A Modern Take on a Classic: The Story of Srikanta

New series and shows pop up and disappear almost every other day, but some leave a stamp on our hearts, like Srikanta, with its rich storytelling and deep emotional resonance. Now streaming on the Watcho app, this adaptation of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s classic Bengali novel will ensure you don’t feel disappointed. 

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The Story of Srikanta

This is the kind of emotionally and sensationally candid ride that often carries romance, drama, and a sense of nostalgia within it. In modern India, the story is woven around the life of Srikanto, a young and talented textile designer. Life’s journey with three pivotal women—Piyali, Rajlokkhi, and Abhaya—shapes his course differently and has a profound impact. 

The series includes nine episodes:

Episode 1. Nostalgia

Srikanto meets Piyali. The thoughts of his first love, Rajlokkhi, flash before his mind. Flashbacks relate to their stormy romantic past and open up for an emotional sojourn based on futile longing and unsatisfied longings.

Episode 2. Hallucination

Srikanto starts getting wild hallucinations of Rajlokkhi. It creates a thick blur between the reality that is real and memory. He has to come face to face with unresolved feelings and ways that his past decisions have molded his life.

Episode 3. Reunion

The life of Srikanto backtracks suddenly as soon as he meets Rajlokkhi again. This turn of events brings back some old emotions in him that create interference between Srikanto and Piyali because past and present just collide .

Episode 4. Passion

The relationship between Srikanto and Piyali is becoming passionate but filled with complications. He keeps having a grudge for Rajlokkhi with himself which makes it impossible for him to attain his total feelings for the present moment.

Episode 5. Deceit

Secrets about her past life shake off the trust of Srikanto in Rajlokkhi. Broken and wounded, this revelation turmoil is their already complicated relationship.

Episode 6. Compassion

Abhaya enters the world of Srikanto and showers her sympathy and support in his emotionally chaotic world. She keeps him stable, with a new insight into his journey, and brings new light into his unconfident life.

Episode 7. Disappearance

Rajlokkhi disappears, and Srikanto becomes a riddle and suffering. He finds consolation in his friendship with Abhaya because they understand him.

Episode 8. Confusion

Srikanto is confused between his love for Rajlokkhi and growing relationship with Piyali. The internal fight within him strikes again and makes whirlwinds of emotions and confusion.

Episode 9. Incomplete

The last episodes end with Srikanto’s finding certain closure, yet the half-baked love remains a latent sense. He becomes acceptant to various new possibilities, realizing that his past still haunts him constantly.

Interesting Episodes That Keep You Hooked

With nine episodes in its first season, Srikanta webseries never allows the audience to catch their breath between each episode. Every episode develops new layers to the story while strengthening its characters’ arcs. Even the purest storytelling has been both crisp and evocative, and there never really is a dull moment.

Characters That Bring Life to the Story

Srikanto: Srikanto is a psyche-complexed and introspective character, and hence his journey is one of self-discovery and emotional turmoil. Interactions with Piyali and Abhaya together with his love for Rajlokkhi form the crux of the narrative.

Rajlokkhi: She symbolizes the nostalgia and aching pain of unfulfilled desires. As a character, she gives a new depth to the series, which resonates with anyone who has had lost love.

Piyali: Piyali is bold and independent, who gives an updated version of Rajlokkhi. She is not at all hesitant in revealing her liking or dislike, and the relation of Srikanto with this modern version of Rajlokkhi does not bring much scope for a developed plot.

Abhaya: Abhaya was in Srikanto’s life in his hour of need. As solace, she could provide him with strong emotional bondage, and as a challenge, she posed a challenge to accept his new role in life. The character of Abhaya explains how love and relationships can be capricious.

Themes That Touch the Soul

This is not just a romantic series; it is a deep discussion about a number of themes, which are the following:

  • Love and Loss: The series depicts that love is bittersweet and can make or break someone.
  • Nostalgia: The past is the most significant part of the characters’ lives, and that shapes their choices in the present as well as future.
  • Self-Discovery: As much as his relationships, Srikanto’s journey is about understanding himself.

Behind the Scenes

Director’s Vision: Sani Ghose Ray’s direction for the movie gives the tale an entirely fresh presentation, where convention seamlessly integrates with modernity.

Performances: The cast, led by Rishav Basu as Srikanto and Sohini Sarkar as Rajlokkhi, takes up the nuances and provides performances that stand as both subtle and strong, bringing much character to the characters.

Cinematography: The visual aesthetics of Srikanta are breathtakingly beautiful as they capture urban and rural India.

Did You Know?

Srikanta is a series inspired from the popular novel of the same name by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay, published way back in 1917.

This series breathes a modern flavor to the old tale, which would still leave all the biting relevance for today’s viewers.

Watcho brings exclusive and exciting behind-the-scenes content and interviews with the cast and crew members, which will also give a glimpse into the making of this thrilling series.

Watch Srikanta Now on Watcho App!

More than a web series, Srikanta is an emotional journey for viewers. Now, if you are either a lover of classic literature or a person who loves everything that’s new and diverse, Srikanta has something for everybody.  

Watcho offers many such hoichoi webseries that promise to keep you hooked. So, what are you waiting for? Download the Watcho app now and simply soak in this beautiful story of love, loss, and self-discovery. 

Go ahead and grab your popcorn, and stream Srikanta on the Watcho app. Happy streaming! 

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