Veteran actress Soni Razdan has opened up about her time filming the Netflix crime thriller 'Shaque: Trust No One', calling it 'an absolutely wonderful experience' and crediting everyone — from the cast to the crew to the location itself — for making the shoot memorable.

A Journey from First Reading to Final Shot

Razdan said the warmth she felt on set began well before the cameras rolled. She described the experience as special from the very first script reading, praising director Rensil D'Silva and producers Sapna and Siddharth for creating an atmosphere that felt, in her words, like being 'literally at home.' The Raazi actress shared a video and a series of behind-the-scenes photographs from the project, including several moments alongside co-star Parineeti Chopra.

Chail Valley and Shimla Set the Mood

A significant part of the shoot took place in Chail Valley and Shimla, and Razdan made clear that the locations were more than just backdrops. She specifically called out the 'crisp, chilly air' of the hill stations as adding to the overall vibe of the production. The scenic Himachal Pradesh settings lend the show a distinctive visual texture that is unusual for Indian OTT crime thrillers, which more often favour urban backdrops.

Praise for Cast and Crew

In her post, Razdan expressed gratitude to the entire technical team, describing them as having 'worked tirelessly day and night.' She also singled out her fellow cast members — which include Jennifer Winget, Anup Soni, Tahir Raj Bhasin, and Sumeet Vyas — calling them 'such fun to work with.' She additionally thanked the Netflix team for backing the show.

In her own words: 'Shooting for Shaque was without a doubt, pun intended, was an absolutely wonderful experience. Right from the first reading of the script, to the final shoot, to the brilliant cast that I worked with, to the talented director, Rensil d'Silva, and the producers who made us feel we were literally at home Sapna and Siddharth, from the location as you can see, and just from the whole vibe, the crisp chilli air of CHAIL Valley and Shimla — we could not have asked for more.'

Parineeti Chopra's OTT Debut

'Shaque: Trust No One' marks Parineeti Chopra's debut on an over-the-top platform, a milestone that drew considerable attention ahead of the show's release. The series premiered on Netflix on 24 September, making Razdan's reflections — shared on 29 September — among the first extended cast responses to the show going live. The crossover of an established Bollywood star into the OTT space continues a broader industry trend of A-list talent treating streaming platforms as primary creative destinations rather than fallback options.

What to Watch For

With the show now streaming, audience and critical response will determine whether 'Shaque' breaks through a crowded Netflix India slate. Parineeti's OTT debut in particular will be closely watched as a marker of how theatrical stars translate to binge-watch formats.