Tasnia Farin returns to OTT with Dakatia Banshi

Actress Tasnia Farin is returning to OTT after a spell focusing on the big screen. She has acted in a new web series titled Dakatia Banshi, directed by Imraul Rafat.

The series was formally announced on Tuesday (10 November) with the release of its poster and first look.

Farin had earned praise on OTT before turning her attention to films. But her Eid release Prince, opposite Shakib Khan, and the previous year’s Insaf failed to make much of an impression with audiences, so she is now returning to the familiar OTT platform with a new project.

The first look shows Tasnia Farin in a completely different and mysterious avatar. In one image she stands in bridal attire holding a pistol, while in another, actors Ishtiaque Ahmed Rumel, Arfan Mridha Shiblu and Partho Sheikh appear behind her in black.

Speaking about her character, Farin said her character is named Camelia — unusual, like the name itself. The series is primarily a dark comedy, and her character also carries several dark elements.

She said she joined a dark comedy for the first time out of a desire to do something different amid the current abundance of thrillers and murder-mysteries on OTT.

Director Imraul Rafat also expressed optimism about the series, written by Nazim Ud Daula. He said every episode of a series needs a definite climax, cliffhangers and multiple layers to hold viewers — all of which, he said, are fully present in the story of Dakatia Banshi.

The director said the story has numerous dramatic twists. Although dark comedy is a familiar field for him, he said it carries some new challenges, which he has tried to bring alive on screen for viewers.

The series also features familiar faces in other important roles. Young actor Partho Sheikh said his character in the series is quite different.

Actor and musician Arfan Mridha Shiblu, who caught the eye holding a gun in the first look, said his character is mysterious and changes shape from moment to moment; but alongside the humour, he said, there is a lovely family atmosphere that viewers will enjoy.

The series also stars Sharaf Ahmed Jibon, Rizvi Rizu and Saidur Rahman Pavel, among others. It will be released very soon on the OTT platform Chorki.