Gyaarah Gyaarah
| Gyaarah Gyaarah | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Based on | Signal by Kim Eun-hee |
| Written by | Puja Banerji Sunjoy Shekhar Sameer Saral Sharma Gautam Govind Sharma |
| Directed by | Umesh Bist |
| Starring | Kritika Kamra Raghav Juyal Dhairya Karwa Aakash Dixit Mukti Mohan |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Hindi |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
| Production | |
| Producers | Karan Johar Apoorva Mehta Guneet Monga Achin Jain |
| Production companies | Sikhya Entertainment Dharma Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | ZEE5 |
| Release | 9 August 2024 |
Gyaarah Gyaarah is an Indian Hindi-language fantasy thriller series; it is an adaptation of the Korean drama Signal.[1][2] It features Kritika Kamra, Raghav Juyal, Dhairya Karwa, and Aakash Dixit. It is produced by Sikhya Entertainment and Dharma Productions and directed by Umesh Bist.[3][4]
The show was released on 9 August 2024 on ZEE5.[5]
Plot
[edit]Gyaarah Gyaarah is an investigative thriller that is set across a timeline of three decades – 1990, 2001 and 2016. It blends mystery and science with a degree of mysticism.
Cast
[edit]- Kritika Kamra as Vamika Rawat[6][7]
- Raghav Juyal as Inspector Yug Arya[8]
- Dhairya Karwa as Shaurya Anthwal[9]
- Aakash Dixit
- Mukti Mohan as Palak
Production
[edit]The series was announced in May 2023 when Variety carried a report on Oscar winning producer Guneet Monga’s next venture.[10] Soon after, as a teaser was released, it was reported that the show was a remake of Signal; making it the fourth official remake of the Korean show after it was remade Chinese and Thai.[11]
Release
[edit]Gyaarah Gyaarah is available to stream on ZEE5 from 9 August 2024.[12][13]
Reception
[edit]Gyaarah Gyaarah received mixed reviews.
Deepa Gahlot in her review for Scroll.in gave it a thumbs-up as she wrote, " Every episode ends with a hook that demands a binge watch."[14] The Hindustan Times also called the "immensely watchable."[15] Filmfare assessed that the show has been adapted well from the Korean original, "The writing and direction from Umesh Bist, who has managed to skillfully adapt the show from the K-drama Signal, is top notch."[16] Rediff noted, "There are elements that make this show entertaining, and if you haven't seen the original show, the concept is wild enough to keep you hooked."[17]
The Hindu commented, "Unfortunately, following this promising setup, the show steadily loses steam."[18] Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express rated it 2 out of 5 stars and wrote, "The biggest problem the series has is being unable to conjure up enough fear or menace, give or take a sequence or two."[19]
References
[edit]- ^ "After Suspicious Partner, Kim Hye-soo and Lee Je-hoon's K-drama Signal to get an Indian remake". India Today. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ "Kim Hye-Soo, Lee Je-Hoon's K-Drama Signal To Get Indian Remake". News24. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ "Karan Johar, Guneet Monga Kapoor announce investigative fantasy series 'Gyaarah Gyaarah'". The Hindu. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ "Here's all we know about Karan Johar, Guneet Monga's new project Gyaarah Gyaarah". Filmfare. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ "Raghav Juyal, Dhairya Karwa-starrer 'Gyaarah Gyaarah' books release date for August 9". Filmfare. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ "Kritika Kamra shares EXCLUSIVE updates on Gyaarah Gyaarah and For Your Eyes Only; calls upcoming Netflix show "immersive"". BollywoodHungama. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ "Kritika Kamra to play a cop in Karan Johar's Gyaarah Gyaarah". Film Companion. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ "Raghav Juyal speaks about working with Oscar-winner Guneet Monga on two projects". TimesofIndia. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ "Dhairya Karwa: From a 9-to-5 job to film star". easterneye.biz. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ "Karan Johar, Guneet Monga Kapoor announce investigative fantasy series 'Gyaarah Gyaarah'". Variety. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ "Gyaarah Gyaarah Teaser Out! Kritika Kamra, Dhairya Karwa, Raghav Juyal Lead K-drama Signal's Remake". News18. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ "Raghav Juyal, Dhairya Karwa-starrer 'Gyaarah Gyaarah' books release date for August 9". AssamTribune. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ "Raghav Juyal, Kritika Kamra's time travelling suspense drama series Gyaarah-Gyaarah to release on this date article". TimesNowNews. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ "'Gyaarah Gyaarah' review: A gripping thriller about the past meeting the present". TheHindu. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
- ^ "Gyaarah Gyaarah review: A stellar Raghav Juyal's fantasy thriller tightens grip right before time runs out". TheHindu. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
- ^ "Gyaarah Gyaarah Web Series Review- Thrill-a-Minute Crime Saga". Filmfare. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
- ^ "Gyaarah Gyaarah Review: Engaging Crime Drama". Rediff. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
- ^ "'Gyaarah Gyaarah' series review: Middling crime thriller bids its time". TheHindu. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
- ^ "Gyaarah Gyaarah review: Stretched and convoluted, Kritika Kamra-Raghav Juyal series is best left in the past". TheHindu. Retrieved 12 August 2024.