Priyanka Chopra Jonas says ‘Hunkkaar: The Roar’ on JioHotstar tells a story “with honesty and conviction”
Priyanka Chopra Jonas has spoken about her involvement as executive producer of ‘Hunkkaar: The Roar’, the JioHotstar series exploring power, belief, perception and justice.
Chopra Jonas said she was drawn to the project because of its sensitive subject matter and the approach taken by its creative team.
“I’m always drawn to stories that have depth and meaning, and Hunkkaar: The Roar is one such story. It takes on a deeply sensitive subject and tells the story with honesty and conviction. I have immense respect for Nitya and Karan, Applause and the entire team for the thought and care they’ve brought to this project. I’m proud that Purple Pebble Pictures could be part of this journey”, says Priyanka.
Through her production company, Purple Pebble Pictures, Chopra Jonas has focused on supporting emerging talent and backing stories across languages and formats.
Speaking about the company’s ethos in an earlier interview, she said: “At Purple Pebble Pictures, we want to tell good stories, give new talent a chance and provide the audience with an entertaining experience.”
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The company’s credits include Marathi film ‘Paani’, which won the National Film Award for Best Film on Environment Conservation and Preservation, as well as ‘Ventilator’, ‘Firebrand’ and ‘The White Tiger’. Chopra Jonas also served as executive producer on Oscar-nominated documentary ‘To Kill a Tiger’ and short film ‘Anuja’.
‘Hunkkaar: The Roar’ follows Meenu Rawat, a 17-year-old girl who accuses a powerful spiritual leader of sexual assault. As the case attracts national attention, the series examines the structures of power surrounding her and the challenges involved in pursuing justice.
The series is directed by Karan D. Kapadia, Nitya Mehra and Heeraz Marfatia, with Mehra and Kapadia among its creators.
‘Hunkkaar: The Roar’ is produced by Birla Studios and Applause Entertainment, in association with Purple Pebble Pictures, as a Mangata Films production. It premiered on JioHotstar on 25th September 2026.
