There are a few elements are common in a Neeraj Pandey project. Expect beautifully shot chase scenes in which the camera closely follows the one being chased, putting you on the very edge of your seat. Expect a complex narrative that keeps you wondering and a suspense that will keep you hooked to the screen. Khakee The Bengal Chapter is no exception, regardless of Pandey's role as creator rather than director. 
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Khakee The Bengal Chapter Web Series Review: Hit Or Miss

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There are a few elements are common in a Neeraj Pandey project. Expect beautifully shot chase scenes in which the camera closely follows the one being chased, putting you on the very edge of your seat. Expect a complex narrative that keeps you wondering and a suspense that will keep you hooked to the screen. Khakee The Bengal Chapter is no exception, regardless of Pandey’s role as creator rather than director. 

The excellent cast, which includes some of the biggest and finest stars of the Tollywood industry, adds to the series’ fascinating appeal and makes it the perfect choice for binge-watching.

Khakee The Bengal Chapter Web Series Review: Plot

Prominent politician and businessman Barun Roy (Prosenjit Chatterjee) keeps clear of the opposition party, headed by Nibedita Basak (Chitrangada Singh), by using criminals and police officers. A dirty job for the wire-puller is performed by Ganglord Shankar Barua (Saswata Chatterjee), who rose from poverty to become popular among poor people.

But when his two entrepreneurial followers, Sagar (Ritwik Biswas) and Ranjit (Adil Khan), allow their arrogance and desires overtake them and shoot down two police officers, Baruah alias Bagha loses control over his hiding place in the politics of fear. Roy calls in Ajay Mitra (Jeet), a law enforcement officer who prioritizes goals over means, to clean up the mess created by these two people. But, things start to back-fire.

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Khakee The Bengal Chapter Web Series Review: Performances

Well, when it comes to performances we can always expect a great deal from acting veterans like Prosenjit Chatterjee, Jeet, Saswata Chatterjee, and Parambrata Chattopadhyay, and the series definitely meets those expectations. However, Saswata’s character feels a little underdeveloped, and Parambrata only appears briefly. Nevertheless, their presence is memorable Saswata gives a terrifying criminal his usual volume, while Parambrata reprises his role as a police officer.

Prosenjit Chatterjee’s performance feels naturally organic as he transitions into his role with incredible ease. He doesn’t, however, receive an as significant role as Bengali viewers may have liked to their tastes. The main crux of the show is the relationship with Jeet, which primarily focuses on the ingenuity of their equation. In a stark contrast to Prosenjit (for obvious reasons and lesser screen time), Jeet gives a great performance as the tough cop who makes even the most seasoned criminals shudder.

His arrival feels nothing short of thrilling, and his strong on-screen persona and commanding attitude elevate the narrative. This role shows once more Jeet’s ability and widespread appeal to take on more ambitious, pan-Indian projects.

Amazingly, Aadil Zafar Khan and Ritwik Bhowmik are the actual scene stealers. Both have made a lasting impression in past roles, but Khakee: The Bengal Chapter gives them the chance to try something different. They compete with industry veterans despite being comparatively newer faces. In particular, The Khidirpore accent is easily captured by Aadil Zafar Khan, who also gives a compelling performance of an impatient, short-tempered criminal. His character is both unpredictable and appealing because he achieves the right balance between unrestrained emotion and deadly anger.  

Ritwik has a dramatic transformation, going from his recognizable loving image to a heartless mobster. His spooky performance is unforgettable and demands attention, particularly after an important plot twist. Aakanksha Singh and Mimoh Chakraborty both gave excellent performances, keeping up with a talented group.

But occasionally, Chitrangada Singh’s acting feels inconsistent but that can be equated to the fact that in the context of Bangla, Chitrangada faces challenges. The ruling party is terrified of Nibedita, but the writers frequently remove her from the story to make the obvious clear rather than providing her a satisfying arc.

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Khakee The Bengal Chapter Web Series Review: Conclusion

There are certain issues, however, that does hold back the series from being great. One of which is the background score. It can be distracting rather than engaging at times, and the Ranjit Thakur-related soundtrack in particular seems out of place.

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Khakee The Bengal Chapter Web Series Trailer

That being said, Khakee: The Bengal Chapter is a gripping crime thriller that is worth binge-watching through to the very finish. Fans of this particular genre will enjoy it quite a lot because of its fascinating plot, strong acting, and swift narrative. Khakee The Bengal Chapter Web Series is available to watch on Netflix.

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