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‘Janaawar: The Beast Within’ Debuts on ZEE5, Drawing Praise for Bhuvan Arora and Its Menacing Visuals

Early reviews emphasize Bhuvan Arora’s commanding lead within an unflinching portrait of caste and violence.

Overview

  • The seven-episode Hindi crime thriller is now streaming on ZEE5, with installments running about 20 minutes each.
  • Set in Chhand, Chhattisgarh, the story tracks linked cases involving a missing legislator’s brother, stolen wedding jewellery and a headless corpse in the nearby forest.
  • Bhuvan Arora’s Sub‑Inspector Hemant Kumar anchors the series as a low‑caste officer who conceals his background while steering a pressured investigation.
  • Critics highlight the show’s claustrophobic cinematography and grounded production design, while noting the score is functional rather than memorable.
  • Reviews commend the thematic focus on casteism, custodial brutality and misogyny, but argue the brief episodes limit character depth and social exploration.