Chandan Anand on the upcoming track of Hastinapur Ke Veer: Shakuni sees Duryodhan's frustration as an opportunity to shape his destiny
Hastinapur Ke Veer leaves audiences at the edge of their seats with its gripping retelling of the Mahabharat . With the tension between Kauravas and Pandavas on the rise, the upcoming episodes will see a shocking conspiracy which will change the course of their rivalry forever.
In the next track, Duryodhan (Aayudh Bhanushali) gets more and more bitter as he is constantly overshadowed by the Pandavs and their increasing popularity in Hastinapur . Shakuni (Chandan Anand) gets a whiff of his nephew’s ambition and frustration and subtly plays on his insecurities, telling him Bheem (Subhash) is the actual strength pillar of the Pandavas. Wanting to weaken his rivals, Duryodhan devises a sinister plan, he secretly poisons Bheem’s kheer and then has him thrown into a river. As the kingdom searches for the missing Bheem, no one suspects the truth behind his disappearance, while an unconscious Bheem is swept away towards the mysterious Naglok .
Will Duryodhan's dangerous plan succeed or will fate have other plans for Bheem?
Chandan Anand, who plays Shakuni, shares, “Shakuni is a master strategist who understands people’s weaknesses better than anyone else. He recognizes Duryodhan’s growing frustration and sense of rejection, and instead of calming him down, he uses those emotions to influence him. For Shakuni, this is not just about Bheem; it is about planting the seeds of a much larger conflict. What fascinated me as an actor was exploring how Shakuni manipulates without ever forcing a decision. He simply nudges Duryodhan in a direction that serves his own larger agenda. The moment where he convinces Duryodhan that eliminating Bheem is the only way forward is a pivotal one, because it marks the beginning of a darker path for both characters. Viewers will see how a single conversation can alter the destiny of Hastinapur.”
In the next track, Duryodhan (Aayudh Bhanushali) gets more and more bitter as he is constantly overshadowed by the Pandavs and their increasing popularity in Hastinapur . Shakuni (Chandan Anand) gets a whiff of his nephew’s ambition and frustration and subtly plays on his insecurities, telling him Bheem (Subhash) is the actual strength pillar of the Pandavas. Wanting to weaken his rivals, Duryodhan devises a sinister plan, he secretly poisons Bheem’s kheer and then has him thrown into a river. As the kingdom searches for the missing Bheem, no one suspects the truth behind his disappearance, while an unconscious Bheem is swept away towards the mysterious Naglok .
Will Duryodhan's dangerous plan succeed or will fate have other plans for Bheem?
Chandan Anand, who plays Shakuni, shares, “Shakuni is a master strategist who understands people’s weaknesses better than anyone else. He recognizes Duryodhan’s growing frustration and sense of rejection, and instead of calming him down, he uses those emotions to influence him. For Shakuni, this is not just about Bheem; it is about planting the seeds of a much larger conflict. What fascinated me as an actor was exploring how Shakuni manipulates without ever forcing a decision. He simply nudges Duryodhan in a direction that serves his own larger agenda. The moment where he convinces Duryodhan that eliminating Bheem is the only way forward is a pivotal one, because it marks the beginning of a darker path for both characters. Viewers will see how a single conversation can alter the destiny of Hastinapur.”
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