Teaser Unveiled for 'Hunkkaar: The Roar'
The teaser for the new series 'Hunkkaar: The Roar' was unveiled on Tuesday, September 1, according to ANI. The show, which will stream on JioHotstar from September 25, brings together actors Fatima Sana Shaikh, Aneet Padda, and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub in a courtroom drama centered on a young woman's fight for justice.
As per the makers, the series explores the story of 17-year-old Meenu Rawat, whose accusation against revered cult leader Sunil Chakosi 'Baapji' sets in motion a high-stakes investigation that soon becomes a national reckoning. The teaser offers glimpses of ACP Jasleen Singh Soni, an underdog lawyer Bhalerao, and a determined journalist Amitabh, hinting at three different battles being fought for the same truth on the ground, in the courtroom, and in the media. With power, influence, and public perception at stake, the series brings together the intensity of a police procedural, the stakes of a legal drama, and the complexities of a media trial.
Cast and Direction
Directed by Karan D Kapadia, Nitya Mehra, and Heeraz Marfatia, the series also stars Raghubir Yadav and Ram Kapoor among others, as reported by ANI. Times Now reported that the series is directed by Nitya Mehra and Karan Kapadia, and also lists Arjun Mathur among the cast.
Aneet Padda, who plays a victim taking a stand against a spiritual leader, shot for this project before her Bollywood debut. Times Now reported that the film was shot before the release of Saiyaara, the romantic musical that made Aneet a national sensation, and was delayed for undisclosed reasons. Aneet's character aims to highlight themes of justice, power imbalance, and courage, according to reports cited by Times Now.
Aneet Padda's Journey
Aneet Padda expressed her excitement about the project on Instagram, writing, "Presenting a little something I shot before Saiyaara. Hunkkaar has been a part of my journey for a while, and I'm glad to finally share it with you all. Nahi hoga insaaf ka intezaar, bas goonjegi sachhai ki Hunkkaar. Hotstar Specials: Hunkkaar - The Roar, streaming from 25th September, only on JioHotstar." This quote was reported by ANI.
Times Now noted that Hunkkaar is Aneet's first release of 2026, following her breakthrough film Saiyaara with Ahaan Panday in 2025. The film, which earned Rs 398.25 crore (India gross) and Rs 569.75 crore worldwide, tells the story of Vaani Batra, an aspiring journalist, and Krish Kapoor, who dreams of becoming a singing sensation. After Saiyaara, Aneet appeared for her exam before beginning the shoot of Shakti Shalini, scheduled to release on December 24 along with Shah Rukh Khan's King. According to reports cited by Times Now, the mythological fantasy tells the story of Shakti, the protector, and Shalini, an evil spirit who attacks her family.
Other Cast Members
Fatima Sana Shaikh, who was last seen in Gustaakh Ishq in 2025, will feature in Amazon Prime Video's Teen Kauwe, with a premiere date yet to be announced, as per Times Now. Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, who also stars in Hunkkaar, was previously seen in various projects, though specific details were not provided in the available reports.
Streaming Details
The series will be streaming from September 25 on JioHotstar, as announced by Aneet Padda in her Instagram post and reported by ANI. Times Now also confirmed the upcoming premiere on JioHotstar, noting that the teaser will release on September 1.