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  • Warner Bros. Discovery dominates ContentAsia Awards 2023 with sweeping wins

    Warner Bros. Discovery dominates ContentAsia Awards 2023 with sweeping wins

    Mumbai: In a remarkable stride forward, Warner Bros. Discovery proudly announces its distinguished accomplishments at the esteemed ContentAsia Awards 2023 held in Thailand. The spotlight shone brightly on the Warner Bros. Discovery original series “Legends of the Ramayana with Amish,” securing the prestigious gold award for ‘Best Factual Programme’ in a single market within Asia. Sharing the limelight in this coveted category was “Secrets of the Kohinoor,” featuring the esteemed Manoj Bajpayee.

    Further solidifying its prowess in the realm of factual entertainment, Warner Bros. Discovery also secured the silver award for “Hunt for the Indian Mujahideen” and the bronze award for “Expedition Borderlands with Levison Wood and Ash Bharadwaj” in the ‘Best Factual Entertainment Programme’ section. Moreover, Warner Bros. Discovery’s dedication to engaging and informative content was reinforced with the silver award for “Ganganyaan – Bharat Ki Antariksh Udaan” in the ‘Best Current Affairs’ category. These accolades underscore the network’s steadfast commitment to delivering captivating and informative content.

    Discovery, South Asia head of factual and lifestyle cluster Sai Abishek shared, “We are deeply humbled and thrilled by the recognition our Indian originals have received from the esteemed ContentAsia Awards. From ‘Legends of The Ramayana’ to ‘Secrets of The Kohinoor,’ our narratives captivate viewers while unearthing unexplored dimensions of treasured tales. We remain unwavering in our commitment to create compelling and authentic stories that transcend borders and resonate globally.”

    The ContentAsia Summit was held between 21 August 2023 to 24 August 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand and culminated with the ContentAsia Awards 2023. This momentous occasion celebrates exceptional content and industry excellence, reiterating Warner Bros. Discovery’s position as a frontrunner in the realm of captivating storytelling.

  • discovery+ uncovers India’s untold story of ‘Kohinoor’ with Neeraj Pandey and Manoj Bajpayee

    discovery+ uncovers India’s untold story of ‘Kohinoor’ with Neeraj Pandey and Manoj Bajpayee

    Mumbai: discovery+ on Friday announced Secrets of the Kohinoor, a new docuseries in the Secrets franchise that retraces the story of the world’s most precious diamond, ‘Kohinoor,’ and will premiere on 4 August 2022. discovery+, along with acclaimed director Neeraj Pandey and Bollywood actor Manoj Bajpayee, also intends to uncover the stories of multiple rulers and their insatiable desire for the ‘Kohinoor.’ The docuseries will be directed by Raghav Jairath.

    Post success of Secrets of Sinauli: Discovery of the Century, discovery+ is expanding the Secrets franchise.  The docuseries uncovers how the weight of the diamond has been slashed down to less than six times its original weight or it might not be the same diamond Emperor Babur mentioned in his memoir.

    Docuseries will feature parliamentarian and author Dr. Shashi Tharoor, historian and AMU professor Irfan Habib, professor Dr. Adrienne Munich, Jamia Millia Islamia

    professor Farhat Nasreen, archaeologist and Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) ex-regional director K. K. Muhammed, AMU professor Dr. Manvendra Kumar Pundhir, Indian author-columnist, diplomat and former high commissioner for India in the United Kingdom, author J Sai Deepak, professor Dr. Danielle Kinsey, historian and professor Dr. Miles Taylor and master diamond polisher Pauline Willemse.

    Speaking about the docuseries, Bajpayee said, “The opportunity to present this series in the franchise has been a uniquely satisfying and learning experience for me, and I am grateful to discovery+ and Neeraj Pandey for that. This project marks my second collaboration with them. Despite being talked about for years, there are many facts about the ‘Kohinoor’ that were unknown to me, and I am certain they would be unknown to a majority of the world as well. The revelations made in the documentary took me by surprise, and I cannot wait for viewers to explore this untold story and be just as surprised.”

    Pandey added, “The unseen, disguised, and unknown historical facts have always intrigued and fascinated me, causing me to delve deep into the subject. After the amazing response to Secrets of Sinauli, the idea of exploring the mystery of the ‘Kohinoor’ excited us as it has been one of the most talked about diamonds in the history of time. “

    “Our partnership with discovery+ has been great at bringing alive stories that are bigger, better, and bolder. Moreover, it is always a pleasure to work in collaboration with Manoj, who is a master of his craft and has taken the show to a whole new level with his striking storytelling expertise. The robust research, peppered with inputs from renowned scholars and experts, digs deep into the story of ‘Kohinoor’ to surface lesser-known facets of its journey whilst narrating the importance of bringing it back to its homeland,” he added.

    Warner Bros. Discovery head of factual & lifestyle cluster- South Asia Sai Abishek shared, “We’re pioneering the history genre with our distinctive offerings that appeal to audiences across age groups. We have added another Indian Originals IP to our already expansive history genre on the platform with the growing Secrets franchise. Following the massive success of Secrets of Sinauli: Discovery of the Century, we realized the tremendous potential in the subject and thereby built on the successful collaboration with Neeraj Pandey and Manoj Bajpayee. The captivating history of ‘Kohinoor’ and its unexplored aspects are even more prevalent now and need to be known by audiences across the globe.”