Series: Karma Calling Season 1

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Let us know more about the new series on the floor, Karma Calling...I finished watching it yesterday and the first thing I am doing today morning is reviewing this piece. 

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Plot: A determined young woman embarks on a mission to avenge her father's wrongs and the destruction of her childhood. However, the question looms – how far is she willing to go in her relentless pursuit of revenge?

Review: Indrani Kothari (Raveena Tandon) reigns supreme in Alibaug, presiding not only over her household but also the flourishing Kothari Industries. Her dominance extends to high society, but her life takes an unexpected turn when Karma Talwar (Namrata Sheth) outplays her in a bid to acquire a neighboring villa once occupied by Indrani's best friend, Dolly (Waluscha). Karma is driven by a singular motive – revenge, at any cost.

Adapted from the successful U.S. original series 'Revenge,' 'Karmma Calling' grapples with seamlessly incorporating elements of blood-soaked revenge into Indrani's glamorous world, far from perfection. The primary issue lies in the superficial and lackadaisical writing, which predominantly attempts to transplant a Western narrative into an affluent Desi backdrop. The characters, though numerous, are largely stereotypical, lacking depth. The script frequently relies on terms like 'paisewale' (wealthy) and 'gareeb' (poor), rendering the narrative tired. Inconsistencies abound in characterizations and situations, such as Karma, an orphan, accumulating substantial wealth without clear explanation. A set of brothers runs a lavish café, yet the younger one incessantly complains about their family's financial struggles. Indrani's daughter, Mira (Devangshi Sen), an Instagram enthusiast, accuses her mother of being artificial while living for social media approval. Both the dialogue and writing lack conviction, rendering the characters emotionally distant.

Even pivotal characters like Indrani appear unclear about their intentions and beliefs. Karma's revenge seems effortlessly attainable, and her plans appear implausible, allowing her to wreak havoc on Indrani's life without significant challenge.

The show's redeeming quality is Raveena Tandon's performance, showcasing her prowess on the small screen despite the writing inconsistencies. Namrata Sheth delivers a confident performance, while Viraf Patel as the wealthy gay man Zane Khan comes off as overly caricatured. Rohit Roy impresses in his limited screen time as Karma's father, Satyajit. Varun Sood and Devangshi Sen, portraying Indrani's rebellious children, provide aesthetic appeal but lack expressive depth.

While there is a certain satisfaction in Karma's retribution, the show ultimately falls short of achieving its goal as a captivating revenge drama. It lacks the necessary soul, emotional weight, and conviction to be the cold dish it aspired to become. You can give this masterpiece a watch on Disney+Hostar! Thanks for reading!