ZEE5, India’s largest home-grown video streaming platform, has set a benchmark when it comes to thrillers last year. From releases such as Abhay 3 to Rangbaaz – Darr Ki Rajneeti and Duranga, the platform has seen a successful year and is now set announce its next original. ZEE5 today announced the premiere of Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke, a crime thriller with Regina Cassandra in a crucial role.
Produced by Juggernaut and helmed by national award-winning director, Srijit Mukherji, ‘Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke focusses on a woman IPS officer, Kavya played by Regina Cassandra. Kavya is spontaneous, dedicated, a go-getter, takes on all her missions head on and will stop at nothing in her fight for the country. Shot in the beautiful and raw locations of Meghalaya, the show is an edge-of-the-seat thriller. It brings to the forefront the story of real heroes in uniform who silently and tirelessly works towards the betterment of the country.
Inspired by true events, Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke highlights the personal sacrifices and dedication by officers in Uniform. The show will premiere on the platform in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
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Manish Kalra, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 India said, “2022 has been a successful year for the platform and we wish to continue this momentum in 2023. At ZEE5, we believe in narrating stories that are real and relevant which connect with Indians! ‘Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke’ has a powerful narrative of the India’s IPS officers who serve the nation selflessly and put their lives at risk while doing so. It’s a story inspired by real events that our viewers will connect with and enjoy. As a consumer-first brand, we are continuously working towards putting forth a diversified content slate that transcends cultures, geographies, languages, and this is just another step in that direction.”
Ms. Nimisha Pandey, Chief Content Officer – Hindi Originals, ZEE5 said, “We are elated to kick-start 2023 on a high note with a strong female cop in ‘Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke’, that challenges the stereotypes around the portrayal of women across the screens. With a gritty storyline, the series gradually unfolds the multiple character layers of protagonist Kavya Iyer, essayed by Regina Cassandra, as she balances her personal and professional life at every step. Director Srijit Mukherji has brought alive the characters in the show with his authentic storytelling The year 2022, was marked by experimentation for us, with an array of shows garnering love and support from audiences around the globe. We aspire to carry forward this positive momentum with ‘Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke’, our tribute to India’s forces, their bravery, and sacrifices. We are excited to build our own brave heart universe with ‘Jaanbaaz’.”
Actor Regina Cassandra said, “Putting rumours to rest, I am thrilled to be a part of Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke helmed by Srijit Mukherji. It’s been three months since we shot this crime thriller in four breath-takingly beautiful Indian states that gave it the rawness it needs. Wearing the IPS officer Uniform was a surreal experience for me. This is up there with the most empowering characters I have essayed so far. Officers wear multiple hats and I believe that Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke truly captures that. I feel blessed to see myself in a Khaki uniform. I am glad to be a part of this show and it premieres soon on ZEE5.”
~ Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke will premiere exclusively on ZEE5 ~