MUMBAI, India, 18 February, 2021 – Amazon Prime Video today announced to havecommenced production on an upcoming yet-to-be-titled Amazon Original Series featuring Shahid Kapoor in the lead. The quirky drama thriller is created by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK and will mark the digital debut of actor Shahid Kapoor.
Filled with Raj and DK’s trademark darkand wry humour, the series will mark the director duo’s new collaboration with Amazon PrimeVideo following spectacular success of The Family Man which is streaming on Amazon PrimeVideo in over 240 countries and territories. The show is co-written by Sita R Menon, SumanKumar and Hussain Dalal.
“At Amazon Prime Video, we take pride in being home to some of the best talent andstorytellers from India and across the world,” said Vijay Subramaniam, Director and Head,Content, Amazon Prime Video, India “Shahid Kapoor is an incredibly gifted actor and we areexcited to have him join the Prime Video family with a brand-new exciting collaboration with Rajand DK. This is a fresh and unique combination that we’re confident will be a hit with ourcustomers!”
Talking about his digital debut, Shahid Kapoor said, “I have been keen to collaborate with Rajand DK for a while. My favourite Indian show on Amazon Prime Video is The Family Man. I couldn’t think of anyone better for my digital debut than them. Amazon Prime Video is afabulous service and it’s a privilege to work with them. I loved the story idea when I first heard itand since then, it has been an exciting ride so far! Can’t wait to share this series with theaudience.”
“For us the objective is always to challenge ourselves to do better with every film or series we do.” said the creator duo Raj and DK. “This is our favourite script and has truly been a labourof love. We found a perfect match in Shahid! He was always our first choice for this series. Wehit it off immediately, and have been on the same page from the first time we spoke. Shahid isan exciting actor to watch and work with! The intensity he brings to his roles is amazing.
Our long-standing relationship with Amazon Prime Video makes us feel more responsible towardsevery series we do with them. They have been fantastic partners. And we can' t waits to create this series!”
There will soon be an announcement on the surprise cast featured in the series.
The new series will join the thousands of TV shows and movies in the Prime Video catalogue.These include Indian films Soorarai Pottru, V, CU Soon, Nishabhdam, Halal Love Story, Middle Class Melodies, Maara, Bheemasena Nalamaharaja, Mane No. 13, Penguin, Law, SufiyumSujatayum, Ponmagal Vandhal, French Biriyani, Gulabo Sitabo, Shakuntala Devi, Coolie No. 1,Durgamati, Chhalaang, among others along with Indian-produced Amazon Original series likeBandish Bandits, Tandav, Breathe: Into the Shadows, Paatal Lok, The Forgotten Army –Azaadi Ke Liye, Four More Shots Please S1 and 2, The Family Man, Mirzapur S1 and S2, Inside Edge S1, and S2, and Made in Heaven and the award-winning and critically acclaimedglobal Amazon Original series like Borat Subsequent Movie film, Tom Clancy' s Jack Ryan, The Boys, Hunters, Fleabag, and The Marvellous Mrs. Maisel. All this is available at no extra cost for
Amazon Prime members. The service includes titles in Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Punjabi, and Bengali.
Prime members will be able to watch the new series anywhere and anytime on the Prime Video app for smart TVs, mobile devices, Fire TV, Fire TV stick, Fire tablets, Apple TV, etc. In the
Prime Video app, Prime members can download episodes on their Inside Edge S1, and S2, and Made in Heaven and the award-winning and critically acclaimed global Amazon Original series like Borat Subsequent Movie film, Tom Clancy' s Jack Ryan, TheBoys, Hunters, Fleabag, and The Marvellous Mrs. Maisel. All this is available at no extra cost forAmazon Prime members. The service includes titles in Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu,Kannada, Malayalam, Punjabi, and Bengali.
Prime members will be able to watch the new series anywhere and anytime on the Prime Videoapp for smart TVs, mobile devices, Fire TV, Fire TV stick, Fire tablets, Apple TV, etc. In the
Prime Video app, Prime members can download episodes on their Inside Edge S1, and S2, and Madein Heaven and the award-winning and critically acclaimedPrime members will be able to watch the new series anywhere and anytime on the Prime Videoapp for smart TVs, mobile devices, Fire TV, Fire TV stick, Fire tablets, Apple TV, etc. In thePrime Video app, Prime members can download episodes on their mobile devices and tablets andwatch anywhere offline at no additional cost.
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