Tabbar

To what lengths will an essentially humane, law-abiding man go when an unexpected situation blows up in his face, threatening the lives of his family? ‘Tabbar’, which means ‘family’ in Punjabi, grapples with this conundrum in this eight-part Sony Liv web series, which stays consistently gripping even as it leapfrogs over the occasional exaggerated situation, or comes up with a too convenient solution to what seems like an intractable problem. What aids us in putting those niggles behind, having taken note of them, is the strong story-telling which keeps returning to its core strengths, and the great ensemble that ‘Tabbar’ assembles, topped by Pavan Malhotra who aces every single scene.Tabbar’ (which means ‘family’ in Punjabi) is an engrossing eight-part series that stays true to the title. The plot is set in the hamlet of Deep Nagar in Jalandhar (Punjab), with co-writers Harman Wadala and Sandeep Jain and director Ajitpal Singh transporting the action to the backdrop of a tragic incident that occurred in Singh’s family.Tabbar Season 1 Download

The story, as told through the eyes of various characters, emphasises the significance of family unity, especially during difficult times. The protagonist is a retired police constable, Omkar Singh (Pavan Malhotra), who now runs a small Kirana Store (grocery shop) for a living. Omkar adores his wife Sargun (Supriya Pathak), and he does everything for her, from taking care of her diabetic medications to helping her with the daily chores. His two sons; Harpreet aka Happy (Gagan Arora), a dutiful son preparing for the IPS in Delhi, and a college student aspiring to be a social influencer, Tegi (Sahil Mehta).Unfortunately, the dynamics of this family change when Maheep Sodhi (Rachit Bahal), the brother of local politician Ajeet Singh Sodhi (Ranvir Shorey), is shot dead by Happy. Happy’s father, Omkar, feels compelled to go to any length to protect his son. But, the incident instills fear in the family, and this high-profile case puts the cops on alert.Edited by Parikshhit Jha, each taut episode of ‘Tabbar’ is about 35-45 minutes long.