Shanaya Kapoor is set to star in Student of the Year: After Dark, a new web series that gives Karan Johar’s popular franchise a darker direction. The upcoming thriller moves away from the campus romance and friendship that defined the original films. The series will premiere on JioHotstar on November 13.
Unlike the earlier films, the new instalment will explore student life through suspense, rivalry and a darker storyline. The shift marks a fresh approach to the franchise, bringing a thriller element to its familiar world of competition. Moreover, the series aims to offer viewers a different perspective on the pressures and conflicts surrounding student life.
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Shanaya will reportedly play a double role in the upcoming project, adding another challenge to her performance. Karan Johar has praised her work, describing her performance as powerful. Her involvement places her at the centre of this new chapter in the established franchise.
The series is produced by Dharmatic Entertainment, the production company behind the project. Filmmaker Reema Maya has taken charge of directing the show, which seeks to reinvent the franchise for a new audience. With its suspense-driven approach, the series promises a notable departure from the original films’ familiar storytelling style.
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Meanwhile, Student of the Year remains one of Johar’s recognisable entertainment franchises, built around young characters, relationships and intense campus competition. The new series retains the student setting while introducing a more mysterious atmosphere. Its November 13 release will bring this reimagined version of the franchise to JioHotstar audiences.