Sen thrilled about new show ‘Aarya‘

Actress says her character represents strength, vulnerability in world run by men

Actress Sushmita Sen has promised an “incredible” comeback with her upcoming web series Aarya, and says it narrates the story of a mother who is willing to go to any length to protect her children.

The trailer of the show was released on Friday, sharing a glimpse into a tale of family, love, crime and redemption. Sen plays the protagonist Aarya.

“Aarya represents strength, determination and above all vulnerability in a world full of crime, a world run by men. For me, personally, it is the story of family, betrayal and a mother who is willing to go to any length to protect her children,” Sen said.

“It took me a decade to find a role like this to sink into and I’m thrilled to be a part of this incredible story. I am thankful to Ram Madhvani and his team for giving me the role of a lifetime,” she added.

The show, by Neerja filmmaker Madhvani, also stars Chandrachur Singh as Aarya’s husband, who is involved in an illegal narcotics business.

Talking about his return to acting, Singh said: “The beauty of digital content is that there is a brave new form of storytelling and I am beyond exhilarated to make my debut with this show. The level of tension and intensity fuelled by several plot twists, and a mystery at its very core will keep the viewers guessing.”

Aarya delves into how organised crime and betrayal runs deep in a family. The trailer starts by showing Aarya as a loving wife and doting mother, and how she is pulled into the narcotics business when her family is threatened.

Aarya is an official adaptation of popular Dutch crime-drama Penoza.