As the second instalment of Kohrra continues to win praise for its gripping narrative and emotionally heavy performances, lead actor Barun Sobti says the show’s biggest strength lies in its honesty.
Frontlined by Sobti alongside Mona Singh and created by Sudip Sharma, the Netflix crime drama has remained a strong talking point among viewers.
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A grounded look at Punjab
Sobti, who plays police officer Amarpal Garundi, believes the series stands apart because it does not try to present a glossy version of Punjab.
In a conversation with Variety India, the actor shared that this was the first time he had seen a Punjab-set story that avoided glorification. Instead, the show dives into uncomfortable truths, layered emotions and the quieter tensions within the state.
For him, that emotional honesty is what gives Kohrra its edge.
Cops shown as real people
One of the most talked-about aspects of the series is its portrayal of police officers. Rather than painting them as some heroic figures, the show presents them as flawed and complicated individuals.
The narrative leans into their personal struggles, vulnerabilities and moral grey areas, making the characters feel more human than heroic.
This grounded approach, Sobti feels, helps the audience connect more deeply with the story.
Finding freedom in Garundi
The actor also spoke about the creative space he was given while playing Garundi. According to him, Sharma encouraged actors to stay organic instead of sticking rigidly to the script.
Sobti recalled an instance when he improvised during rehearsals and someone pointed out that the line wasn’t written. Sharma, however, immediately told him to “let it flow.”
That moment, Sobti said, summed up the working environment on the show.
A long-awaited creative space
For the actor, the freedom to explore the character without excessive control was refreshing. He admitted he had been waiting for a project where directors trusted actors to follow their instincts.
With Kohrra, Sobti believes that trust translated directly onto the screen, and perhaps that’s why the series continues to resonate so strongly with viewers.