Archive · 16 Nov 2025
Shweta Basu Prasad Returns to 'Criminal Justice', Shares Update on Directorial Debut
Shweta Basu Prasad is an actress who has been working for a long time.
She recently played a lawyer named Lekha again in a show called 'Criminal Justice'.
She said it felt strange but fun to play the same character again after some time.
Shweta also has a short movie she directed called 'Retake' that she hopes will be released soon, and she wrote it herself!
She has other movies and shows coming out too.
Besides acting, she also started her own clothing line inspired by music.
Shweta enjoys reading and watching shows like 'The White Lotus'.
Shweta Basu Prasad returns to her role as lawyer Lekha Agastya in the new season of Criminal Justice.
She described reprising the role as a 'weird but enjoyable' experience.
Basu Prasad's directorial debut short film, 'Retake,' featuring Anupam Kher, is awaiting release.
The actress has also launched her own music-inspired clothing line called 'C-Sharp'.
She has multiple films and series slated for release in 2026, in addition to her ongoing acting career.
- Who
- Shweta Basu Prasad
- What
- Discussed her return to the series Criminal Justice and provided an update on her directorial debut short film 'Retake', as well as launching a clothing line.
- When
- The article was published recently, discussing current and upcoming projects.
- Where
- Primarily discussed through her roles in Indian OTT franchises like Criminal Justice and Maharani.
- Why
- To share insights into her evolving career, including reprising a role, directorial aspirations, and new business ventures.
- Actress
- Shweta Basu Prasad
- Returning Role
- Lekha Agastya in Criminal Justice Season 4
- Upcoming Directorial Project
- Short film 'Retake'
- Other Recent Work
- Maharani
- New Venture
- Clothing line 'C-Sharp'
- Current Reading
- Pachinko by Min Jin Lee