The trailer of Ram Kapoor’s upcoming series Mistry was unveiled by the makers on Monday. An Indian adaptation of the 2002 US show Monk, Mistry is directed by Rishab Seth and also stars Mona Singh, Shikha Talsania and Kshitish Date in pivotal roles.
The trailer introduces Ram as Armaan Mistry, a special consultant to the Mumbai police. He is known for his unconventional ways of working which others seldom take seriously. Mona plays a fearless cop, Sehmat, who joins him on the investigation for a crime. Mistry has reasons to believe that it is a case of murder and not suicide. At one point, another character refers to Mistry as ‘Laal Singh Chadha’ the character played by Aamir Khan in the remake of Forrest Gump. The trailer features some intense scenes as Mistry goes about his investigation. The show seems to also blend it with some light-hearted moments of comic relief.
Speaking about the show, Ram said in a press release, “Armaan is one of the strangest, most fascinating characters I’ve played. He has his quirks but they aren’t just that, they are his coping mechanisms. It’s his way of bringing order to a disordered world. And yet, somehow, he's the guy who walks into chaos and finds clarity. The experience of working on this project and accepting Mistry was one of the most fulfilling ones I have had in my career.”
Mona added, “Sehmat is strong, self-assured, and crucial to how the story unfolds. She doesn't tiptoe around Armaan’s oddities; instead, she challenges him, balances him, even outwits him at times. She’s an anchor with her own motivations and sharp edges. Mistry makes you laugh, then makes you think—and then makes you laugh again because the characters are so unapologetically themselves. I think that’s what will stick with the audience.
Director Rishab said, “Mistry was never meant to be a conventional detective show—it’s a thriller that doesn’t take itself too seriously and yet keeps one invested and at the edge of their seats. What fascinated me is that it is an extremely character driven show. Armaan Mistry is quirky, yes, but he's also wildly perceptive and an absolute genius. This contradiction is the heart of the show.”
Produced by Banijay Asia in association with Universal International Studios, Mistry is set to be released on JioHotstar on June 27.