A Promising Yet Challenging Start for Dhaakad Beera

 Colors TV’s Dhaakad Beera, launched on July 24, 2025, aimed to captivate audiences with its poignant tale of a young boy’s fight against societal norms. However, the show has received a lukewarm response( 0.9), leading to discussions about its narrative choices. Concerns over the heavy reliance on its Haryanvi backdrop and the themes of gender issues may be contributing to its struggles to resonate with viewers. Let’s explore these aspects and how the show can find its footing.

Reception of Dhaakad Beera 

Despite its heartfelt premise—8-year-old Samrat protecting his newborn sister Kishmish from oppressive traditions—the show has garnered mixed reviews. Critics, , praise the emotional sibling bond and the performances by Divyam Shukla  Pankhuri Awasthy and Rakshanda Khan, but criticize the lack of authenticity, suggesting that the storytelling feels less genuine than necessary to engage viewers. other calls it “chilling yet hopeful,” but the absence of long term  TRP data, along with competition from other Colors shows like Mangal Lakshmi indicates that Dhaakad Beera is struggling to gain traction, which aligns with observations of a weak opening.

Haryana Backdrop: Familiar Territory

Set in a fictional Haryanvi village, Dhaakad Beera uses its backdrop to anchor its themes of patriarchy and honor killing. However, concerns about the setting feeling "overused" reflect a broader trend in Indian television, where rural Haryana settings often depict similar conflicts (e.g. Balika Vadhu, Na Aana Is Des Laado). While the backdrop suits the story, its reliance on familiar tropes—such as authoritarian matriarchs like Bhanwari Devi or traditional village dynamics—may feel repetitive, potentially diluting the show's appeal if it fails to innovate visually or narratively.

Gender Issues: A Worn-Out Theme?*

 gender issue theme being overused. Dhaakad Beera addresses gender bias and honor killing, with Samrat’s fight to save Kishmish at its core. While the promo’s message (“Jaako Raakhe Bhaiyaa, Maar Sake Na Koi”) resonated, such themes are staples in social dramas (Uttaran Laado 2*). Reviews suggest that the execution lacks freshness, pointing out a need for greater realism. The overreliance on melodramatic elements, such as Bhanwari Devi’s villainy, risks making the narrative predictable, contributing to viewer fatigue.

Pathways to Revitalize the Show

To address these challenges, consider the following strategies:

-Reimagining the Backdrop: Introduce distinctive Haryanvi elements, such as folk traditions or modern influences, to refresh the setting and avoid clichéd rural portrayals.

-Revamping Gender Themes: Shift focus to more nuanced gender dynamics, such as internalized biases or complex family ties, to differentiate from typical high-drama plots.

Enhancing Authenticity: Grounded dialogue and culturally rich details could enhance the relatability of the story, strengthening its emotional impact.

Boosting Engagement: Capitalize on Samrat’s innocence by incorporating lighter moments to balance the heavier themes, leveraging the positive buzz from the promo.