(meaning "Family" in Punjabi) is a critically acclaimed 2021 SonyLIV original thriller that explores the dark lengths a patriarch will go to protect his loved ones. Directed by Ajitpal Singh and created by Harman Wadala, the series is set in rural Jalandhar, Punjab, and is often compared to a grittier, darker version of Drishyam. Season 1, Episode 1: " " Summary

Here is a narrative breakdown of the events that kickstart the series in the first episode: The Homecoming The story begins with the return of the elder son,

The Mix-up: While returning from Delhi, Happy accidentally exchanges a bag with another passenger at the train station.

What starts as a "Drishyam-like" cover-up quickly spirales into a "Shakespearean tragedy" as the family is forced into a web of deceit, murder, and moral decay. The show is highly regarded for the performances of Pavan Malhotra as the patriarch and Supriya Pathak as the guilt-stricken mother.

The peaceful life of the "Singh Tabbar" (meaning "family" in Punjabi) is shattered by a single, accidental mistake:

successfully transitions from comic roles to serious drama, while Paramvir Singh Cheema stands out as a young cop caught between duty and family.

Tabbar (transl. "Family") is a critically acclaimed 2021 Indian thriller series that redefined the "ordinary man in extraordinary circumstances" trope. Directed by Ajitpal Singh and streaming on SonyLIV, the show is a dark, Shakespearean-style tragedy set in the heart of Jalandhar, Punjab. Episode 1 Overview: "Karam Din"