The series was created and directed by Sandeep Modi, co-directed by Priyanka Ghosh, produced by The Ink Factory and Banijay Asia, and will be available soon on Disney+ Hotstar.
Updated: Wed, 11 Jan 23 at 02:47pm
Hyderabad: Disney+ Hotstar kicked off the new year on a strong note, announcing one of its biggest shows of 2023, “The Night Manager.” Hotstar Specials is a thrilling thriller wrapped in lavish drama and picturesque scenery, bringing together a powerful pair – Anil Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur in never-before-seen roles, and Sobhita Dhulipala, Tillotama Shome , Saswata Chatterjee and Ravi Bell, among others.
It’s gripping, layered, complex…it’s everything in an exciting package. The series was created and directed by Sandeep Modi, co-directed by Priyanka Ghosh, produced by The Ink Factory and Banijay Asia, and will be available soon on Disney+ Hotstar.
Director Sandeep Modi said: “This is my second time working with Disney+ Hotstar and we’re trying to raise the bar with this show, whether it’s storytelling, scale or technical skill. It’s always exciting and exasperating to be at the helm of such a big show.” , I’m so excited to present this tale of espionage, revenge and betrayal to the world.”
“I’ve always loved making differentiated content and characters. The first time I read the script, I fell in love with the character of Shirley Rhonda. Shirley is a powerful man, a philanthropist, witty and evil.” The perfect balance and insidious threat is like the story of the show – the perfect mix of entertainment and great storytelling. I absolutely love working with some of the best in the business and one of the leading OTT platforms – Disney+ Hotstar,” said Anil Kapoor, He eagerly awaits the audience’s reaction to the show.
Aditya Roy Kapur added, “I’ve always wanted to play a multi-layered character in a series with a complex narrative arc, and when the platform approached me to play the lead role in ‘The Night Manager’, I knew it was just what I was looking for! My character, Shaan, is the type of person who can effortlessly make people believe what he wants them to believe, which is a perfect reflection of what we as actors strive to achieve through our craft. I am delighted that the Disney+ Hotstar team and Sandeep Modi have given gave me this opportunity.”
