Actor Karan Veer Mehra shocked the fans with a fiery makeover, playing the role of a sinister villain, Zehraak, in the new romantic-action movie Silaa. His debut look from the movie was recently revealed and has since made its huge buzz on all the social media platforms.
Released by Times Now, the poster features Mehra in a fierce, blood-stained avatar, wielding a sword and sporting wild locks and a intense look. His caption “Khud hi khuda, khud hi insaaf! Khauf ka naya naam – ZEHRAAK. ☠️ #SILAA” treated fans to the promise of the danger he is unleashing on the screen. The reaction was instant and over-the-top, with fans overwhelming the internet with comments like “khatarnaak,” “iconic,” and “dangerously beautiful.”
Karan Veer Mehra, whose professional fame comes from starring in hit shows like Pavitra Rishta, and who recently won Bigg Boss 18, seems to be making a conscious career change. With his private life also gaining attention particularly after divorcing actress Nidhi Seth in 2023, the new role represents a radical rebranding of his on-screen persona.
Silaa, directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Omung Kumar, renowned for Mary Kom and Sarbjit, promises a blend of romance, action, and emotional intensity. The film features Harshvardhan Rane as the male lead Virat and Sadia Khateeb in the titular role of Silaa. Mehra’s Zehraak adds a formidable villainous edge to the narrative.
The film is supported by Zee Studios and co-produced by Blue Lotus Pictures and Stark Entertainment. The production crew consists of Omung Kumar, Umesh KR Bansal, and Captain Rahul Bali. The music of the film will also be another USP, with Ankit Tiwari, Sachet-Parampara, Shreyas Puranik, and Alexia Evellyn composing the soundtracks under the banner SaReGaMa.
Production for the movie started on July 1, 2025, after a grand mahurat ceremony. The first look of lead pair Harshvardhan Rane and Sadia Khateeb was unveiled on June 30, generating buzz around the movie. Rane depicted Silaa as “a hauntingly beautiful world where love meets redemption,” in a prelude to Mehra’s eye-catching reveal as Zehraak.
As anticipation grows, Silaa is sure to be a game-changer for Karan Veer Mehra, which could be a turning point in his acting career. With the audience already under his new avatar’s spell, all eyes are now on how he performs in one of his most demanding and life-altering roles yet.
