Choona
Director: Pushpendra Nath Misra
Cast: Jimmy Shergill, Aashim Gulati, Vikram Kochhar, Namit Das, Chandan Roy, Gyanendra Tripathi, Monika Panwar, Niharika Lyra Dutt (lead actors first), with Arshad Warsi as Narrator
Choona (2023) unfolds as an ensemble-driven #HeistComedyThriller centered on a disparate group of wronged misfits who unite to con a malevolent, superstition-driven politician, Avinash Shukla. Each character brings a personal vendetta to the fold—Yakub Ansari (Aashim Gulati), a thwarted student leader; Baankey (Gyanendra Tripathi), a disgraced policeman; Triloki (Namit Das), a master of disguise; Pandit Upadhyay (Atul Srivastava), the ousted astrologer; Bishnu (Chandan Roy), the silent relative haunted by trauma—and two compelling women, Bela (Monika Panwar) and Jhumpa (Niharika Lyra Dutt), who shift the group’s dynamics in timely ways. The central bond forms around their shared enemy, Shukla (Jimmy Shergill), whose blend of bravado and blind faith drives both the plot and comedic undercurrent.
The tone stays brisk and quirk-infused, blending dark humour, political satire, and dramatic tension. Themes of vengeance, fate versus agency, superstition, and camaraderie amid chaos resonate throughout. Director Pushpendra Nath Misra orchestrates a tapestry of vivid character arcs and narrative misdirection, supported by dynamic pacing and a vibrant ensemble cast (#PushpendraNathMisra, #JimmyShergill, #AashimGulati).
Performances are a highlight: Shergill embodies Shukla’s duplicity with measured boldness, while Gulati and Das anchor the emotional and comedic arcs. Panwar brings grounded strength, and Roy’s non-verbal expressiveness adds depth. Arshad Warsi’s smooth narration threads the episodes together with wit.
Cinematography by Will Humphris and Aditya Kapur complements the tone, using vivid visuals and tight framing to heighten the heist’s tension and humour. Production design embraces an off-beat aesthetic—ramshackle hideouts, colorful political backdrops, and theatrical mise-en-scène—that reinforce the series’ satirical vibe. Overall, “Choona” remains engaging in its first act, offering a clever and entertaining take on the revenge-heist genre, ideal for viewers drawn to character-rich, quirky ensemble storytelling. #Choona #2023 #ThrillerSeries #NamitDas #MonikaPanwar #ArshadWarsi
Choona (2023) unfolds as an ensemble-driven #HeistComedyThriller centered on a disparate group of wronged misfits who unite to con a malevolent, superstition-driven politician, Avinash Shukla. Each character brings a personal vendetta to the fold—Yakub Ansari (Aashim Gulati), a thwarted student leader; Baankey (Gyanendra Tripathi), a disgraced policeman; Triloki (Namit Das), a master of disguise; Pandit Upadhyay (Atul Srivastava), the ousted astrologer; Bishnu (Chandan Roy), the silent relative haunted by trauma—and two compelling women, Bela (Monika Panwar) and Jhumpa (Niharika Lyra Dutt), who shift the group’s dynamics in timely ways. The central bond forms around their shared enemy, Shukla (Jimmy Shergill), whose blend of bravado and blind faith drives both the plot and comedic undercurrent.
The tone stays brisk and quirk-infused, blending dark humour, political satire, and dramatic tension. Themes of vengeance, fate versus agency, superstition, and camaraderie amid chaos resonate throughout. Director Pushpendra Nath Misra orchestrates a tapestry of vivid character arcs and narrative misdirection, supported by dynamic pacing and a vibrant ensemble cast (#PushpendraNathMisra, #JimmyShergill, #AashimGulati).
Performances are a highlight: Shergill embodies Shukla’s duplicity with measured boldness, while Gulati and Das anchor the emotional and comedic arcs. Panwar brings grounded strength, and Roy’s non-verbal expressiveness adds depth. Arshad Warsi’s smooth narration threads the episodes together with wit.
Cinematography by Will Humphris and Aditya Kapur complements the tone, using vivid visuals and tight framing to heighten the heist’s tension and humour. Production design embraces an off-beat aesthetic—ramshackle hideouts, colorful political backdrops, and theatrical mise-en-scène—that reinforce the series’ satirical vibe. Overall, “Choona” remains engaging in its first act, offering a clever and entertaining take on the revenge-heist genre, ideal for viewers drawn to character-rich, quirky ensemble storytelling. #Choona #2023 #ThrillerSeries #NamitDas #MonikaPanwar #ArshadWarsi