Pankaj Tripathi Returns as Madhav Mishra in a High-Stakes Courtroom Drama
Get set for another legal rollercoaster as Criminal Justice: A Family Matter drops its newest trailer. Hotstar’s hit crime drama is back with its fourth season, bringing Pankaj Tripathi front and center once again as the quirky yet razor-sharp advocate Madhav Mishra. The series, delayed by a week from its original release, will now start streaming on Jiocinema from May 29.
This time the story dives deep into a messy, emotional case swirling around Raj Nagpal—played by Mohammad Zeeshan Ayyub—and the mysterious murder of nurse Roshni Saluja. The cops catch Raj at the scene, and the odds don’t look good. But as Madhav Mishra steps in as Raj’s defender, the courtroom turns into a battleground—where not one, but three clashing versions of the truth jostle for attention.
Three Sides to a Murder: Drama, Deceit, and Family Tension
The new trailer doesn’t waste a moment throwing viewers into suspense. With every courtroom clash, more secrets spill out, showing just how complicated the truth can get when family, ambition, and old wounds collide. Mishra has to out-think tough opposition, including Surveen Chawla as Raj’s wife, and Shweta Basu Prasad as a determined public prosecutor. Mita Vashisht pops up as a sharp corporate lawyer and Barkha Singh as the victim's friend—making the case a web of conflicting loyalties.
Pankaj Tripathi called his portrayal of Madhav Mishra an ‘alter-ego’, and it’s easy to see why. He brings a relatable charm to the role, even as he grapples with two fierce rivals and tries to peel back the layers of a case filled with moral dilemmas. Surveen Chawla, meanwhile, promises a drama full of emotional and ethical knockouts as her character’s loyalties are tested in court and at home.
- Mohammad Zeeshan Ayyub anchors the story with a tense, nuanced performance as Raj, a man at the center of suspicion.
- Asha Negi and Barkha Singh help crank up the tension, providing heart and perspective to the complex case.
- Khusbhoo Atre returns as Madhav’s supportive wife, keeping Mishra grounded amid courtroom chaos.
Director Rohan Sippy and producer Sameer Nair are steering this season back into the heart of what makes Criminal Justice tick—showing how legal battles are never just about what happens in court, but the tangled inner lives of everyone caught up in the case. If you thought past seasons were intense, this one looks set to crank up both the emotional stakes and the detective work. Mark your calendar for May 29. With three truths and only one verdict, expect plenty of twists along the way.
