Sep 10, 2026 1:30pm IST
Priyanka Chopra on Producing Aneet Padda’s ‘Hunkkaar: The Roar’: ‘I Hope The Story Stays With Audiences The Way It Stayed With Me’ (EXCLUSIVE)
JioHotstar unveiled the trailer of “Hunkkaar: The Roar.” At the heart of the story is a young woman played by Aneet Padda, who refuses to back down, even as the world around her begins to question her. About playing Meenu Rawat, Padda says, “She is young, complicated and not always easy to understand, that’s what makes her real. Her one constant? A refusal to be silenced. I hope audiences see her vulnerability and the defiance at the heart of her journey.”
With the story extending across the police investigation, courtroom and media, each space brings its own version of the truth and its own stakes, revealing the larger forces at play. Bringing these layered perspectives to life is a powerhouse ensemble featuring Fatima Shaikh, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Arjun Mathur, Raghubir Yadav and Ram Kapoor, with each performance adding a new dimension to the unfolding battle.
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Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Executive Producer, on “Hunkkaar: The Roar,” said, “As a producer, I’ve always wanted to stand behind stories that have something to say, and ‘Hunkkaar: The Roar’ is very much that. I also really believe in Nitya and Karan (Nitya Mehra and Karan D Kapadia) as filmmakers. A big part of what my production company, Purple Pebble Pictures, stands for is backing filmmakers with a distinct point of view and a bold vision and giving them the space to tell the stories they want to tell. I’m incredibly proud of what this entire cast and crew has created, and It’s been a privilege to be a small part of this journey. I am very proud to present ‘Hunkkaar: The Roar’ with JioHotstar, Birla Studios, Applause and Ashi. I hope the story stays with audiences the way it stayed with me.”
Directed by Karan D Kapadia, Nitya Mehra and Heeraz Marfatia, and created by Karan D Kapadia and Nitya Mehra, ‘Hunkkaar: The Roar’ is produced by Birla Studios and Applause Entertainment, in association with Purple Pebble Pictures, A Mangata Films Production, with Priyanka Chopra Jonas serving as Executive Producer.
Alok Jain, Head Hindi & English Entertainment Business, JioStar (Streaming, TV & Studios) said, “‘Hunkkaar: The Roar’ is a story we believe strongly in — a gripping and layered narrative that explores defiance, power, belief and judgment through the journey of a young woman who refuses to back down. What makes the series particularly compelling is the authenticity with which it explores these complex themes, inviting audiences to engage with the story while also questioning their own perceptions.
“Hunkkaar: The Roar” releases on September 25, 2026, exclusively on JioHotstar.
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