Bharat Jadhav and Pushkar Shrotri Face Off in a High-Stakes Battle for Justice in Zee 5 Global’s Kon Yashwant Pansare?, Premiering October 16

What happens when a man seeking redemption is forced to take on the very system he once lost faith in? Written and directed by Anand Dilip Gokhale and produced by Manjiri Subodh Bhave under Kanha’s Magic, Kon Yashwant Pansare? is a gripping courtroom drama and an investigative thriller that explores the complex intersection of justice, power, and truth. Adapted from the critically acclaimed Zee 5 Global series Sattamum Needhiyam, the series delves into the consequences of challenging entrenched systems while tracing one man’s deeply personal journey from guilt and self-doubt to courage and redemption, and starring Bharat Jadhav, Shivani Rangole, Pushkar Shrotri, Sharvari Jamenis, Ujwala Jog, Vidyadhar Joshi, and Milind Pathak, among others. Kon Yashwant Pansare? premieres on October 16, 2026, on Zee 5 Global.

Key details:
Title: Kon Yashwant Pansare?
Language: Marathi
Genre: Courtroom Drama and Investigative Thriller
Written & Director: Anand Dilip Gokhale
Production: Kanha’s Magic
Cast: Bharat Jadhav, Pushkar Shrotri, Shivani Rangole, Sharvari Jamenis, Ujwala Jog, Vidyadhar Joshi, Milind Pathak
Release: 16th October 2026
Platform: Zee 5 Global

What is Kon Yashwant Pansare about?
Once a formidable advocate, Yashwant Pansare has been reduced to working as a notary following a devastating failure that leaves him consumed by guilt and self-doubt. His life takes an unexpected turn when Sadashiv Mapari, an elderly father, sets himself on fire outside the court, alleging that the system has failed to act on the disappearance of his daughter, Alka. Shaken by the desperate act, Pansare returns to the courtroom and files a Public Interest Litigation, with Janhavi, a fearless young lawyer who challenges conventional professional norms, joining him in the fight.

What begins as a missing-person case soon unravels into a complex web of police records, questions surrounding mental illness, concealed evidence, and powerful political interests. As the matter escalates into a high-stakes Habeas Corpus hearing, Pansare finds himself up against formidable opposition, including Public Prosecutor Sarda, while every new revelation forces the court and those involved to question what they believe to be the truth. For Pansare, the search for Alka becomes more than a legal battle; it becomes an opportunity to confront his past, reclaim his voice, and find redemption through the fight for justice.