Why Konkona Sensharma was the perfect choice for Search: The Naina Murder Case? Filmmaker Rohan Sippy reveals
Konkona Sensharma has been getting rave reviews for her role in JioHotstar's (OTTplay Premium) Search: The Naina Murder case. Here's what filmmaker Rohan Sippy said about casting the actress.
Last Updated: 03.13 PM, Oct 13, 2025
Konkona Sensharma was recently seen in JioHotstar's (OTTplay Premium) crime series, Search: The Naina Murder Case. The gripping series has been getting praise from critics and fans. Konkona's performance was also lauded. Amid this, filmmaker Rohan Sippy opened up about casting Konkona for Search: The Naina Murder Case.
Rohan Sippy on casing Konkona Sensharma in Search: The Naina Murder Case
Talking to Bollywood Hungama, Rohan Sippy opened up about casting Konkona Sensharma for the Search: The Naina Murder Case series. He said, "I just about joined when they mentioned that she was the name they were talking to."
He further added that it was very exciting because they knew she was a fabulous actress. "Since I have worked with her before, I know she is a great person to collaborate with. It’s also something new for her. Maybe if you would have gone to some other actress, who has done this before, then it wouldn’t appear as fresh. By bringing her, you bring in her audience and also bring the crime audience to realize that she is great (even at this) and we never thought of that," Sippy explained.
Search: The Naina Murder Case plot
Search: The Naina Murder Case is a crime thriller about a senior detective, ACP Sanyukta Das (Konkona Sen Sharma), whose plan to save her marriage is interrupted by the murder of a teenage girl, Naina (Chandsi Kataria).
The plot unravels when the investigation drags Sanyukta into a complex web of political intrigue and hidden agendas, forcing her to collaborate with a new officer, ACP Jai Kanwal (Surya Sharma). The themes of the story include abuse of power, gender crimes, and the blurred lines between ambition, justice, and personal vendetta. The cast includes Shraddha Das, Varun Thakur, and Shiv Panditt.
Meanwhile, the OTTplay review for Search: The Naina Murder Case stated that the series is a "killing" adaptation anchored by Konkona Sen Sharma's arresting performance. The story skillfully helps you find the killer amidst political turmoil, but the series structurally buries its best elements behind additional subplots and questionable roles.
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FAQs:
Q: Where to watch Search: The Naina Murder Case?
A: Watch Search: The Naina Murder Case on JioHotstar and OTTplay Premium!
Q: What is the story of Search: The Naina Murder Case?
A: Search: The Naina Murder Case follows detective Sanyukta Das (Konkona Sen Sharma) as she investigates the high-profile murder of a teenage girl found in a politician's car. The case draws her into a complex web of political intrigue and hidden agendas.
Q: Who is in the cast of Search: The Naina Murder Case?
A: Search: The Naina Murder Case is headlined by Konkona Sen Sharma as ACP Sanyukta Das. The cast also features Surya Sharma, Shiv Panditt, Dhruv Sehgal, and Varun Thakur.
Q: Is Search: The Naina Murder Case a remake?
A: Yes, Search: The Naina Murder Case is an Indian adaptation of the acclaimed Danish Nordic Noir series Forbrydelsen, which is known internationally as The Killing.