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In a recent video, Anup Soni, the renowned host of the show Crime Patrol, has been discussing the infamous serial killer Bala Banne. This character is part of the web series “Duranga”, which is an adaptation of the Korean drama “Flower of Evil” and is available on ZEE5.
Bala Banne, played by Zakir Hussain, is a serial killer whose heinous crimes have left a lasting impact on the characters in the series. The series revolves around a Mumbai crime branch officer who reopens a 17-year-old serial killing case that had rocked a small coastal town near Mumbai. The officer discovers that an accomplice, who they never nabbed, could be her life partner to her horror.
The series explores the duality of life and how appearances can be deceiving. Sammit Patel, who appears to be an ideal family man, delves into life but is suspected of being involved in these gruesome murders. The investigation leads to shocking revelations about Sammit Patel’s life and his connection with Bala Banne.
Pradeep Sarkar and Aijaz Khan are directing Duranga, an Indian Hindi-language web-series adaptation of the Korean drama Flower of Evil, starring Gulshan Devaiah and Drashti Dhami. ZEE5 will premiere it on 19 August 2022.
Who is serial killer Bala Banne?
Bala Banne is a fictional serial killer in the TV series Duranga. Bala Banne is toxic, tortured and murdered seven women in his neighbourhood 17 years ago. He died by suicide after his crimes caught up to him.
In Duranga, people accuse Bala Banne's son, Abhishek, of killing the village head. After a similar pattern of murder strikes a hotel owner, the police suspect Abhishek of committing the crime based on the pattern of Bala Banne's murders.
The officer discovers an accomplice who the authorities never nabbed. To her horror, she realizes that her life partner could be that partner in crime. The series explores the duality of life and how appearances can be deceiving.
Cast of series “Duranga”
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Gulshan Devaiah | Abhishek Banne/Sammit Patel |
| Drashti Dhami | Ira Jaykar Patel |
| Abhijeet Khandkekar | Vikas Sarode |
| Divya Seth | Anupriya Patel |
| Hera Mishra | Anya Sammit Patel |
| Amit Sadh | Sammit Patel |
| Rajesh Khattar | Dr. Manohar Patel |
| Zakir Hussain | Bala Banne |
| Barkha Bisht | Prachi Banne |
| Nivedita Saraf | Gayatri Jaykar |
| Sanjay Gurbaxani | Shekher Bakshi |
| Kiran Srinivas | Nikhil Pradhan |
| Sparsh Walia | Laksh Ranade |
| Vitthal Patil | Victor Telkar |
| Tanuka Laghate | Neelam Singh |
| Meenal Kapoor | Teesta Basu |
| Mahadev Singh lakhawat | Dheeraj kumar |
Duranga vs Flower of Evil
While “Duranga” closely follows the storyline of the original Korean drama “Flower of Evil,” there are some key differences that set them apart. The Hindi adaptation, “Duranga,” lacks the emotional depth and worldbuilding that made “Flower of Evil” so captivating. The original drama skillfully balanced emotional moments with thrilling crime scenes, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats.
"In “Duranga,” the hurried pace rushes the story, and some thrilling moments get lost. Besides, the creators don't pay enough attention to important side characters and their emotional arcs." For example, in “Flower of Evil,” Do Hyun-soo’s sister Hae-su played a significant role, and her backstory added depth to the storyline. However, this aspect is not as well-developed in “Duranga.”
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