Actor Ali Fazal has spoken about his character SI Jayprakash in the Prime Video series Raakh, describing him as a departure from the conventional, action-driven cop seen in most police dramas. In the series, Jayprakash is written as a thoughtful and emotionally layered investigator whose quiet resolve drives the narrative forward.
Speaking about why he moved away from the “macho cop” template in Raakh, Fazal said, “My first question going into the show was how we could make this character feel different because we've seen so many cop dramas over the years, and there’s already a very fixed idea of what a cop looks and behaves like on screen. They’re often portrayed as macho, loud, larger-than-life figures who command every room they walk into. With JP (Jayprakash), I wanted to move away from that template completely. What drew me to him was his introvertedness, his quietness, the tenderness he carries beneath the surface and his ability to see things from a perspective of a common citizen. He isn’t someone who wears his emotions openly, but they inform every decision he makes. I was far more interested in exploring the vulnerability, empathy and emotional weight he carries than simply playing a figure of authority. For me, that made him feel more human and ultimately more compelling.”
Alongside Ali Fazal, Raakh stars Sonali Bendre and Aamir Bashir in key roles, along with Akash Makhija, Ramandeep Yadav, Divya Sharma, Vivaan Sharma, Anshul Chauhan, Rakesh Bedi, and Dibyendu Bhattacharya in pivotal roles. The series is directed and executive produced by Prosit Roy, and created, written and co-directed by Anusha Nandakumar and Sandeep Saket. Produced by Endemol Shine India in association with BhaDiPa, Raakh is now streaming in India and across more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
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