Hansal Mehta says Harman Baweja has truly been a revelation in 'Scoop'

Mumbai: Filmmaker Hansal Mehta on Tuesday praised Harman Baweja's performance in "Scoop", saying the actor has silenced his "critics" with his portrayal of ACP Shroff in the series.

Baweja, who made acting debut in 2008 with "Love Story 2050" opposite Priyanka Chopra, took a break from the film industry after his 2014 film "Dishkiyaoon" did not do well at the box office. Netflix's "Scoop", which premiered earlier this month, is his first acting effort in almost a decade.

"Harman Baweja has truly been a revelation," Mehta wrote on Instagram alongside a photograph with Baweja from the sets of the critically-acclaimed show.

During his initial days in the movies, the 42-year-old actor was constantly compared to superstar Hrithik Roshan in looks.

Mehta said he is proud of Baweja for silencing his "Critics Roshans".

"Silencing his ‘Critic Roshans’ with his performance. Here’s Baweja proving that nothing is ever ‘Bewajah’. And in the process making all of us proud," the 55-year-old director added.

"Scoop" follows Jagruti Pathak (Karishma Tanna), a star crime reporter at a Mumbai newspaper, who makes headlines after she is accused of her rival Jaideb Sen's (Prosenjit Chatterjee) murder.

The series is inspired by Jigna Vora's biographical book "Behind the Bars In Byculla: My Days in Prison". It is co-created by Mehta and Mrunmayee Lagoo Waikul.

"Scoop" also stars Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub. It is produced by Matchbox Shots, Sarita Patil and Dikssha Jyote Routray.