The ‘Story TV’ micro-drama Soul Ki Hera Pheri sounds a bit unusual, and the mention of a “soul” suggests an element of fantasy. But is this short-format drama as entertaining as it appears at first glance? Let’s find out.
This micro-drama follows Abhinav (Krishna Kaul), an ordinary cleaning worker who endures daily humiliation. However, he is no mere cleaner; he possesses extensive knowledge of cybersecurity. He works at a major corporation, the Nikola Group, owned by Yuvraj—who falls into a coma following an accident. Subsequently, Yuvraj’s spirit enters Abhinav’s body.
As soon as Yuvraj slips into a coma, his stepson and his wife aim to seize his property through illicit means. Just then, his daughter Akshara (Mugdha Chaphekar) arrives—and upon seeing her, Abhinav is completely spellbound. Yuvraj entrusts Abhinav with protecting his daughter and saving his company; as for what happens next, we all know the story.
This story uses classic tropes—betrayal, family drama, and the high-stakes pursuit of money and property—typical of the genre.
This story follows a conventional, well-worn path—relying on tropes like deceit, family drama, and the pursuit of money and property. While these genres aren’t inherently bad, a story needs something unique to win over the audience—something this show truly lacks.
While the makers have tried to enhance the show with a touch of fantasy, it isn’t the kind of series that sustains interest through to the final episode.
However, one thing compels you to watch the show: the cast. Krishna Kaul and Mugdha Chaphekar feature in this micro-drama; the pair is well-loved from Kumkum Bhagya, and fans are always eager to see them together.
Once again, the duo brings back the same charm as Abhinav and Akshara. As an actor, Krishna is very charming, especially in fun, playful roles, while Mugdha commands attention with her confidence and charisma.
The background score is good, while the dialogues could have been better. A better screenplay could have saved the show, but it didn’t, and the direction is decent.
In conclusion, Soul Ki Hera Pheri is a microdrama that, despite its unique elements, fails to shine as entertainment; instead, it feels overly dramatic and dated.
Our Editorial Rating: 2 out of 5 stars.
