Dahan: Raakan Ka Rahasya | Hindi Web Series
Dahan: Raakan Ka Rahasya is a supernatural horror thriller web series in Hindi language, directed by Vikranth Pawar. It premiered on December 2, 2023 and has enjoyed considerable success, becoming one of the most popular series on the platform.
Story:
The series unfolds in the fictional village of Shilaspura, nestled in the coalfields of Jharkhand. Shilaspura is shrouded in ancient myths and legends about a fearsome demon called ‘Iblis,’ said to reside within the burning coal mines. When a series of mysterious deaths and disappearances occur in the village, a disgraced IAS officer named Avani Raichand (played by Tisca Chopra) is assigned to investigate.
Avani soon discovers that the villagers are deeply superstitious and believe that the Iblis is responsible for the tragedies. As she delves deeper into the mystery, she encounters a web of secrets, hidden agendas, and dark forces at play. Avani must confront not only the supernatural but also the human demons lurking within the hearts of the villagers.
Cast:
- Tisca Chopra as Avani Raichand, the determined and skeptical IAS officer
- Saurabh Shukla as Shubhank Sharma, a local politician with hidden motives
- Rajesh Tailang as Tantrik Baba, a mysterious religious leader with knowledge of the occult
- Mukul Chadda as Ashok Dubey, a conflicted police officer torn between duty and tradition
- Rohan Joshi as Rajan Tiwari, Avani’s loyal assistant and confidante
- Anup Sonu as Inspector Khan, a cynical and skeptical officer aiding Avani’s investigation
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