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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, Shonali Nagrani, Sonal Jha and Ashish Vidyarthi.[8]

Sunflower
Promotional poster
Genre	Crime Thriller Comedy
Written by	Vikas Bahl
Directed by	Vikas Bahl Rahul Sengupta
Starring	Sunil Grover
Composers	Background score Sahej Bakshi Sarvesh Shrivastava
Country of origin	India
Original language	Hindi
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	8 (list of episodes)
Production
Producer	Reliance Entertainment
Cinematography	Sudhakar Reddy Yakkanti
Editor	Konarak Saxena
Production company	Reliance Entertainment
Distributor	ZEE5
Release
Picture format	HDTV 1080i
Original release	11 June 2021 (2021-06-11)

The show consisted of 8 episodes, it started streaming on Zee5 on June 11, 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

• Sunil Grover as Sonu Singh[10]
• Ranvir Shorey as Inspector S. Digendra
• Girish Kulkarni as Sub Inspector Chetan Tambe
• Mukul Chadda as Mr. Ahuja
• Radha Bhatt as Mrs. Ahuja
• Ashish Vidyarthi as Dilip Iyer
• Ashwin Kaushal as Mr Raj Kapoor
• Ria Nalavade as Paddy Iyer
• Shonali Nagrani as Naina Kapoor[11]
• Sonal Jha as Mrs Iyer
• Nirvair Bhan as Monty
• Sameer Khakhar as abusive heart-patient[12][13]
• Sal Yusuf as Chairman of Sonu Singh's Company
• Saloni Khanna as Aanchal
• Annapurna Soni as Maid Kamini
• Dayana Erappa as Justina
• Pallavi Das as Juhi
• Ajay–Atul as judges of singing competition (guest appearance)[14]
• Simran Nerurkar as Gurleen
• Aarav Chowdhary as Ramesh Kapoor[15]
• Jaimin Panchal
• Shayank shukla as Aditya khanna

Episode list

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original release date
1	1	"A Murder"	Vikas Bahl	Vikas Bahl	11 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.
2	2	"A Break-in"	Vikas Bahl	Vikas Bahl	11 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.
3	3	"A Discovery"	Vikas Bahl	Vikas Bahl	11 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.
4	4	"The Coconut"	Vikas Bahl	Vikas Bahl	11 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.
5	5	"A Crush"	Vikas Bahl	Vikas Bahl	11 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.
6	6	"A Heart Attack"	Vikas Bahl	Vikas Bahl	11 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.
7	7	"A Recollection"	Vikas Bahl	Vikas Bahl	11 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.
8	8	"A Chase"	Vikas Bahl	Vikas Bahl	11 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

External links

• Sunflower at IMDb
• Sunflower at ZEE5

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