MUMBAI: Some detectives follow the rulebook. Armaan Mistry rewrites it. Premiering on June 27, 2025, on JioHotstar, Mistry is a uniquely chaotic blend of crime, comedy and heart. Mistry is the Indian adaptation of the multi-award-winning US series Monk. This dramedy is directed by Rishab Seth and produced by Banijay Asia in association with Universal International Studios. At its core is Ram Kapoor as the eccentric, compulsive, and brilliant detective Armaan Mistry, along with a stellar ensemble that includes Mona Singh, Shikha Talsania, and Kshitish Date.
To play a character as quirky and peculiar as Armaan Mistry, Ram Kapoor had to surrender to the chaos, both on-screen and off. Mistry doesn’t just look unpredictable, it was unpredictable, with high-energy scenes that threw the actors quite literally into the thick of things. By Day 3, Ram Kapoor had already been tossed into a scene so physically intense, it left him nursing a wrenched back and embracing the madness as part of the method.
As Armaan Mistry navigates compulsions and chaos, one character remains his constant — Sharanya, played by Shikha Talsania. Describing her role in this unpredictable world, Shikha says, “She’s the only one who speaks ‘Mistry’ fluently. She understands his quirks, his vulnerability, his whimsy and his dependence on her. Sharanya is Armaan’s biggest fan, assistant, babysitter, interpreter and friend.” It’s a relationship built on unspoken understanding, deep trust, and the patience required to keep up with a genius mind that rarely sits still.
Portraying that unspoken intimacy and gentle rhythm wasn’t about over-preparing — it was about trust.“I trusted the script, our director, co-stars and my instincts,” Shikha shares. That ease is palpable on screen, as Sharanya becomes both compass and cushion for a mind constantly in motion. Her performance doesn’t demand the spotlight — it quietly holds the soul of the story together.
Tune in to Mistry on JioHotstar from June 27 to witness crime, comedy, and a most curious kind of companionship unravel with every case!
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