ZEE5 is set to premiere its new original series, "Janaawar – The Beast Within," starring Bhuvan Arora in a lead role. The series is produced by Aarambh Entertainment Pvt Ltd and directed by Shachindra Vats. This crime drama unfolds in the rural town of Chhand, where traditional social hierarchies clash with modern crime and corruption.
Bhuvan Arora plays Sub-Inspector Hemant Kumar, a determined officer from a marginalized tribal caste. Hemant's life is disrupted by a series of unsettling events: a headless corpse, missing gold, and a vanished man. As Hemant investigates, he confronts human greed, systemic bias, personal demons, and inner struggles. The series explores themes of power, identity, and caste in the Indian heartland. It is a story of courage, resilience, and the human spirit.
According to Shachindra Vats, "Janaawar – The Beast Within" gives voice to the unheard struggles, hopes, and dignity of marginalized people. Abhishek Rege adds that the series explores the unexpected intersection of crime, courage, and identity in rural India. Kaveri Das notes that the narrative goes beyond a typical crime thriller, highlighting issues of power, identity, and caste, and is anchored by Bhuvan Arora's performance.
Hemant's investigation becomes a fight for dignity and a testament to a community's faith. He learns that true identity comes from courage in the face of adversity. "Janaawar – The Beast Within" promises to be a gripping story that resonates emotionally and socially.