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Kohrra 2 Creator Reveals How Punjabi Humor & Memes Fuel the Crime Thriller

Creator Sudip Sharma discusses how the inherent humor of Punjabi culture and popular memes naturally found their way into the serious narrative of "Kohrra 2". He explains that the comedic elements, often shared among the writing team, became an organic part of the show's depiction of Punjab. The new season features Barun Sobti reprising his role as an investigator, teaming up with Mona Singh's character to solve a dark murder mystery. The season is set to premiere on Netflix on February 11.

Key Points: Kohrra 2: Sudip Sharma on Memes & Punjabi Humor in Crime Drama

  • Meme culture integrated into serious crime thriller
  • Comedy as intrinsic part of Punjabi storytelling
  • New investigative pairing of Barun Sobti & Mona Singh
  • Season 2 premieres February 11 on Netflix
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'Kohrra 2' creator Sudip Sharma talks about weaving meme references into intense storytelling

Creator Sudip Sharma explains weaving meme culture & comedy into the intense narrative of Kohrra Season 2, starring Barun Sobti & Mona Singh.

"It's impossible not find comedy in Punjab. It's just there everywhere; you just have to look around. - Sudip Sharma"

Mumbai, Feb 3

Creator Sudip Sharma has opened up about incorporating meme references into the narrative of the upcoming season of "Kohrra", saying that humour is an intrinsic part of Punjab's culture and naturally finds its way even into the most intense and serious storytelling.

Talking about sprinkling comedy in a serious show like "Kohrra 2", Sudip Sharma told IANS: "It's impossible not find comedy in Punjab. It's just there everywhere; you just have to look around."

"And, you know, we were just digging into what we see in Punjab in our research or whatever. Whenever you go, if you look around, there's something funny going on. The Punjabi language and Punjabis as a community, they are just very funny. Even if it's a very serious thing, it's said in a very funny way... So, I tried to tap into that."

The upcoming Netflix show weaves some popular memes into the crime thriller police procedural show.

Asked if it was a conscious choice to tap into the meme culture, Sudip Sharma said: "It was."

"It's also those things that so, I mean, I love Punjabis. And Gunjit, who is our co-writer and co-creator of the show.... Gunjit, you can call him the adopted son of Punjab. He spends a lot of time here. So, when the two of us talk to each other, we keep making jokes... Or when Mona Singh, Barun, Gunjit, and I sit together, those jokes keep going on."

"So, these memes that we forward to each other sometimes, these things. I mean, if we are making something about Punjab, even if you are making a serious subject, these things will come. Those memes will also come."

The new chapter of Kohrra stars Barun Sobti, Mona Singh, and Rannvijay Singha. The second season will stream on Netflix starting February 11. In the new season, Barun's reprising his role as the sharp-witted investigator Amarpal Garundi, who teams up with a new character played by Mona to solve a complex, dark murder mystery of a woman.

Kohrra season 2 is scheduled to premiere on February 11. Created and written by Gunjit Chopra, Diggi Sisodia, and Sudip Sharma, Season 2 brings a fresh case and a new pairing, rooted once again in Punjab's bleak, wintry terrain where silence often speaks louder than a confession.

A Film Squad Production in Association with Act Three, produced by Saurabh Malhotra, Sudip Sharma, Manuj Mittra, and Tina Tharwani, Season 2 also marks an important creative evolution for the series.

- IANS

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Arjun K
Interesting approach. Blending memes with a serious crime thriller is risky. Hope it doesn't dilute the tension that made the first season so gripping. The cast is fantastic though.
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Michael C
As someone who loved the first season, this sounds like a fresh take. Integrating local humour and internet culture could make the setting feel even more real and lived-in. February 11 is marked on my calendar!
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Sneha F
Finally, a creator who gets it! Our storytelling doesn't have to be all grim and dark. Life in Punjab, or anywhere in India, is a mix of emotions. This balance is what will make the show relatable. Barun Sobti and Mona Singh pairing is 🔥.
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Rohit P
Respectfully, I have a slight concern. Memes have a very short shelf life. If not done carefully, those references might feel dated and cringe in a year or two. The core story and characters should remain the focus.
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Kavya N
"Adopted son of Punjab" 😂 That's the kind of inside joke that makes the writing feel genuine. Shows like 'Kohrra' and 'Paatal Lok' are proving that Indian thrillers can have their own unique voice, rooted in local culture. More power to the team!

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