Mumbai, October 30, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Veteran actor Raghubir Yadav, who has received a positive response for his performance in the streaming series ‘Hunkkaar: The Roar’, suffered a heart attack on the night before filming a crucial scene for the show.
Director Karan Kapadia and Raghubir Yadav recently took audiences behind the scenes of the series, discussing pivotal moments, the creative process and memorable incidents from the sets during a special scene breakdown.
During the conversation, Karan recalled that the team was preparing to shoot the crucial testimony scene when Raghubir suffered a heart attack the previous night.
Recounting the incident with his characteristic humour, Raghubir jokingly remarked that the scene was so intense that he rather enjoyed having a heart attack more. The anecdote offered a glimpse into the demanding nature of the sequence and the candid, unexpected moments that can unfold behind the camera.
‘Hunkkaar: The Roar’ is set in a world shaped by power, faith and influence. The series follows allegations made by 17-year-old Meenu Rawat against a spiritual figure, setting off a high-stakes investigation and courtroom battle that exposes the complex relationship between faith, power and justice.
The series is directed by Karan D. Kapadia and Nitya Mehra. Actress Aneet Padda, who rose to prominence with ‘Saiyaara’, plays Meenu Rawat.
Fatima Sana Shaikh portrays ACP Jasleen Singh Soin, while Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Raghubir Yadav, Ram Kapoor and Arjun Mathur appear in pivotal roles.
Backed by Applause Entertainment, Birla Studios and Purple Pebble Pictures, the series explores questions of truth, institutional influence and a young woman’s struggle to have her voice heard.
‘Hunkkaar: The Roar’ is produced by Birla Studios and Applause Entertainment in association with Purple Pebble Pictures, under a Mangata Films production. The series is available to stream on JioHotstar.
FOLLOW NOW
