24 (Indian TV series)

24

The intertitle for the series, which shows the number 24 in orange text on a black background

24 Title card
Genre Suspense
Serial drama
Political thriller
Action
Written by Sajid Rasheed, Hussain Assad & Priya Pinto
Directed by Abhinay Deo
Creative director(s) Mohamed Suja
Starring Anil Kapoor
Tisca Chopra
Neil Bhoopalam
Mandira Bedi
Yuri Suri
Pooja Ruparel
Shivani Tanksale
Adhir Bhatt
Ajinkya Deo
Anita Raj
Sapna Pabbi
Rahul Singh
Raaghav Chanana
Priyansh Jora
Narrated by Rajbhan Singh
Country of origin India
Original language(s) Hindi
No. of seasons 01
No. of episodes 24
Production
Executive producer(s) Apurba Sengupta
Producer(s) Rashvan Ibrahim
Location(s) Mumbai
Production company(s) Rashvan Films Co[1]
Release
Original network Colors TV, Tolo TV
Original release 4 October (2013-10-04) – 21 December 2013 (2013-12-21)
Chronology
Related shows 24
External links
24

24 is an Indian television drama that aired from 4 October 2013 through 21 December 2013 and was based on the American series of the same name. The Hindi language show is written by Rensil D'Silva, Bhavani Iyer and Priya Pinto, directed by Abhinay Deo and produced by Rashvan Films.[2][3][4]

The Hindi version of 24 is the first adaptation of the show, the India rights for which were acquired from Fox and 24 producer Howard Gordon by Rashvan Films.[3] In November 2011, Kapoor's production house signed a 100 crore ($20 million) deal to adapt the series.[5] Kapoor plays the lead role in the show. The show is set in Mumbai with the main set of the Anti-Terrorist Unit (ATU) being a replica of the one in the original series.[4] Bollywood actors Anupam Kher and Shabana Azmi both have cameo performances in the show.[6][7][8]

The season is directed by Abhinay Deo, written by Rensil D'Silva and Bhavani Iyer and is supervised by Manisha Sharma.[3]

Production

Kapoor, who had previously featured in the American version of the 24 series playing President Omar Hassan, bought the official rights of 24 in November, 2011.[9] The show aired in Hindi and was also dubbed in various regional languages. India is the first country outside of the US to get rights to adapt the show. "We hope this will pave the way for many more local versions of this brilliant series in other international territories," Fox International Television president Marion Edwards said in an email reply to ET.[10] Kiefer Sutherland, who starred in the original show[11] has shown interest in acting in the Hindi version.[12]

TV rights

Colors channel bought the broadcast rights in a deal estimated at Rs 150 crore. Kapoor holds the rights of the 192 episodes for a period of four years extendable to another ten.[13]

Video game

On 21 October 2013, Kapoor launched Tata Safari Storm presents 24 — The Game, a 3D game in which players participate as ATU Chief Jai Singh Rathod, portrayed on-screen by Kapoor.[14]

Cast

Reception

The show was described by the media as "one of India's most ambitious TV shows". It is considered to be one of the most expensive TV shows ever produced in India and the first to have a major Bollywood star in the lead.[20] The Gulf News praised its production values and writing.[21]

Rediff awarded the show 3.5/5 stars and stated that "The plotting: Two sisters, a man who’s had a plastic surgery, a vicious boss, an airplane bombing, the sinister face of 24. What doesn’t work? The dialogues. They’re clunky, contrived, filmi and, at times, little more than a tacky translation. And this shortcoming ruins some potentially strong scenes or disconnects from the steadily brewing tension. While somewhat underwhelmed by the debut episode, I was hooked to the fast-paced, unflinchingly fierce (chopped finger, et al), action-packed momentum of the second. 24’s premise is such, every episode inches closer to a disclosure. It may not have the finish of the original but when you look at the bigger picture, Anil Kapoor’s new show is a step in a desperately needed direction."[22]

The Telegraph stated "... a big thumbs up to its well-chosen cast. Every actor fits perfectly into his or her role, with a special mention for Mandira Bedi’s Nikita, Neil Bhoopalam’s Aditya and Tisca Chopra’s Trisha."[23]

A second season is scheduled to go on air in early 2016. Director Rensil said shooting will start in November 2015.[24]

Story and star cast of 24 season 2

The mission in second season is to save the Country from a tragedy and later exposing the culprits involved in planning and executing that tragedy. New star cast included Sakshi Tanwar, Surveen Chawla, Sikander Kher (in negative role), Mudhurima Tuli, Asish Vidyarthi etc.[25]

International broadcast

References

  1. 24 Colors TV Show, Watch 24 TV Show Online, 24 The Show, Action Show Photos, Episode Videos, News
  2. Anil Kapoor's '24' will develop new set of TV audience: Tisca Chopra Mid-Day 19 June 2013
  3. 1 2 3 Indian Version of '24' to Air on Viacom18's Colors Channel (Exclusive)
  4. 1 2 BBC News - Anil Kapoor to lick 24 Indian in remake
  5. Anil Kapoor's production house bags Rs 100 cr deal to adapt 24 series - Economic Times
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Meet the impressive cast of Anil Kapoor’s 24 Photo Gallery, Pictures, Photos, Images, Pics - Colors TV Show
  7. 1 2 3 4 Anil Kapoor's '24' to launch four new faces - Times Of India
  8. Priyanka Bose is the leading lady in Anil Kapoor's small-screen venture 24 : Television, News - India Today
  9. "I've set aside all my other work for 24: Anil Kapoor". Hindustan Times. 10 December 2012. Archived from the original on 2013-07-19. Retrieved 2015-12-20.
  10. Anil Kapoor buys TV rights of 24 - The Times of India
  11. Kiefer Sutherland returns in rebooted 24 CBC News. 13 May 2013.
  12. Kiefer Sutherland to speak Hindi? - Entertainment - DNA
  13. 24 things about Anil Kapoor's 24 : Home Right, News - India Today
  14. The Times of India: Latest News India, World & Business News, Cricket & Sports, Bollywood
  15. 24 gets the Bollywood touch
  16. "Mandira Bedi turns government agent for Anil Kapoor's 24". Indian Espress. 30 May 2013. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
  17. Anupam Kher to join Anil Kapoor's 24 - Times Of India
  18. Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge's 'Chutki' Pooja Ruparel to star in television series 24 - Indian Express
  19. Major Bikramjeet Kanwarpal in Anil Kapoor’s 24. Times of India. Stuti Agrawal. 7 July 2013.
  20. "Slumdog Millionaire star Anil Kapoor to be Indian Jack Bauer in 24 remake". The Independent. 18 Apr 2013.
  21. "Anil Kapoor strikes gold with remake of ‘24’". Gulf News. 7 Oct 2013.
  22. Verma, Sukanya (2013-10-07). "Review: 24 is Fast, Fierce, Fabulous". Rediff. Retrieved 2015-12-20.
  23. Priyanka Roy (2013-10-09). "24 is bang on target". The Telegraph. Retrieved 2015-12-20.
  24. Rakshit, Nayandeep (2015-08-25). "What's new in Season 2 of Anil Kapoor's 24". DNA India. Retrieved 2015-12-20.
  25. Choudhary, Sanjeev (2016-03-03). "Anil Kapoor's 24 season 2 star cast and story". Updates India. Retrieved 2016-03-03.
  26. http://www.sbs.com.au/news/video/572169795747/24-India-S1-Ep1-Midnight-100-AM
  27. http://www.sbs.com.au/news/video/603384899675/24-India-S1-Ep24-1100-PM-Midnight

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