The 10-episode series 'Ab Hoga Hisaab' on Amazon MX Player, directed by Divyanshu Malhotra, attempts to explore serious themes like illegal immigration and exploitation but ultimately falls flat. Starring Sanjay Kapoor, Shaheer Sheikh, Mouni Roy, Avinash Mishra, Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia, Harman Singha, and Aasheema Vardaan, the show follows predictable Punjabi stereotypes seen in many OTT series.
Plot Overview
The story begins with Bobby Minocha (Shaheer Sheikh), recently deported from a white country. He is determined to send his younger brother Bunty (Avinash Mishra) abroad legally, but the narrative quickly abandons this premise. Bunty, a gym trainer, is portrayed as a loud-mouthed womanizer. After being arrested with Lovely (daughter of political strongman Goldy, played by Sanjay Kapoor), a severed finger is discovered, leading to an organ-trafficking racket run by Goldy and his lover Kamna (Mouni Roy). Inspector Dosanjh (Harman Singha) investigates the disappearances of aspiring migrants.
Performances and Writing
The performances are forgettable, with characters serving as plot devices. A legal error highlights the poor writing: Inspector Dosanjh misidentifies Section 121 of BNS as 'arguing with a police officer' when it actually pertains to voluntarily causing hurt to deter a public servant. This mistake mirrors the series' failure to engage deeply with its themes.
The show touches on compelling subjects but soon resorts to violence, scandal, and contrived plot twists. It reduces Punjab to a land of desperate migrants, corrupt politicians, and thugs, offering no meaningful insight.
Conclusion
'Ab Hoga Hisaab' has plenty to show and shout about but ultimately says nothing. It is a missed opportunity to address serious issues with nuance.
