Need these kinds of series in India. Sanjay mishra is always best and he's narrating this series couldn't be more
Every episode touches where you least expect.
11 Reviews
Poignant Tales
farauq23 February 2023
Warning: Spoilers
A refreshing mini-Series, delving into the dynamics of human relationships - metaphorically turning a Bed (brilliantly played by Sanjay Mishra) into an observer of seven evolving tales. The Series successively portrays the often, flawed relationships and explore their ugliness, and finally reaches to see some rays of humanity. Within the confine of a dingy room, teenage love blossoms only to be withered out (E1); an elderly couple (E2) just wants to spend time with each other, battling for private space at home and in life; a grown-up struggling actors (E3) navigate their insecurity despite having love for each other; a gay couple (E4) reliving their forlorn love and getting caught by Ayub's wife who is shocked to realize the homosexuality between her husband's and a brother-like Shahid; a handicapped beggar and a prostitute (E5) overcome the banality of sex and become caring partners for few moments; a painter battling his inner sexual predator meets a nude model (E6) only to realize she is hiding her skin disease on the surface level and on her soul as well; and the penultimate episode narrates about a morally sick, old man sexually abusing his school-going niece (E7) and karmically meets his end - as the Bed, unable to let humanity fall on it and its deep chasm, explodes in rage. The Series is content-driven, followed by some brilliant performances. Despite its certain shortcomings in production design or overall look, constrained budget, and some technical departments, it manages to rise above to re-establish the age-old norm: Content is King! A must-watch stimulating Series, primarily telling profound humane and philosophical stories with simple craftsmanship. Hope you binge-watch it! Looking forward to Season 2.
Bed Stories -The poignant truth behind closed doors
kiranshetty-4699815 July 2022
The seven stories, woven with 'the bed' as the central focus haunt you even after you have binge-watched the series.
Many times we hurry along the shady guest houses, avoiding peering into the closed doors and the sad truth that lurks behind them.
The writer and director of the web series Bed Stories, Arpita Pattanayak chose to bring alive this facet of human life to the fore and has done so with no frills but focused on the stark reality of each character stuck in their lives.
The senior citizens yearning for privacy, the gay lovers stealing moments to meet, and a beggar trying to live it largely are not just stories but could be the reality of anyone's life.
I remember writing autobiographies in school where we had to imagine being inanimate objects.
Well, the bed may be inanimate but somehow is also the most intimate part of our lives and thus Bed Stories makes it easy to relate to.
Amazing performances by stalwarts like Sanjay Mishra, Rajendra Gupta and the immensely talented Paritosh Tripathi and the other cast.
Each character in the series was brought alive by terrific authenticity by the actors. Great job by the crew in the other departments too.
Arpita has raised expectations and hopefully, we see more of this talented writer director's work soon.
Hats off to the producers Sooraj Khanna and Puneet Shukla for backing this powerful content.
Many times we hurry along the shady guest houses, avoiding peering into the closed doors and the sad truth that lurks behind them.
The writer and director of the web series Bed Stories, Arpita Pattanayak chose to bring alive this facet of human life to the fore and has done so with no frills but focused on the stark reality of each character stuck in their lives.
The senior citizens yearning for privacy, the gay lovers stealing moments to meet, and a beggar trying to live it largely are not just stories but could be the reality of anyone's life.
I remember writing autobiographies in school where we had to imagine being inanimate objects.
Well, the bed may be inanimate but somehow is also the most intimate part of our lives and thus Bed Stories makes it easy to relate to.
Amazing performances by stalwarts like Sanjay Mishra, Rajendra Gupta and the immensely talented Paritosh Tripathi and the other cast.
Each character in the series was brought alive by terrific authenticity by the actors. Great job by the crew in the other departments too.
Arpita has raised expectations and hopefully, we see more of this talented writer director's work soon.
Hats off to the producers Sooraj Khanna and Puneet Shukla for backing this powerful content.
Best of Disney+Hotstar
sufialishaikh5 August 2022
Love reprised
khannat-6445824 July 2022
The series will take you in trance of love and emotions , stories are gripping and so real , I bet everyone will relate to it in some or other way as stories are so real so connected and so real and still makes u feel dreamy , it's hard hitting its true its real and its amazing don't miss it watch it now.
Finally a entertaining series
lalitadamani31 July 2022
I was avoiding this series because of it's name, but then I saw the trailer and it was good so i gave it a shot, and i don't regret it. Stories are amazing direction is fabulous you will binge watch it once you start it, actors are wonderful, this is one of the series whose stories will stay with you in your mind quite relatable specialy episode 2 , if you are fan of realistic love stories guys go for it.
Amazing Concept
akankshahshahh11 July 2022
Strong Story Line/Amazing Concept
bhardwajnicola11 July 2022
Fabulous show. Unique concept. Amazing actors and direction
amritap-272281 August 2022
Just loved the idea first of all. Got to see something really fresh. Short and sweet but hard-hitting stories. The actors are amazing in every episode. Loved the crisp approach to tell the stories. Amazingly directed. In this time when OTTs are full of only crime dramas this is something new to watch.
Unique story. Best casting.
aratipattanayak18 February 2023
I have seen objects as narrator, but a bed as a character living all the stories which are happening on him and he reacting on them is new. Every seven story bring different aspect of society. In a small town like Banaras, to get intimate as young couple is tough and comes with lots of risk; no one can imagine old couple asking for private space in our society; struggling actors have their insecurities; homosexuality is still a taboo; a small town artist tries hard to make a masterpiece; child abuse is very common in India as mostly the abuser is a close relative. All most every actor has really done a great job. We expect these kind of stories coming out.
Roller coster ride
kdanish-095135 August 2022
This is must watch , stories will take you to roller coaster ride each story hard hitting very well written and directed all the actor did best specialy the actor who played the character of painter . We need more stories like this . This is best series by hotstar in 2022 don't miss it.
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