Khakee: The Bengal Chapter is an upcoming Indian crime thriller series created by Neeraj Pandey, set to premiere on Netflix on March 20, 2025. Serving as a standalone sequel to Khakee: The Bihar Chapter, this series delves into the intricate world of Bengal’s crime and politics.
Khakee: The Bengal Chapter Cast & Characters:
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- Jeet as DCP Arjun Maitra
- Prosenjit Chatterjee as Barun Roy, a politician
- Chitrangada Singh as the Leader of Opposition
- Ritwik Bhowmik as Sagor
- Aadil Zafar Khan as Ranjit
- Parambrata Chatterjee as DCP
- Saswata Chatterjee as Shankar Barua a.k.a. Bagha
- Mahaakshay Chakraborty
- Pooja Chopra
- Aakanksha Singh as Aratrika
- Subhasish Mukherjee as the Chief Minister of West Bengal
- Shraddha Das
- Joy Sengupta
- Shruti Das
What the Show is About?
Set in early 2000s Bengal, Khakee: The Bengal Chapter follows IPS officer Arjun Maitra as he confronts powerful gangsters and corrupt politicians in his mission to restore law and order. The series portrays the challenges faced by law enforcement in a region plagued by crime and political turmoil.
The world of Khakee has always been about larger-than-life conflicts, high-stakes drama, and nuanced characters that redefine the lines between good and evil. With Khakee: The Bengal Chapter, we take this intensity to a new level. Set against the vivid backdrop of Kolkata, this chapter delves into gripping power struggles and follows a relentless IPS officer who dares to challenge the system. The entire ensemble cast has delivered exceptional performances, ensuring that Khakee: The Bengal Chapter is an evolution of the beloved narrative.
— Neeraj Pandey, in an interview:
Where the Show Was Shot?
The film was extensively shot in Kolkata, capturing key locations like Prinsep Ghat, Vidyasagar Setu, Howrah Bridge, and the settlements along the Hooghly River. Some major scenes were also filmed in Kidderpore.
In an interview, Neeraj Pandey shared why he chose Kolkata for this chapter of the Khakee series. The first installment focused on Bihar, but this time, he wanted to revisit his childhood. Having grown up in Kolkata, he saw this as a way to reconnect with the city’s past. More than just nostalgia, his choice was driven by the city’s history. In the early 2000s, Kolkata was marked by political unrest and violent gang wars. Pandey wanted to bring that atmosphere to the screen.
Is It Based on a True Story?
While Khakee: The Bengal Chapter draws inspiration from real-life events and the socio-political climate of early 2000s Bengal, it is a fictional narrative crafted to reflect the era’s challenges. The series aims to provide an engaging and realistic portrayal of the complexities faced by law enforcement during that period.
