The Expression Hub

Genre: Thriller/ Crime

No. of episodes:10

Presented by: Studio Next

“We do not need guns and bombs to bring peace. We need love and compassion.

Mother Teresa

Its April which means the hot , sultry season of summer will start being at its peak . But summers can be fun and enjoyable if we know some hacks. These hacks can make our summers bearable if not completely fun. So, what are the hacks which you use to make your summer bearable? Do let me know in the comments section. For me, its always trying to maintain a fine balance of work and play. Or consuming lot of water as well as fruits and vegetables which contain a lot of water. So, if you are bored and wondering how to make your summer bearable, fret not I bring my picks for this month. Maybe they might help you to have a refreshing summer as well as be a powerhouse of information and knowledge. And isn’t it always a kind of flex when you can throw some facts around people and have them impressed ? After all, its always good to be a person of greater sense than being a person who indulges themselves watching some stupid stuff.

So, this year, starting from mid April, we, the people of the world’s largest democracy are going to witness a festival which spans three months and comes once in every four years. Some people call it the elections, while for some it is a test of their elected representatives or a test of a strength of a democracy. So, keeping the current vibe in mind, lets dedicate this month to this festival called elections. Also, as the citizens of the world’s largest democracy, let us not forget to perform our duty whenever the need arises. After all, it is not a regular affair but an affair which comes after a very long wait and patience. And I do think we should not let our wait and patience go in vain. Therefore, don’t forget to cast your votes as a responsible citizen and do urge your family members to do the same.

Okay, enough of me preaching you people, its time that we focus on the pick of this week. The pick of this week was supposed to be a story which actually did take place but has a dash of some romance added to it. Read on to find out more….

Synopsis: Inspired by the 2005 Jahanabad prison attack, Jehanabad:Of Love and War narrates the story which inspired the prison attack. It revolves around Kasturi Mishra, a student who is in her last year of her college. She is a girl with big dreams and aspirations who wants to be a lecturer. Enter Abhimanyu Singh, a new professor who is supposed to be teaching English Literature in the same college in which Kasturi studies. Abhimanyu is handsome, and is also a person who is supposed to have a strong sense of justice.This attracts Kasturi to him as he fits into her definition of a life partner perfectly. She tries to win Abhimanyu by her actions. Abhimanyu is reluctant at first but slowly starts falling in love. While a love story is blossoming between the two, there is a condition of turmoil in the jail of Jehanabad as a notorious criminal Deepak Kumar is transferred there. Will Deepak Kumar create a condition of chaos in the peaceful small city of Jehanabad? If so, what are his intentions? Will Jehanabad be a victim of violence and disorder?What turn of fate will the love story of Abhimanyu and Kasturi take?The answer to these questions is what forms the rest of the story.

Assessment: This is a show which is a fictional take on a real life incident which took place in Bihar in 2005. While creative freedom is always appreciated but when it just ruins the story that is supposed to be a very infuriating experience as a viewer. The show has a great story line initially and the romance between the two leads is somewhat tolerable. But as the story progresses, the romantic part starts getting on your nerves. Kasturi just seems to be a spoilt brat who is supposed to act like an emotional mature person but just appears to be way too impulsive as far as emotional maturity is concerned. Though the interesting part is that there are several plot twists in the story which does make the story interesting and keeps the viewer hooked.Another interesting part is that the story is pretty well- researched for which the writers need to be applauded.Also, the cinematography is to the point for which the people involved need to be appreciated

Parambrata Chatterjee shines as the notorious criminal Deepak Kumar. Ritwik Bhomik too tries to strike a delicate balance between the chocolate boy Abhimanyu Singh and the cunning and shrewd Ajay who is seeking vengeance. Another person that deserves a mention and might be overlooked but should not is Satyadeep Mishra who shines as SP Durgesh Mishra.

Even though the show tries to be realistic in nature by undertaking some hard hitting issues , questions do arise in the mind of the viewer- is violence the answer to all the issues ailing the country? Or is it justified to undermine the power of democracy?Or is it okay to take law in one’s own hands just because the legal system of the country is taking time?

Scrutiny: What could have been a great show to watch is just ruined by the makers at the end. The creative freedom which the makers of the show undertook just ruined the beauty of an incident which could have raised some serious questions to the viewers. My reaction after watching the show was like why did I take the pain to finish this one ?Why did the makers did not think of a great ending is all I could ask ? If you do want to watch it , watch it only for the acting chops of Parambrata Chatterjee and Satyadeep Mishra. They are the only ones who make it worthy to watch. The others are just annoying characters to watch. And if you can avoid it altogether, please do the same atleast you will save yourself from the embarrassment.😩

Rating: ** and a 1/2 stars

Baap Dialogue: “Love revolution- to succeed in these it is necessary to win not wars but hearts.”(Abhimanyu Singh in his first lecture)

Que: What is the name of the lady with whom Abhimanyu interacts often apart from Kasturi?

a. Ragini Tripathi

b.Sona Mahato

c. Kumudini Mishra

d. Ashadevi Chaturvedi