Actor Regina Cassandra will headline ZEE5's new crime thriller series, Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke.

Directed by Srijit Mukherji, Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke focusses on a woman IPS officer, Kavya, played by Regina Cassandra.

Kavya is 'spontaneous, dedicated, a go-getter, takes on all her missions head on and will stop at nothing in her fight for the country'.

Shot in Meghalaya, the show is described as an 'edge-of-the-seat thriller' that 'brings to the forefront the story of real heroes in uniform'.

It will premiere on ZEE5 in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.

Talking about the show, Regina, who also appeared in Rocket Boys and Shoorveer on streaming, said, “Putting rumours to rest, I am thrilled to be a part of Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke helmed by Srijit Mukherji. It’s been three months since we shot this crime thriller in four breathtakingly beautiful Indian states that gave it the rawness it needs."

Wearing the IPS uniform for the show was a 'surreal experience', Regina added.

"This is up there with the most empowering characters I have essayed so far. Officers wear multiple hats and I believe that Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke truly captures that."