ZEE5 Global, is all set to announce its first original for 2023 – Shikarpur. Produced by Shyam Sunder Dey, this investigative thriller is directed by Nirjhar Mitra, and the title is set to premiere on January 6, 2023. The series stars Ankush Hazra, Koushik Ganguly, Sandipta Sen, Debashish Mondol in lead roles and also features Debesh Roychoudhury, Korak Samanta, Krishnendu Dewanji, Sayan Ghosh, Biswajit Das, Anirban Bhattacharya, amongst others.

‘Shikarpur’ is centered around Ankush Hazra’s character, Keshto, who runs a dingy photography studio, and aspires to be a respected detective in his village, much like his guru, Koushik Ganguly. This 9-episode web series charts his journey from a loser to a rookie detective. As seen in the trailer, ‘Shikarpur’ is a sleepy small town located in the Northern hills. But the inhabitants have recently witnessed a series of murders; and then, there is this overwhelming fear of a ghost lurking in the shadows. As Keshto starts investigating, he realizes that the rabbit hole goes deeper than he had thought. The show further showcases his trials and setbacks and will leave the viewer at the edge of their seat. Will Keshto be able to solve this whodunit?