Prime Video announced it on Monday “Modern Love Mumbai”The first of three localized Indian versions of the widely acclaimed international series, will premiere on May 13.
The Bombay chapter of the popular original American anthology series “Modern Love”, led by John Carney, brought together six filmmakers – Vishal Bhardwaj, Hansal Mehta, Shonali Bose, Dhruv Sehgal, Alankrita Shrivastava and Nupur Asthana.
The new Amazon Original series, produced by Pritish Nandy Communications, will feature six stories about “discovering and exploring love in all its shades and emotions.”
The anthology includes “Raat Rani”, directed by Bose, starring Fatima Sana Shaikh, Bhupendra Jadawat and Dilip Prabhavalkar, Mehta’s “Baai”, led by Tanuja, Pratik Gandhi and Ranveer Brar.
Bhardwaj directed “Mumbai Dragon”, starring Yeo Yann Yann, Meiyang Chang, Wamiqa Gabbi and Naseeruddin Shah, while Shrivastava directed “My Beautiful Wrinkles”, starring Sarika, Danesh Razvi, Ahsaas Channa and Tanvi Azmi.
Sehgal’s “I Love Thane” features Masabu Guptu, Ritwika Bhowmika, Prateika Babbara, Aadara Malika and Dolly Singh, while Chitrangada Singh and Arshad Warsi play Asthan’s “Cutting Chai”.
Aparna Purohit, Head of India Originals, Amazon Prime Video said:Modern love Mumbai ”contains a bouquet of“ hearts of warm, lyrical stories that explore love in its many forms. And together all the stories represent a unique love affair with the polycultural city of Mumbai. We are sure that these stories will add hope, humor and a little sun to your lives. We are pleased that Modern Love Mumbai further strengthens our long-term relationship with our producers, Pritish Nandy Communications, ”Purohit said in a statement.
The anthology, inspired by the famous New York Times column, will present “soul-exciting and uplifting stories that have their roots in the heart of Mumbai.”
Pritish Nandy, the producer, Pritish Nandy Communications, said the anthology “beautifully negotiates the different shades of love that Mumbai, the city of dreams, vomits and celebrates.”
“I am sure that every story in this anthology series will captivate and win the hearts of the audience. It is said that love moves the world, and it has been an absolute pleasure to work with the Amazon, John Carney and the New York Times to bring to India these stories of daily love with everyday people in a whole new normal kind of celebration. “he said.
Other local adaptations of the series include “Modern Love: Chennai” and “Modern Love: Hyderabad”.
