Mithya (web series)

Mithya is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language psychological thriller web series directed by Rohan Sippy, produced by Applause Entertainment in association with Rose Audio Visuals. It premiered on ZEE5 on February 18, 2022.

The series stars Huma Qureshi and Avantika Dassani in the lead roles, with Parambrata Chatterjee, Rajit Kapur, and Samir Soni playing supporting characters. The story revolves around a Hindi literature professor, Juhi Adhikary (played by Qureshi), who accuses her student, Rhea Rajguru (played by Dassani), of plagiarism. This accusation sets off a chain of events that unravels dark secrets and lies, leading to a complex and suspenseful narrative exploring themes of truth, deception, and obsession.

Mithya is an official adaptation of the British television series Cheat, originally broadcast by ITV in 2019. The Indian adaptation maintains the core premise of the original series while adapting the setting and characters to an Indian context. The series was generally well-received for its performances, particularly those of the lead actresses, and for its gripping plot and suspenseful atmosphere. While comparisons to Cheat were inevitable, Mithya has been noted for its distinctive Indian flavor and adaptation of the source material.