Hungama, a leading digital entertainment platform in India, is gearing up to captivate audiences this Diwali with its Hindi original series, Checkmate. This crime-suspense drama stars Nyra Banerjee, Shaleen Malhotra, Rohit Khandelwal, Rahul Jagtap, and Afreen Alvi, and promises a thrilling narrative packed with psychological depth and unexpected twists.
The storyline follows an unsuspecting housewife (Nyra Banerjee) whose life is shattered when she uncovers a sinister plan by her police officer husband to take her life. In a shocking twist, she kills him in self-defense, only to return home to find a stranger claiming to be her husband. Her search for the truth leads her into a high-stakes game where survival depends on her every move.
Neeraj Roy, Founder & Managing Director of Hungama Digital Media, remarked, “We’re thrilled to launch Checkmate during Diwali, a time for family gatherings. This compelling series combines suspense with a strong storyline, which we believe will keep audiences engaged.”
Director Saket Yadav praised the series’ intricate narrative, highlighting how it balances character-driven storytelling with suspense. Nyra Banerjee, taking on a complex role, shared, “This role has allowed me to explore an intense and raw side of myself. Checkmate is an engrossing journey, and I’m excited for audiences to experience it.” Shaleen Malhotra also spoke of the series as “a project every actor dreams of, with its multi-dimensional characters and intricate narrative.”
Checkmate will be available for streaming on Hungama and its partner platforms, including Tata Play Binge, Watcho, BSNL, PlayboxTV, RailWire Broadband, Alliance Broadband, Meghbela Broadband, ACT Fibernet, Vi Movies & TV, and Airtel Xstream Play.
Key Highlights:
- Hungama’s new Hindi series Checkmate launches this Diwali, featuring a suspenseful plot with psychological twists.
- The storyline revolves around a housewife’s fight for survival against life-threatening deceit.
- The series will stream on Hungama and multiple partner platforms.