Tabbar (transl. Family) is an Indian Hindi-Punjabi language thriller streaming television series created and written by Harman Wadala, directed by Ajitpal Singh and produced by Ajay G. Rai for SonyLIV, and premiered on 15 October 2021.[2] It stars Supriya Pathak, Pavan Malhotra, Gagan Arora, Kanwaljit Singh and Ranvir Shorey[3] in lead roles.[4][5][6][7]
| Tabbar | |
|---|---|
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| Genre | Thriller |
| Created by | Harman Wadala |
| Written by | Harman Wadala Sandeep Jain Mr. Roy |
| Directed by | Ajitpal Singh |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Sneha Khanwalkar |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original languages | Hindi Punjabi |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Samir Khurana |
| Producer | Ajay G. Rai |
| Cinematography | Arun Kumar Pandey |
| Editor | Parikshhit Jha |
| Running time | 32-47 minutes |
| Production company | Jar Pictures |
| Original release | |
| Network | SonyLIV |
| Release | 15 October 2021[1] |
At the 2022 Filmfare OTT Awards, Tabbar received 11 nominations, including Best Drama Series and Best Director in a Drama Series (Singh), and won a leading 8 awards, including Best Series (Critics), Best Director in a Series (Critics) (Singh), Best Actor in a Drama Series (Malhotra), Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (Arora) and Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (Pathak).
Cast
edit- Supriya Pathak as Sargun Kaur [8]
- Pavan Malhotra as Omkar Singh
- Ranvir Shorey as Ajeet Sodhi[9]
- Kanwaljit Singh as Inderji
- Gagan Arora as Happy
- Sahil Mehta as Tegi
- Paramvir Singh Cheema as Lucky
- Swairaj Sandhu as Jagtar Singh, Lucky's father
- Anita Shabdeesh as Ranjeet Kaur, Lucky's mother
- Nupur Nagpal as Palak Mahajan
- Babla Kochhar as Suneel Mahajan, Palak's father
- Seema Kaushal as Tanu Mahajan, Palak's mother
- Rachit Bahal as Maheep Sodhi, Ajeet's brother
- Ali Mughal as Multan, Ajeet's henchman
- Varun Narang, Doctor
Synopsis
editThe story centers around Omkar Singh, a Punjab Police retiree who lives in Jalandhar with his wife and two sons. Upon return from Delhi, the elder son (Happy) accidentally exchanges a similar-looking bag with another passenger's (Maheep Sodhi) at the train station. When Maheep, who is the younger brother of a businessman-turned-politician (Ajeet Sodhi) arrives at their home to reclaim his bag, a fateful incident occurs that puts Omkar and his family in a precarious predicament. The story of Tabbar follows the lengths Omkar will go to protect his family whilst navigating a web of deception and inquisition.
Reception
editTabbar received positive reviews from the viewers and the critics. The Times of India stated it to be an "Engrossing and intense family drama".[10] "The story keeps one hooked on to it," said Dainik Jagran. ABP called it to be an "Enthralling thriller with amazing performances".
MoneyControl stated, "the storytelling is so compelling that you will watch as the lies and blood keep mounting."[11]
KoiMoi said, "Pavan Malhotra-led thriller is as dark as it gets without a minute of ease."[12]
Prathyush Parasuraman of Firstpost wrote, The tension rarely slips, and the acting, aided by Sneha Khanwalkar’s moody melodies, ground you to a world you begin to care enough to be devastated for.[13]
Shweta Keshri of India Today wrote, Tabbar boasts of some great performances. Pavan Malhotra is exceptionally good in the thriller, who gets into his character of Omkar Singh with ease.[14]
Episodes
editSeries 1
edit| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "Karam Din" | Ajitpal Singh | Harman Wadala Sandeep Jain Mr. Roy | 15 October 2021 |
| 2 | 2 | "Jhooth" | Ajitpal Singh | Harman Wadala Sandeep Jain Mr. Roy | 15 October 2021 |
| 3 | 3 | "Sach" | Ajitpal Singh | Harman Wadala Sandeep Jain Mr. Roy | 15 October 2021 |
| 4 | 4 | "Tureya Ja" | Ajitpal Singh | Harman Wadala Sandeep Jain Mr. Roy | 15 October 2021 |
| 5 | 5 | "Kaala" | Ajitpal Singh | Harman Wadala Sandeep Jain Mr. Roy | 15 October 2021 |
| 6 | 6 | "Ishq" | Ajitpal Singh | Harman Wadala Sandeep Jain Mr. Roy | 15 October 2021 |
| 7 | 7 | "Hanera" | Ajitpal Singh | Harman Wadala Sandeep Jain Mr. Roy | 15 October 2021 |
| 8 | 8 | "Birha" | Ajitpal Singh | Harman Wadala Sandeep Jain Mr. Roy | 15 October 2021 |
Accolades
edit| Year | Award ceremony | Category | Nominee / work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Filmfare OTT Awards | Best Drama Series | Tabbar | Nominated | [15] |
| Best Series (Critics) | Won | ||||
| Best Director in a Drama Series | Ajitpal Singh | Nominated | |||
| Best Director in a Series (Critics) | Won | ||||
| Best Actor in a Drama Series | Pavan Malhotra | Won | |||
| Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Gagan Arora | Won | |||
| Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Supriya Pathak | Won | |||
| Best Original Story (Series) | Harman Wadala, Sandeep Jain and Mr. Roy | Won | |||
| Best Original Screenplay (Series) | Nominated | ||||
| Best Background Music (Series) | Sneha Khanwalkar | Won | |||
| Best Production Design (Series) | Vipin Kamboj | Nominated | |||
| Best Cinematographer (Series) | Arun Kumar Pandey | Nominated | |||
| Best Editing (Series) | Parikshhit Jha | Won |
References
edit- ^ "Pavan Malhotra's 'Tabbar' to premiere on SonyLIV on October 15". Deccan Herald. 1 October 2021. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ^ न्यूज़, एबीपी (11 September 2021). "Tabbar Teaser Release: सस्पेंस से भरी होगी वेब सीरीज Tabbar, टीज़र में मर्डर मिस्ट्री की झलक". ABP News (in Hindi). Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ^ "Exclusive: Supriya Pathak, Ranvir Shorey To Star In SonyLiv's Family Drama 'Tabbar'". Outlook. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ^ Scroll Staff. "'Tabbar' trailer: An ex-police officer goes to great lengths to save his family". Scroll.in. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ^ "Tabbar explores themes like evil vs good: Ajitpal Singh". OutLook India. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
- ^ "Tabbar trailer out: SonyLIV's series heads to rural Punjab". The Indian Express. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ^ "Watch: Trailer of SonyLIV web series 'Tabbar' starring Supriya Pathak". WION. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ^ MumbaiSeptember 10, India Today Web Desk. "Supriya Pathak, Pavan Malhotra-starrer new web series Tabbar's teaser out". India Today.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Hindi, Dainik Bhaskar. "Pawan Malhotra, Supriya Pathak and Ranvir Shorey will be seen in web series Tabbar | "टब्बर" में नजर आएंगे पवन मल्होत्रा, सुप्रिया पाठक और रणवीर शौरी, अजीत पाल सिंह करेंगे निर्देशन - Bhaskar Hindi". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ^ "Tabbar Review: Tabbar". The Times Of India. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
- ^ "Review | 'Tabbar' Is A Great Show About Going To Incredible Lengths For Family". Moneycontrol. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
- ^ "Tabbar Review: Pavan Malhotra Led Thriller Is As Dark As It Gets Without A Minute Of Ease". Koimoi. 15 October 2021. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
- ^ "Tabbar review: Ajiptal Singh's debut show on SonyLIV is a stunning Shakespearean family drama". Firstpost. 15 October 2021. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
- ^ MumbaiOctober 15, Shweta Keshri. "Tabbar review: Pavan Malhotra outshines everyone in SonyLiv's family thriller". India Today. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Filmfare OTT Awards 2022 - Nominations". filmfare.com. Retrieved 11 February 2024.