Boli | বলি [Bengali Webseries] [Full Series]

🎬 Overview & Production Title: Boli (Bengali: বলি) Genre: Crime drama Created by Sarder Saniat Hossain, Robiul Alam Robi, and Naseef Faruque Amin; directed by Shankha Dasgupta Lead cast: Chanchal Chowdhury (as Sohrab), Shohel Mondol (Rustom), Sohana Saba, Safa Kabi, Salahuddin Lavlu, and Iresh Zaker Filming took place in Kuakata (Patuakhali) and Manikganj districts of Bangladesh in late 2021 🧾 Plot Summary Set on the lawless island of Cheradiya (or Chedadiya), the story reimagines the classic Persian legend of Rustom and Sohrab. Sohrab, a violent crime lord, dominates the island until Rustom — an amnesiac stranger rescued by brothel inmates — challenges his rule. Romance, power, and revenge intertwine as the island spirals into chaos . 📺 Format & Release Season 1 consists of 7 episodes, each ranging between 15–40 minutes length Premiered on December 3, 2021, all episodes released simultaneously via Hoichoi streaming platform 🖋 Reception Received mixed to negative reviews from both critics and audiences: The Daily Star called it an “attempt at a good crime thriller…falling short in many places,” criticizing dialogues, pacing, and plot inconsistencies. However, they praised Chanchal Chowdhury's performance Leisurebyte rated it 2/5, calling it entertaining initially but lacking direction and heavy on unnecessary dialogue The Financial Express labeled it “a revenge thriller suffocating on its emptiness,” noting weak characterization and underused women’s narratives Audience reviews on IMDb are polarized: while some viewers labeled it “garbage” due to pacing and writing, others praised its visual style and performances — particularly Chanchal Chowdhury and Shohel Mondol Some reviews compared its storytelling and feel to Gangs of Wasseypur and Haider, but pointed out execution flaws and slow pacing