Hunkkaar: The Roar — Zeeshan Ayyub on courtroom ease ahead of Sep 25 launch
Synopsis
Mohammad Zeeshan Ayyub says filming courtroom scenes for 'Hunkkaar: The Roar' felt effortless and full of banter — a relaxed set behind what promises to be a tense, faith-versus-justice thriller. With Fatima Sana Shaikh, Raghubir Yadav, and breakout star Aneet Padda in the mix, the JioHotstar series arrives on 25 September 2026.
Key Takeaways
Mohammad Zeeshan Ayyub says courtroom sequences in 'Hunkkaar: The Roar' were smooth and enjoyable to film.
The show is co-directed by Karan D.
Kapadia and Nitya Mehra .
Aneet Padda , known for 'Saiyaara' , plays 17-year-old Meenu Rawat , who accuses a spiritual figure in the central plot.
Fatima Sana Shaikh stars as ACP Jasleen Singh Soin ; Raghubir Yadav , Ram Kapoor , and Arjun Mathur play pivotal roles.
Produced by Applause Entertainment , Birla Studios , and Purple Pebble Pictures , the series streams on JioHotstar from 25 September 2026 .
Actor Mohammad Zeeshan Ayyub has revealed that filming the courtroom sequences for his upcoming streaming series 'Hunkkaar: The Roar' was a surprisingly smooth experience, even as the show gears up for its JioHotstar premiere on 25 September 2026.
No Drama Behind the Camera
Courtroom drama is among the most demanding genres on screen — lawyers must command attention through precise dialogue delivery, controlled pacing, and deliberate body language. Yet Ayyub says the experience felt far from laborious. 'No, I didn't face any such problem,' he said, deflecting further detail with characteristic warmth. 'I think Karan would be a better person to tell you about the courtroom shoot, since he was there and can tell you whether there was anything like that or not. I think everything went smoothly.'
He elaborated on the light atmosphere on set: 'We had fun, we were enjoying ourselves, and there was a lot of banter between everyone. So Karan can probably tell you better whether I got stuck with anything or not.'
What the Show Is About
Set against a backdrop of power, faith, and institutional influence, 'Hunkkaar: The Roar' centres on a 17-year-old girl named Meenu Rawat, who levels an accusation against a prominent spiritual figure. Her allegations set off a high-stakes investigation and a courtroom battle that lays bare the uneasy relationship between faith, authority, and justice.
Aneet Padda — who first drew attention with her role in 'Saiyaara' — plays Meenu Rawat. Fatima Sana Shaikh portrays ACP Jasleen Singh Soin, the officer at the centre of the investigation. Ayyub is joined in pivotal roles by Raghubir Yadav, Ram Kapoor, and Arjun Mathur.
Direction and Production
The series is co-directed by Karan D. Kapadia and Nitya Mehra, and is backed by a trio of producers: Applause Entertainment, Birla Studios, and Purple Pebble Pictures. The collaboration signals significant commercial weight behind what is shaping up to be one of the more provocative releases of the streaming season.
Streaming Date and Platform
All episodes of 'Hunkkaar: The Roar' will be available on JioHotstar from 25 September 2026. Given the show's themes — a young woman's fight to be believed against entrenched power structures — it arrives at a moment when such narratives are drawing wide audiences on Indian streaming platforms.
Point of View
But the more interesting story here is the show itself. 'Hunkkaar: The Roar' touches a nerve that Indian streaming audiences have proved receptive to — faith versus institutional accountability — and arrives with a cast that combines credibility (Raghubir Yadav, Arjun Mathur) with fresh faces (Aneet Padda). Whether it translates that premise into disciplined storytelling, or defaults to melodrama, will determine whether it becomes a talking-point release or a forgettable one. The September 25 date puts it in a competitive streaming window, and the absence of a theatrical cushion means word-of-mouth in the first weekend is everything.
NationPress
18 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 'Hunkkaar: The Roar' about?
'Hunkkaar: The Roar' is a streaming series that follows 17-year-old Meenu Rawat's accusation against a spiritual figure, triggering a high-stakes investigation and courtroom battle. The show explores themes of faith, power, institutional influence, and a young woman's fight for justice.
When does 'Hunkkaar: The Roar' release and where can I watch it?
The series premieres on JioHotstar on 25 September 2026. All episodes will be available on the platform from that date.
Who stars in 'Hunkkaar: The Roar'?
The cast includes Fatima Sana Shaikh as ACP Jasleen Singh Soin, Aneet Padda as Meenu Rawat, and Mohammad Zeeshan Ayyub, Raghubir Yadav, Ram Kapoor, and Arjun Mathur in pivotal roles.
Who has directed 'Hunkkaar: The Roar'?
The series is co-directed by Karan D. Kapadia and Nitya Mehra. It is backed by Applause Entertainment, Birla Studios, and Purple Pebble Pictures.
What did Mohammad Zeeshan Ayyub say about filming the courtroom scenes?
Ayyub said the courtroom sequences were smooth and enjoyable, describing a relaxed atmosphere with banter on set. He noted that co-director Karan D. Kapadia would be better placed to comment on any on-set challenges.
