An actress said playing a fake ghost hunter felt more real. Kalki Koechlin discussed her role as the fictional investigator Irena in the paranormal series Bhay, contrasting her imagined character with the real-life inspiration behind co-star Gaurav and the still-active Indian Paranormal Society. She explained this hybrid approach granted creative freedom with supernatural elements while keeping a foot in reality, appreciating how the show blends past and present timelines to make historical mysteries feel immediate.
Koechlin detailed how Irena’s personal trauma, specifically the suicide of an ex-partner, silently motivates her immersion in the case, making the professional investigation deeply personal. She mentioned finding Gaurav’s alleged self-strangulation death the most disturbing unresolved aspect of the story. The series, also starring Karan Tacker with supporting performances from actors like Saloni Batra and Danish Sood, is available at no cost on the MX Player platform and through Amazon-affiliated apps, including Prime Video and Fire TV.
Koechlin detailed how Irena’s personal trauma, specifically the suicide of an ex-partner, silently motivates her immersion in the case, making the professional investigation deeply personal. She mentioned finding Gaurav’s alleged self-strangulation death the most disturbing unresolved aspect of the story. The series, also starring Karan Tacker with supporting performances from actors like Saloni Batra and Danish Sood, is available at no cost on the MX Player platform and through Amazon-affiliated apps, including Prime Video and Fire TV.
