Draft:Shadyantra (television series)

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Shadyantra
GenreCrime thriller
Written bySuresh Jayram
Directed byGanesh Yadav
StarringHina Khan
Kunaal Roy Kapur
Chandan Roy Sanyal
Sumukha
Anang Desai
Country of originIndia
Original languageHindi
Production
ProducerShailja Kejriwal
Original release
NetworkZee Theatre
Release18 December 2022

Shadyantra is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language crime thriller teleplay directed by Ganesh Yadav and written by Suresh Jayram. Produced by Shailja Kejriwal under Zee Theatre, it premiered on ZEE5 on 18 December 2022. The teleplay stars Hina Khan, Kunaal Roy Kapur, Chandan Roy Sanyal, Sumukha, and Anang Desai.[1]

Plot

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Natasha Malhotra Tiwari, the heiress to a construction business, lives with her husband Rohan Tiwari. Their lives take a turn when a murder triggers a police investigation.

As the inquiry unfolds, multiple suspects emerge, each harbouring hidden motives. The case gradually reveals layers of deception, ambition, and personal conflict.[2]

Cast

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Production

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Shadyantra was produced as part of Zee Theatre's initiative to adapt stage plays for television and digital platforms.[4][5]

Release

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The teleplay premiered on ZEE5 on 18 December 2022.[6][7]

Reception

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Shadyantra received generally negative reviews from critics. Shaheen Irani of OTTplay rated the teleplay 1 out of 5, describing it as "overdramatic theatrics" and criticising its performances and lack of suspense.[8]

Archika Khurana of The Times of India gave it a rating of 2 out of 5, noting its predictable narrative and weak execution, and writing that it "fails to hold your attention".[9]

References

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  1. "TV actress Hina Khan to make her theatre debut with Zee's 'Shadyantra'". The Economic Times. 9 December 2022. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  2. "Hina Khan talks about her character in teleplay Shadyantra". The Tribune. 25 December 2022. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  3. "I'm drawn to dark characters". The Tribune. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  4. "Hina Khan, Chandan Roy Sanyal to star in murder mystery Shadyantra". Mid-Day. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  5. "Hina Khan, Chandan Roy Sanyal and Kunaal Roy Kapur to star in murder mystery Shadyantra". The Times of India. 8 December 2022. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  6. "Shadyantra". ZEE5. Retrieved 7 June 2026."Hina Khan delighted to mark her theatre debut with thriller teleplay Shadyantra". News18. 9 December 2022. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  7. "Hina Khan delighted to mark her theatre debut with thriller teleplay Shadyantra". News18. 9 December 2022. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  8. Irani, Shaheen (22 December 2022). "Shadyantra review: Hina Khan's film is nothing but overdramatic theatrics". OTTplay. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  9. Khurana, Archika (20 December 2022). "Shadyantra Movie Review: A murder mystery that fails to hold your attention". The Times of India. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
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