Story: This eight-part series follows Sub-Inspector Anjali Bhati as she investigates a series of inexplicable deaths in public toilets in Mandawa, Rajasthan. While initially appearing to be a suicide, a series of homicides, one after the other, directs their investigation toward a pattern in the fatalities, raising the possibility that a serial killer has been uncovered. But what is the truth, and who started it after all? Thus, begins the enthralling game of cat and mouse that will keep you hooked.
Review: Coating(meaning Roar) begins with a disturbing scene in which a young woman dresses wedding couple (wedding dress) is found dead in a public toilet. Prima facie the death appears to be a suicide, but as the number of missing women continues to rise in Mandawa and neighboring parts of Rajasthan, the investigating officer – Sub-Inspector Anjali Bhati (Sonakshi Sinha), SHO Devi Prasad Singh (Gulshan Devaiah), and Inspector Kailash Parghi (sohum shah)—suspect that a serial killer is on the loose. Their investigation leads them to Anand Savankar (Vijay Verma), an easygoing looking man who teaches Hindi literature at a girls’ school. But the question is whether he is capable of such a heinous act. If yes, what is the reason? If not, who is the real culprit? What follows is an interesting cat-and-mouse chase between a seasoned criminal and an underdog officer, as Bhati demands evidence before another innocent woman’s life is lost.
created by reema kagti And Zoya Akhtar (who co-wrote it with Ritesh Shah), the plot wastes no time in revealing the identity of the killer. However, this never detracts from the show’s consistently grim and brutal narrative, which focuses as much on the anatomy of the killer’s mind as his crime. Each episode is approximately 55 minutes long, and the basic theme of the drama is caste discrimination. For example Anjali Bhati of backward class is not allowed to enter upper class houses. Countless other encounters remind viewers that such discrimination still exists, which is unfortunate but real.
Coating What we have seen in various Indian dramas like Raveena Tandon brings to the fore Aranyak and vision of Dhami two color, among others. Like these shows, many characters are introduced and seen in the first few episodes, remaining in their own worlds until they are brought together. While some elements are introduced in the first episode, other characters emerge as the story unfolds. And the political subplot relating to caste prejudice and making people scapegoats serves no purpose other than confusing the narrative.
The crime drama scores big with its fast-paced developments, revelations and power-packed performances. Sonakshi Sinha’s performance as the titular character is a definite winner in her OTT debut thanks to her restrained acting chops. Her upright demeanor and frequent martial arts practice complement her character, who is on the prowl for the suspicious. As other actors, Gulshan Devaiah and Sohum Shah show promise. The wickedness and perversity of Vijay Varma’s character is highlighted by his devious tone and terrifying expressions. He is equally compelling as a middle-class married man struggling to make ends meet and as a serial killer with unresolved father issues.
Shot in different parts of Rajasthan, Tanay Satam’s cinematography beautifully captures the rustic villages, bringing realism to the drama. Even the Rajasthani dialect used by the entire cast as a common language lends authenticity to the narrative. The original score by Gaurav Raina and Tarana Marwah is also well matched.
If the roughly hour-long episodes had been given a tighter edit, the show would have easily been a binge-worthy drama. However, what sets Coating What’s more, it has crisp writing and roaring performance, which make it an attractive watch.
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Review: Coating(meaning Roar) begins with a disturbing scene in which a young woman dresses wedding couple (wedding dress) is found dead in a public toilet. Prima facie the death appears to be a suicide, but as the number of missing women continues to rise in Mandawa and neighboring parts of Rajasthan, the investigating officer – Sub-Inspector Anjali Bhati (Sonakshi Sinha), SHO Devi Prasad Singh (Gulshan Devaiah), and Inspector Kailash Parghi (sohum shah)—suspect that a serial killer is on the loose. Their investigation leads them to Anand Savankar (Vijay Verma), an easygoing looking man who teaches Hindi literature at a girls’ school. But the question is whether he is capable of such a heinous act. If yes, what is the reason? If not, who is the real culprit? What follows is an interesting cat-and-mouse chase between a seasoned criminal and an underdog officer, as Bhati demands evidence before another innocent woman’s life is lost.
created by reema kagti And Zoya Akhtar (who co-wrote it with Ritesh Shah), the plot wastes no time in revealing the identity of the killer. However, this never detracts from the show’s consistently grim and brutal narrative, which focuses as much on the anatomy of the killer’s mind as his crime. Each episode is approximately 55 minutes long, and the basic theme of the drama is caste discrimination. For example Anjali Bhati of backward class is not allowed to enter upper class houses. Countless other encounters remind viewers that such discrimination still exists, which is unfortunate but real.
Coating What we have seen in various Indian dramas like Raveena Tandon brings to the fore Aranyak and vision of Dhami two color, among others. Like these shows, many characters are introduced and seen in the first few episodes, remaining in their own worlds until they are brought together. While some elements are introduced in the first episode, other characters emerge as the story unfolds. And the political subplot relating to caste prejudice and making people scapegoats serves no purpose other than confusing the narrative.
The crime drama scores big with its fast-paced developments, revelations and power-packed performances. Sonakshi Sinha’s performance as the titular character is a definite winner in her OTT debut thanks to her restrained acting chops. Her upright demeanor and frequent martial arts practice complement her character, who is on the prowl for the suspicious. As other actors, Gulshan Devaiah and Sohum Shah show promise. The wickedness and perversity of Vijay Varma’s character is highlighted by his devious tone and terrifying expressions. He is equally compelling as a middle-class married man struggling to make ends meet and as a serial killer with unresolved father issues.
Shot in different parts of Rajasthan, Tanay Satam’s cinematography beautifully captures the rustic villages, bringing realism to the drama. Even the Rajasthani dialect used by the entire cast as a common language lends authenticity to the narrative. The original score by Gaurav Raina and Tarana Marwah is also well matched.
If the roughly hour-long episodes had been given a tighter edit, the show would have easily been a binge-worthy drama. However, what sets Coating What’s more, it has crisp writing and roaring performance, which make it an attractive watch.
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