Mrigaya: The Hunt

With a passion for cooking, Gour Chakrabarty has only one true wish. To get his widowed son, Joy, remarried. With a daughter to raise and aging parents, will Joy be able to attain his dream career?

Sreema, Rani, Rinku, and Minoti bond over the death of Minoti's husband. While taking care of the dead body, they get caught in a dark web of lies amidst a chase by the police and a jilted ex-con man.

The show revolves around a set of brave cops who deal with the dark underbelly and bring some of the most sinister criminals to justice.

A disgraced ex‑cop with severe memory loss returns home to probe a don’s son’s death, only to uncover buried trauma and face a brutal crime lord as truth outruns his fading mind.

A magical gift to read minds becomes Jhantu's journey towards empathy and growth.

Urvi and Palash's families decide to celebrate their engagement at an ancient mansion. But the festivities turn deadly when they discover an unusual idol of goddess Kali hidden in the mansion.

The story follows young Bhanu, raised in hardship, whose love for the wealthy Rupa sparks hope but shatters under class divides, sending him down a darker path of loss and self discovery.

The series follows the lives and reigns of five of West Bengal's most feared 'public enemies': serial killers and gangsters who terrorised every corner of the state.

Four different cops come together to solve the gruesome murder of a sex worker in Kolkata's Sonagachi. What follows is a tense hunt as the lines between predator and prey become blurred.

Bikram, an honest jute mill worker wrongfully imprisoned for murder, turns to a life of crime after his pleas get ignored. He begins to rob banks in disguise, evading SI Sumanto in a thrilling chase.

A runaway bride and a fiercely independent entrepreneur rewrite their destinies together.

A stolen hard drive drags a ruthless couple into a deadly game of power and survival.

Aranya, a medical student with an instinct for detective work, finds himself drawn to the murder case of Dr Amit Roy. As he digs deeper, he realises that the stakes are much higher than they seem.

Feluda and Topshe are to solve a case in Gangtok assigned by Mr. Sasadhar Bose. They are to look into the accidental death of his business partner Selvankar. What role does the Yamantaka idol play?

In a world where crime is art, a crew led by the mysterious No Name Dog plots to steal a prized bottle, but betrayal, greed and sin tear them apart. One survivor is left to face the cost.

Saba arrives in Kolkata from Dhaka to uncover her ancestral roots through an old photograph. Her path crosses with private detective Topshe, who joins her search in the twisted lanes of the city.

Anurekha, a grieving cartoonist, investigates her daughter's brutal death along with Ranjan, a journalist. They uncover a series of similar murders that point to her ex-husband as the prime suspect. 

The film follows the story of Indian Chess Grandmaster Surya Shekhar Ganguly. It showcases his journey from the slums of North Calcutta to his victory in the 1998 Commonwealth Chess Championship.

During a reality game show audition, Sraboni gets introduced to Kajal. They start sharing their life stories, which culminates into an ironic altercation between them.

Cross connection 2 is a 2015 Bengali drama film starring Ritwick Chakraborty, Rimjhim Mitra and Shayan Munshi. The plot is about the crossing of the paths of two couples-Akaash and Imon, Vicky and Riya. Akaash wants to get married while Imon loves to dance, Vicky is obsessed with his laptop while Riya wants a baby. They are not interested in their partners as they should be. This lack of connection among them makes them recreate their memories.

After being dumped by his girlfriend, Abir resorts to alcohol and starts hallucinating. His life takes a turn when he meets Biswanath, an old monk-like character, who becomes his philosopher and guide.

Four different cops come together to solve the gruesome murder of a sex worker in Kolkata's Sonagachi. What follows is a tense hunt as the lines between predator and prey become blurred.

In this ZEE5 Original series, a team of prisoners of Midnapore Jail challenges the British officers in a game of football during the pre-independence era. Which team will win this battle?

During a reality game show audition, Sraboni gets introduced to Kajal. They start sharing their life stories, which culminates into an ironic altercation between them.

Shubho Sharadiya is a 2018 Bengali romantic comedy film starring Ritwik Chakraborty, Raima Sen, Mridul Send and Arun Guhathakurta. The story revolves around two singles, Shubho and Sharodiya, who live in the same neighbourhood but meet through a matrimonial ad. Will they succumb to family pressures and get married or follow their heart?

Shaheb Bibi Golaam is a 2016 bengali film starring Damini Basu, Ritwick Chakraborty, Vikram Chatterjee, Swastika Mukherjee, Sudip Mukherjee. The film revolves around an assassin, his housewife and a Muslim taxi driver get together in Kolkata, One day they that their friend has been raped by a man named Zico. Now what is waiting for them?

Parineeta is a 2019 movie starring Subhashree Ganguly, Gaurav Chakrabarty and Ritwick Chakraborty. The movie revolves around Mehul, a teenager who is smitten by Babai Da, her neighbour and tutor. Her world turns upside down when the news of Babai Da`s death arrives, changing her life forever.

Bakita Byaktigoto is a 2013 Bengali drama starring Ritwick Chakraborty, Amit Saha, Aparajita Ghosh Das and Churni Ganguly. Dejected by the rejections in love, Pramit decides to make a documentary on finding love. But as he and his cameraman go about making the film, he comes across different people and is faced with coincidences.

Pichutan is a Bengali romantic drama starring Priyanka, Sourab Chakraborty and Ritwik. Barsha and Nabakumar have an arranged marriage. While Nabakumar is madly in love with his beautiful wife, Barsha is still in love with his former lover, Subho. What happens when Subho returns into their life.

After a few failed relationships, star singer Shakya agrees to meet the girl of his mother's choice to court her for marriage. The courtship takes an unexpected turn when the girl's ex-lover shows up.

A journalist vanishes while investigating corruption in the Bengal government. When a CBI officer takes up the case, skeletons from the past come forth, questioning the reality of partition itself.

Poulami, a school teacher and housewife, dreams of utilising her cooking skills to start her own business. But as she takes a bold step towards building her enterprise, will she find her way to success?

Bhanupriyar Hotel offers a luxurious stay nestled in the stunning hills of North Bengal. Chaos erupts at the property when guests Aranyo and his partner encounter ghosts during their visit.

Suvo is an unambitious lonely man in his 40s. He finds solace in his daily meetings with Mistu, a schoolteacher. But one day, Mistu suddenly disappears. Will Suvo ever find her and talk to her again?

Renowned investigator Pradosh Chandra Mitter, aka Feluda, goes on a vacation to the coastal city of Puri. But a trail of blood follows him and his team as they get pulled into solving a sudden murder.

An upright police officer arrives in Raghunathpur to investigate a murder and realises there is more to the crime than meets the eye.

Anurekha, a grieving cartoonist, investigates her daughter's brutal death along with Ranjan, a journalist. They uncover a series of similar murders that point to her ex-husband as the prime suspect. 

An adaptation of the much loved Byomkesh Bakshi novel Magna Mainak, this film stars Parambrata Chattopadhyay as Byomkesh. The film is directed by Saytantan Ghoshal and written by Anjan Dutt.

Palash is proud of his traditional North Kolkata roots. When pressured for marriage, he falls for Shalini, a girl with very different values than him. Will she ever fit in with his family?

On a flight to London, Dhaka-based businessman Mahid Sheikh meets and falls for Pujarini, a charming research scholar from Kolkata. Everything seems to be going well for the couple, until dark secrets from Mahid`s past threaten to resurface and shatter their peaceful world. Shesh Theke Shuru is a Bengali film, starring Jeet and Koel Mallick. It is an adaptation of novel Fire & water and has been directed by Raj Chakraborty and Sarwar Mohammad. Shesh Theke Shuru happens to be Jeet’s 50th movie and was a major box office blockbuster.

Aranya, a medical student with an instinct for detective work, finds himself drawn to the murder case of Dr Amit Roy. As he digs deeper, he realises that the stakes are much higher than they seem.

Basu Poribar is a 2019 Bengali family drama starring Soumitra Chatterjee, Aparna Sen, Jisshu Sengupta, Saswata Chatterjee and Rituparna Sengupta. On the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Basu, the whole family decides to gather at their ancestral mansion. However, the reunion uncovers the family’s long buried secrets, leading to unforeseen consequences.

Members of the Deb family take a trip to their ancestral house, Abhilash, in Darjeeling, each for their own reason. Will the visit strengthen the bond between the 3 generations?

During a reality game show audition, Sraboni gets introduced to Kajal. They start sharing their life stories, which culminates into an ironic altercation between them.

The Lovely Mrs. Mookherjee is a ZEE5 Original starring Swastika Mukherjee, Bratya Basu, Joydeep Mukherjee, Pratik Dutta, Tathagata Chaudhuri and Saoli Chattopadhyay. During her meeting with a prospective groom, Mouri narrates the story of the lovely Mrs. Mookherjee. Find out what happens to the beautiful woman who marries a writer obsessed with winning a Nobel prize in literature.

Joy Chatterjee, a business tycoon, puts self-interest before everyone and everything else. However, he pays the price of his misdeeds when life gives him a rude shock.

A light-hearted romantic comedy revolving around a young boy who falls in love with an older woman. Will their families accept their relationship?

An old lady, Shobharani Basu, is found dead in her apartment. A self-appointed private investigator calls it a murder. What could be the cause of her death?

Keshto, a small-time detective, is determined to solve murders that are spreading terror in the hill town of Shikarpur. Will he catch the killer in time?

Feluda and Topshe are to solve a case in Gangtok assigned by Mr. Sasadhar Bose. They are to look into the accidental death of his business partner Selvankar. What role does the Yamantaka idol play?

Satyaki, a psychologist, quits practice after a patient commits suicide. He leaves the city to visit his aunt's house in Uraldanga but gets involved in the mystery behind the sudden deaths in the family.

While trying to get out of a failing marriage, Raja gets into a steamy affair with Rupsha, a woman with a criminal past. However, he becomes the prime suspect when Rupsha is found dead. What happens next?

In this ZEE5 Original series, a team of prisoners of Midnapore Jail challenges the British officers in a game of football during the pre-independence era. Which team will win this battle?

Advocate PK Basu is after a killer hiding among the guests at Darjeeling's Hotel Repose, all set to strike again. With his own family's life at stake, can Basu find the killer before it's too late?

Urvi and Palash's families decide to celebrate their engagement at an ancient mansion. But the festivities turn deadly when they discover an unusual idol of goddess Kali hidden in the mansion.

The show revolves around a set of brave cops who deal with the dark underbelly and bring some of the most sinister criminals to justice.

Karkat Rogue is a ZEE5 Original Bengali thriller series starring Chitrangada Chakraborty, Indraneil Sengupta, Rajesh Sharma and Jayant Kripalini. A female forensic surgeon, suffering from cancer, identifies an unusual similarity in the number of bodies that she dissects. Suspecting it to be an organised crime, she sets out to uncover the truth.

Four women in their mid-30s gather at their school campus to reminisce about the good old schooldays. However, a recollection of the past brings out hidden tales of rivalries and insecurities along with bursting the bubble of their “almost perfect” friendships and lives.

A helpless mother is willing to go to any extent to save her child. Follow her intense journey as shes forced to indulge in illegal activities and fight the drug mafia for her childs survival.

Sharate Aaj is a ZEE5 Bengali Original starring Parambrata Chattopadhyay, Payel Sarkar, Riddhi Sen, Kanchan Mallik, Surangana Bandopadhyay, Joydeep Mukherjee and Bidipta Chakraborty. This thriller drama revolves around a group of NRI Bengalis, both from India and Bangladesh, who come together to organise and celebrate Durga Puja. However, a terrorist group plans to disrupt the event. Who will win in this battle of the good vs evil?

Satyameva Jayate is a ZEE5 Original drama film starring Arjun Chakraborty, Saurasani Maitra, Vipin Sharma, Sudiptaa Chakraborty, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, and Jayant Kripalani. Directed by Arindam Sil, the story revolves around a simple shopkeeper who is harassed by goons and denied justice in the court of law. Watch this engaging drama that reveals the ugly truth of the metropolitan city of Kolkata, according to Anandabazar Patrika.

Sabila, an ordinary girl, becomes the voice of every working woman in Bangladesh. Witness this inspiring story of a fiery girl who rises against the patriarchal society.

Saat Number Shanatan Sanyal is a ZEE5 Bengali Original psychological thriller film starring Kaushik Ganguly, Shilajit Majumdar, Saoli Chatterjee and Saheb Bhattacharya. The story revolves around Shanatan Sanyal, a struggling perfume salesman, who visits seven clients who are his namesakes. Things get complicated when the namesakes start disappearing one after the other.

Siddhartha a recovering alcoholic recounts a fascinating tale about how life gave him a second shot at redemption. By sheer chance he meets his first love, Indira, who's now a mother, one night out of nowhere. Her daughter, Mini takes up a special place in his heart. But will Indira forget his destructive past and give him another shot?

A stolen hard drive drags a ruthless couple into a deadly game of power and survival.

An old household in North Calcutta hosts the closest friend of their son who had been living abroad. Malini, the youngest member of the household falls in love with the visitor. When all seemed set, fate deals a blow in a way no-one in the hosuehold ever imagined.

Sanjoy, a lost yet talented art director in an ad agency in Calcutta, is sold a story by his bosses about how his muse, the angel atop Victoria Memorial, would come to life on a fateful day. Torsha, a young intern in the same office is put to task by posing as the angel and meeting him clandestinely. But will Sanjoy's unerring belief in miracles turn the tables on the prank?

Hatat Ekdin is a 2017 Bengali comedy film starring Rachna Banerjee, Tota Roy Chowdhury, Biswanath Basu. Saheb is a photographer. His wife has a suspicious nature. She doubts Saheb and leaves him and goes to her mother’s house. Nibedita who wants professional portfolio from Saheb goes to his house.

In the 1950s, a young filmmaker Aparajito Ray struggles to make his debut feature film, Pather Padaboli. The film is a tribute to one of the greatest Indian filmmakers of all time, Satyajit Ray.

Parineeta is a 2019 movie starring Subhashree Ganguly, Gaurav Chakrabarty and Ritwick Chakraborty. The movie revolves around Mehul, a teenager who is smitten by Babai Da, her neighbour and tutor. Her world turns upside down when the news of Babai Da`s death arrives, changing her life forever.

Produced by renowned filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj and starring actress Amrutha Srinivasan, ZEE5 Bengali Original Antarale is a thriller drama on a young urban couple whose arranged marriage goes horribly wrong when the wife accidentally kills her husband. This sets off a chain of events that reveal the true nature of every character involved in the marriage.

Bonolota is a 2015 Bengali horror film starring Soumyo Mukherjee, Susmita Dey, Angshuman Parasar and Debdut Ghosh. The story revolves around a newly married couple who go on trip to a deserted house along with their camera. However, their trip goes terribly wrong, when they realise that the house is haunted.

Akash Choan is a 2016 Bengali romantic comedy film starring Ridhima Ghosh, Arjun Chakrabarty, Kushal Chakraborty and Mohua Halder. The story revolves around Kaushik, a simple boy, who struggles to communicate in English and due to which he fails to clear TOEFL and GRE tests. However, his love for Kolkata brings him close to Nibetita who helps him out with English. Will this friendship turn into a special relation?

Shrimati, a middle-class housewife, is enamoured by the glitz and glamour of society. Driven by insecurities, she almost loses herself, only to bounce back stronger in embracing her true self.

Maach Mishti & More is a 2013 bengali film starring Swastika Mukherjee, Shauvik Kundagrami, Raima Sen, Parambrata Chattopadhyay. The three generations of a family, who live together, but have different personalities. Soon, three young sons go their different ways and learn various lessons from life, and end up as better human beings.

For his wedding anniversary, a 75-year-old man plans a trip with his wife. He meets Tonic, a charismatic travel agent whose presence makes the trip memorable and brings back the joy in their lives.

A Calcutta photographer reveals untold human emotions and stories through his lens.

Sudakshinar Saree is a 2020 Bangla drama movie starring Sreelekha Mitra and Badshah Moitra. Set in the backdrop of a patriarchal Bengali household, the movie revolves around Sudakshina, a homemaker, who develops a passion for collecting sarees. A sudden encounter with an old friend, Anirban, changes her life.

A heart-warming story of a grandfather-granddaughter relationship where the granddaughter tries to bridge the gap between her busy father and ailing grandfather, who have drifted apart.

Loadshedding is a 2015 Bengali drama film starring Animesh Bhaduri, Bidipta Chakraborty and Amrita Chattopadhyay. The film is directed by Soukarya Ghosal.

Amar Artanad is a 2020 Bengali drama movie starring Arpita Chatterjee, Soumitra Chatterjee, Manoj Mitra and Joy Sengupta. The story revolves around a female lawyer who stands against all odds to fight against the social evils. Watch this intense drama on ZEE5.

ESP Ekti Rahasya Galpo is a 2011 Bengali thriller film based on a story by Shibashish Roy. The movie stars Rituparna Sengupta, Raima Sen, Debdoot Ghosh and Shaheb Chatterjee in the lead. The movie is a tale of mystery, intrigue and imagination.

Ajob Prem Ebong is a 2011 Bemgali drama film starring Rahul Banerjee, Sabyasachi Chakraborty, Sudip Mitra, Biswajit Chakraborty. Moyna's happy life turns upside down when her husband is run over by a bus that belongs to a political leader. In her pursuit to seek justice, she meets Nakul. Eventually, Moyna and Nakul fall for each other. Can Nakul help Moyna in achieving her goal?

Tiki-Taka is a ZEE5 Original sports comedy movie starring Parambrata Chattopadhyay, Emona Enabulu, and Ritabhari Chakraborty. The movie revolves around Khelechi, an African national, who comes to India with a football laden with narcotics to deliver it to P.K, who runs a drug cartel. However, in a comedy of errors P.K's men pick up the wrong guy, and Khelechi ends up with Raju, a con man.

Ramdhanu is a 2014 Bengali drama film starring Shibprasad Mukhopadhyay and Rachana Banerjee.The story revolves around Mithali, a mother, who wants her son Gogol to get admission in a reputed school, but her son continues to fail in the test. Mithali and her husband then join an academy that trains parents on how to conduct themselves at school interviews. Will Gogol finally get admission in a reputed school?

Kader Kuler Bou is a 2015 Bengali action drama film starring Konnenica Banerjee, Sudipta and Arindam Sil. The film revolves around two strong willed women who break the stereotypes and live life on their terms. Rukhsar, a hapless woman, transforms into a beautiful woman and controls the men in her life. While Lajuk, a God-fearing girl, takes a firm stand against social evils. Can the women achieve gender parity in this male dominant world?

A fresh graduate, Anish takes up a new job as an insurance agent and wants to improve his performance. When a renowned film producer takes a policy of Rs 10 Crore from him, Anish's life is altered.

When Tanaya's husband suddenly stops responding to her texts and calls, she travels to London only to find him missing. With a cab driver by her side, she pledges to find her spouse.

Five college friends gather for a reunion where they realise that one of their friends is in trouble. The friends then decide to help their troubled friend.

Five years after college, six estranged friends gather for a bachelorette party in Madhupur. Soon, a game of Mafia reveals buried secrets that put their bond and lives in danger. Will they survive?

Kiran gets married into a god-fearing family with a dark secret. Soon, she realises that her in-laws indulge in black magic, and they intend to offer her as a sacrifice.

Renowned investigator Pradosh Chandra Mitter, aka Feluda, goes on a vacation to the coastal city of Puri. But a trail of blood follows him and his team as they get pulled into solving a sudden murder.

Feluda and Topshe are to solve a case in Gangtok assigned by Mr. Sasadhar Bose. They are to look into the accidental death of his business partner Selvankar. What role does the Yamantaka idol play?

While trying to get out of a failing marriage, Raja gets into a steamy affair with Rupsha, a woman with a criminal past. However, he becomes the prime suspect when Rupsha is found dead. What happens next?

A coveted idol of Goddess Kali, worth crores, gets stolen from a temple on the outskirts of Kolkata. While several parties, and the police, are looking for the idol, will it end up in the right place?

Keshto, a small-time detective, is determined to solve murders that are spreading terror in the hill town of Shikarpur. Will he catch the killer in time?

An old ventriloquist lives in his ancestral home, spending his time making up imaginary conversations with people from his past. His life takes a turn when a junk dealer presents him with an armchair.

After professor Anirban shifts to Kasauli with his family, his daughter Zinia goes missing during a trip. However, Anirban's inquiry reveals that Zinia's trip was cancelled. Where is Zinia?

When a double murder rocks the city, Shibani, a rookie female detective, arrives to investigate the case. Can Shibani uncover the mystery and find the killer?

Bancharam lost his wife and younger daughter in a car accident seven years back and could never recuperate from this shock. The incident turned him into a cranky person. This story is about how his two other daughters plot against him to inherit the dilapidated garden house he owns. Unfortunately for them, the younger daughter returns, although she has lost her memory. The older daughters now plan to murder Bancharam to get possession of the house. But all their efforts go haywire as mysterious events start occurring in the house. Will Bancharam survive or will the daughters have what they desire? Watch Bancharamer Bagan Bari only on Zee5 to know more.

When a parapsychologist discovers about a 10-year-old girl with supernatural powers, he decides to protect her from the greedy people who want to take advantage of her powers.

When a big corporate tries to acquire Sarla Debi’s pickle company, she refuses to share the recipe, and hands over the company’s reins to her daughter, Shruti. Can Shruti take the company to new heights?

Kiran gets married into a god-fearing family with a dark secret. Soon, she realises that her in-laws indulge in black magic, and they intend to offer her as a sacrifice.

Life at 40, for the quiet natured Chaitali, starts becoming meaningless. In a family of a scheming mother-in-law, a formidable father-in-law & a non-attention giving husband, Chaitali begins questioning her self-worth. However, with the entry of Kritika - a confident working woman, Chaitali's life undergoes a change. Is this change for the better or worse?

Monimala is a friendly ghost from the village who saves women from dowry abuse. Things take an unexpected turn when a groom accidentally marries her, and she comes back to life.

Middle-aged Bholanath always seems to get in to trouble for his over-confidence, often leading to be an embarrassment. His son however thinks of him to be a hero. Which reputation will he live up to?

When a 7-year-old girl suffers from social anxiety and behavioural issues, her parents hire an elderly couple as grandparents to help nurture and shape their daughter’s life.

Buchi, a 12 year old girl, meets Aditya, a struggling actor, who is going through a rough patch in life. They develop a unique relationship and help each other find their respective paths in life.

A light-hearted romantic comedy revolving around a young boy who falls in love with an older woman. Will their families accept their relationship?

Arjun is a struggling actor. His father Narayan Babu, gets the lead role in a film by sheer luck. This creates a rift between the two. Will they keep their egos aside and reunite?

When a double murder rocks the city, Shibani, a rookie female detective, arrives to investigate the case. Can Shibani uncover the mystery and find the killer?

Sandy returns to India and visits his ancestral home, where he meets Tara, the feisty daughter of the caretaker. The young couple strikes a bond and discovers a shocking secret about their families.

Suchismita aspires to be a dancer but faces opposition from her family. Years later, she discovers her daughter’s talent for dancing and gets determined to help her achieve her dreams.

Dylan befriends his caretaker's son Dalim, but their elders remind them of the societal differences between them. Hurt by the actions of their families, the kids secretly plan a trip and run away.

Five college friends gather for a reunion where they realise that one of their friends is in trouble. The friends then decide to help their troubled friend.

Abhilash aspires to be a musician, but his life takes an unexpected turn when he falls in love with the singer of a rival band and gets caught up in the glitz and glamour of city life.

Marital trouble ensues for a couple when Maloti enters their life. The wife not only suspects that her husband has feelings for Maloti but also that the maid is attracted to him. What is the truth?

After marrying off his daughter, Dibyakanti now wishes to live the rest of his retired life doing things he loves. His plans go for a toss when his son in law, Palash, decides to come and stay with him. Soon Palash takes over Dibyakanti's favourite armchair, his shoes, and even his TV! With Palash not showing any signs of leaving soon, Dibyakanti takes up the job of trying to teach his son in law a lesson, so that he can be left alone. What happens next is what you discover in the film.

Disguised as a commoner, Lord Shiva appears to Bhogoban Das, a struggling middle-class man, and guides him through life’s challenges with lessons on virtue, family, and social responsibility.

An exciting 10-day game show with an INR 10 Lakh prize! Each episode brings fresh games, powers and eliminations with celebrity captains and real couples.

Jyotsna, raised as a tribal snake charmer, is actually a princess. She meets Prince Vikram, unaware of his identity. Their love faces revenge and magic as they fight to restore his kingdom.

A first-of-its-kind reality show pairing young vocalists (Gayen) with instrumentalists (Bayen), and each duet is judged on harmony and performance. A fresh format for rural and small-town viewers.

A grand musical launch of Zee Banglasonar with star-studded performances, cultural celebration and a showcase of upcoming shows. A new era in Bengali entertainment begins!