Netflix is all set to bring to you the laughs and drama with ‘Call My Agent: Bollywood’, the Indian adaptation of the popular French series ‘Dix Pour Cent’. The Indian adaptation is produced by Applause Entertainment, who’ve earlier produced shows such as Scam 1992 and Criminal Justice. Banijay Asia are the co-producers of the show.
Four savvy, street smart talent agents manage fragile star egos and real human emotions to save their agency from closure after the sudden death of the founder. The narrative focuses on an insider’s look at the glamorous world of Bollywood, along with the fears, fetishes, fallacies and fawning fans of its celebrity citizens.
‘Call My Agent: Bollywood‘ is helmed by acclaimed director Shaad Ali, who’s earlier directed films such as ‘Saathiya and ‘Bunty Aur Babli’. The series has been written by the talented duo of Abbas & Hussain Dalal. The dramedy is set to host a star studded cast including Aahana Kumra, Ayush Mehra, Rajat Kapoor and Soni Razdan in lead roles. Audiences will also see an array of Bollywood personalities make a guest appearance in the series.
Said Sameer Nair, CEO, Applause Entertainment, “At Applause, it has been our endeavour to curate and create the best stories from across the world. Call My Agent: Bollywood is a show that has been delightfully reimagined to showcase the colourful world of Bollywood through humour and heartwarming emotions. We are ecstatic to collaborate with Netflix to bring Call My Agent to Indian and global audiences.”
Monika Shergill, VP, Content, Netflix India added, “We are excited to partner with Applause Entertainment to bring an Indian adaptation of Dix Pour Cent, a French comedy drama series that has a huge following on Netflix. Call My Agent: Bollywood is an Indian twist with a heady mix of quirky writing and a marvellous cast making it a delightful watch.”
‘Call My Agent: Bollywood’ is constructed as a quirky dramedy, and will cast an intimate glance at everything that goes on behind the doors of the stars once the arc-lights are off. The show will explore star egos, insecurities, petty scheming and fickle friendships of tinsel town celebs, told in a fun and comic way. The series will also have real-life Bollywood stars gracing the episodes, who will play a satirical and exaggerated version of themselves.
Have a look at the announcement video from Netflix here –
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