Sunflower
Promotional poster
Genre
Written byVikas Bahl
Directed by
StarringSunil Grover
Composers
  • Background score
  • Sahej Bakshi
  • Sarvesh Shrivastava
Country of originIndia
Original languageHindi
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8 (list of episodes)
Production
ProducerReliance Entertainment
CinematographySudhakar Reddy Yakkanti
EditorKonarak Saxena
Production companyReliance Entertainment
Original release
Release11 June 2021 (2021-06-11)

Sunflower is a black comedy ZEE5 original web series directed by Vikas Bahl. Rahul Sengupta is the co-director of the series.[1][2] Produced by Reliance Entertainment,[3][4] Starring actor-comedian Sunil Grover in the lead role as Sonu.[5][6][7] The cast includes actors like Ranvir Shorey, Girish Kulkarni, Mukul Chadda, Shonali Nagrani, Sonal Jha and Ashish Vidyarthi.[8]

The show consisted of 8 episodes, it started streaming on Zee5 on 11 June 2021, and received generally positive reviews from critics and audience. It was praised for its direction, writing and acting performances.

Plot

The story revolves around a murder mystery based in a middle-class housing society in Mumbai called "Sunflower".[9]

Cast

Episode list

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
11"A Murder"Vikas BahlVikas Bahl11 June 2021 (2021-06-11)
Murder is executed by Neighbours and they tried to hide the evidences. Sonu was not aware and very careless in his dealings with police, which brought him under notice of police.
22"A Break-in"Vikas BahlVikas Bahl11 June 2021 (2021-06-11)
Neighbour, Mr Ahuja tried to dispose of the Evidence and was very close, but could not do so completely. Mumbai Police personnel broke into the Flat with his Girlfriend to make illicit relations and Mr Ahuja could not get away with Coconut Straw and sleep till Morning under the influence of Alcohol. The delivery boy who delivered Chinese Food to both Sonu and Kapur was apprehended.
33"A Discovery"Vikas BahlVikas Bahl11 June 2021 (2021-06-11)
In another parallel story, Society members are portrayed who are trying to safeguard their cultural interest from Ultra Modern anti-cultural Newbies. Police made Delivery Boy and Sonu, for the recap of Murder night counter between them. The comic incidence of Sonu with Cab Driver is depicted humorously. Sonu and his crush at the office are depicted in a typical manner.
44"The Coconut"Vikas BahlVikas Bahl11 June 2021 (2021-06-11)
Maid was apprehended. Sonu tried to be part of the Party at his self claimed Social Influencer Neighbour. Coconut Vendor who delivers every second day arrives at Sunflower, who came to know of the Murder. In the same context, Police tried to locate the Coconut. In the Office, Sonu's Crush lands to his peer. Mr Ahuja trying to get rid of Coconut and eventually it landed in Sonu's Dustbin.
55"A Crush"Vikas BahlVikas Bahl11 June 2021 (2021-06-11)
Previous quarrel over parking between Ahuja and Kapoor is shown. Maharashtra Police found a bottle of rat poison and thought Sonu was behind Murder and tried to falsely frame them. Son's Crush is impressed by falsely assuming Sonu as a Bad Boy.
66"A Heart Attack"Vikas BahlVikas Bahl11 June 2021 (2021-06-11)
Boss of Sonu, is trying to find the accused who leaked his upcoming product, coincidentally Her daughter found the same at the Sonu's Neighbour Party. Sonu tried to save himself by hiding. Inspector came again to Mr Ahuja and asked about the presence of his newspaper with Kapoor's dead body.
77"A Recollection"Vikas BahlVikas Bahl11 June 2021 (2021-06-11)
Sub Inspector visits Ex Wife of Kapoor, who is with younger brother of Kapoor as live in Partner. Inspector recalls steps over building column joining both flats and visits Mr Ahuja balcony to confirm and detected few other signs.
88"A Chase"Vikas BahlVikas Bahl11 June 2021 (2021-06-11)
Maharashtra Police find false motive for Sonu to murder Kapoor with the help of Ex of Sonu. But Sonu was kidnapped just before Police was about to arrest him.

Release

The ZEE5 original web series premiered on 11 June 2021.[16][17]

Critical reception

Archika Khurana from TOI says that Sunflower Season 1 is an engrossing thriller laced with dark humor. TOI rates the web series at 3 out of 5. The web series could have been a bigger success if it did not have a laid-back execution. Sunil Grover gets full marks as he plays the role of Sonu Singh to perfection.[18]

From Vakaao, Aashna Varshney says that the web series is a great watch as Sunil Grover and major plotline both impresses you as the season progresses. Many different subplots make the web series a little disturbing as the focus seems to be losing from the main murder mystery plot. However, the main storyline and Sonu Singh's performance is worth the watch. She says it is worth the watch and a recommended entertainer.[19]

Divy Tripathi from Film Companion says that this web series is a beautiful experience with spot-on direction and acting. Ranveer Shorey plays the character of a no-nonsense cop with perfection and teamed with Girish Kulkarni, the duo looks perfect as investigating officers.[20]

References

  1. ^ "Sunil Grover Begins Shoot for Web Series Sunflower by Vikas Bahl". News18. IANS. 8 November 2020. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
  2. ^ "Vikas Bahl Digital Debut".
  3. ^ Jha, Lata (8 June 2021). "Reliance Entertainment's 'Sunflower' to premiere on ZEE5 on 11 June". Livemint. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
  4. ^ "Sunil grovers first look in murder nystery sunflower unveiled".
  5. ^ "Sunil Grover on 'Sunflower' first look: Poster builds intrigue around my character".
  6. ^ "Sunil Grover On His First Look In 'Sunflower': "It Builds A Lot Of Intrigue Around The Plot"".
  7. ^ "Sunil grovers look revealed after amazon prime video".
  8. ^ "Sunil Grover-led web series Sunflower offers intrigue, actor says 'It will blow your minds'". 12 April 2021.
  9. ^ "Vikas Bahl-Rahul Sengupta pair up for ZEE5's 'Sunflower'". 16 October 2020.
  10. ^ "Sunil Grover's look in sunflower".
  11. ^ "Sunflower (Zee5) Web Series Cast, Review, Release Date, and More | Reviewkaro". Retrieved 28 July 2021.
  12. ^ "You can't break an image easily. A number of actors have been stuck in their images: Samir Khakar". Hindustan Times. 3 January 2021. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
  13. ^ "Sunflower Web Review: Seedy". www.mid-day.com. 13 June 2021. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
  14. ^ indiaatoz (7 July 2021). "Sunflower Review: Sunil Grover's Vikas Bahl Director Is An Overly Dark Comedy That Only Causes Confusion". India A2Z. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
  15. ^ "Sunflower full cast and crew". IMDb.
  16. ^ "Sunil grovers sunflower release date".
  17. ^ "Sunil grovers viral photo from the webseries sunflower on ZEE5 makes kapil sharma jealous". 11 May 2021.
  18. ^ Sunflower Season 1 Review: An engrossing thriller laced with dark humour, retrieved 28 July 2021
  19. ^ "Vakaao - Sunflower Web Series Review". vakaao.com. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
  20. ^ Tripathi, Divy (16 June 2021). "Sunflower, On Zee5: A Beautiful Experience With Spot-On Acting And Direction". Film Companion. Retrieved 28 July 2021.

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