Mithya (web series)

Set against the picturesque backdrop of Darjeeling, this is a dark and twisted tale of truth and deception laced with numerous secrets and lies. It all starts when Juhi Adhikari, a righteous Hindi Literature professor, accuses her student, Rhea Rajguru of plagiarism in her Literature essay.

Rhea, who is the daughter of one of the top college benefactors doesn’t take this well and sets out on a journey of vengeance and violence, destroying everything in her path. What happens when an obsessed and impulsive Rhea turns Juhi’s world upside down is what follows the rest of the story.{{Cite web|date=2022-02-18|title=Mithya review: Huma Qureshi, Avantika Dassani craft a suspenseful thriller|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/mithya-review-huma-qureshi-avantika-dassani-craft-a-suspenseful-thriller-10385341.html|access-date=2022-02-23|website=Firstpost|language=en}}

Rhea, played by Avantika Dassani, continues her quest for revenge. Discovering that Anand Tyagi is her father, she sets out to win his approval.

When Rhea finally meets Anand, she attempts to prove she's not as bad as he might think. She explains that she wasn’t actually kidnapping Yash, Juhi’s son, but was instead trying to rescue him from danger.

• Huma Qureshi as Juhi Adhikari, Hindi professor
• Avantika Dassani as Rhea Rajguru, student
• Parambrata Chatterjee as Neil Adhikari, Juhi's husband
• Rajit Kapur as Anand Tyagi, Juhi's father
• Avantika Akerkar as Sudha, Juhi's mother
• Samir Soni as Rajguru, Rhea's father
• Indraneil Sengupta as Vishal
• Naina Sareen as Sharmistha

• Naveen Kasturia as Amit Chaudhary
• Anindita Bose as Mansi Mehra
• Rushad Rana as Vikas
• Krishna Bisht as Arun aka Ronnie
• Mahendra Bagda as Jeth Bahadur

ZEE5 announced the launch of a trailer on 8 February 2022 and the series was released on 18 February 2022.{{Cite web |last=Kanabar |first=Nirali |date=8 Feb 2022 |title=Hrithik Roshan gives a shoutout to Huma Qureshi's Mithya, says the trailer looks amazing |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/hrithik-roshan-gives-a-shoutout-to-huma-qureshi-s-mithya-says-the-trailer-looks-amazing-1910344-2022-02-08 |access-date=2022-02-11 |website=India Today |language=en}} The second season was released on ZEE5 on 1 November 2024.

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|Title = Maine Dekhi Hai Uski Mrityu

|DirectedBy = Rohan Sippy

|WrittenBy = Purva Naresh

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|ShortSummary = Juhi, Rhea's Hindi literature professor, has suspicions about Rhea cheating on her term essay and ultimately decides to fail her. In a twist, Rhea cunningly persuades Arun, the hostel security guard, to reveal Juhi's address for her own purposes.

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|Title = Nishaane Pe Sirf Main Thi

|DirectedBy = Rohan Sippy

|WrittenBy = Purva Naresh

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2022|02|18}}

|ShortSummary = Juhi and Neil's relationship starts to unravel, creating tension between them. Meanwhile, Juhi and Rhea's rivalry escalates and becomes widely known after Juhi intentionally embarrasses Rhea during class. In an unexpected turn, Rhea decides to visit Juhi's house, where she encounters Neil.

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|EpisodeNumber = 3

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|Title = Sach Ke Kai Pehlu

|DirectedBy = Rohan Sippy

|WrittenBy = Purva Naresh

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|ShortSummary = Juhi's suspicions about Rhea intensify when she discovers that her wedding ring is missing. To her shock, she sees Rhea wearing the very ring she thought lost. Fueled by anger, Juhi confronts Rhea aggressively at the Founder’s Day party. This explosive incident leads to a significant confrontation between Juhi and Neil, resulting in a major argument between the two.

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|Title = Sach Ki Tarah Log Bhi Complex Hote Hain

|DirectedBy = Rohan Sippy

|WrittenBy = Purva Naresh

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|ShortSummary = Juhi experiences profound emotional turmoil and turns to her parents for support during this difficult time. Meanwhile, Anand drops by to see Rhea, who takes advantage of the situation. While Juhi is preoccupied at her parents' anniversary party, Rhea slyly seduces Neil, further complicating the already strained relationships.

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|EpisodeNumber = 5

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|Title = Hum Sab Mein Ek Cheat Hota Hai

|DirectedBy = Rohan Sippy

|WrittenBy = Purva Naresh

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|ShortSummary = Neil reveals to Juhi a picture he found in his pocket, prompting her to confront Anand about its origins. During this confrontation, Anand admits the truth about Rhea, unveiling secrets that leave Juhi reeling. Meanwhile, Rhea takes the opportunity to share her past with Neil, deepening their connection. When Juhi returns home, she is met with a shocking sight that forces her to confront the turmoil in her life head-on.

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|Title = Tum Phool Si, Main Kaante Si

|DirectedBy = Rohan Sippy

|WrittenBy = Purva Naresh

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|ShortSummary = Sunanda becomes convinced that there’s more to Rhea’s story and decides to investigate further into her life. In a tense confrontation, Anand successfully gets Rhea to confess to her wrongdoing. Meanwhile, Rhea, desperate to make amends, attempts to reach out to Juhi. However, her efforts are met with disappointment as Juhi rejects her, leaving Rhea’s hopes for reconciliation in tatters.

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|EpisodeNumber = 7

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|Title = Chehre Pe Chehra

|DirectedBy = Kapil Sharma

|WrittenBy = Purva Naresh, Nishank Verma, Nisarg Mehta, Aparna Nadig

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2024|11|01}}

|ShortSummary = Amit Chaudhary accuses Juhi of plagiarism, and Juhi suspects Rhea is the one behind it. At the same time, Rhea’s hopes of inheriting the Rajguru estate are threatened. Meanwhile, Anand is on the verge of discovering a startling truth.

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|EpisodeNumber = 8

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|Title = We Are Family

|DirectedBy = Kapil Sharma

|WrittenBy = Purva Naresh, Nishank Verma, Nisarg Mehta, Aparna Nadig

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|ShortSummary = Amit sends Juhi a legal notice through Anand. When Anand tries to meet with Amit to settle the issue, his efforts only make things worse. Meanwhile, Rhea uncovers details about Juhi's past with Vishal.

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|EpisodeNumber = 9

|EpisodeNumber2 = 3

|Title = The Darkest Hour

|DirectedBy = Kapil Sharma

|WrittenBy = Purva Naresh, Nishank Verma, Nisarg Mehta, Aparna Nadig

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2024|11|01}}

|ShortSummary = Juhi discovers that Anand confessed to Amit about the plagiarism. To shield him, she publicly takes the blame. Overcome with guilt, Anand apologizes to both Juhi and Rhea before making a drastic decision.

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|EpisodeNumber = 10

|EpisodeNumber2 = 4

|Title = I Will Never Stop

|DirectedBy = Kapil Sharma

|WrittenBy = Purva Naresh, Nishank Verma, Nisarg Mehta, Aparna Nadig

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|ShortSummary = Juhi investigates the truth behind the plagiarism allegations, while Rhea looks for Yash's biological father. When Yash goes missing, Juhi becomes suspicious of Rhea and brings the police to the Rajguru estate.

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|EpisodeNumber = 11

|EpisodeNumber2 = 5

|Title = Jo Karna Tha, Mujhe Karna Tha

|DirectedBy = Kapil Sharma

|WrittenBy = Purva Naresh, Nishank Verma, Nisarg Mehta, Aparna Nadig

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|ShortSummary = Arun's obsession puts Yash in danger, prompting Rhea and Amit to confront him. After hearing about Yash's death, Juhi is admitted to a mental health facility. Meanwhile, Amit grows increasingly wary of Rhea's ambitions.

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|EpisodeNumber = 12

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|Title = Tum Aur Main Alag Nahi

|DirectedBy = Kapil Sharma

|WrittenBy = Purva Naresh, Nishank Verma, Nisarg Mehta, Aparna Nadig

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|ShortSummary = Amit informs Juhi that Yash is alive and with Rhea. Juhi then deceives Rhea into searching for Yash at the Rajguru estate. In a final confrontation, Juhi manages to turn the tables on Rhea.

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The series opened to mixed to positive reviews.

Archika Khurana of The Times of India{{Citation|last=Khurana|first=Archika|title=Mithya Season 1 Review: Huma Qureshi and Avantika Dassani's intense performances make this psychodrama an addictive thriller|newspaper=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/mithya/season-1/seasonreview/89520236.cms|access-date=2022-02-21}} has given 3/5 stars stating that Huma Qureshi and Avantika Dassani's intense performances make this psychodrama an addictive thriller. All the actors made justice with their characters in terms of performance. The Darjeeling's picturesque grandeur, with overcast rains, weather, and the greenery of the Himalayan foothills, added beauty to the screenplay. The background score is effective.

Devarsi Ghosh of Hindustan Times stated that the web series should have been a tight little naughty 90-minute murder mystery. Instead of a stretched 180-minute which is the nearly same length as the British series Cheat. Series direction was in a state of nervous excitement, and anything with emotional gravity will drag Sippy down. It is watchable because of the actors' performances.{{Cite web|last=Ghosh|first=Devarsi|date=2022-02-18|title=Mithya review: Huma Qureshi-led web series should have been a ninety-minute thriller|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/mithya-review-huma-qureshi-led-web-series-should-have-been-a-ninety-minute-thriller-101645189760491.html|access-date=2022-02-21|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}

Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express stated that Huma Qureshi and Avantika Dassani thriller locks in long-term guilt, and a burning desire for revenge makes it great companions for a story like this one. The tale of fatal attractions leaves us poised on an uneasy cliff-hanger and interested for another season.{{Cite web|last=Gupta|first=Shubhra|date=2022-02-18|title=Mithya review: Huma Qureshi, Avantika Dassani thriller is a tale of fatal attractions|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/mithya-review-huma-qureshi-avantika-dassani-7779486/|access-date=2022-02-21|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}

Yatamanyu Narain of News 18 rated it three out of five stars noting that "As a psychological thriller, the series excels in depicting the darker impulses of its characters, painting the bonds of family and ambition in shadowed hues."{{Cite web |title=Mithya The Darker Chapter Review: Huma Qureshi Shines In An Ambitious But Uneven Thriller |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/mithya-the-darker-chapter-review-huma-qureshi-shines-in-an-ambitious-but-uneven-thriller-9105796.html |access-date=2024-11-01 |website=News18 |language=en}}

Kunal Kothari of iwmbuzz also gave three out of five and wrote that "It delivers on its promise of mystery and intrigue, offering a solid continuation of the original story with a fresh twist on familiar themes. While some of the plot’s shocking moments may not have the intended effect, and the pacing could use tightening, the suspenseful plot, the beauty and mystery of Darjeeling, and the powerful performances make it a worthwhile watch for fans of psychological thrillers."{{Cite web |last=Kothari |first=Kunal |date=2024-10-31 |title='Mithya - The Darker Chapter' Review: A Gripping Story of Deception and Shifting Loyalties |url=https://www.iwmbuzz.com/digital/editorial-digital/mithya-the-darker-chapter-review-a-gripping-story-of-deception-and-shifting-loyalties/2024/10/31 |access-date=2024-11-01 |website=IWMBuzz |language=en}}

Rahul Desai of Hollywood Reporter India stated that "Mithya: The Darker Chapter is a grand celebration of mediocrity, a lost marble that masquerades as a fiery planet barrelling through the cinematic solar system in defiance of gravity and logic."{{Cite web |title='Mithya: The Darker Chapter' Review: How much Mithya is too much Mithya? |url=https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/reviews/streaming/mithya-the-darker-chapter-review-how-much-mithya-is-too-much-mithya |access-date=2024-11-01 |website=The Hollywood Reporter India |language=en}}

{{Reflist}}

• [https://www.zee5.com/web-series/details/mithya/0-6-4z587408 Mithya] at ZEE5
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