Gurmeet Choudhary reveals Jackie Chan and John Wick inspired his role in Disney+ Hotstar’s upcoming series Commander Karan Saxena

Disney+ Hotstar is back with yet another action series, Commander Karan Saxena, centered around a RAW agent unraveling a high-stakes mystery amidst political intrigue and betrayal. Commander Karan Saxena, portrayed by the versatile Gurmeet Choudhary, must navigate treacherous waters of deception and danger in an action-packed battle against enemies of the country. Joined by Iqbal Khan and Hruta Durgule in lead roles, the series premieres on July 8, 2024. It’ll be available for FREE to watch on the Disney+ Hotstar mobile app.

The teaser of Commander Karan Saxena unveiled a striking new look for Gurmeet Choudhary, showcasing a dashing physique and persona we've never seen before! The actor has revealed that he drew inspiration from various heroes we've all grown up watching.

Talking about his inspiration behind playing Commander Karan Saxena, Gurmeet Choudhary said, “I did take inspiration from various action heroes for the series. Jackie Chan's incredible physicality and innovative stunt work influenced my approach to performing my own stunts. I also drew inspiration from John Wick's intense and precise combat style, aiming to bring a similar level of authenticity and intensity to my action scenes. These influences helped me craft a dynamic and compelling portrayal that I hope works well with the audience.”