Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali web series Bhog, directed by Parambrata Chattopadhyay, released its trailer along with an interactive session about the upcoming mythological horror, last week.

Actor-director Parambrata Chattopadhyay said, “Bengali audiences are more inclined to the horror genre. Like in audio, Bengali literature has gained such a popularity in terms of horror story but, in cinemas it is a challenge to portray the same. So, we tried to showcase a successful horror show which is already liked by people.”

The series is based on Avik Sarkar's novel ‘Bhog’, one of the most celebrated stories which was later turned into an audiobook with a more clear and chilling experience to the narrative.

The event was graced by the lead cast, Anirban Bhattacharya (as Atin), Parno Mittra (as Damri) and Avik Sarkar, author of the novel Bhog.

(From L to R) Parambrata Chattopadhyay, Parno Mittra and Anirban Bhattacharya. Image by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

“As an actor I was excited because I learnt acting but didn't get a chance to do all kinds of work. For this character, I could not exactly relate to it, but this is what an actor should do. Try to portray that if I was Atin then what would I do," said actor Anirban Bhattacharya, describing his experience playing his character.

The story revolves around Atin, a solitary bachelor whose life takes a dramatic turn after he purchases a mysterious brass idol from a curio shop on Park Street.

Eventually Atin becomes increasingly obsessed with the idol and his life is further complicated by an enigmatic widow.

Actress Parno Mittra said, “This is a very favourite story of mine. One does not usually get a chance to play the character of a ghost. When I first heard this story, I kind of manifested it that if I could do the character of Damri, it would be great. And after a year, Param da offered me this role.”

Parambrata Chattopadhyay. Image by Avishek Mitra/IBNS 

The series proceeds with the idol's sinister power that blurs the lines between devotion and madness, leading Atin into a terrifying and emotional journey.

Bhog is set to premiere on Hoichoi on May 01.

(Reporting by Aaheli Chakraborty, Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)