Emraan Hashmi leads 'Taskaree,' Netflix's new smuggling drama

Entertainment Dec 17, 2025

Netflix just dropped the teaser for Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web, starring Emraan Hashmi as Superintendent Arjun Meena.
Premiering January 14, 2026, the show turns airport customs into a tense battleground where officials face off with global smuggling rings.
The teaser stands out for its realistic vibe—think intense baggage checks and sharp interrogations instead of over-the-top action.

Behind the scenes and cast

Taskaree is directed by Raghav Jairath and created by Neeraj Pandey, who says the series aims to spotlight the real pressures customs teams deal with every day.
Filmed at international airports across several countries, it features a strong ensemble including Sharad Kelkar, Amruta Khanvilkar, Nandish Singh Sandhu, Anurag Sinha, and Zoya Afroz.