Teaser: Parmish Verma's 'Kanneda' dives into brutal truth of immigration
What's the story
The teaser of the upcoming JioHotstar series Kanneda, featuring Parmish Verma, was dropped on Tuesday (February 18). In the series, Verma plays Nimma, who escapes the 1984 anti-Sikh riots and lands in Canada. The show is a Jar Pictures production directed by Chandan Arora and will premiere on JioHotstar on March 21. The star cast also features Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Jasmin Bajwa, Arunoday Singh, and Ranvir Shorey along with Verma.
Series themes
'Kanneda' explores immigrant struggles and identity
The teaser of Kanneda gives a glimpse of Nimma's struggle as an immigrant in Canada, where he is greeted with indifference and a harsh reality. The series chronicles his journey across the country, from Canada to "Kanneda." Producer Ajay G. Rai has lauded Verma's portrayal of Nimma, saying the actor has truly embodied the character's story. He also emphasized the importance of music and soundtrack in elevating the overall production.
Twitter Post
In case you missed the teaser, watch here
Welcome to 𝙲̶𝚊̶𝚗̶𝚊̶𝚍̶𝚊̶̶ Kanneda.
— JioHotstar (@JioHotstar) February 18, 2025
Starts 21st March | All Episodes only on #JioHotstar. pic.twitter.com/bBhVpaR1U2
Actor's insight
Verma expressed deep connection to 'Kanneda'
Verma, who is famous for his hit songs Look Classy, Caran Caran, and Dekhi Dekhi, has said that Kanneda is very close to his heart. He added that the series delves into themes of identity, ambition, and power through Nimma's story. "As an artist, he found playing the character to be a really rewarding and unforgettable experience," he said. The actor can't wait for the audience's response when it premieres on JioHotstar.