Parineeti Chopra's 'Shaque' OTT debut: Raghav Chadha calls her 'big support'
Synopsis
Parineeti Chopra's OTT debut 'Shaque' — a nine-year missing-child thriller — arrives on 24 September, and husband Raghav Chadha has made sure everyone knows it. His Instagram tribute, and Parineeti's candid response calling him her 'big support and protective husband,' offers a rare personal window into the couple's dynamic during what she described as a 'very special' period.
Key Takeaways
Parineeti Chopra makes her OTT debut with thriller series 'Shaque' , premiering on 24 September 2026 .
Raghav Chadha shared the trailer on Instagram , expressing pride and recalling his time at the shoot in Shimla .
Parineeti responded publicly, calling Raghav her 'big support and protective husband' during the shoot period. 'Shaque' is created and directed by Rensil D'Silva , co-created by Siddharth P.
Malhotra , and explores themes of trust, suspicion, and betrayal.
The series centres on a mother's nine-year search for her missing child, a role Parineeti described as 'deeply personal' to her as a mother.
Actress Parineeti Chopra is set to make her OTT debut with the thriller series 'Shaque', releasing on 24 September, and her husband, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Raghav Chadha, has come out in full support ahead of the premiere — with Parineeti publicly crediting him as her 'big support and protective husband' throughout the shoot.
Raghav Chadha's Instagram Post
Sharing the recently released trailer of 'Shaque' on his official Instagram handle, Raghav Chadha wrote, 'So proud of you @parineetichopra…I know how much you gave to Shaque, especially through a time that was already very special for us. Having spent some time at the shoot in Shimla, I also got to see the warmth and talent of the team behind it. An exceptionally talented bunch, and clearly one you had a lot of fun working with.'
He added, 'Wishing you and the entire Shaque team all the very best. I have a feeling this one is going to keep people guessing. Can't wait for everyone to watch it on 24th September.'
Parineeti's Heartfelt Response
The actress responded warmly to her husband's post. 'This is the sweetest! Thankss Ragaii. People need to know what a big support and protective husband you were during this time,' she commented, also noting the personal significance of the project — shooting through what she described as a 'very special' period.
Notably, in her own words about the show, Parineeti — who is also a mother — described the emotional core of the drama as deeply personal to her: 'Shaque is unlike anything I've done before. At its heart is a mother's instinct and her refusal to give up, but the story goes much deeper as her search begins to challenge everything she believes about the people around her. As a mother myself, I found the emotional core of this story deeply personal.'
What 'Shaque' Is About
Based on the trailer, 'Shaque' follows the story of a mother who has spent nine years searching for her missing child. The series is created by Rensil D'Silva and Siddharth P. Malhotra, and directed by Rensil D'Silva. The narrative explores themes of trust, suspicion, and betrayal, weaving a mystery around the mother's increasingly uncertain perception of the people closest to her.
Parineeti Chopra's OTT Debut
This marks a significant career milestone for Parineeti Chopra, best known for her films including 'Chamkila' and a slate of Bollywood productions. The shift to the OTT space with a lead role in a psychological thriller signals her intent to take on dramatically layered material. 'Shaque' arrives on 24 September 2026.
Point of View
Not just a career pivot. Parineeti's framing of the role as 'deeply personal' given her own experience as a mother adds a layer of emotional authenticity that marketing alone cannot buy. For a Bollywood actress entering the OTT space mid-career, that kind of narrative — real stakes, real resonance — is exactly what builds streaming audiences. Whether 'Shaque' delivers on the trailer's promise of psychological complexity will determine whether this debut is a launchpad or an outlier.
NationPress
21 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When does 'Shaque' release on OTT?
'Shaque' releases on 24 September 2026. It marks Parineeti Chopra's OTT debut as the lead of the psychological thriller series.
What is 'Shaque' about?
'Shaque' follows a mother who has spent nine years searching for her missing child, with the story exploring themes of trust, suspicion, and betrayal. It is created and directed by Rensil D'Silva and co-created by Siddharth P. Malhotra.
What did Raghav Chadha say about 'Shaque'?
Raghav Chadha shared the 'Shaque' trailer on Instagram, saying he was 'so proud' of Parineeti and recalling his visit to the shoot in Shimla. He praised the team's 'warmth and talent' and said he had 'a feeling this one is going to keep people guessing.'
How did Parineeti Chopra respond to Raghav Chadha's post?
Parineeti commented on his post calling it 'the sweetest' and said, 'People need to know what a big support and protective husband you were during this time.' She thanked him for his support throughout the project.
Why did Parineeti Chopra find 'Shaque' personally meaningful?
Parineeti said that as a mother herself, she found the emotional core of the story — a mother's refusal to give up on her missing child — 'deeply personal.' She described 'Shaque' as unlike anything she has done before in her career.
