Feb 17, 2026 2:16pm IST
The Curious Case of ‘Ab Hoga Hisaab’: The Plot of Shaheer Sheikh, Mouni Roy’s show Is Similar to a Colombian Thriller; Director Maintains ‘It’s an Original Story’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Amazon MX Player announced a thriller web series titled “Ab Hoga Hisaab” with an intriguing teaser last month featuring the ensemble cast of Sanjay Kapoor, Shaheer Sheikh, Mouni Roy, Avinash Mishra, Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia, Harman Singha and Asheema Vardaan.
While a chilling glimpse from the show sparked curiosity among netizens, Variety India has learned from a source that, apparently, “Ab Hoga Hisaab” is inspired by Netflix’s “The Marked Heart,” which centers around organ trading and delves deep into the emotional crux and revenge.
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However, when Variety India reached out to the director of “Ab Hoga Hisaab,” Divyanshu Malhotra, he denied the series being a remake and shared, “It's an original story. The writers have been writing it for a while now. It's not a remake.”
“The Marked Heart” premiered in April 2022 and was created by Venezuelan screenwriter Leonardo Padron and produced by CMO Producciones. It features Michel Brown, Ana Lucia Dominguez, Sebastian Martinez and Margarita Munoz in key roles.
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After the success of its first season, it was renewed for season 2, which was released in April 2023.
Driven by revenge, “The Marked Heart” narrates the story of Simon, whose wife, Valeria, is murdered by a trafficking syndicate to transplant her heart into Camila, the wife of a wealthy man. Desperate and driven by vengeance, Simon enters the dangerous world of organ trafficking. He dives deep into the abyss to find those responsible for Valeria’s death and punish them. During his journey, Simon falls in love with Camila, who is allowed to live on thanks to the stolen heart of his murdered wife. But things become complicated after both know the truth.
“The Marked Heart” garnered rave reviews for its intense and gripping narrative, along with impactful performances.
Talking about “Ab Hoga Hisaab,” the show is set in Punjab, expected to be compelling, gripping, with an emotional core and raw intensity.
Produced by Arré Studio, “Ab Hoga Hisaab,” will soon stream exclusively on Amazon MX Player, free of charge, across the MX Player app and Amazon shopping app, Prime Video.
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