When devotion turns dangerous: Inside the world of Bhog

Audiences can now watch Bhog, a mythological horror series streaming on OTT, adapted from a story by Avik Sarkar and directed by Parambrata Chattopadhyay. The series reimagines the disturbing interplay between faith and madness through a chilling narrative of possession and psychological unraveling.
At the center of Bhog is Atin (Anirban Bhattacharya), a man of logic whose life takes a dark turn after he encounters an innocuous brass idol. His fascination with the object spirals into a trance-like devotion to an unknown "Maa," dissolving his grip on time, sanity, and self. Parno Mittra delivers a particularly eerie performance, her chilling line—“Daida Babu, Bhog debe na maa ke?”—echoing long after it’s heard.

Supporting characters provide emotional texture to Atin’s descent: Rajatava Dutta as Bhabesh, a paternal anchor; Sudipa Basu as Pushpa Di, a maternal figure offering brief solace; and Subhashish Mukhopadhyay as the enigmatic Agombagish, who deepens the mystery with his cryptic presence.
Director Parambrata describes Bhog not just as horror, but as “a meditation on how obsession can masquerade as faith.” Lead actor Anirban Bhattacharya adds, “Atin’s journey is terrifying yet deeply human… Bhog explores the fear of losing yourself.”