Kohrra series shows that its love-struck people often act in dark ways. Kohrra (कोहरा in the Hindi language) means fog and/or mist. It is an apt title for a series that delves into the murky world of love and crime.
This Indian series uses the local Hindi and Punjabi languages, as this show is set in the heartland of Punjab, India. The rawness and uniqueness of Punjab come to the fore in this thrilling and engaging crime drama.
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Kohrra (IND/S1/2023) Series:- details
| Genre | Crime, Drama, Thriller, Mystery |
| Original languages | Hindi & Punjabi |
| Age-Certifications | UA (16+) |
| Released | July 2023 |
| Season | One (1) |
| Episodes | Six (6) |
| Creators | Gunjit Chopra, Sudip Sharma & Diggi Sisodia |
| Cast | Suvinder Vicky, Barun Sobti, Manish Chaudhari, Varun Badola, Harleen Sethi, Rachel Shelley, Arjuna Bhalla, Vishal Handa, Ivantiy Novak, etc. |
| Network | Netflix |
Kohrra (IND/S1/2023) Series:- synopsis
When a bridegroom Paul Dhillon (Vishal Handa) is found dead days before his wedding, two police officers S.I. Balbir Singh (Suvinder Vicky) and A.S.I. Garundi (Barun Sobti) must unravel the troubling case as turbulence unfolds in their own lives.
Please note: S.I. stands for Sub-Inspector of Police and A.S.I. stands for Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police.
Kohrra (IND/S1/2023) Series:- {Spoilers Free} review
The realistic and multilayered storyline of Kohrra is engaging and captivating. The natural portrayal and the raw emotions of its authentic Punjabi characters are the highlights of this compelling series of the year 2023.
I simply loved the layered and insightful approach of the Kohrra series.
It takes a look at the various social and economic problems associated with the denizens of Punjab – the clashes between conservative thinking versus the modernist progressive viewpoints, the deep-rooted corrupt system in government, the problems of drug addictions among the youths, the growing family size but with the finite agriculture land-holdings, the stagnation in the agriculture-led economy, the limited job opportunities in the government sector, the common people’s desire to migrate to better developed foreign nations (in America, Europe, Australia, etc.) for better life opportunities, the youngsters’ (and their families) obsession to actively seek NRI brides/grooms for their marriage, the money-minded obsession and materialistic approach towards life, the youngsters’ obsession with their lives in social media, etc.
{Please note the money-minded obsession and materialistic approach towards life have afflicted all the people living across the length and breadth of India. Simple living and spiritualism are no longer in vogue.}
There are so many burning issues confronting the local people of Punjab and the Kohraa series manages to talk about most of them in an honest, subtle, clever and mature manner.
In the Kohrra show – the depiction of the regular use of despicable third-degree torture by the police personnel makes one wonder about the status quo of human rights issues in India. These scenes, often make you wonder about the urgent need for reforms in the police force in India, which were originally drawn for the colonial-era policing of Indian subjects by the Britishers.
Please note that these harsh and in-your-face realities depiction of the police investigation and procedural drama in this show is true for all of India.
Anyways, the Kohrra show boasts of amazing acting performances by its lead actor Suvinder Vicky (who plays a police officer S.I. Balbir Singh) and supporting actor Barun Sobti (who plays another junior police officer A.S.I. Garundi) – both of them have ably carried this intriguing story about the different facets of loves and societal norms in today’s era and world. The development of their characters’ arc in this show is really good, as they grow as a person, accepting love and relationships in their lives.
It has an excellent script and evocative Punjabi music, I liked its Tere Baad song too. Its songs have rustic Punjabi charm. And its background music transports us back to Punjab and sets the mood really.
And to repeat, Suvinder has been brilliant in this show. In fact, its ensemble cast consists of Manish Chaudhari (Satwinder Dhillon), Varun Badola (Maninder Dhillon), Harleen Sethi (Nimrat Kaur), Rachel Shelley (Clara Murphy), Arjuna Bhalla (Jaswinder Dhillon), et al have done an excellent job to bring alive this tragic story. Its mood-defining cinematography continues to highlight the all-pervading Kohraa (fog in the winter season) in this rich state of Punjab, the situation is really bleak and depressing. Also, the ending of the show is somewhat satisfactory, as many of its characters do not really get their proverbial happy ending.
Kohrra (IND/S1/2023) Series:- {Spoilers Alert} its story & characters
Focus on who died in this show, who killed him and why.
An NRI bridegroom Paul Dhillon (Vishal Handa) is found to be dead in the agricultural fields of Punjab in the opening scene of this show. He was murdered by his British (Gora) gay lover Liam Murphy (Ivantiy Novak) in the heat of the emotional moment. Earlier, Paul Dhillon had agreed to an arranged marriage with a Punjabi girl.
So, heartbroken Liam could not accept the fact that he was going to lose the love of his life Paul Dhillon to a girl from Punjab.
Focus on who went missing in this show
Liam Murphy (Ivantiy Novak) fled after killing his lover Paul Dhillon (Vishal Handa) after the night partying with drugs, alcohol, and sex. Maybe Liam was so guilt-ridden after killing Paul that he did not see the speeding truck and met with a fatal accident that took his life. After the death of Liam, both the truck driver and his helper decided to dispose of the dead body of Liam.
However the Punjab Police and the family members of Liam did not know about his murder, so they treated his case as that of a missing person.
Only in the last episodes, do we come to know about the fate of Liam.
Focus on what happened to key characters at the end of this show
Love is tricky and complex.
S.I. Balbir Singh (Suvinder Vicky) falls in love with the wife of a deceased police informant, who incidentally was killed by Balbir Singh at the behest of a politician.
Nimrat Kaur (Harleen Sethi), the estranged daughter of single dad S.I. Balbir Singh, decides to take control of her own love life and walk out of the loveless married life. She then decides to move on with her life with her college friend.
A.S.I. Garundi (Barun Sobti) decides to get married to a beauty parlour (nail technician) worker, despite the objects posed by his elder brother Bhaiya and his wife Bhabhi.
Please note that I am not sharing each and every detail of its story, as I do not want to ruin its viewing experience.
Kohrra (IND/S1/2023) Series:- poster
Kohrra (IND/S1/2023) Series:- ratings
| FM’s rating | 4.25/5 |
| IMDb rating as of the date | 7.60/10 |
| Rotten Tomatoes ratings as of the date | 100% Tomatometer & 88% Audience Score |
| Critics’ Consensus (Rohan Naahar) /Rotten Tomatoes | Led by excellent performances by Suvinder Vicky and Barun Sobti, Netflix’s new crime drama Kohrra is the rare Indian streaming show that doesn’t talk down to its audience. |
Kohrra (IND/S1/2023) Series:- trailer & bonus link
In case you wish to take a look at the first 15 minutes of Kohrra series, then check this short clip posted by the Netflix show on Youtube:- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBxXT7gdhDY
If you like police procedural crime dramas from India, then check out the Dahaad, Delhi Crime, Pataal Lok, and Kaalkoot series.
Featured & Other Images: Punjab Police Officer S.I. Balbir Singh (Suvinder Vicky) in Kohrra | Netflix.