Kankhajura: Roshan Mathew to Mohit Raina, meet full star cast of SonyLIV’s thriller crime drama

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In the series titled “KanKhajura,” led by director Chandan Arora, a varied group of actors such as Mahesh Shetty, Ninad Kamat, Trinetra Haldar, Heeba Shah, and Usha Nadkarni are featured. This Hindi-language production is a reimagining of the original Israeli drama “Magpie,” which was initially created by Adam Bizanski, Omri Shenhar, and Dana Eden for Yes Studios. For the Indian adaptation, Donna and Shula Productions are responsible, with Ajay Rai ensuring its transformation to cater to the Indian audience.

Hey there, fellow enthusiasts! I’ve been absolutely hooked by this gripping series that dropped on SonyLIV on May 30th. It centers around none other than Max, brilliantly played by Mohit Raina, and his younger brother Ashu, portrayed by Roshan Mathew. After serving time in prison, Ashu finds himself back in society, but not for long as he embarks on a quest for vengeance against those he suspects were behind his fall from grace. Can’t wait to delve deeper into the lives of these captivating characters! Want to know who else is part of this stellar cast? Check it out here!

Meet the cast of Kankhajura

1. Mohit Raina 

In this adaptation, Mohit Raina portrays Max, the senior sibling to Ashu, who is played by Roshan Mathew. Max is a complex character whose existence becomes more intricate when Ashu, having served a 14-year prison term, comes back.

2. Roshan Mathew

In KanKhajura, Roshan Mathew takes on the role of Ashu, a character with layers who struggles with the remnants of his past and the hurdles of reentering society. Following a 14-year prison sentence for a juvenile offense, Ashu is given the task of serving as an informant for the police department under the terms of his release.

He’s heading back to his small town in Goa, aiming to fix the tension with his elder brother, Max (portrayed by Mohit Raina). Yet, their past and Ashu’s covert dealings plunge them into a complex net of hidden truths and distorted realities.

3. Sarah Jane Dias

Sarah Jane Dias significantly contributes to the complex storyline of crime, deceit, and shifting truths within the series. Notably, she has showcased her acting prowess in movies like Angry Indian Goddesses and Zubaan, as well as web series such as Tandav and Inside Edge, demonstrating her adaptability across different genres.

4.  Trinetra Halder

In KanKhajura, Trinetra Haldar assumes the role of Aimee – a character that significantly enhances the series’ delve into themes of identity and concealment. Notably, Trinetra’s participation is particularly impactful given her real-life activism and championing of the LGBTQIA+ community.

5. Usha Nadkarni

Veteran actress Usha Nadkarni plays a powerful role as Deshmukh, a tough slumlord who poses a major challenge to Max (Mohit Raina) in his real estate endeavor. Her portrayal of Deshmukh is both dominating and complex, offering complexity to the show’s investigation into power struggles and moral grey areas.

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2025-05-30 11:07