Hoichoi’s first show of 2024 has Mimi Chakraborty and Tota Roy Choudhury in its courtroom drama titled Jaha Bolibo Shotto Bolibo, streaming from January 5. Mimi plays the sharp lawyer Pritha Roy, who is set to fight a legal battle against Joyraj Singha played by Tota. Chandrasish Ray directs this courtroom drama, his first for Hoichoi, which is inspired by true events. The team recently got together to launch the trailer of the series.
The trailer starts with an incident that took place on New Year’s Eve in Calcutta — a confrontation involving an off-duty officer IC Tapas Saha and other officers, in civil attire. The officers attack Tapas Saha as he tries to stop them from harassing a couple on a bike, leaving him battered and injured beyond words. Young and enthusiastic Pritha Roy reluctantly takes on the case. While she navigates legal complexities, personal and professional challenges intertwine.
The case turns into a murder trial defended by formidable lawyer Joyraj Singha, putting Pritha in more jeopardy. Doubts arise as the narrative shifts and a shocking arrest occurs under police pressure. Simultaneously, Pritha’s personal life takes unexpected turns, unraveling connections among the characters.
In the courtroom battle between truth and manipulation, political figures are implicated, blurring the lines between good and bad. Facing mounting pressure and battling mental health issues, Pritha decides to fight back.
Excited about her OTT debut, Mimi said: “This project holds a special place in my heart for various reasons. First, I finally stepped into the OTT world. Second, the storyline and the thematic content it explores deeply resonated with me from the moment I first encountered it. Upon learning about the narrative and my character, I wholeheartedly embraced the opportunity.”
“Playing the character of Joyraj presented a challenge due to the various dimensions the character has. Appearing super confident and yet not losing the emotional touch was a tightrope walk! Chandrashish was specific about his vision, and it was an absolute pleasure working with someone so passionate and confident. I must also mention that shooting with Mimi and the brilliant ensemble cast was a delightful experience,” said Tota.
