
About STAGE: Launched in 2019, STAGE is India’s first and largest dialect-based OTT platformWith the vision of ‘Stories from the Soil of India’, STAGE presents original films, web series and entertainment in Haryanvi, Bhojpuri, Rajasthani, Gujarati, Marathi and now BengaliThe platform aims to give regional languages and local cultures recognition not only at the national level but also on the global stageSTAGE currently has more than 6.3 million lifetime subscribers.
