Hunkkaar: The Roar premiered on JioHotstar on 25 September 2026 under the platform's Hotstar Specials banner. It is a Hindi socio-thriller and courtroom drama. The story follows a teenager who takes on one of the most powerful men in her world. It is Aneet Padda's first series release. Reports note she shot it before her breakout film Saiyaara.
Story
Seventeen-year-old Meenu Rawat accuses Baapji, a revered spiritual leader, of sexual assault. Her complaint sets off a police investigation, a courtroom battle and an intense media spotlight. Faith collides with the demand for justice. Meenu also faces a media trial, shaming and the pressure of standing against a man with a devoted following.
Fatima Sana Shaikh plays ACP Jasleen Singh Soin, the officer leading the case. Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub plays the public prosecutor. Arjun Mathur plays a television journalist following the story. The series was previously known by the working title Nyaya. (The show deals with sexual assault; viewer discretion is advised.)
Cast and crew
- Aneet Padda as Meenu Rawat
- Fatima Sana Shaikh as ACP Jasleen Singh Soin
- Raghubir Yadav as Baapji
- Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub as the public prosecutor
- Arjun Mathur as journalist Amitabh Sinha
- Zoya Hussain, Ram Kapoor, Veen Harsh, Rajesh Sharma and Charu Shankar
Creators: Nitya Mehra and Karan D. Kapadia Directors: Karan D. Kapadia, Heeraz Marfatia and Nitya Mehra Executive producer: Priyanka Chopra Jonas Production: Birla Studios and Applause Entertainment, in association with Purple Pebble Pictures; a Mangata Films production Episodes: 6
Release and reception
JioHotstar released the teaser on 1 September and the official trailer on 10 September, both carrying the 25 September date. Reviews were mixed to positive. Critics widely praised the lead performances: Hindustan Times called Padda's turn "the performance of the year". India Today felt the cast lifted "an uneven series". In October, Deadline reported on the show's reach beyond India.
Where to watch
All six episodes of Hunkkaar: The Roar are streaming on JioHotstar.
Why it matters
The series puts a young survivor's fight at the centre of a legal drama. It also pairs a rising star with seasoned performers such as Raghubir Yadav, who has spoken about shaving his head to play Baapji.
Sources
- Hunkkaar teaser: Aneet Padda plays an assault victim in thriller series shot before Saiyaara — Hindustan Times
- Hunkkaar The Roar review: Fatima, Aneet and Raghubir lift an uneven series — India Today
- Aneet Padda Stars In Hunkkaar – The Roar With Fatima Sana Shaikh; Priyanka Chopra Backs Courtroom Drama — News18
- Hunkkaar (Wikipedia) — Wikipedia
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