Dahaad: Top 4 moments from Sonakshi Sinha-Vijay Varma’s crime thriller that will stay with you

The Amazon Original series Dahaad opened to rave reviews from fans and critics alike. The crime thriller marks Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha’s debut in the OTT space and features several scenes that grip the audience, unleashing deep feelings for the characters, irrespective of their moral complexities. Here, we present some of the most remarkable moments from Dahad. However, if you haven’t seen it yet, please note that there will be spoilers ahead.

Sonakshi Sinha confronts her mother

Anjali’s (Sonakshi) mother epitomizes the strength of women who have bravely faced societal challenges while raising their daughters single-handedly. However, coming from a small town, he cannot be blamed when the societal pressures started taking a toll on him. As a concerned and worried mother, she becomes determined to find a suitable husband for Anjali. However, during a tense confrontation sparked by a series of failed attempts, Anjali reveals something that sends shivers down her mother’s spine. What Anjali reveals remains a fascinating mystery which the viewers must discover by watching the show.

Gulshan Devaiah is supporting his daughter

Gulshan Devaiah has given a remarkable performance embodying the multi-faceted role of a dedicated police officer, a loyal husband and a progressive father with finesse. A particular scene unfolds where he firmly ensures that his daughter gets equal opportunities as his son, insisting that she goes on school trips. Aware of the rising tension within her household, Devi Singh stands tall like a shield, unflinching in her stand. The scene itself is a masterpiece, which deserves applause.

Sohum Shah opens up on his wife

Tumbbad fame Sohum Shah shines brilliantly as Inspector Parghi, a cop who turns from corrupt to virtuous. In the bleak world in which he lives, Parghi grapples with the overwhelming responsibility of bringing a new life to such a turbulent environment. Consumed by fear, the quintessential male cop is horrified to the point of vomiting. A pivotal moment occurs when he finally admits to his wife that he is not ready to embrace fatherhood, showcasing Shah’s extraordinary acting range.

Vijay Varma as a camouflaged character

Finally, saving the best for the last, Vijay Varma charms the audience with his portrayal of a hideous and beguiling character akin to a camouflaged chameleon. As revealed by Varma himself in an interview, his character, Anand Swarnakar, switches personas to trap gullible women. But the real scene that sends chills down our spines is poet Badri Narayan reciting the love letter, at a point in the series where we know him at his best. Viewers have raved about the particular scene in the series, and how fitting and disturbing it looks. As the audience, when we truly see the heights Anand Swarnkar can reach to feed his perversions, Vijay Varma soars as an artist.


Directed by Reema Kagti and Ruchika Oberoi, Dahad is produced by Excel Media & Entertainment and Tiger Baby, with Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti as executive producers. The series also stars Vijay Verma, Gulshan Devaiah and Sohum Shah in pivotal roles. The 8-episode series is now streaming exclusively on Prime Video.