Pakistan, Oct. 20 -- Shanaya Kapoor is set to star in Student of the Year: After Dark, a new web series that gives Karan Johar's popular franchise a darker direction. The upcoming thriller moves away from the campus romance and friendship that defined the original films. The series will premiere on JioHotstar on November 13.

Unlike the earlier films, the new instalment will explore student life through suspense, rivalry and a darker storyline. The shift marks a fresh approach to the franchise, bringing a thriller element to its familiar world of competition. Moreover, the series aims to offer viewers a different perspective on the pressures and conflicts surrounding student life.

Shanaya will reportedly play a double role in the upcomin...