The British television show Next of Kin, starring Shabana Azmi, will soon be released on OTT for Indian viewers. It revolves around a woman, Mona Shirani (Archie Panjabi), who is left grief-stricken when her brother is brutally murdered while working for a medical charity overseas. This family drama explores love, loyalty, and the fragile threads that hold relationships together. Ahead of its OTT release, Azmi and Panjabi spoke about their respective characters. Azmi describes her character, Mrs Shirani's personality, her pivotal role in the family, and how she subverts stereotypes.