The 2021 Bengali web series is a gritty, modern adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth , marking the directorial debut of actor Anirban Bhattacharya. Released on the Hoichoi platform, the five-episode series has been widely praised as one of the best Bengali web series due to its bold cinematography, intense performances, and unique coastal setting. Why "Mandaar" Stands Out
Played by Anirban Bhattacharya , a corrupt and cynical police officer who acts as a witness and catalyst to the chaos.
Instead of three witches, the series features the prophetic old woman Mojnu Buri and her maniacal ward, Pedo. Their foretelling—that Mandaar will become king while his companion Bonka will be the "king’s father"—sets off a descent into murder and madness.