MUMBAI, India — The trailer for Nikkhil Advani’s upcoming web series titled “Mumbai Diaries 26/11” was recently launched at the Gateway of India. The series starring Konkana Sensharma will be a fictional paying tribute to frontline workers, set against the Mumbai terror attacks.
The trailer launch of the Amazon Prime series was done with a tribute to frontline workers and heroes in the presence of Maharashtra Minister of Tourism and Environment, Aaditya Thackeray.
The event paid homage to the bravery, commitment, and selfless sacrifice of Mumbai’s frontline warriors like doctors and police. Titled “Sahas ko Salam,” the event celebrated the invaluable sacrifices of Mumbai’s frontline heroes.
“The spirit of Mumbai is undeniably resilient, but behind all that resilience is the many untold stories of the bravery and sacrifice of our frontline workers. Doctors, nurses, ward boys, police, BMC workers — all have been the real heroes who kept the city running at times of crisis,” said Thackeray.
“Today, I am happy to be a part of ‘Sahas Ko Salam,’ an event that honors the bravery of our frontline workers at the trailer launch of ‘Mumbai Diaries 26/11’, a series that pays tribute to these very workers. It is heartening to see such content being made, and I would like to congratulate the makers and the cast of the series,” he said.
Created by Advani and produced by Monisha Advani and Madhu Bhojwani of Emmay Entertainment, the series has been directed by Advani and Nikhil Gonsalves. It will depict the untold story of doctors, nurses, paramedics, and hospital staff who worked tirelessly to save lives during the terror attacks that devastated the city on Nov. 26, 2008.
Aparna Purohit, Head of India Originals, Amazon Prime Video India, talked about the upcoming series.
“We are thrilled to expand our slate of originals with a one-of-its-kind, emotional and captivating medical drama, which gives a unique perspective to the events of Nov 26, 2008 — a tragedy that shall always be etched into the minds of the people of Mumbai,” said Purohit.
“But what we had also witnessed then was Mumbai’s undying resilience and the incredible courage of selfless warriors to bring back normalcy. This spirit is what defines Mumbai, and we are proud, beyond words, to pay an ode to some of these special people whose relentless contributions keep us safe amid all adversities.”
Advani also talked about “Mumbai Diaries 26/11.”
“A tribute to the bravery of the frontline workers and the unsung heroes, the series offers a perfect blend of emotions and drama through a versatile ensemble of actors who have put in their heart and soul to bring to life this story,” he said.
“Narrated from the lens of the first responders, i.e., doctors, nurses, interns, and ward boys, the show transports the viewers into the corridors of the Bombay General Hospital, unfolding what transpired there on that fateful night,” said Advani.
Apart from Sensharma, “Mumbai Diaries 26/11” also stars actors including Mohit Raina, Tina Desai, Shreya Dhanwanthary, Satyajeet Dubey, Natasha Bharadwaj, Mrunmayee Deshpande, and Prakash Belawadi.
The show will come out on Amazon Prime Video on Sept. 9, 2021.
(With inputs from ANI)
Edited by Ojaswin Kathuria and Nikita Nikhil
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