Janaawar – The Beast Within S01 (2025) is a completed Hindi crime drama web series streaming on ZEE5, set in the fictional town of Chhand, with strong themes of identity, prejudice, and survival.
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Overview and Premise
Set in a restless small town, Sub-Inspector Hemant Kumar investigates two cases: the disappearance of MLA Jagtap’s brother, Sarju, and a gold theft, but the story takes a darker turn when a mutilated body is found in the forest.
The narrative rapidly evolves into a string of brutal murders, highlighting deep-rooted social hierarchies and Hemant's struggle between personal identity and official duty.
Cast and Crew
- Bhuvan Arora
- Bhagwan Tiwari
- Atul Kale
- Vinod Suryavanshi
- Eshika Dey
- Badrul Islam
- Deeksha Sonalkar Tham
- Niti Kaushik
- Amit Sharma
Directed by Sachindra Vats.
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Episodes and Structure
The series has 7 episodes, each focusing on a new layer of the investigation and psychological drama:
- "Devta Aur Dand": SI Hemant’s leave is denied as urgent cases arise; chaos ensues after a body is found.
- "Aur Ek Ganth": The search intensifies for the missing head of the corpse; personal stakes grow with the birth of Hemant’s child.
- "Jaati, Kabhi Nahi Jaati": Tribal protests and Hemant’s internal conflict escalate as the mystery deepens.
- "Purana Paap": Confessions under pressure emerge, and evidence leads to Kailash, a trusted ally.
- "Apsara": Kailash reveals connections to his wife Manda, shifting the investigation’s focus.
- "Aur Kaun?": The case seems solved until new revelations surface.
- "Sala, Janaawar!": Kailash retracts his confession, and Hemant faces possible transfer and family turmoil, culminating in a shocking final reveal.
Themes and Reception
The show is praised for its gripping plot exploring crime, caste, and identity, with Hemant’s journey mirroring the struggle for justice and societal change. Critics have called it a must-watch for fans of Indian psychological crime dramas that tackle social substance.
Availability
Streaming exclusively on ZEE5 in Hindi, released on September 26, 2025.
