In its endeavour to bring best of theatre to your screen, Zee Theatre, a segment of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd is now set to launch Makarand Deshpande’s acclaimed play Sir Sir Sarla. After winning audiences nationwide since its premiere in 2001, the play is now set for its television debut. Zee Theatre released the trailer of the timeless classic that is premiering on 31st October on Tatasky Theatre. The teleplay stars Makarand Deshpande, Aahana Kumra, Sanjay Dadhich and Anjum Sharma.

Trailer link: Sir Sir Sarla | TRAILER

Sir Sir Sarla is the story of Professor Palekar and his student Sarla – the pretty, innocent young girl who seems to be enamoured by her mentor – and Phanidhar who shares a love-hate relationship with the professor. The play explores the bond between the students and their professor, which faces many ebbs and flows. Secrets are revealed, accusations are thrown, and the three lives remain interwoven for many years to come.

Writer and Director Makarand Deshpande says, “This is a story about what appears to be a very morally upright and innocent relationship between a professor and student. It also shows how a student who loves literature goes on to feel the pain of reality. The play throws light on the pressure exerted on us by traditions and beliefs and how they stop us from speaking our heart out. “

 Aahana Kumra adds, ” It take a long time to understand the intricacies of any character, and even more so for Sarla. The more I performed her, the more I understood her and the more I became her. Many of her lines come alive to me when I’m sitting alone, or during conversations, or even during interviews at times. Sarla finds herself lost after marriage and tries to hold on to her past until she finally comes face to face with it again only to realise that she has to move forward. I feel massive ownership for Sarla and the play. It has certainly been an absolute joy to be able to perform Sarla.”

Sanjay Dadhich says, “When the play was first staged, Phanidhar was played by Anurag Kashyap and I used to work backstage. I always dreamt about playing Phanidhar and when the play was restaged after a pause, I finally got the opportunity to play the character. This play has certainly made me a better actor. It has helped me to understand the essence of relationships and has given me a deeper understanding of how they work. It has been an incredible journey under the guidance of Makarand Sir that I will always cherish.”

Anjum Sharma adds, “It was truly a good experience to associate with Makarand Deshpande for Sir Sir Sarla and perform an interesting cameo in a story that is talked about so much and is a good piece of Indian literature. It is truly nice to know that there is now an extension of the medium where the play can be performed and seen and will reach a wider audience.”

Sir Sir Sarla is written and directed by Makarand Despande. Starcast: Aahana Kumra, Makarand Deshpande, Sanjay Dadhich and Anjum Sharma, showcased on Tata Sky Theatre.

As the audience waits for the trailer of Mirzapur Season 2 with bated breath, Amazon Prime Video today added to the excitement by dropping an exciting new video that features the iconic, yet deadly father-son duo of Kaleen Bhaiya (Pankaj Tripathi) and Munna Tripathi (Divyenndu). In the gripping and intense clip, we see the King and Prince of Mirzapur talk about the rules of the land and how they can easily be changed as per the one who rules over the land. With the fight for the throne of Mirzapur getting even more intense in Season 2, will the rules change as well? Stay tuned for what promises to be a second season far beyond your wildest imagination!

Mirzapur Season 2 is all set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on October 23, 2020 in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. The show stars Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Shweta Tripathi, Divyenndu, and Rasika Duggal, Vijay Varma, Priyanshu Painyuli, Isha Talwar, Amit Sial and Anjum Sharma among others. Mirzapur Season 2 is produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani under their banner Excel Media & Entertainment.

Created by Puneet Krishna, Mirzapur 2 Is directed by Gurmmeet Singh and Mihir Desai, while Executive Producers are Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar.

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Amazon Prime Video today announced that the second season of its much anticipated Amazon Original Series Mirzapur, will launch on 23rd October, 2020. Set in Mirzapur, the hinterland of North India, season 1 of the crime drama had taken the audiences into a dark, complex world of guns, drugs and lawlessness. It’s relentless pace, well etched-out characters and nuanced narrative had left the fans wanting more.  With Season 2, the canvas of Mirzapur gets bigger but the rules remain the same!

With a stellar ensemble cast featuring Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Divyenndu, Shweta Tripathi Sharma, Rasika Dugal , Harshita Shekhar Gaur, Amit Sial, Anjum Sharma, Sheeba Chaddha, Manu Rishi Chadha and Rajesh Tailang returning to the action-packed series, get ready for a  journey into the stylish yet rustic world, where crime, drugs and violence rule and one needs to fight to survive. The sequel of the show will also feature Vijay Varma, Priyanshu Painyuli, and Isha Talwar. The much awaited Amazon Original Series is created and produced by Excel Media and Entertainment and will launch exclusively on Amazon Prime Video in over 200 countries and territories worldwide.

Amazon Prime Video made the announcement and posted, “matter internal hai, ajao. Link in bio #Mirzapur2” and shared the link with the audience.

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Excel Entertainment also shared the news and wrote, “#Mirzapur2 mein aapka swaagat hai 

Mirzapur 2 – Release Date Announcement | Amazon Original

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Speaking on this momentous announcement, Aparna Purohit, Head of India Originals, Amazon Prime Video, commented, “Mirzapur has truly been a game-changer title for us. The show heralded a new idiom of storytelling for Indian audiences – its characters have become a part of the popular culture. We are certain that the riveting narrative of season 2 will leave our audiences mesmerized once again”.

“Excel Entertainment has received immense love for constantly pushing the envelope when it comes to creating impactful and powerful content,” said Ritesh Sidhwani, Producer, Excel Entertainment. “Mirzapur was a step in that endeavor. It was not just about breaking boundaries for the audiences, but also for ourselves as content creators. Bringing thrilling and untold stories from India’s hinterland without losing authenticity has been our biggest win. All the praise that season one of Mirzapur has received, not just in India, but across the globe, is heartening. It pushes Excel Entertainment and Amazon Prime Video to continue the momentum with the second season of the show.”

“The love and appreciation that the show has garnered since its launch has been simply overwhelming. Taking it a notch higher, we’re certain that the audiences are in for a visual treat in the sequel” said Creator Puneet Krishna. “Seeing their excitement for the season 2 for months now made each one of us deliver a performance that matches up to the scale at which the show has now placed itself. We are thrilled to take the fans to another dynamic world of Mirzapur that they have been waiting for a very long time.”

The series is produced by Excel Media and Entertainment, created by Puneet Krishna and directed by Gurmmeet Singh and Mihir Desai. Mirzapur season 2 will be available to stream on Amazon Prime Video from 23rd October, ’20, in 200 countries and territories, in multiple Indian languages, including Hindu, Telugu and Tamil.