Bhootteriki
If you’re craving something light, spooky and quirky all at once, Bhootteriki on Hoichoi delivers a fun twist on horror‑comedy. Here’s a breakdown of what works, what doesn’t, and whether it’s worth a binge.
What it’s about
Set in an old, atmospheric mansion in Kolkata, Bhootteriki introduces us to three female ghosts from different eras:
Vanu
Sukumari
Razia
They’re restless, charming, and maybe more complicated than your average spectres. Along comes a film crew determined to document their unseen stories — love, loss, regrets, and ghost‑drama included.
The creative direction comes from Anirban Bhattacharya, while Kaushik Hafizee handles writing, screenplay and direction
What works
Fresh premise with humour built in
The idea of ghosts from different epochs sharing a home — and being forced to deal with each other and a film crew — isn’t entirely new, but Bhootteriki leans into it in a playful and warm way. It teases both chills and chuckles.
Characters with potential
The very setup of having ghosts from different eras means there’s built‑in contrast: language, mannerisms, worldview. If the show uses this well, we get both humour and moments of poignancy
Visual & atmospheric appeal
A historic mansion, period touches (via costumes, sets, maybe even sound design) can make for strong mood. If you like ghost stories that also lean into “haunted heritage”, this has promise.
What may fall short
Balancing horror and comedy is tricky
Ghosts and laughs need tone control. Too much comedy, and it loses spooky tension; too much horror, and the humour might feel out of place. For many shows in this genre, pacing falters. Bhootteriki will need sharp scripting to keep both sides satisfying. (This is a risk rather than a criticism based on what’s out yet.)
Possibility of clichés
With ghosts, haunted mansions, estranged histories, love stories, etc., there’s always a danger of leaning on tropes: the forlorn ghost, the jump scare, the predictable haunting, etc. What counts is how the series uses or subverts those expectations.
Character depth needed
With three ghosts and a film crew, there are many characters to juggle. If the ghosts’ backstories are shallow, or the human side is peripheral, emotional engagement might suffer.
Verdict
Bhootteriki is shaping up to be a sweet‑spot show for those who like their supernatural with a side of humour. It may not terrify you, and it may not reinvent horror, but it likely will entertain — especially if you enjoy heritage, ghost myths, quirky dialogues, and the occasional absurd.
If you’re in the mood for something spooky but not too heavy, with moments of reflection and plenty of character clashes, this should be a good bet.
