Zoya Afroz Joins Emraan Hashmi for Neeraj Pandey’s Upcoming Netflix Series

Ziya Khan 3 days agoLast Updated: January 10, 2025

After the success of Sikandar Ka Muqqadar, Zoya Afroz is set to reunite with filmmaker Neeraj Pandey as the female lead in an upcoming Netflix global series starring Emraan Hashmi. Fans are eagerly anticipating the next season of the Special Ops series, headlined by Kay Kay Menon, but Neeraj Pandey is already moving forward with this new project, reportedly beginning filming with Zoya and Emraan.

A source close to the production confirmed Zoya’s involvement, stating, “It is a thriller show, a genre Neeraj Pandey has masterfully aced over the years. This will mark Emraan’s first collaboration with Neeraj, and Zoya’s second. Her brief yet impactful performance in Sikandar Ka Muqqadar greatly impressed Neeraj, and when he sought a female lead for his upcoming project—expected to be the biggest show of 2025—Zoya was his immediate choice. She was seen promoting her Netflix film, which seemed going well, check her post on the microblogging site called X (formerly known as Twitter) as under:

Kaun hai masoom, kaun hai mujrim, aur kiski moolvriti hai sabse shaatir? 🃏⁰Watch Sikandar ka Muqaddar, out 29 November, only on Netflix. #SikandarKaMuqaddarOnNetflix @neerajpofficial @jimmysheirgill @avinashtiw85 @tamannaahspeaks @ZoyaAfroz @FridayStorytel1 pic.twitter.com/WK8eBZBWiJ

— Zoya Afroz (@ZoyaAfroz) November 11, 2024

”Zoya Afroz has made a remarkable transition from child actor to pageant winner, steadily establishing herself as a talented performer through diverse series such as Matsyakaand, Mukhbir – The Story of a Spy, and, most recently, Sikandar Ka Muqqadar. She is also looking forward to her theatrical film, Objection My Lord, further solidifying her status as a rising star in the industry.

While specific details about Zoya’s character and the series plot remain under wraps, earlier reports indicate that it will belong to the thriller genre—a hallmark of Neeraj Pandey’s work. Additionally, Emraan Hashmi fans are buzzing with excitement over his choice of a subject that allows him to portray a power-packed avatar, promising an engaging viewing experience. As the project unfolds, anticipation continues to build for what could be a standout series in 2025.