Women are disappearing without a trace in Rajasthan and nobody seems surprised. But police officer Anjali Bhaati notices a similarity in the cases: long nightly phone calls and a boyfriend that no one in the neighbourhood has ever seen.
DirectorsReema Kagti, Ruchika Oberoi
WritersZoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti, Ritesh Shah, Mansi Nirmal Jain, Sunayana Kumari, Karan Shah
Missing Women
May 12, 2023
A case of a missing woman is brought to the attention of the cops at the Mandawa Police Station. Officer Devi Singh puts his two best cops, Sub-Inspectors Anjali Bhaati and Kailash Parghi on the job.
The Devil Incarnate
May 12, 2023
Anjali grows more invested in the case as the search for Krishna leads to the discovery of another missing woman.
In Plain Sight
May 12, 2023
A potential new witness in the case emerges as the cops dig into old case files to hunt for leads.
The Love Letter
May 12, 2023
As the cops close in on a potential suspect, one wrong move could threaten to compromise the entire investigation.
A Leave Of Absence
May 12, 2023
Anjali tries to track down Sindoora, while the perpetrator lays the groundwork for his next victim.
An Impossible Choice
May 12, 2023
When the body of another victim is discovered, a new prime suspect emerges and the case begins to gather momentum.
The Stakeout
May 12, 2023
It’s all hands on deck in pursuit of Anand as the cops race against time to find him.
New Beginnings
May 12, 2023
A few months have passed as the cops grapple with the aftermath of recent events.
Ritesh Mohapatra
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A scintillating psychopath story led by a towering Performance by Sonakshi Sinha Dahaad is intricately written, slow burn cat and mouse chase which grows on with every passing episode. The screenplay gives apt time to every character involved to shine individually and collectively. It inculcates relevant issues of dowry, caste discrimination, infidelity, internal family conflicts and stays true to each idea why exploring it with care. Reema Kagti's story is articulated brilliantly in this sensitive investigation procedural. The show feels a bit stretched and could have easily cut short to 6 episodes rather than 8. The pacing is like a slow poison whicj keeps getting better. Sonakshi Sinha in excellent as the fearsome cop which resonates with her personality. Vijay Verma is unflinching and menacing as the antagonist. He is at his usual best as a classic pyscopath. Gulshan Devaiah and Sohum Shah gets due time on screen and are spectacular as well. The casting choises are fantastic and is pitch perfect. The ensemble cast is just marvelous as they get the Rajasthanu diction with perfection. Overall, Dahaad is excellent drama and hits you like a fine wine which grows on you gradually. Its a well edited, researched and written product with solid performances but has a an extremely bothering runtime which may annoy a few folks. Its still recommended for its relevance in modern times.
