Undekhi (English: Unseen) is an Indian Hindi-language crime thriller web television series which premiered on SonyLIV on 10 July 2020. It is produced by Applause Entertainment and Edgestorm Ventures. The series depicts the two aspects of the society - the power-drunk influential people who think they can get away with anything and the oppressed, subjected to years of torture, who finally decide to bring themselves to justice.
Undekhi season 2 was released on 4 March 2022 and season 3 was released on 10 May 2024. Season 4 was released on 1 May 2026.
Premise
Season 1
Undekhi begins in Sunderbans but soon shifts to Manali. In less than 30 minutes, viewers witness two murders. DSP Barun Ghosh (Dibyendu Bhattacharya) is investigating the Sunderban murder of a policeman, whose mutilated body is found in the forest. Two tribal girls are on the run and Ghosh, who suspects them to be the killers is on their trail.
Season 2 With the cliff-hanging end of season one of Undekhi, a new face called Abhaya finds Koyal and rescues her. On the other hand, Teji is determined to destroy the Atwal, and Daman is onboard with her. This season has the wedding of Rinku Paaji. Shashwat and Saloni manage to escape and are in hiding. The Atwal's are all set to expand their operations and unleash a reign of terror, by forging powerful business alliances with international drug dealers. However, the family is increasingly estranged and soon it becomes a massive conflict of power and position.
Season 3 'Undekhi' is back with Season 3! When ghosts from the past come back to haunt the Atwals, it throws a wrench into Papaji’s plans for the family empire. Can the Atwals pull together and stand strong in the face of the threat, or will they fall to vengeance? The crime thriller stars Harsh Chhaya, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Surya Sharma, Ankur Rathee, Ayn Zoya, Aanchal Singgh, Shivangi Singh and Varun Badola.
Cast and characters Season 1 Dibyendu Bhattacharya as DSP Barun Ghosh, a policeman from West Bengal. Surya Sharma as Rinku Atwal aka Rajendra Singh Atwal Harsh Chhaya as Papaji Anchal Singh as Teji Grewal Atwal Ankur Rathee as Daman Atwal, Papaji's son Abhishek Chauhan as Rishi, the videographer Ayn Zoya as Saloni, head of wedding film team Apeksha Porwal as Koyal, Adivasi girl from Sundarbans Karmveer Choudhary as Kandpal Mandeep Bamra as Lovely Singh Diwakar Kumar Jha as Timma Diwakar Dhayani as Sunil Dogra, the local police chief Vaarun Bhagat as Lucky Sayandeep Sengupta as Shashwat Sinha Meenakshi Sethi as Papaji's wife Shivaani Sopuri as Rinku's Mother Shivangi Singh as Muskaan Bikramjeet Kanwarpal as Mr. Dhaundiyal Olivia Merey as Alice Anit Chauhann as Shera Anuj Sharma as Prahlad Negi Diwakar Dhyani as Insp. Sunil Dogra
Season 2 Dibyendu Bhattacharya as DSP Barun Ghosh Surya Sharma as Rinku Atwal aka Rajendra Singh Atwal Harsh Chhaya as Papaji Anchal Singh as Teji Grewal Atwal Ankur Rathee as Daman Atwal, Papaji's son Ayn Zoya as Saloni, head of wedding film team Apeksha Porwal as Koyal Diwakar Kumar Jha as Timma Vaarun Bhagat as Lucky Sayandeep Sengupta as Shashwat Sinha Meenakshi Sethi as Papaji's wife Shivaani Sopuri as Rinku's Mother Shivangi Singh as Muskaan Meiyang Chang as Abhay Jamie Alter as Issac Azra Breshna Khan as Gerri Esher Tej Sapru as Arjan Singh Nandish Sandhu as Samarth Anit Chauhann as Shera Diwakar Dhyani as Insp. Sunil Dogra
Season 3
Harsh Chhaya as Papaji Dibyendu Bhattacharya as DSP Barun Ghosh Surya Sharma as Rinku Atwal (Rajendra Singh Atwal) Ankur Rathee as Daman Atwal Anchal Singh as Teji Grewal Atwal Ayn Zoya as Saloni Shivangi Singh as Muskaan Varun Badola as Rajveer Malhotra Diwakar Dhayani as Sunil Dogra Meenakshi Sethi as Papaji's wife Shivaani Sopuri as Rinku's mother Vaarun Bhagat as Lucky Lavina Tandon as SI Rashi Dangwal Sayandeep Sengupta as Shashwat Sinha Heli Daruwala as Geet Shruthy Menon as Deepika Rahul Bagga as ASP Satinder Singh Vijay Vikram Singh as Adv Sundarlal Bajaj Anit Chauhann as Shera Omna Harjani as Kavita Mathur
Season 4 Harsh Chhaya as Papaji/Surinder Singh Atwal Dibyendu Bhattacharya as SP Barun Ghosh Surya Sharma as Rinku Atwal (Rajendra Singh Atwal) Ankur Rathee as Daman Atwal Anchal Singh as Teji Grewal Atwal Ayn Zoya as Saloni Varun Badola as Rajveer Malhotra/Mahinder Singh Atwal Diwakar Dhayani as Sunil Dogra Meenakshi Sethi as Papaji's wife Vaarun Bhagat as Lucky Lavina Tandon as SI Rashi Dangwal Shruthy Menon as Deepika Gautam Rode as Vikram Sonuja Shivjyoti Rajput as Natasha Saqib Ayub as DJ Daksh Ajit Singh as Jogi Dhillon Saurav Khurana as Bobby Dhillon Garvil Mohan as Sukhi Dhillon Manik Papneja as Rehaan Luke Kenny as Unknown Man Anit Chauhan as Shera Akhil Khattar as Bagga Niketan Sharma as Navdeep Debatamma Saha as Preeti Omna Harjani as Kavita Mathur Heli Daruwala as Geet
Seasons
Season 1
Season 2 No Title Episode Synopisis Original Release Date1The Wild Goose ChaseThe search for Koyal continues. Rinku is furious as he is not getting anywhere except killing Saloni’s team. Shashwat and Saloni manage to escape.4 March 20222Needle in a HaystackTeji contacts DSP for leads against the Atwals before he leaves. Lucky messes up the task given to him by Rinku and sets Timma free.4 March 20223Might of the Atwal EmpireSamarth - a hurdle in Atwal’s plans of business expansion. Teji convinces Daman to join her and save Shashwat and Saloni.4 March 20224True LiesWedding preparations have kick-started for Rinku and Muskaan but multiple obstacles await their big day.4 March 20225Wedding Bells make a Loud SoundRinku is aware of the culprits who robbed an important truck. Daman and Teji know about Saloni’s situation.4 March 20226Revenge is Best Served ColdA recovered Koyal makes her first attempt to kill Papaji. Daman & Teji partner with Samarth against Rinku. Saloni and Shashwat double cross Teji by making a getaway deal.4 March 20227The Girl and the CopDSP Ghosh makes progress with Koyal’s investigation. Abhaya and Koyal are up to no good. Rinku faces multiple problems with the missing drugs and Koyal’s attack.4 March 20228Goons, Guns and BombsAbhaya plans to plant explosives in Atwal’s company. After multiple unsuccessful consignments, Rinku takes charge of the mission.4 March 20229The Hunter is Now the HuntedRinku teams up with Papaji’s old friend and the leader of the infamous Ghatak gang. Samarth tries his best to put pressure on the Atwals.4 March 202210That’s the Way the Cookie CrumblesOld players reappear as do some new ones with everyone’s life on stake with all the planning and plotting. Each one has a motive to take down the other – driven by their thirst for power, revenge and love.4 March 2022
Season 3 No Title Episode Synopisis Original Release Date1Skeletons in the ClosetPapaji recovers from injuries and drinking. Rinku tries reviving the business. Teji's own plans spark tension and struggle. Guilt-ridden Ghosh becomes reclusive after Koyal's death. A new mysterious entity arises against the Atwals. 10 May 20242Catch Me If You CanGhosh arrives in Manali and assumes leadership of a team which has been put together to arrest Papaji for Kanak's murder. Daman hires a lawyer to defend Papaji while Rinku scrambles to put together a plan to thwart Ghosh.10 May 20243Bite the BulletGhosh manages to outwit the Atwals and finally arrests Papaji. Rinku has a confrontation with the new player in town, Rajveer Malhotra who offers him a partnership. Samarth is on the run and asks for Ghosh's help in exchange for information. However, Rinku is hot on his trail which leads to a climatic showdown.10 May 20244Game, Set, but Match? Papaji's trial date gets nearer and Ghosh scrambles to gather new evidence. Rinku goes on a rampage, determined to destroy his enemies. However, Ghosh discovers a chink in Rinku's armour and makes a startling discovery which threatens to blow the case wide open.10 May 20245Trial by FireThe trial is underway and the Atwals are under fire from Ghosh and the prosecution. Papaji's freedom is at stake and just when all hope looks lost, Rinku pulls a rabbit out of the hat and all hell breaks loose.10 May 20246It's Not Over Till It's OverGhosh suffers a huge loss and is broken after another setback in his war against the Atwals. But he sees a ray of hope when he discovers a hidden link between the Atwals and Rajveer Malhotra. Rinku celebrates with a family, unaware that a storm is coming.10 May 20247The Darkest HourTeji's lying and scheming catches up to her as she desperately tries to keep her world from unravelling. Rinku and Daman discover the betrayal of a trusted ally and are hell bent on revenge. Papaji is plagued by the ghosts from his past which leads to a devastating conclusion.10 May 20248Karma is a BitchRinku's world is shattered as he goes on a rampage, determined to make his enemy pay. But in the process he makes a shocking discovery which turns his life upside down.10 May 2024
Reception
Season 1
Undekhi received mostly positive reviews from critics and audiences. Rajkumar Rao appreciated the show on twitter on the date of the release on his twitter page. Pramit Chatterjee of Mashable said it an Impressive show quoting "Undekhi is made of stories and people that we’ve met whose actions make them live in our minds rent-free. It’s what builds the sentiment that we as a nation are truly not free. Yes, the British have left us. But what about our privilege, classism, racism, communal divisions, power dynamics, corruption, etc? Did they take it with them? No. It still exists." Ronak Kotecha of The Times of India said it "An Engrossing and Gritty Crime Drama" giving it 3.5 stars out of 5. Avinash Ramachandran of Indian Express praised the performances of the actors saying "Competent performances power this thriller".
Season 2 Undekhi Season 2 received a number of positive responses from the audience. The Times of India gave the show 3.5 stars, "Apart from a crisp script, ‘Undekhi 2’ boasts of solid performances." Filmibeat lauded the performance with "Surya Sharma & Anchal Singh once again impress with their deadly chemistry as they go head to head for power in the Atwal family."
The Free Press Journal's words for the show were, "With the kind of performances this one had, one hopes that there is more. A brilliant show indeed!". Undekhi Season 2 tops Season 1 with delicious mysteries & exhilarating chase scenes", India Forums noted.
Undekhi season 2 is more of the same, and at the top of the game – said Subhask K Jha of Bollyspice. Bizasia gave the show 4 stars and quoted "It doesn't go unnoticed that the colorful characters from the first season return with a bang in this second part."
Controversies As a part of the promotional activity, citizens received 'fake murder calls' from the network. The call has a man's trembling voice saying that he has witnessed a murder and that he is about to get murdered too. At the end of the call, it is revealed that this is a promotional call for the web show. Many people started taking the call seriously, and took to Twitter to express shock. Finally, Sony LIV tweeted that it was a promotional activity. “If you have received a call for our show...and it has disturbed you, we would like to sincerely apologize to you. This was a test activity which has gone out accidentally,” it said.
References
External links
Undekhi on SonyLIV