Jaideep Ahlawat, currently shooting for series with Abhishek Baneree and Barun Sobti, has already been roped in for his next with Huma Qureshi

Last Updated: 10.34 AM, Feb 19, 2026
Another day, another line-up for Jaideep Ahlawat. The actor, who recently entered The Family Man franchise, was revealed to work with Kohrra director in his next series. The actor, who has been on a roll since Paatal Lok season 2, is now revealed to work with Huma Qureshi, this time for a comedy film. The duo was associated in the world of Anurag Kashyap’s gangster drama, Gangs of Wasseypur.
Jaideep Ahlawat has been roped in for Hitesh Kewalya's comedy-drama, according to a report on Variety India. The actor, who recently made headlines for working in Kohrra director Sudip Sharma’s upcoming series, is now moving into a new space – comedy.
The film, co-starring Huma Qureshi, will begin shooting in June 2026. The movie is expected to tread between Ayushmann Khurrana-Jitendra Kumar’s Shubh Mangal Zyaada Saavdhan and Kunal Kemmu’s Single Papa. More details on the project are currently in the wraps.

Jaideep Ahlawat and Huma Qureshi had worked in the world of Gangs of Wasseypur. She had entered Anurag Kashyap’s rustic gangster-drama in the second franchise, Gangs of Wasseypur 2. Jaideep played the role of Shahid Khan (Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s grandfather), while Huma was the lead Mohsina who was the love interest of Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s Faizal Khan.

Jaideep Ahlawat is currently working on the series with Abhishek Banerjee and Barun Sobti. The actor, last seen in Sriram Raghavan’s Ikkis, is believed to be a part of some of the most prominent Bollywood movies, including Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam 3 and Shah Rukh Khan’s King.
Q: Is Jaideep Ahlawat in Kohrra Season 2?
A: Yes, Jaideep Ahlawat makes a surprise, uncredited cameo in the second season of Kohrra. Although it is a brief "blink-and-miss" appearance, his name is officially listed in the end credits, confirming his participation in the series.
Q: Which episode of Kohrra Season 2 features Jaideep Ahlawat?
A: Jaideep Ahlawat appears in Episode 4 of Kohrra Season 2. He is seen in a short sequence set near a railway track, consisting of two shots and a single line of dialogue.
Q: What is Jaideep Ahlawat’s role in Kohrra Season 2?
A: In Kohrra Season 2, Jaideep Ahlawat is credited as a "Railway Lineman." His role is a subtle addition to the show’s gritty atmosphere and serves as a professional nod to the show's creator, Sudip Sharma, with whom he previously collaborated on Paatal Lok.