Sankalp Web Series Cast: Who Plays Who in This Political Drama?

Sankalp Web Series Cast — Individual Actor Spotlights

Let’s take a closer look at each major actor in the Sankalp web series cast, what they bring to the show, and how critics and audiences have responded to their performances.

Nana Patekar as Kanhaiya Lal (Ma’at Saab)

If you’ve spent any time looking up the Sankalp web series cast, you already know that this is the big one — Nana Patekar’s first-ever appearance in a web series. After decades of landmark films (Welcome, Krantiveer, Ab Tak Chhappan, Natsamrat), he finally made his OTT debut here, and he made it count.

He plays Kanhaiya Lal, a man of immense power who operates through quiet dominance rather than noise. One moment he’s stirring a cooking pot in his kitchen, the next he’s orchestrating political moves that affect millions. Bollywood Hungama noted that “Nana Patekar is the only actor who could have played this part with the required mix of vulnerability and strength, and he rocks the show.” The Times of India praised his “commanding presence” as the driving force of the entire series. Nana himself described working with Prakash Jha as “unique, always a significant learning experience” — words that feel very much in keeping with the Ma’at Saab persona he portrays.

Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub as Aditya Verma

The second-most pivotal member of the Sankalp web series cast is Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, who plays Aditya Verma — a star IPS officer who was once Ma’at Saab’s most devoted student before a single incident turns him into the mentor’s biggest problem. His character is the emotional and narrative heart of the series. He’s a man caught between the loyalty he owes to the person who shaped him, and the moral line he refuses to cross.

Bollywood Hungama called his performance “impressive in a challenging role.” The Hollywood Reporter India noted that Zeeshan Ayyub “pushes the stoicness and moral ambiguity a bit too far,” suggesting his character’s restraint sometimes feels over-applied. Still, most reviewers agreed he handled the role’s emotional complexity with seriousness.

Sanjay Kapoor as Prashant Singh (Chief Minister of Delhi)

Sanjay Kapoor plays Prashant Singh, the Delhi Chief Minister, and his casting in the Sankalp web series cast raised some eyebrows. His character spends much of the early episodes frustrated, confused, and repeatedly uttering variations of “What the f**k is happening?” — which became a bit of a running joke in early reviews. Bollywood Hungama noted that “initially, his act is laughable,” but also acknowledged that “later, he puts up a fine act.” The Hollywood Reporter India was slightly kinder, noting he simply “doesn’t have much to do except look hassled” — more a writing problem than a performance one.

Neeraj Kabi as Waqar Mapillah

Neeraj Kabi is consistently one of the most underappreciated actors working in Indian streaming today, and the Sankalp web series cast benefits enormously from his presence. He plays Waqar Mapillah, the Chief Minister’s sharp, calculating, and decidedly reptilian political advisor — the real power behind the throne. Bollywood Hungama called his performance “surely one of his best,” noting that “the actor has delivered several memorable performances and this is one of them.” Rediff.com described Kabi as “a sharp foil for Kanhaiyalal, with his always ticking, wily mind.” He brings the kind of quiet menace that doesn’t announce itself — it just settles into every scene like smoke.

Kubbra Sait as DCP Parveen Sheikh

Kubbra Sait plays DCP Parveen Sheikh, a senior police officer who was trained by Ma’at Saab and now finds herself caught between loyalty to her mentor and the demands of her conscience. The Hollywood Reporter India noted that her “character unravels in simplistic shades,” which is more a script critique than a performance one. Bollywood Hungama praised her “restrained and effective act.” Kubbra, known for her breakthrough role in Sacred Games, continues to pick strong, complex female roles, and Parveen Sheikh adds another credible one to her resume.

Meghna Malik as Suhasini

Meghna Malik plays Suhasini, the co-founder of Ma’at Saab’s Gurukul and one of his oldest, closest friends. She is the moral anchor of the series — a woman who shares his vision but not necessarily his methods. Bollywood Hungama called her “the soul of the show” and said she “does very well.” The Hollywood Reporter India described her as the friend who “shares his vision” and contextualised their shared college history as the origin point of the show’s central conflicts. Her performance is warm, grounded, and quietly authoritative in a show full of louder characters.

Kranti Prakash Jha as Kasturi

Kranti Prakash Jha — who also happens to be director Prakash Jha’s own son — plays Kasturi, a character who enters the story relatively late but makes a significant impression once he does. Bollywood Hungama noted that he “has a late entry but makes up for it with his performance,” while The Hollywood Reporter India pointed out that his character’s journey is one of the series’ more distracting tangents. His personal connection to the director adds an interesting meta-layer to his involvement in the Sankalp web series cast.

Saurabh Goyal as Inspector Vasudev Ranjan

Saurabh Goyal rounds out the trio of Ma’at Saab’s loyal student-police officers alongside Aditya Verma and Parveen Sheikh. His character, Inspector Vasudev Ranjan, is described as the most straightforwardly loyal of the three. Bollywood Hungama noted that while he has “limited screen time compared to the other two,” he “leaves a mark” within the time he gets. It’s a supporting role done well — efficient, clear, and never wasted.

Tushar Pandey as Sattu

Tushar Pandey plays a character called Sattu, and his inclusion in the Sankalp web series cast is perhaps the most controversial casting choice of the whole show. Bollywood Hungama was blunt: “Tushar Pandey (Sattu) is horribly wasted and one wonders what exactly was the reason to add him.” Given that Pandey is a genuinely capable actor with some strong previous performances to his name, this appears to be more of a writing and editing failure than a performance one.

Behind The Camera: The Creative Team

The Sankalp TV series is the work of a very specific creative vision — and understanding who built the world helps explain why it looks and feels the way it does.