Hunkkar: The Roar is an intense crime thriller and courtroom drama series, which is a young girl’s voice against a powerful spiritual leader and the legal battle to happen after. The series consist of some talented actors such as:

  •      Aneet Padda
  •      Fatima Sana Shaikh
  •      Raghubir Yadav
  •      Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub
  •      Ram Kapoor
  •      Arjun Mathur
  •      Zoya Hussain

 A Powerful Story of Courage

The story revolves around a 17-year-old Meen Rawat, played by Aneet Padda. Meenu poses a serious allegation of sexual assault on an influential spiritual leader Sunil “Baapji” Chakosi. Baaji has a very huge following base and social influence. In this condition Meenu raising a voice against him is not only a personal fight, but it becomes such legal and social battle where power and justice face each other.

Aneet Padda as Meenu Rawat

Annet Padda is playing the central character of Meenu Rawat in the series. After Saiyaara this role of Aneet is very different and serious. Meenu is a teenager who takes a stand for herself under difficult circumstances. The series explore fear, pressure and struggle for justice through the character. The journey story of Aneet’s character has an emotional core because as the case moves forward not only legal system, Meenu has to face public attention and powerful opposition.

Fatima Sana Shaikh as ACP Jasleen

Fatima Sana Shaikh is playing the role of ACP Jasleen Singh Soin in the series. Her character is directly connected to the investigation of Meenu’s case. It is not a simple police procedure to investigate the case for ACP Jasleen.  Between influential accused, public pressure and sensitive allegations the investigation becomes an important part of the series. Fatima’s character represents the investigation and law-enforcement angle in the series.

Raghubir Yadav as Sunil “Baapji” Chakosi

Raghubir Yadav is playing the role of Sunil “Baapji” Chakosi in the series. Baapji is a powerful spiritual figure who has a large community of followers. After the allegations made by Meenu Baapji’s public image and influence creates the major conflict of the story. Series explore this power structure through investigation and courtroom.

Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub and The Legal Battle

Mohammed Zeesahn Ayyub is also an important part of Hunkkar: The Roar. His character is connected to the legal battle of the story and strengthens the courtroom angle. In the series allegations, evidence and justice question are brought up through courtroom proceedings, that is why the show is not limited only till police investigation.

A Strong Supporting Cast

The series have multiple experienced characters playing important roles. Ram Kapoor, Arjun Mathur, Zoya Hussain and Rajesh Sharma are also part of the show. Due to this strong ensemble cast we can see the different perspectives of police, legal system, media and power structure.

A Story About Power and Justice

The central conflict of the story is built around a simple question in the series _ When the allegation is against a powerful person, how difficult it can be to achieve justice. Hunkkar: The Roar explores themes like faith, influence, power, investigation and justice all together. It also highlights how challenging it can be for an ordinary individual to maintain voice against a powerful system through Meenu’s story.

OTT Release and Streaming Details

The first season of Hunkkar: The Roar has been releasing on September 25, 2026. The series is available on JioHotstar for streaming. Season consist of six episodes, and audience can watch the full story in one sitting or watch the episodes gradually.

What Makes Hunkkar Different?

The subject of the series is quite serious and sensitive. The focus is on investigation and legal battle that unfolds after an allegation rather than traditional crime mystery. The young protagonist character of Aneet Padda and police office character of Fatima Shaikh provides different perspectives to the story. The Baapji character of Raghubir Yadav complicates the conflict even more.

Final Take

Hunkkar: The Roar is a serious crime thriller and courtroom drama which centers the fight that starts after a teenager girl poses an allegation against a powerful spiritual leader. Aneet Padda in the role Meenu Rawat is the emotional center of the story whereas Fatima Shaikh’s ACP Jasleen character handles the investigation angle. The supporting characters provide more death to the story. Divided in six episodes the series explores power, influence and justice.

Hunkkar: The Roar is now streaming only on JioHotsatr.