India, June 6 -- Chhal Kapat - The Deception, a murder mystery streaming on ZEE5 (OTTplay Premium) from June 6, 2025, features Shriya Pilgaonkar in her first role as a police officer. The show follows her character Devika as she investigates a murder in a tiny community that reveals long-buried truths and deception. In addition to its crime-thriller premise, the show deviates from the stereotypically violent and male depiction of women in uniform by providing a new perspective on the subject.

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Shriya discusses the media's portrayal of women in authoritative roles, such as police officers, in an interview with Hindustan Times. The ac...