Zoya Hussain on 'Hunkkaar – The Roar': co-actors carried more weight than I did
Synopsis
Zoya Hussain opened up about the creative demands of 'Hunkkaar – The Roar', saying her role was lighter than those of co-stars Fatima Sana Shaikh and Raghubir Yadav. She also delivered a blunt verdict on women's safety: no country in the world has truly got it right.
Key Takeaways
Zoya Hussain says she found it easier to detach from her role in 'Hunkkaar – The Roar' compared to co-stars Fatima Sana Shaikh and Raghubir Yadav , who carried greater responsibility.
She noted that difficulty in switching off from a character depends on the intensity of the role and is subjective.
Hussain said women's safety is a global failure, stating there is no place in the world that is truly great for women. 'Hunkkaar – The Roar' is now streaming on JioHotstar and has received positive early audience response.
Actress Zoya Hussain says she found it relatively easy to step in and out of her character in the newly released streaming series 'Hunkkaar – The Roar', crediting the lighter load her role carried compared to her co-stars. The show, now streaming on JioHotstar, has drawn considerable positive attention since its release.
What Zoya Said About Her Character
Speaking at a promotional event held at a five-star property in Mumbai, Hussain was candid about the creative demands of the project. 'For me, on this particular project, it was not difficult to switch on and off. It was far easier for me, at least, than it was for my co-actors because I didn't have the same amount of responsibility, or baggage, or whatever. They had a lot more to do than I did,' she said.
She added nuance to the observation, noting that the ease of disengaging from a role is rarely universal. 'It just depends on the intensity of the role, the intensity of your day. Sometimes, your character is very heavy. But if your day is light, it's fine. So, it's really subjective,' she explained.
Co-Stars at the Promotions
Hussain was joined at the event by fellow cast members Fatima Sana Shaikh and veteran actor Raghubir Yadav. The trio spoke about the show and its themes during the promotional interaction in Mumbai on 16 October 2026.
Zoya on Women's Safety
Hussain also addressed the broader thematic context of the show, which touches on women's safety. Asked where society has gone wrong given that women's safety remains unresolved even in 2026, she said, 'So many places we've gone wrong. This is the state of women across the world. In our country definitely, but in every country in the world.'
She elaborated: 'There's no place in the world where you can be like, this is a great place for women. It's in all sectors, across professions, across countries, and across classes. It's ridiculous. In the past 50, 60, 70, 100 years, things have changed in terms of the agency that women have, the opportunities that women are getting are better. But it's not an ideal situation anywhere.'
About the Show
'Hunkkaar – The Roar' is currently available to stream on JioHotstar. The series has been positioned around themes of justice and women's rights, and early audience response has reportedly been encouraging. With a cast that blends newer talents like Hussain and Shaikh alongside experienced names like Yadav, the show appears to be gaining momentum on the platform.
Point of View
A subject the industry rarely discusses publicly. Her remarks on women's safety, while not new in substance, carry added weight given the show's own thematic focus on the subject. Whether 'Hunkkaar – The Roar' translates its topical ambition into sustained viewership will be the real test of the season.
NationPress
16 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 'Hunkkaar – The Roar' about?
'Hunkkaar – The Roar' is a streaming series on JioHotstar that deals with themes of justice and women's safety. It stars Zoya Hussain, Fatima Sana Shaikh, and Raghubir Yadav, and has received positive early audience response since its release.
Why did Zoya Hussain say it was easier for her to detach from her character?
Hussain said her role carried less responsibility and emotional baggage than those of her co-actors, making it easier to switch on and off. She added that the difficulty of disengaging from a character is subjective and depends on the intensity of both the role and the shooting day.
Where is 'Hunkkaar – The Roar' available to watch?
'Hunkkaar – The Roar' is available to stream on JioHotstar. It was released recently and is currently in its promotional phase.
What did Zoya Hussain say about women's safety?
Hussain said women's safety is a global problem with no country having truly resolved it. She stated there is no place in the world that can be called truly great for women, while acknowledging that opportunities have improved over the past century.
Who are the other actors in 'Hunkkaar – The Roar'?
The show features Fatima Sana Shaikh and veteran actor Raghubir Yadav alongside Zoya Hussain. All three appeared together at a promotional event in Mumbai on 16 October 2026.
