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Epics back on the box
PRIYANKA SRIVASTAVA | MAIL TODAY | NEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 18, 2013 | UPDATED 12:00 IST
Lavish sets, designer outfits, brightly lit sequences and stateof- the- art backdrops are suddenly all over the small screen with the advent of a slew of mythological and historical shows. The spate of high- budget TV shows is an indication of the increasing competition between channels, which is what has prompted the re- introduction of these genres.
Star Plus' extravagant presentation Mahabharat , launched on Monday, is an indication that the Indian television is ready for a leap. Touted as India's most expensive show reportedly made on a budget of Rs.100 crore, the new Mahabharat has elevated the overall production scenario of TV. The stupendous response to Devon Ka Dev Mahadev , based on the life of Lord Shiva, on Life OK was a precursor of the trend, leading to the rise in mythological shows on primetime.
The recently concluded Ramayan was aired simultaneously on Zee TV and Doordarshan. The show received wide response from the audience. Zee launched shows based two prominent historical characters - Jodha Akbar and Buddha - even as Maharana Pratap based on the life of the Rajput warrior king continues to be one of the big- ticket shows on Sony.
"History and mythology need to be retold, especially at a time when the society is going through social and political changes," said Nikhil Madhok, senior vice-president (marketing), Star India.
"The new-age youth draws inspiration from icons showed in films and on TV. They would learn more about history, religion and beliefs through such shows," said B. K. Modi, chairman, Spice Group, and producer of Buddha. Grand sets, use of VFX technology and stunning locations are other reasons that have hooked the audience to these shows. The new-age mythological shows mark a clear departure from Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan and B. R. Chopra's Mahabharat that became superhits in the '80s.
Grand backdrops and use of VFX technology keep audiences glued to new mythological shows
Buddha
Created by: Spice Studios; the show aims at depicting unexplored aspects of Gautam Buddha's life.
TRP: Awaited
Quick check : The 52- episode saga is shot in opulent sets erected on a five- acre plot and stars Kabir Bedi, Sameer Dharmadhikari and Nigaar Khan. State- ofthe- art 3D graphics have been used to recreate the look of a bygone era. The show got marred by controversy when people from Nepal alleged that incorrect information was being being shown on the programme. Hours after the show went on air, it was blacked out in Nepal because it showed Kapilavastu, Buddha's birthplace, as located in India. It is expected to appeal to Buddhists across the world.
Amit Behl and Nigaar Khan star in Buddha.
Jodha Akbar
Created by : Ekta Kapoor; based on research by Dr Bodhisattva.
TRP: Awaited
Quick check : The megabudget show based on the love story of Mughal emperor Akbar and Rajput princess Jodha has Rajat Tokas and Paridhi Sharma playing the title roles. The show got embroiled in controversy after Rajput Karini Sena and Akhil Bharatiya Kshatriya Mahasabha raised objections over what they alleged were incorrect depiction of facts. According to the protesters, no princess by the name of Jodha ever existed in Rajasthan as there is no historical evidence for it. Despite protests, the show continues to enjoy good viewership.
Mahabharat
Created by : Swastik Production; reportedly made on a budget ofRs.100 crore
TRP : Awaited
Quick check : The first episode of the show aired on Monday primetime gave a fair idea of the extravagant affair in store. B. R. Chopra made the original version of the epic for TV in the late ' 80s. Later, Ekta Kapoor tried giving it a contemporary twist without much success. The latest edition of Mahabharat will have abundant use of VFX, extravagant sets and modern narrative to appeal to the modern youth.
Oscar- winning Bhanu Athaiya has created the beautiful outfits while Omung Kumar has worked on the sets. The lead cast includes Sameer Dharmadhikari, Sayantani Ghosh, Puja Sharma, Ratan Rajput and Saurabh Jain ( in photo).
Devon Ka Dev Mahadev
Created by : Nikhil Sinha, who has also opted for dubbed versions in Tamil, Malayalam, Oriya and Telugu
TRP : Peaked at 8.2
Quick check: Based on research by mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik and scripted by Utkarsh Naithani and Mihir Bhuta, this show at one point received TRP as high as 8.2. It is one of the longest running mythological shows in recent times with 417 episodes aired so far. Kashmiri actor Mohit Raina, who plays Lord Shiva, became an overnight star. In each episode, it presents lesser- known facts on religion and spirituality that the research team unearths from rare scriptures.
Bharat Ka Veer Putra: Maharana Pratap
Created by : Abhimanyu Singh; series introduced by Amitabh Bachchan.
TRPs : Around 3.1- 3.5
Quick check : The show is about the courageous Rajput warrior king Maharana Pratap. Child artiste Faisal Khan, a former Dance India Dance winner who essays the role of the young prince, has been one of the prime reason for the show's popularity.
The serial got embroiled in controversy when sections of the Rajput community dubbed it misleading and found it to be politically motivated historical revisionism with little relevance.
Star Plus' extravagant presentation Mahabharat , launched on Monday, is an indication that the Indian television is ready for a leap. Touted as India's most expensive show reportedly made on a budget of Rs.100 crore, the new Mahabharat has elevated the overall production scenario of TV. The stupendous response to Devon Ka Dev Mahadev , based on the life of Lord Shiva, on Life OK was a precursor of the trend, leading to the rise in mythological shows on primetime.
The recently concluded Ramayan was aired simultaneously on Zee TV and Doordarshan. The show received wide response from the audience. Zee launched shows based two prominent historical characters - Jodha Akbar and Buddha - even as Maharana Pratap based on the life of the Rajput warrior king continues to be one of the big- ticket shows on Sony.
"History and mythology need to be retold, especially at a time when the society is going through social and political changes," said Nikhil Madhok, senior vice-president (marketing), Star India.
"The new-age youth draws inspiration from icons showed in films and on TV. They would learn more about history, religion and beliefs through such shows," said B. K. Modi, chairman, Spice Group, and producer of Buddha. Grand sets, use of VFX technology and stunning locations are other reasons that have hooked the audience to these shows. The new-age mythological shows mark a clear departure from Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan and B. R. Chopra's Mahabharat that became superhits in the '80s.
Grand backdrops and use of VFX technology keep audiences glued to new mythological shows
Buddha
Created by: Spice Studios; the show aims at depicting unexplored aspects of Gautam Buddha's life.
TRP: Awaited
Quick check : The 52- episode saga is shot in opulent sets erected on a five- acre plot and stars Kabir Bedi, Sameer Dharmadhikari and Nigaar Khan. State- ofthe- art 3D graphics have been used to recreate the look of a bygone era. The show got marred by controversy when people from Nepal alleged that incorrect information was being being shown on the programme. Hours after the show went on air, it was blacked out in Nepal because it showed Kapilavastu, Buddha's birthplace, as located in India. It is expected to appeal to Buddhists across the world.
Amit Behl and Nigaar Khan star in Buddha.
Jodha Akbar
Created by : Ekta Kapoor; based on research by Dr Bodhisattva.
TRP: Awaited
Quick check : The megabudget show based on the love story of Mughal emperor Akbar and Rajput princess Jodha has Rajat Tokas and Paridhi Sharma playing the title roles. The show got embroiled in controversy after Rajput Karini Sena and Akhil Bharatiya Kshatriya Mahasabha raised objections over what they alleged were incorrect depiction of facts. According to the protesters, no princess by the name of Jodha ever existed in Rajasthan as there is no historical evidence for it. Despite protests, the show continues to enjoy good viewership.
Mahabharat
Created by : Swastik Production; reportedly made on a budget ofRs.100 crore
TRP : Awaited
Quick check : The first episode of the show aired on Monday primetime gave a fair idea of the extravagant affair in store. B. R. Chopra made the original version of the epic for TV in the late ' 80s. Later, Ekta Kapoor tried giving it a contemporary twist without much success. The latest edition of Mahabharat will have abundant use of VFX, extravagant sets and modern narrative to appeal to the modern youth.
Oscar- winning Bhanu Athaiya has created the beautiful outfits while Omung Kumar has worked on the sets. The lead cast includes Sameer Dharmadhikari, Sayantani Ghosh, Puja Sharma, Ratan Rajput and Saurabh Jain ( in photo).
Devon Ka Dev Mahadev
Created by : Nikhil Sinha, who has also opted for dubbed versions in Tamil, Malayalam, Oriya and Telugu
TRP : Peaked at 8.2
Quick check: Based on research by mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik and scripted by Utkarsh Naithani and Mihir Bhuta, this show at one point received TRP as high as 8.2. It is one of the longest running mythological shows in recent times with 417 episodes aired so far. Kashmiri actor Mohit Raina, who plays Lord Shiva, became an overnight star. In each episode, it presents lesser- known facts on religion and spirituality that the research team unearths from rare scriptures.
Bharat Ka Veer Putra: Maharana Pratap
Created by : Abhimanyu Singh; series introduced by Amitabh Bachchan.
TRPs : Around 3.1- 3.5
Quick check : The show is about the courageous Rajput warrior king Maharana Pratap. Child artiste Faisal Khan, a former Dance India Dance winner who essays the role of the young prince, has been one of the prime reason for the show's popularity.
The serial got embroiled in controversy when sections of the Rajput community dubbed it misleading and found it to be politically motivated historical revisionism with little relevance.
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