The promo and poster of filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker’s TV show Everest was launched in Mumbai on Tuesday.
Co-directed by Glenn Baretto and Ankush Mohla, the Star Plus show is about the struggle of a daughter, who in order to gain her father’s acceptance, decides to climb the highest mountain of the world — Mount Everest.
“I was intrigued by mountaineers and always used to think what they felt after reaching the peak of any mountain. Now, I know it’s the inner satisfaction that they get,” Gowariker, who has written and produced the show, told reporters.
“The show is not only about the female protagonist as each and every character has inner conflicts which they will deal with during the journey of our serial,” he said.
Touted as the most ambitious Indian TV show, Everest has managed to bring the magic of music maestro A.R. Rahman, who had composed tracks for the director’s 2008 film Jodhaa Akbar, on television.
“Venturing into television was on my mind for a couple of years. Ashutosh came to me with the concept which was so intriguing. It is a very good start for me,” said Rahman at the launch.
The show has been scripted by Mitali Mahajan.
Shooting schedule
The makers collaborated with Nehru Institute of Mountaineering and shot at mountain peaks of Uttarakhand and Nepal.
As a token of appreciation, the makers of the show introduced people behind the camera, including costume and photography departments, at the show’s promo and poster launch.
The promo portrays a larger-than-life image of the show, with a promise to give the television audience a cinematic experience. “Our aim was to bring cinema to the audience’s home,” said Gowariker.
The slot and number of episodes of the show are yet to be announced.
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