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Hunkkaar: The Roar - Aneet Padda, Fatima Sana Shaikh Shine in Uneven Thriller
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Moneycontrol•25-09-2026, 00:03
Hunkkaar: The Roar - Aneet Padda, Fatima Sana Shaikh Shine in Uneven Thriller
- •'Hunkkaar: The Roar,' directed by Nitya Mehra, streams on Jio Hotstar, starring Aneet Kaur Padda, Fatima Sana Shaikh, and Raghubir Yadav.
- •The six-part series explores a minor's accusation of rape against a powerful godman, Baapji (Raghubir Yadav), in the small town of Kharganj.
- •ACP Jasleen Soni (Fatima Sana Shaikh) investigates the high-profile case, with local lawyer Bhalerao (Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub) representing the victim, Meenu Rawat (Aneet Padda).
- •While Aneet Padda and Fatima Sana Shaikh deliver strong performances, the writing is criticized for not fully developing key plot threads and characters.
- •The series starts with promise but loses grip due to inconsistent writing, failing to fully capitalize on its compelling legal thriller premise.
Key Questions Answered
The six-part legal thriller series Hunkkaar: The Roar began streaming on Jio Hotstar on 25 September.
The series follows Meenu Rawat, a minor student from a small town in Madhya Pradesh who accuses a powerful spiritual guru named Baapji of molestation and rape, sparking a high-profile legal battle.
Fatima Sana Shaikh plays ACP Jasleen Soni, the investigating officer assigned to look into the allegations against the spiritual leader.
