Nukkad – The tale of stories and mystery, emotions, and perspective, the darkness and the light, the desires, dreams, and destiny engaged with the characters; the play of the reality; released on Mask TV
Nukkad Directed by Abhik Benazir beautifully unfolds the tale of desire, dreams, destiny, and attachments taking turns into the life of several human beings related to each other. Showcasing the complexities of human relationships by not being dependent on one character is the beauty of it all where every character is telling their own story, own emotional evolvements and decisions. There is darkness in all of us, some embrace it and some remain unaware of it for the rest of their lives. After all, it’s all about the perspective on which one’s decision in life is solely dependent.
The series is divided into six episodes, each episode carrying its beauty. Starting with the character of Sundar ( a sneak peek into the life of Sundar and Rekha, a typist who later meets Sundar and gets attached to him). The second episode named ” Moh Maya” depicts the mixed emotions of love and attachment that the cousin of Sundar, Binti develops for him. The third episode ” Nukkad ka Raaz” reveals the dark sides and mystery of several stories revolving around the characters. The fourth episode ” Majnu ki Laila” is all about perspective, be it in love or life. The love perspective of Binti towards Sundar, Sundar’s love for Binti, or Majnu’s love for Rekha gives rise to new stories and mysteries. The Fifth episode ” Nayi Kahaani” unfolds the climax indulged in the expression of Rekha’s side of the story, the consequences being the unexpressed love of Sundar for Binti. The last episode ” Gunahon ka Devta” is a real game changer as it shows what we manifest comes along; that life’s misery is inevitable and how our decisions pave a path to our darkness and mystery. One’s journey is made of the decision and manifestation one makes. We all travel from one darkness to another, it is the inner light that keeps us going.
Stating about the direction, each scene has been given a certain space for a clear understanding of the events. The end is however tragic, resembling the dark sides of the characters, the madness, mayhem, and mania that overwhelm the characters at last, some characters reveal their essence, some remain unchanged and some evolve mysteriously. The cinematographic tone and theme of the series are kept dark and melancholic which increases the effect on the audience. The series has perfectly shown an abstract idea of Nukkad easily to reach the masses. The presentation is aesthetic which gives a certain class to the subject.
Discussing the dialogues and characters, Ved Prakash’s character Ranjit leaves an impactful presence on the audience who does a Nukkad natak in his village and talks about the importance of differences in perspective and how they change in the course of life. Characters have beautifully played the positive and negative parts alternatively according to the demand of the metaphors and story. The nostalgic day-to-day life of the village, the comedy of their lives, their routines, and mental and emotional involvements are perfectly shown in a relatable way to keep the audience involved.
Sanam Zeeya, Tripti Sahu, Abhik Benazir, Apala Bisht, Ved Prakash, Imran Hussain, Rohit Banerjee, Sagar Saini, Veena, Pooja, Sourabh, Preeti Sharma, Sunil Saini, Satish, Rubina Khan, Priyanka Kashyap, Vishal Singh and Karan Mehra have played the important characters in the Series. Directed by Abhik Benazir, the Cinematography is by Ashok Panda, Creatively directed by Vinit Mishra and Akshay Yagnik, Music is by Joy Dutta and Rudra Majumder. Produced under the banner Tag Productions, produced by Anju Bhatt and Chiranjeevi Bhatt, who continuously tries to introduce a new concept from time to time.
Overall it is worth giving it a binge-watch.
