In Sony LIV’s gritty upcoming drama KanKhajura, Roshan Mathew steps into the shoes of Ashu, a character shrouded in silence, scared by his past, and driven by a longing for belonging. For Roshan, this wasn’t just another role; it was a calling! “I knew immediately that this is a character that doesn’t come by very often. I didn’t want to miss the chance to discover what my version of Ashu would be,” said Mathew.
Roshan was drawn to Ashu’s emotional clarity beneath the surface complexity. He added, “Though he might work in mysterious ways, he’s a fairly clear guy. All he wants is to be a part of the family, a part of the gang. That’s it.” Much of this layered portrayal, Roshan said, is thanks to his collaboration with director Chandan Arora. He concluded, “Chandan sir helped me crack Ashu, what his tactics would be, how he would react in each situation, what the possibilities were at each turning point.”
KanKhajura is a psychological thriller set in Goa, where silence masks secrets and guilt refuses to fade. When two estranged brothers are forced to confront their haunted past, memories twist into a dangerous reality. Produced by Ajay Rai and directed by Chandan Arora, KanKhajura features a compelling ensemble cast including Mahesh Shetty, Mohit Raina, Ninad Kamat, Roshan Mathew, Sarah Jane Dias, Trinetra Haldar, and Usha Nadkarni.
Based on the acclaimed Israeli series Magpie, the show has been reimagined under license from yes Studios by creators Adam Bizanski, Omri Shenhar, and Dana Eden, and produced by Donna and Shula Productions. It delivers a gripping tale of fractured families, betrayal, and the fragile line between guilt and survival.
Stay tuned, Roshan Mathew’s Ashu is not a character you’ll easily forget.
KanKhajura premieres on 30th May, only on Sony LIV!