Not a ‘macho cop’

Rather than embodying the archetypal action-driven cop, SI Jayprakash, played by Ali Fazal, is written as a thoughtful and emotionally layered individual whose quiet resolve, guides him through the gripping investigation. This nuanced characterization and the thrilling storyline that it comes with, was one of the key aspects that attracted the multi-faceted actor Ali Fazal to the role. 

Speaking about why he deliberately rejected the “macho cop” template in Raakh, Fazal said, “My first question going into the show was how we could make this character feel different because we've seen so many cop dramas over the years, and there’s already a very fixed idea of what a cop looks and behaves like on screen. They’re often portrayed as macho, loud, larger-than-life figures who command every room they walk into. With JP (Jayprakash), I wanted to move away from that template completely. What drew me to him was his introvertedness, his quietness, the tenderness he carries beneath the surface and his ability to see things from a perspective of a common citizen. He isn’t someone who wears his emotions openly, but they inform every decision he makes.”