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Danish Iqbal shares his experience playing CBI officer Amod Kanth in the upcoming series "The Hunt." He describes the role as both an honor and a challenge. The actor praises director Nagesh Kukunoor for creating an intense and immersive set. The show explores the 90-day investigation into Rajiv Gandhi's assassination.

Key Points: Danish Iqbal on Playing Amod Kanth in Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Thriller

  • Danish Iqbal discusses the pressure of portraying real-life CBI officer Amod Kanth
  • Director Nagesh Kukunoor created an immersive set environment
  • The series is based on Anirudhya Mitra's book "Ninety Days"
  • Features Amit Sial, Sahil Vaid, and Vidyut Garg in key roles
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Danish Iqbal terms playing Amod Kanth in The Hunt both 'honourable & a bit terrifying'

Actor Danish Iqbal opens up about portraying CBI officer Amod Kanth in Nagesh Kukunoor's political thriller "The Hunt."

"Playing Amod Kanth in The Hunt was an honour—and a bit terrifying. – Danish Iqbal"

Mumbai, July 1

Actor Danish Iqbal will be seen portraying senior CBI officer Amod Kanth in the forthcoming political thriller "The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case".

Talking about the series, Danish claimed that playing the role was both a matter of pride and terror for him.

“Playing Amod Kanth in The Hunt was an honour—and a bit terrifying. He’s such a respected officer, and I knew the portrayal had to be honest and grounded. I gave it everything I had, and I just hope I’ve done justice.”

The actor further admitted that what left a massive impact on him was the environment on the set, created by director Nagesh Kukunoor.

Calling the process of shooting extremely "immersive,” Danish added, “There were moments when I stopped ‘acting’ and just became him. The energy on set was electric—collaborative, intense, and deeply focused. We weren’t just performing; we were living these lives, even off-camera. I remember shooting in a remote village under the harsh sun, and no one complained. That’s the kind of spirit Nagesh sir brought to the table. It genuinely felt like we were all part of something bigger.”

Helmed by National Award-winning filmmaker Nagesh Kukunoor, the much-awaited project has been penned by Rohit Banawalikar, along with Sriram Rajan.

The story of "The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case" is based on Anirudhya Mitra’s bestselling book by the name "Ninety Days". The show chronicles the relentless 90-day chase after the assassination of our former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.

The powerful cast of the show will bring each character to life with Amit Sial as D.R. Kaarthikeyan (Chief of SIT), Sahil Vaid as SP Amit Verma, Bhagavathi Perumal as DSP Ragothaman, Danish Iqbal as DIG Amod Kanth, Girish Sharma as DIG Radhavinod Raju, Vidyut Garg as Capt. Ravindran (NSG Commando). Shafeeq Mustafa, Anjana Balaji, B. Sai Dinesh, Shruthy Jayan, and Gouri Menon have also been roped in for crucial roles in the show.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Finally a series on this important chapter of our history! But I hope they don't sensationalize it too much. The Rajiv Gandhi assassination was a tragic event that changed Indian politics forever. The team better handle it with sensitivity.
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Amit S
Nagesh Kukunoor is a brilliant choice for this project. His films always have depth and realism. The way Danish describes the set environment shows the director's commitment to authenticity. Eagerly waiting for this one!
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Shreya B
I read "Ninety Days" last year - such a gripping account! If the series stays true to the book even 70%, it will be fantastic. Hope they show the investigative challenges properly, not just action scenes.
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Varun X
Respectfully, I'm concerned about how they'll portray the political aspects. This is still a sensitive topic for many Indians. The makers should be careful not to take creative liberties with facts.
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Kavya N
The casting looks perfect! Amit Sial as Kaarthikeyan is inspired. And Danish Iqbal seems to have really understood the weight of playing Amod Kanth. His dedication shows in those behind-the-scenes details about the shoot. 👏

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