Prime Video today announced that actor, producer andentrepreneur, Alia Bhatt has come onboard as Executive Producer for its upcoming Amazon OriginalSeries Poacher, produced by QC Entertainment. An investigative crime series based on true events;
Poacher unearths the largest ivory poaching ring in Indian history. A first-of-its kind project, Poacherbrings the world of environmental conservation and entertainment together with the intent ofhighlighting a key global concern – illegal poaching. Emmy-award winning filmmaker Richie Mehta hascreated, written, and directed the series, which boasts of a diverse and talented cast comprisingimisha Sajayan, Roshan Mathew, and Dibyendu Bhattacharya in pivotal roles. Poacher which unfolds.
Primarily in Malayalam, Hindi and English, is set to premiere exclusively on Prime Video in India andacross more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on February 23 in multiple languages. Thecrime series is the latest addition to the Prime membership.
A globally celebrated artist, Alia is also known as a champion of nature and has actively lent her voicetowards conservation and sustainability. Her association with Poacher as an Executive Producer withher production company Eternal Sunshine Productions, underscores her belief in the story and hercommitment to bring important and relevant stories alive and be a voice for the voiceless.
Talking about coming onboard as the Executive Producer for Poacher, Alia Bhatt shared, “Being partof this incredibly significant project is an honor, for both me and the entire team at Eternal SunshineProductions. The impact of Poacher was deeply personal, and Richie’s portrayal of the urgent issue ofwildlife crime resonated strongly with me and the team. The storytelling genuinely moved me,especially knowing it’s based on true events, that sheds light on brutal crimes occurring in our forests.
I am confident that Poacher will serve as an eye-opener, delivering a powerful message to be morecompassionate and considerate towards all living beings. It’s a call to embrace coexistence and I amgenuinely thrilled to be collaborating with Richie, QC and Prime Video and to contribute to thisnarrative.”
“Alia coming on board Poacher is truly a dream come true. In addition to being a world class actressshe has proven to be a selfless philanthropist channeling her well respected and earned celebritystatus for championing positive causes. Her involvement in this series helps raise awareness for theimportant issues addressed in the show. The most important of which is, we are all one interconnectedhumanity and planet. It’s crucial that we treat it with the respect and consideration it deserves,” saidQC principals Hamm, Mansfield & McKittrick.
Poacher is executive produced by QC Entertainment’s Edward H. Hamm Jr., Raymond Mansfield andSean McKittrick, in association with Suitable Pictures, Poor Man’s Productions and Eternal SunshineProductions. Alan McAlex (Suitable Boy) serves as producer for Suitable Pictures. Also from DelhiCrime are Director of Photography Johan Aidt, composer Andrew Lockington and editor Beverley Mills.Apart from her pursuits in cinema, Alia has passionately helped raise awareness about relevant causessuch as environmental sustainability, animal welfare and mitigating human-animal conflict throughher platform, Coexist. She also promotes sustainable fashion through her initiative, Mi Wardrobe is SuWardrobe.
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It is good to see at last that streaming giants are addressing the real issues of India in multi-parter series unlike a current Bollywood masala film hell bent on escapism and silly songs. At least the old films had better songs lyrics and music. Alia Bhatt has progressed well and will inspire others in the industry to look in rather than look west