Shaleen Malhotra, Afreen Alvi and Rohit Khandelwal were super excited for their upcoming thriller "Checkmate"

Hungama, India’s leading digital entertainment platform, launches its latest Hindi original series this Diwali, Checkmate, a gripping crime-suspense drama that promises to captivate audiences with its intense narrative and edge-of-your-seat thrills. The suspenseful drama delves deep into the themes oflove, betrayal, and self-resilience. The nail-biter crime drama is filled withthe spectacular performances of Nyra Banerjee, Rohit Khandelwal, Afreen Alvi, Shaleen Malhotra and many more. Nyra leads the show by portraying ahousewife who survives an attempted murder, leading her into deception and dark secrets.

Shaleen Malhotra portrays the role of the first or the real husband Param, a charismatic mysterious man who conspired to murder Neelam. He shared, "Portraying Param was a transformative experience that pushed me out of my comfort zone. As a character vastly different from myself, it demanded intense focus and immersion. I was thoroughly engrossed in the murder-suspense drama, and what made it truly unforgettable was working alongside my exceptional co-actors - a harmonious family that exemplified support and camaraderie."

Afreen Alvi, the antagonist of the series,expressed her thoughts by stating, “This show brings a unique opportunity with a different role for me,following my character in other shows. The narrative is quite engaging,revealing its surprises gradually. My role required considerable preparationbefore filming; however, my co-stars were incredibly supportive, making theexperience less challenging due to their cooperation. I am thankful to be apart of this show, and I look forward to seeing how let’s see how audience willresonate with the same”. 

Mr. World 2016 fame, RohitKhandelwal essays the character of Shekhar, a charming and ideal husband ofNeelam in Checkmate. While reflecting on his experience, Rahul stated, “When I got the script I was glued to the script.I found it genuinely intriguing, and the character presented a unique challengefor me. Working with Nyra, Afreen, and Shaleen was truly rewarding, as each ofthem excelled in their respective roles. Overall, it was a remarkableexperience and great learning to be part of this crime drama.”