MUMBAI: Hansal Mehta started his career in television with his show Khana Khazana (1993–2000) and later moved on to films like Jayate (1999), Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar (2000), and Chhal (2002). He is best known for Shahid (2013), City Lights (2014), Aligarh (2016), Simran (2017), Omerta (2018), and Scam 1992 (2020). He is coming together with SonyLIV for his next based on RK Yadav's book 'Mission R&AW'.
Danish Khan, Head - SonyLIV, Sony Entertainment Television and StudioNext said, "We are delighted to have India's favourite storyteller, Hansal Mehta, to tell the story of Rameshwar Nath Kao, the founder of the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW). Mission R&AW by RK Yadav is one of the most comprehensive books on our intelligence team and their operations. This series will be a compelling discovery of what it takes in the background to keep India safe and some real heroes of our nation who deserve to be celebrated."
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The show is produced by Almighty Motion Pictures (producer Prabhleen Kaur Sandhu) and has been adapted for the screen by Karan Vyas. The show will trace the journey and exploits of Rameshwar Nath Kao, the first chief of R&AW, in the wake of escalating turmoil with the country's neighbours.
Hansal Mehta will also direct Faraaz, which is based on the Holey Artisan cafe attack that shook Bangladesh in July 2016. He will helm Captain Indian inspire by true events, starring Kartik Aaryan.
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