Barun Sobti says ‘Kohrra’ refuses to glorify cops or Punjab
Barun Sobti explains why Kohrra feels authentic, revealing how the show avoids glorifying cops and instead presents a layered, emotionally real Punjab.
As Kohrra returns with a darker, more layered second season, creator Sudip Sharma says one element audiences may find surprising but completely authentic, is the presence of humour and meme culture within the show’s intense crime narrative.
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According to Sharma, comedy isn’t something that needs to be forcefully injected into stories set in Punjab, it exists naturally, even in the bleakest circumstances.
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‘Humour is impossible to avoid in Punjab’
Speaking to IANS, Sharma explained that Punjab’s cultural texture is inherently infused with wit, regardless of how grim the situation might be. “It’s impossible not to find comedy in Punjab. It’s just there everywhere — you just have to look around,” he said, adding that even serious moments are often expressed in ways that carry an undercurrent of humour.
“The Punjabi language and Punjabis as a community are very funny. Even the most serious things are often said in a very funny way. I tried to tap into that.”
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Memes as cultural shorthand
Season 2 of Kohrra subtly weaves popular meme references into its storytelling, a choice Sharma says was entirely intentional. “It was a conscious decision,” he admitted, noting that meme culture is deeply embedded in everyday conversations, especially among the show’s creators and cast.
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Sharma shared that writers and actors often exchange jokes and memes while working together, interactions that organically influence the tone of the series.
“When Gunjit, Mona Singh, Barun, and I sit together, those jokes keep flowing. We forward memes to each other all the time. So if you’re making something about Punjab, even a serious subject, these things will come in naturally.”
Balancing darkness with levity
Rather than diluting the seriousness of the narrative, Sharma believes humour helps ground the show in reality.
“These moments don’t break the tension,” he said.
“They reflect how people actually speak, cope, and connect, even when they’re dealing with trauma or violence.”
What to expect from Season 2
Kohrra 2 features Barun Sobti returning as sharp-witted investigator Amarpal Garundi, this time paired with a new character played by Mona Singh. Together, they investigate a chilling murder involving a woman, set against Punjab’s stark, wintry landscape.
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Rannvijay Singha also joins the cast in a pivotal role.
Created and written by Sudip Sharma, Gunjit Chopra, and Diggi Sisodia, the new season brings a fresh case and a new dynamic while retaining the show’s signature moody realism.
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Streaming details
Produced by Film Squad in association with Act Three, Kohrra 2 is backed by Saurabh Malhotra, Sudip Sharma, Manuj Mittra, and Tina Tharwani. The series is set to premiere on Netflix on February 11.
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