Mumbai, October 3, 2026: Actor Fatima Sana Shaikh has opened up about her experience playing ACP Jasleen Singh Soni in the recently released social drama series Hunkkaar: The Roar. In a recent Instagram post, she described playing the character as a rewarding experience and thanked viewers for the love and conversations surrounding the show. In the post, Shaikh said the role made her think differently about police officers who genuinely try to do their jobs despite the challenges within the system. She drew a comparison between the fictional character Jasleen and the real-life officers who, in her words, “genuinely want to do good” and continue trying despite difficulties. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Fatima Sana Shaikh (@fatimasanashaikh) The series, which premiered on JioHotstar on September 25, follows the story of 17-year-old Meenu Rawat and the investigation surrounding her allegation against a powerful spiritual figure. The narrative combines a police investigation, courtroom proceedings and media coverage. Shaikh portrays ACP Jasleen Singh Soni, the officer investigating the case. Ahead of the release, Shaikh explained that Jasleen’s journey involves confronting powerful forces while pursuing the truth. She also said that portraying the character gave her a different perspective on the individuals who make up the system. The Instagram post has also highlighted the response to the show, with Shaikh thanking viewers for their support and encouraging those who have not yet watched it to catch the series on JioHotstar. Hunkkaar: The Roar features Aneet Padda, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Raghubir Yadav, Ram Kapoor and Zoya Hussain, among others. Post navigation Socialive Launches Catalyst, an AI-Powered Platform for Enterprise Video Creation
