Mumbai: Streaming service platform Watcho has announced the premiere of a new crime thriller titled "Happy." The eight-episode Hindi web series is currently live now on the platform.

"Happy" follows the journey of a chef named Happy Singh who makes his living working as a chef at a girls’ hostel. The show revolves around Happy's pursuit of happiness, who is known for his grumpy demeanor and extraordinary culinary skills.

The thriller is written by Hitesh Bali, under the production of Percept Purple. It features Bhagwan Das Patel playing the titular character, alongside Deeksha Sahu - who essays the role of Gunjan, the parallel character. 

"'Happy' is an unconventional crime thriller that comes with a blend of suspense and hard-hitting drama. The series has carefully crafted characters which makes the story delve into the theme of the class divide and how it reflects upon our society," commented DishTV and Watcho's corporate head of marketing Sukhpreet Singh. "As a promoter of entertainment, we have always strived to invent and deliver innovative content for our viewers. 'Happy' is yet another testimony to our path-breaking content that appeals to regional audiences," he added.