Despite its flaws, 'Undekhi Season 3' has some strong performances and interesting twists that make it worth watching.
Undekhi.
For those who missed the first two seasons of Undekhi, the murder of a young girl, who loved dancing was at the center of the show’s premise, which was based on a true story.
A dancer was shot and killed after turning down an influential man’s advances during a marriage.
Considering how well-connected the family patriarch is, nobody speaks forward to reveal the truth.
Intermingled with this story was the track of the DSP in search of a tribal girl.
It was widely appreciated that the first two seasons of Undekhi exposed how easily corruption sneaks into our society and how powerful and wealthy people can get away with crimes by abusing their power.
The series equally addressed women’s difficulties, especially underprivileged ones, by using the character of a runaway tribal girl.
The performances of the actors; Harsh Chhaya and Surya Sharma as the utterly despicable father and son Jodi also worked wonders.
There are definite expectations for the third season for fans of socially conscious crime series.
There are a little too many new characters and subplots in the third season. However, there are some excellent moments in the show.
The third season begins with the reopening of the dancer’s death case. DCP Ghosh (Dibyendu Bhattacharya) has found an important video. He is hopeful about getting justice for the deceased girl, along with putting an end to the crimes of the Atwal family headed by Papaji (Harsh Chhaya) and Rinku (Surya Sharma).
On the other hand, Rinku is hell-bent on reviving the illegal drug business. He, along with the cronies, is searching big time for Samrat (Nandish Singh Sandu) to take revenge.
The past returns to haunt. Can Papaaji escape the consequences this time?
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Papaji’s younger son Daman (Ankur Rathee) and daughter-in-law Teji (Aanchal Singh) are searching for a buyer for the resort at the same time, intending to move there. The plot takes numerous unexpected turns as it goes along, with certain secrets coming to light.
An aspect that works strongly for Undekhi Season 3 is the characterization of Rinku.
Unlike the previous seasons, the viewers see an emotional side of Rinku beneath the toughness.
This comes out well in the husband and wife-related scenes. Surya Sharma’s scenes with Muskaan (Shivanghi Singh) bring out a delicate side, that is refreshing to watch.
A scene depicting Muskaan’s death during her pregnancy follows. It’s heartwarming to see Rinku remember the good times he had with her before breaking down.
The face-off between Rinku and DCP Ghosh also gives the show some of its best moments. The banter between them and the constant tussle keep the viewers engaged.
Dibyendu Bhattacharya adds a lot of colour to the show with his quirky one-liners.
He does a wonderful job of showcasing the determination of a man who wants to bring justice.
Harsh Chhaya as Papaji continues to ace his role. He takes off from the first two seasons without any hiccups. Yes; the antics are repetitive, but the swag with which he plays, is remarkable.
The juxtaposition of Manali’s scenic beauty with the darkness of the character’s deeds also enhances the atmosphere.
Cinematographer Murzy Pagdiwala does a first-rate job of capturing this distinction through the lens of his camera.
Undekhi Season 3 comes with twists that catch the viewers unaware.
The best example of this is a key revelation about Rinku’s actual father.
Despite Rinku being a horrible person, it is hard to not feel for him emotionally.
One big problem with Undekhi Season 3 is some of the underdeveloped characters.
Key characters from the previous seasons, Ankur Rathee and Aanchal Singh, have been largely wasted.
In a similar vein, there are times when it gets hard for the audience to follow the plot.
Lesser subplots would have contributed to making the show more cohesive.
Undekhi Season 3 has its problems, but there is enough intrigue that will hold your attention.
(Views expressed are personal)
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