Aug 16, 2017
National Award winning filmmaker Hansal
Mehta says his upcoming web series ""Bose - Dead/Alive", featuring
Rajkummar Rao as Subhas Chandra Bose, is not a boring story about the
freedom fighter.
"The show is not another boring biography. It is the unveiling of
India's biggest cover up. It is a fast-paced, gripping tale on a man
whose trajectory is one of the most fascinating stories ever," Mehta
said in a statement.
"The web series is structured like a thriller, so while one will learn
about his life, it will also leave you on the edge of the seat. Our
intention is to portray Bose as a contemporary hero, a rebel who worked
in different ways, thereby making him relevant and a part of today's
youth," he added.
The show is coming up on ALTBalaji, backed by Ekta Kapoor, who says
Bose's "story is exciting, extraordinary and one that deserves to be
told with great pride".
"His sudden disappearance still remains a mystery. After doing immense
research into the life of Subhas Chandra Bose, we realised that this
story needs to be showcased. Therefore, it was befitting for the same
to be a part of ALTBalaji's mobile platform.
"There is no better combination suited for this series other than
Hansal Mehta and Rajkummar Rao. The two bring out the best in each
other and this de-classified re-telling of the Bose tale is sure to
exemplify the same," Kapoor added.
The show's teasers have been doing the rounds on social media, and the
trailer will be launched on Friday.
Rajkummar not just worked towards getting a potbelly for the show, but
also went half bald to look the part.