The Chorki Original series ‘Pett Kata Shaw’ was released in 2022, where director Nuhash Humayun earned widespread acclaim for presenting popular ghost stories through episodes like "Ei Building-e Meye Nishedh," "Mishti Kichu," "Loke Bole," and "Nishir Dak."
The upcoming season, titled ‘Dui Shaw’, will follow the structure of the first installment and feature four captivating stories.
Blending fantasy, horror, and mystery, the stories for ‘Dui Shaw’ were crafted by Nuhash Humayun and his mother, Gultekin Khan. This project is especially significant as it marks Gultekin Khan's debut as a series writer.
Director Nuhash Humayun shared that the second season revisits well-known themes while introducing fresh viewpoints. The stories explore both supernatural and psychological dimensions, with added layers of more profound and thought-provoking ideas, reports the daily star.
Reflecting on the new season, Nuhash remarked, "'Dui Shaw' moves beyond traditional folklore and superstitions, shedding light on the fears rooted in modern life and contemporary Bangladesh."
"In today's world, both in Bangladesh and globally, societal anxieties have surpassed the fear of the supernatural. These fears have lingered in people's minds for years. Through every episode of 'Dui Shaw', I have sought to uncover the deeper and darker corners of human psychology," the director added.
The cast of "Pett Kata Shaw" featured renowned names such as Afzal Hossain, Chanchal Chowdhury, Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed, Shohel Mondol, Shirin Akther Sheela, and Morshed Mishu.
In 2023, the series achieved international recognition by winning the Best International Feature Film award at the Raindance Film Festival's Jury Award. Additionally, it was officially selected for the cinematic edition of the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR), further cementing its global acclaim.
The highly awaited announcement was made in April 2024. Following months of excited speculation, the teaser for the upcoming season was finally released on Tuesday at 8:00 pm on Chorki's official Facebook page. The official release date for the new season will be disclosed soon.
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