'They signed me for 'double-role' as Maat'saab' on-screen and as 'bawarchi' for cooking food after pack-up,' joked iconic Nana Patekar at trailer launch of Prakash Jha directed 'Sankalp' an Amazon MX Players socio-political-thriller series streaming from March 11th !! By Sr. Journalist Chaitanya Padukone

Speaking to the news-media, veteran yet evergreen star jovial-actor Nana Patekar who plays 'Ma'at-saab' in  Amazon MX Players trailer launch of latest series 'Sankalp' jokingly said, “I guess they signed me to perform two roles, one you see in the series, and second one is to cook for everyone. So, after pack-up, I had one more job, to cook for everyone, which I liked the most, and I feel happy doing it. After working the whole day, in the evening, the tension of the whole day which they had given me, to get rid of all that, cooking food is the best thing. So thank you for giving me the tension.”

Nana Patekar further added with his tangy humour, “If not for the role, please take me with you to cook food,” highlighting his playful attitude and unassuming personality, even amidst a high-profile political drama shoot. Nana (real name Vishwanath) also honestly admitted that his Hindi fluency and Hindi vocabulary was not up to the mark and that director Prakash Jha would help him out during their friendly arguments and during  dialogues-dubbing. ! " If I had an excellent command over Hindi like The Lallantop youtube show host-journalist Saurabh Dwivedi,--- toh main  film-industry mein tabaahi machaa deta," he said jest-fully ! 

Amazon MX Player, India’s leading free, premium, ad-supported video streaming service, with an estimated 250 million  monthly viewership today launched the power-packed trailer of its upcoming socio-political thriller Sankalp, marking the much-awaited streaming debut of veteran actor Nana Patekar. Inspired by the ancient Chanakya–Chandragupta chronicles, the series re-imagines political strategy for modern India, where classrooms replace. The trailer offers a vibrant volatile entry into a world shaped by three forces: Sanskaar, Satta, and Samarpan. Anchored by formidable veteran evergreen lead actor '(Ma'at Saab) Nana Patekar, the series also boasts a formidable ensemble cast featuring Sanjay Kapoor ( as a powerful political figure opposing the ideology of 'Ma'at Saab ), Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Neeraj Kabi, stunning actress exuberant Kubrra Sait ( as the daring senior police officer DSP,)  media-friendly Kranti Prakash Jha, in pivotal roles. Produced by Jyoti Deshpande for Jio Studios and Dishaa Jhaa under banner of PJP films Productions, Sankalp is set to premiere on March 11, exclusively on Amazon MX Player.

A Jio Studios presentation, this electrifying character-driven series is directed and produced by National Award–winning acclaimed senior filmmaker Prakash Jha. Set between the political nerve centres, the story introduces Ma’at Saab, an influential educator whose authority rests on values, loyalty, and unwavering devotion. The trailer builds steadily with a charged confrontation between the mentor and mentee, exposing the moral price of ambition and the thin line between guidance and establishing dominance. The tussle that ensues is what keeps everyone hooked to see if the student gets to rise against the master.

 According to its talented writer  Reshu Nath,  "the Amazon MX Player series  ‘Sankalp’ is inspired by the ancient chronicles of Chanakya and Chandragupta Maurya, reimagining political strategy for modern India. The series places its narrative within a world where the dynamics of power, influence and ideology unfold through institutions and individuals, presenting a gripping clash between ambition and authority,"  Director Prakash Jha and Nana patekat both highly appreciated the writing talents of Reshu Nath,and emphasizing the immense contribution of writer Reshu Nath, without which it was not possible for Sankalp made with an ensemble cast and maximum connectivity and realistic relatability to modern-day digital viewers audiences 

Speaking about his OTT debut, modest veteran actor Nana Patekar shared, “Playing Ma’at saab has been a huge learning and it led me to explore a new dimension. It’s a character layered with silence, conflict and consequences. Working again with Prakash Jha is always special because he tells stories that don’t spell everything out. They mirror the world as it is, and they stay with you. Lastly, this project becomes extra special as I mark my debut in the OTT world with Amazon MX Player and can’t wait for audiences to experience the world of Sankalp.”

Speaking about the series, Amogh Dusad, Director and Head of Content, Amazon MX Player, said, “Sankalp is a sharp, contemporary socio-political thriller with larger-than-life characters that explores power, belief, and motivations. The series reflects our focus on culturally rooted stories that spark meaningful conversations. It also continues our long-standing creative collaboration with Prakash Jha, whose distinctive voice has delivered many impactful narratives. We are also delighted to collaborate with Nana Patekar as he makes his streaming debut with Amazon MX Player.”

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Director-producer Prakash Jha said, “I have always believed that storytelling carries responsibility. Sankalp is built on that belief, examining power, intent, and consequence in a way that stays with the audience. Collaborating with Amazon MX Player and Jio Studios has allowed this grand vision to reach millions of viewers-audiences far and wide, amplifying the impact of a powerful character-driven with layers of emotions and action--an entertaining story that grips you!”

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Meanwhile actor Kranti Prakash Jha speaking to me said that "my parents had named me Kranti Prakash Jha at birth Ever since I  ventured into Bollywood acting it was always my wishful-dream to work someday with brilliant film-maker Prakash Jha and finally I was cast in this 'Sankalp' series ! Its my honour and privilege to work with Prakash Sir and Nana-Sir they are both like a mentoring Master-Class on the sets," said Bihar-born Kranti Prakash whose real-life father's name is Deochandra Jha--a senior bureaucrat in Bihar. 

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 Sankalp will stream for free from 11th March 2026 exclusively on Amazon MX Player, available through its apps on mobile, Amazon’s shopping app, Prime Video, Fire TV, and Connected TVs.

FAQ

Q1. What did Nana Patekar say at the trailer launch of Sankalp?

Nana Patekar joked that he was signed for a “double role” — one as Ma’at Saab in the series and another as the team’s cook after pack-up.

Q2. Which series was being launched at the event?

The event was the trailer launch of the socio-political thriller series Sankalp.

Q3. Who is the director of the series Sankalp?

The series is directed by acclaimed filmmaker Prakash Jha.

Q4. On which platform will Sankalp be available?

The series will stream on Amazon MX Player.

Q5. What humorous remark did Nana Patekar make about his Hindi?

Nana humorously said that if he had Hindi fluency like Saurabh Dwivedi from The Lallantop, he would have “created havoc in the film industry.”