Created: Oct 16, 2026 - 4:59 PM IST
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Nitya Mehra and Karan D. Kapadia sit down with Rohit Khilnani to discuss Hunkkaar: The Roar, their crime thriller and courtroom drama streaming on JioHotstar.
The filmmakers talk about the challenge of balancing anger over real-life events with a story rooted in hope, their research into blind faith, and their intention to question the systems that allow powerful people to escape accountability. They also discuss how they approached the story with a different perspective and why they wanted the series to inspire people.
Nitya Mehra opens up about working with Karan D. Kapadia, her partner in real life, and how being creatively in sync helped them establish a clear vision for the show. She also reflects on the many women like Meenu Rawat whose struggles often go unheard.
Karan D. Kapadia speaks about the challenges of bringing the series to life, working with three units on set, and casting Aneet Padda after being impressed by her performance in Big Girls Don’t Cry. He also discusses casting Fatima Sana Shaikh as a police officer and his intention to avoid clichés while portraying a female cop. The conversation further explores the contributions of Raghubir Yadav, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub and Ram Kapoor to the series.
Hunkkaar: The Roar, directed by Nitya Mehra and Karan D. Kapadia, also stars Arjun Mathur, Zoya Hussain and other talented actors. The series premiered on JioHotstar on September 25, 2026.