Series synopsis
Duranga, also known as दुरंगा is a crime drama television series that premiered on ZEE5 on August 19, 2022. It ended on October 24, 2023. It was created by Charudutt Acharya, Anup Kumar Poddar, Goldie Behl. It stars Gulshan Devaiah, Drashti Dhami, Amit Sadh and Hera Mishra.
Sammit is the ideal family man. What happens when his wife, inspector Ira's investigation into a series of murders leads her to him? Has Sammit been living the perfect life or the perfect lie?
Premise
Sammit is the ideal family man. What happens when his wife, inspector Ira's investigation into a series of murders leads her to him? Has Sammit been living the perfect life or the perfect lie?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Gulshan Devaiah as Sammit Patel/ Abhishek Banne
- Drashti Dhami as Ira Jaykar Patel
- Amit Sadh as Sammit Patel
- Hera Mishra as Anya Patel
- Rajesh Khattar as Dr. Patel
- Divya Seth Shah as Anupriya Patel
- Zakir Hussain as Bala Banne
- Barkha Bisht as Prachi Banne
Supporting cast
- Abhijeet Khandkekar as Vikas Sarode
- Nivedita Joshi Saraf as Gayatri Jaykar
- Kiran Srinivas as Nikhil Pradhan
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 17 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 9 | August 19, 2022 | August 19, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 8 | October 24, 2023 | October 24, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Perfect Man Officer Ira Patel leaves her husband's birthday celebrations to investigate a gruesome murder. Much to her shock, the modus operandi of the crime is similar to that of the murders committed by Bala Banne, a serial killer long presumed to be dead. |
August 19, 2022 |
| 2 |
A Deadly Catch The copycat killer responsible for the old woman's murder gets caught. He claims to be inspired by Bala Banne. Meanwhile, reporter Vikas Sarode is kidnapped and locked up in Ira's husband Sammit’s workshop. |
August 19, 2022 |
| 3 |
The Past Erased A restaurant owner is brutally murdered in the same manner as Bala Banne's victims. Ira suspects Vikas' involvement in the murder and visits his house for answers at the same time as an unexpected guest. |
August 19, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
After a Long Sleep Inspector Ira and her husband continue their attempts to get to the accomplice. Meanwhile, a friendly samaritan helps Anya and enters their lives. |
October 24, 2023 |
| 2 |
Meet the Mentor The murder of a sex worker is reported, and the modus operandi is the same as that adopted by Bala Banne. Ira and Abhishek are convinced it is the accomplice they are looking for. Anya gets into trouble at school. |
October 24, 2023 |
| 3 |
A Call to Hunt Ira and her team try tracking the accomplice who killed Kinny, the sex worker. Abhishek explores a lead that brings him to his father’s material supplier, Gopal. He confronts Sammit for mingling with his family. |
October 24, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ZEE5 |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 19, 2022 |
| Last aired | October 24, 2023 |
| Runtime | 33 minutes |
| Status | ended |