Iqbal Khan

View this post on InstagramA post shared by Saqib Saleem (@saqibsaleem)Helmed by Apoorva Lakhia, 'Crackdown' Season 2 is all set to enthrall the audience with its fast-paced narrative, spine-chilling action sequences and an unparalleled cinematic experience.The series stars Saqib Saleem, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Iqbal Khan, Waluscha De Sousa and Ankur Bhatia in the lead roles and is all set to stream on the OTT platform Jio Cinema from May 25.The second season will also feature actors like Freddy Daruwala, Hemant Kher, and Sachin Parikh.In the second season, the relentless covert operations team, led by the charismatic star cast, returns to tackle a fresh set of challenges. With the safety of the nation threatened, the fearless agents will stop at nothing to dismantle a powerful syndicate that threatens to unleash chaos.Actor Saqib Saleem shared his journey of bringing back his character of Riyaz Pathan and said, "I am extremely grateful that I got to bring Riyaaz Pathan to the digital screens! The second season was grueling both in terms of training as well as the anticipation to ensure that I did justice to Riyaaz Pathan's journey on the show. From gun firing classes to rigorous MMA training - we went through it all to ensure the most authentic portrayal of our fearless RAW agents. A show this huge, needs a platform just as grand to bring alive the larger-than-life moments. I am excited for the movie's release on India's largest entertainment platform, JioCinema, and can't wait to see the audience's reactions to Riyaz's next moves."Shriya Pilgaonkar said, "The super success of season 1, inspired us to put our best foot forward and take the entertainment to the next level with Season 2! I like exploring different genres as an actor and My character as a double agent has always had an interesting arc, but this season you will also see a lot of exciting action. From the sand dunes of Jaisalmer to the snow-clad mountains of Kashmir, Apoorva had us performing some really challenging stunts amidst the most beautiful locations. The team is super fun to work with. We're excited for the release of the new season on India's largest entertainment platform, JioCinema, and to take our story to its large subscription base across the country."

Manish Raisinghan has been roped in to essay the character of Virat Sethi, which was played by Iqbal Khan in this daily soap.The show revolves around the story of Nima's inspiring journey of raising her daughters all by herself and dealing with life's daily challenges on Colors 'Nima Denzongpa' that has strongly resonated with viewers across all ages. In the ongoing storyline of this show, viewers are witnessing how Nima is struggling to expose Alok, who has abducted Virat to claim the Sethi family's property. In the coming episodes, there's a major twist in the plot awaiting as Virat will return to Nima's life and they will be seen reuniting after a long time.Sharing his thoughts over playing Virat on the show Manish Raisinghan said, "I feel fortunate to bag the character of Virat Sethi as my comeback on Indian television. It wasn't easy for me to get in the zone for this role. However, this challenge is precisely what drove me to take up this project. I have had a very fruitful association with Colors, and with 'Nima Denzongpa' I hope my relationship with the entire team solidifies. It feels like a homecoming for me. I am excited and looking forward to working with the team of Nima Denzongpa."Meanwhile, Manish was seen in popular TV shows such as 'Sasural Simar Ka', 'Swabhiman' and many more.The show is produced by Peninsula Pictures and helmed by Sangeeta Rao. The star cast includes Surabhi Das, Akshay Kelkar, Sharmila Rajaram Shinde.