Mumbai, 01 September 2025 (UTN). Janhavi Hardas plays the role of Jyoti in Sphereorigins’ Salakaar. The series, streaming on JioHotstar, is a spy thriller that follows an Indian agent sent to Pakistan on a covert mission to neutralize a nuclear threat to India. The actress shared that the series has been a memorable journey for her and revealed that she was instantly drawn to the script. She said, “When I first received the script, I didn’t put it down until I had finished reading it from end to end. Jyoti’s character had a sense of enigma to it, and that intrigued me. Faruk sir’s vision and Spandan sir’s writing fueled that excitement in me to be part of a story that demanded to be told. And then, coupled with working alongside a great cast, the decision became much easier!”

Speaking about how crucial Jyoti is to the story, she added, “Jyoti’s character and her story are extremely pivotal to the timeline; she brings softness and emotion into the scenes. Emotional prep for her required me to understand the 70s era. I took a lot of inspiration from the fearlessness and love with which my mother carries herself. I also love making playlists for various characters, so I did the same for Jyoti. This was also my first time filming an action sequence (though Jyoti was on the receiving end). I trained in martial arts with Amod Sarang Sensei and worked on my fitness with Vivek Jagtap sir. And yes, I am proud to say that all the stunts you see on screen were performed by me myself—it was challenging but deeply satisfying as an actor.”

She also revealed that her background in law helped her connect more deeply with the story. “I’m a lawyer by education, so I have a deep passion for our society and its betterment. I am really proud to be associated with a project that tells the tale of our Salakaar, and I hope people are inspired to stand up for important causes. I salute the soldiers, fighters, and the people who protect and serve our nation with dignity and valor.”

Talking about her overall experience, she said, “It was thrilling! To be a part of something so special is exciting for me as an actor. Faruk sir was able to showcase Salakaar not just as a patriot but as a simple man on a mission, just like you and me—which resonates with people.”

What stood out most for her was how thoughtfully her character was written and brought to life. “The way Jyoti’s character was written and presented to me, right from the first conversations, was exceptional. She was crafted with a lot of thought and love, and therefore the shooting process felt smooth, like a hot knife through butter. I remember when we were shooting Jyoti’s action sequence—Faruk sir played Thriller by Michael Jackson to set the mood. That was a fun shoot, contrary to what people might imagine!” Janhavi concluded.

Mumbai-Reporter,( Hitesh Jain ).

Mumbai, 01 September 2025 (UTN). Janhavi Hardas plays the role of Jyoti in Sphereorigins’ Salakaar. The series, streaming on JioHotstar, is a spy thriller that follows an Indian agent sent to Pakistan on a covert mission to neutralize a nuclear threat to India. The actress shared that the series has been a memorable journey for her and revealed that she was instantly drawn to the script. She said, “When I first received the script, I didn’t put it down until I had finished reading it from end to end. Jyoti’s character had a sense of enigma to it, and that intrigued me. Faruk sir’s vision and Spandan sir’s writing fueled that excitement in me to be part of a story that demanded to be told. And then, coupled with working alongside a great cast, the decision became much easier!”

Speaking about how crucial Jyoti is to the story, she added, “Jyoti’s character and her story are extremely pivotal to the timeline; she brings softness and emotion into the scenes. Emotional prep for her required me to understand the 70s era. I took a lot of inspiration from the fearlessness and love with which my mother carries herself. I also love making playlists for various characters, so I did the same for Jyoti. This was also my first time filming an action sequence (though Jyoti was on the receiving end). I trained in martial arts with Amod Sarang Sensei and worked on my fitness with Vivek Jagtap sir. And yes, I am proud to say that all the stunts you see on screen were performed by me myself—it was challenging but deeply satisfying as an actor.”

She also revealed that her background in law helped her connect more deeply with the story. “I’m a lawyer by education, so I have a deep passion for our society and its betterment. I am really proud to be associated with a project that tells the tale of our Salakaar, and I hope people are inspired to stand up for important causes. I salute the soldiers, fighters, and the people who protect and serve our nation with dignity and valor.”

Talking about her overall experience, she said, “It was thrilling! To be a part of something so special is exciting for me as an actor. Faruk sir was able to showcase Salakaar not just as a patriot but as a simple man on a mission, just like you and me—which resonates with people.”

What stood out most for her was how thoughtfully her character was written and brought to life. “The way Jyoti’s character was written and presented to me, right from the first conversations, was exceptional. She was crafted with a lot of thought and love, and therefore the shooting process felt smooth, like a hot knife through butter. I remember when we were shooting Jyoti’s action sequence—Faruk sir played Thriller by Michael Jackson to set the mood. That was a fun shoot, contrary to what people might imagine!” Janhavi concluded.

Mumbai-Reporter,( Hitesh Jain ).