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  • Applause Entertainment to produce an Indian adaptation of ‘Fauda’ for Sonyliv

    Applause Entertainment to produce an Indian adaptation of ‘Fauda’ for Sonyliv

    Mumbai: Applause Entertainment on Tuesday announced that it is producing the Indian adaptation of the globally acclaimed Israeli drama series Fauda which will stream exclusively on the OTT platform Sonyliv.

    Hailed as one of the best Israeli shows, the Indian version of Fauda will be produced by Applause Entertainment in association with Applause Productions and is titled Taanav. The series will be helmed by national award-winning director Sudhir Mishra and co-directed by Sachin Mamta Krishn.

    Set against the idyllic backdrop of Kashmir in the year 2017, Tanaav tells the story of a special covert ops unit. It is a socio-political action drama with family at its core.

    Shot extensively in real locations in Kashmir over 100 days, the 12-episode series features an ensemble cast including Manav Vij, Sumit Kaul, Rajat Kapoor, Shashank Arora, Arbaaz Khan, Zarina Wahab, Ekta Kaul, Waluscha De Sousa, Danish Hussain, Satyadeep Mishra, Sukhmani Sadana, Sahiba Bali, Amit Gaur, Arslan Goni, Rockey Raina, M.K. Raina, Sheen Dass, Aryaman Seth amongst others in prominent roles.

    The actors for the show were cast by Mukesh Chhabra. Fauda is created by Avi Issacharoff and Lior Raz & distributed by Yes Studios and is considered to be one of the best shows made in a foreign language. “The Indian adaptation has been reimagined for a larger Indian and global audience,” said the statement.

    “Tanaav reaffirms our commitment towards presenting captivating and entertaining stories of depth and substance. With its compelling storyline, cinematography and stellar cast backed by Applause Entertainment and Sudhir Mishra, Tanaav will find resonance with our viewers,” said Sony Pictures Network India EVP and business head Sonyliv and StudioNext Danish Khan.

    “A global sensation, Fauda was always a story waiting to cross borders and be adapted in a new setting,” said Applause Entertainment CEO Sameer Nair. “We at Applause Entertainment find it immensely gratifying to bring an edge-of-the-seat drama of this calibre to Indian audiences, offering a new perspective to the human stories depicting all sides of the conflict. With filmmakers like Sudhir Mishra and Sachin Krishn at the helm, backed by a stellar cast and talented writing, creative and production teams, we are excited to partner with Sonyliv to bring this show to the world. This partnership only strengthens our already strong relationship with Sonyliv after successful collaborations on Scam 1992, Avrodh, Undekhi and Your Honor.”  

    “Applause Entertainment discovers some of the best international stories to be reimagined and adapted for Indian audiences,” said Sudhir Mishra. “As a filmmaker, Tanaav allowed me to explore a variety of characters and delve deep into their psyche. It is a true Indian story weaved into a tightly-knit action drama that highlights human emotions and the dilemmas they face. Cannot wait for the audience to binge-watch Tanaav, soon to launch on Sonyliv.”

    “We are very happy and proud to hear about Tanaav, the Indian version of Fauda. It’s a true honour for us to learn how Fauda succeeded to touch the hearts of so many people from all over the world and especially in India,” said Fauda series co-creator Avi Issacharoff.

  • Banijay Asia to create Indian adaptation of Canadian mini-series ‘Vertige’

    Banijay Asia to create Indian adaptation of Canadian mini-series ‘Vertige’

    Mumbai: Banijay Asia is collaborating with Armoza Formats, part of ITV Studios, to bring the official adaptation of the award-winning Canadian mini-series “Vertige” to the Indian audience.

    The Canadian show, originally broadcast in French, deconstructs the alleged suicide of a young girl, Daphne Roussel. “Vertige” follows her as she miraculously wakes up from a three-month long coma with no memory of the 24 hours prior to her alleged suicide attempt.

    “Our audience is developing a vast appetite for exciting and engaging content, making it increasingly important to bring innovative, catchy titles to screen,” said Banijay Asia CEO and Founder Deepak Dhar. “Armoza Format’s ‘Vertige’ is spellbindingly suspenseful, and the way the story catches you in the thrill-storm of the main character is extraordinary. Our audiences love strong narratives and solid characters, and Vertige is a series that fits the description seamlessly – it’s great to be collaborating to create our own, localised version of the show.”

    “We are thrilled to see more of our scripted titles being adapted in India thanks to our great partners in the Indian market,” said Armoza Formats head of sales Salome Peillon. “Together with our partners at Banijay Asia, we are looking forward to bringing this thrilling drama series, ‘Vertige’, to the Indian viewers who have shown clear appetite for our scripted series.”

    The six-episode thriller, originally produced by Pixcom, received multiple awards at the prestigious Prix Gémeaux in 2012 for categories such as ‘Best Direction,’ ‘Best Writing’ and ‘Best Original Music’ to name a few. Originally directed by Patrice Sauvé, “Vertige” features a stunning cast with Fanny Mallette, Normand Daneau, Marilyn, Castonguay, Noémie Godin-Vigneau, Monique Spaziani and Germain Houde in the pivotal roles.

    Banijay Asia is behind hit shows such as “Call My Agent,” “Hostages,” “Survivor,” “The Voice,” “Into The Wild with Bear Grylls” and “The Big Picture.”

    Armoza Formats is one of the top creators and distributors in the international content market and is known for its popular formats including primetime singing competition “The Four” and entertainment show “I Can Do That!” hit game show “Still Standing” and award-winning scripted drama “Hostages” which recently aired two seasons in India. 

  • Disney+ Hotstar announces Indian adaptation of Irish show ‘Blood’

    Disney+ Hotstar announces Indian adaptation of Irish show ‘Blood’

    Mumbai: Disney+ Hotstar, in association with All3Media International, is set to create the Indian adaptation of award-winning Irish show “Blood.” The show will be produced by Dreamers & Doers Co, a premium content studio owned by Reliance Entertainment.

    Helmed by Gurmmeet Singh as the showrunner, and directed by Mihir Desai, the Indian rendition of the show will have the same title. “The show is an intimate drama and psychological thriller about familial bonds, memories, and the past’s impact on the present,” said the statement.

    “We are elated to announce the Indian adaptation of award-winning drama Blood, thereby, further strengthening our thriller offerings,” said Disney+ Hotstar and Disney Star HSM Entertainment network head of content Gaurav Banerjee. “The demand for entertainment is rapidly evolving, and viewers’ want for new-fangled content is expanding. On our journey to engage with millions of viewers, we are delighted to be able to collaborate with the most prolific creative minds at All3Media International to present stories that defy narratives to satiate our viewer’s appetite for unparalleled entertainment experience.”

    “We are delighted to bring an Indian version of this fantastic drama that will join the growing roster of original content produced exclusively for Disney+ Hotstar,” said All3Media International EVP APAC Sabrina Duguet. “Sophie Petzal’s impeccable writing skillfully draws viewers into the story with its universally relevant themes and innovative take on the thriller-mystery genre, making Blood perfect for Indian adaptation, and we look forward to this gripping story about family, grief and truth arriving in India.

    “We believe in the power of stories that travel and are constantly looking for great subjects that we can bring to the Indian market,” said Dreamers & Doers Co CEO Namit Sharma. “Blood is a quintessential universal story – where fractured family dynamics come out to play with the matriarch’s death as a trigger. We have had a great relationship with All3Media International as we have adapted the series for the Indian market – their support in letting us make this version our own, has been enormous. Our showrunner Gurmmeet Singh and director Mihir Desai have crafted the series with passion and care and we couldn’t be prouder of this fact. Dark, delicious and deceptive – Blood is a family drama like no other.”

  • Dice Media partners with JTBC Studios to remake ‘Something In The Rain’

    Dice Media partners with JTBC Studios to remake ‘Something In The Rain’

    Mumbai: Pocket Aces’s long-form studio Dice Media has joined hands with South Korean production house JTBC Studios. Dice Media will remake the award-winning series “Something In The Rain” that will be co-produced by JTBC Studios, making their entry project in India.

    JTBC Studios is a pioneer of the K-drama content industry that encompasses all value chains in the content business by discovering the source IP, producing content and distributing it worldwide.

    “The ever-growing fandom for K-dramas makes this collaboration very exciting, and given Dice Media’s expertise in the relationship and family drama genres, they are the perfect partner to remake these shows,” said the statement.

    Originally broadcasted through JTBC’s Television network in 2018, “Something In The Rain” has won hearts worldwide along with being awarded ‘Excellence in Korean Drama’ at Seoul International Drama Awards in 2018 and ‘Best Drama Series’ at Asian Television Awards in 2019. The story is a bold yet heart-warming narrative around issues that plague both Korean and Indian cultures, seen from the lens of a girl in her mid-30s and a boy in his mid-20s who try to make their taboo relationship work amongst the backdrop of conservative families, workplace harassment, and socio-economic differences.

    “We are excited to present our successful TV series ‘Something In The Rain’ to Indian audiences through a remake,” said JTBC Studios CEO Jung Kyung-Moon. “We expect this collaboration to bring a significant opportunity for JTBC Studios to make the first step into the dynamic Indian content market. We also hope that Pocket Aces’ production expertise will be able to make an excellent result, with JTBC Studios’ proven IP. We believe the partnership between JTBC Studios and Pocket Aces will deliver a wonderful experience to the Indian audience.”

    “The key for a successful remake is maintaining the soul of the story and characters while localising plot points and motivations,” said Pocket Aces co-founder and CEO Aditi Shrivastava. “Korea and India have very similar hearts – the societal and familial structures are quite alike. This makes the content ripe for adaptation. We look forward to working with the JTBC Studios team and are extremely excited to co-produce their highly successful shows here in India. What we share in common is that both JTBC Studios and Pocket Aces truly care about the creatives and about localising the content in the right manner. With our expertise in relationship/family/workplace dramas, and our methodology of using audience insights for development, I am confident that we will be able to do this effectively. ‘Something In The Rain’ is my personal favourite K-drama, and I look forward to making one of India’s most sought-after franchises.”

    Dice Media is bringing other proven IPs to India including the remake of an Emmy-award-winning US show and a French show. They are also working on adapting a few successful books. 

  • DD Bharati to telecast Indian adaptation of Russian play

    DD Bharati to telecast Indian adaptation of Russian play

    NEW DELHI: Doordarshan’s cultural channel DD Bharati will telecast a Hindi play titled Pahunch Wala Aadmi, which is adapted from the Russian play A Man with Connections by Alexander Gelman.

     

    The play will be telecast on 26 April at 6 am and 2 pm.

     

    Directed by Bharti Sharma and staged by Kshitij Theatre Group, Pahunch Wala Aadmi is a poignant portrayal of the present times where people adapt to the inhuman ways, and the way society functions, especially in the corporate sphere.

     

    Ajeet, the protagonist, is a victim of such situations. He is a person caught-up in the rat-race, all entangled up in the nets and traps of the corporate world. Manipulation, calculation and the lies overtake the simplicity and honesty of his character. He functions like a machine with absolutely no sense of right or wrong. It is finally Neena, his wife, who makes him realize his worthlessness and the heavy price that he had to pay to obtain this status. But, it was too late and he was left with nothing at all.

     

    Sharma has proved her talent both as director and actress, by being able to bring out the inner turmoil, the sub text of the play in an effective manner.

     

    Additionally, DD Bharati will also presents Oorja – Kathak by Shovana Narayan and Thumri by Kumud Diwan – at 9 pm on 26 April, with a repeat telecast on 27 April at 5 am and 1 pm. This a telecast of a recent performance of Padmashri Kathak danseuse Narayan performed to the tune of ‘Kya din thay who… Rang mai dooba’ through ‘abhinaya’, touching the heartstrings of the audience. The lively rhythms of Lucknow thumris resonated in the voice of Hindustani semi-classical singer Kumud Diwan, who was the co-performer for Oorja, provided positive energy. The concert was organised by the Indian Cancer Society.

  • Cartoon Network’s ‘Galli Galli Sim Sim’ second season to be repackaged

    Cartoon Network’s ‘Galli Galli Sim Sim’ second season to be repackaged

     MUMBAI: In its second leg on Cartoon Network, the Indian adaptation of Sesame Workshop which is co-produced by Miditech, Galli Galli Sim Sim is set to be repackaged with new muppet characters in the show.

    The second season is scheduled to roll-out in February following an advanced workshop on muppeteering conducted by Marty Robinson, and a writers workshop conducted by Annie Evan of Sesame Workshop, New York, with Miditech’s production team.

    Galli Galli Sim Sim is India’s first international magazine format muppet show for pre-schoolers, that will now see new set of muppet characters introduced in the forthcoming series. The existing characters Boombah, Chamki, Googly and Aanchoo will have new friends joining-in to entertain children under the age of six.

    Muppeteering is a scientific creation of characters, but more importantly a difficult art to perform as it must match the role of its scripted characters in the show. Robinson said, “Through their experience the muppeteers have mastered their individual physical technique and performance. In the workshop, we have further developed the relationships between the characters to help work as one team.”

    “They are strong characters with great comic potential, and exciting additions to the Galli.”

    Annie Evans has been working with the scriptwriters’ team to create new storylines, to introduce muppet characters. She says, “The new members of the Sim Sim family will add colour and energy to the Galli. These muppets have great potential for physical comedy, which is a great way for children to watch and learn.”

    With a key challenge in creating television content for children that is entertaining and educative, Miditech has closely worked with Sesame Workshop, New York and Turner Broadcasting, in making multiplicity the mantra, using universal elements from different regions that would provide identity to children in any part of India. The programme features cross-genre content infused with basic childhood matters and is seen from children’s point of view, states an official release.

    In addition to teaching basic cognitive skills, such as literacy, Galli Galli Sim Sim promises to represent the vibrancy of India’s multiculturalism. The series will celebrate the similarities and differences that are part of children’s every day lives built around cognition, emotion, physical well being, social relations and culture.