Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web (2026)

A dedicated customs officer and his team take on a notorious smuggler leading a powerful syndicate, but unexpected obstacles threaten their mission.

Hashmi's Airport Encounters: Emraan Hashmi, who plays the lead role of Arjun Meena, revealed that he was regularly stopped at airports for "looking suspicious" prior to filming, adding a layer of personal experience to his portrayal of a customs officer.
Pandey's Protégé: "Taskaree" marks another collaboration in director Raghav M. Jairath's decade-long partnership with filmmaker Neeraj Pandey, having worked together on projects like "Special Ops" and "M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story". Jairath credits Pandey for teaching him the power of subtlety in storytelling.
Realism Over Spectacle: Director Raghav M. Jairath emphasized a commitment to realism, avoiding sensationalism of smuggling and focusing on the human cost of institutional strain. He aimed to portray a believable ecosystem where characters react like real people under stress.
Mumbai Airport as a Character: The series was filmed across multiple international locations, but a significant portion unfolds within Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, with the setting itself acting as a character in the show.
Unlikely Inspiration: Director Neeraj Pandey, known for thrillers, joked about how making a "family show" with Emraan Hashmi, who has a history of playing "bad boy" roles, was a challenge.