Hastinapur Ke Veer: Chandan Anand Spills Beans On Upcoming Plot; 'Shakuni Sees Duryodhan’s Frustration As...'

Mumbai, June 16, 2026: Sony SAB's Hastinapur Ke Veer continues to capture viewers with its gripping telling of the Mahabharat. As tensions between the Kauravas and Pandavas continue to rise, the upcoming episodes will witness a shocking conspiracy that changes the course of their rivalry forever.

In the upcoming track, Duryodhan (Aayudh Bhanushali) grows increasingly bitter as he finds himself constantly overshadowed by the Pandavas and their growing popularity in Hastinapur. Sensing his nephew's frustration and ambition, Shakuni (Chandan Anand) carefully fuels his insecurities and convinces him that Bheem (Subhash) is the true pillar of the Pandavas' strength. Determined to weaken his rivals, Duryodhan puts a sinister plan into motion, he secretly poisons Bheem's kheer before having 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."

Tune in to watch Hastinapur Ke Veer, every Monday to Saturday at 9:00 PM, only on Sony SAB