Life is an enigma!!!
After a rainy day comes balmy sunshine. But as we make hay, grumbles the dark sky.
Challenge is another name for opportunity. And we, at Tellychakkar.com, live by it every single day.
We, as journalists, remain on the edge and 24/7 wired to tap the latest developments in the beats we cover. The fear to lose a news, a nugget of info, is fanatical.
Thus, the editorial team jumped in exuberance when our credible sources informed us on veteran and noted director Prakash Jha working on weaving poignant tales on Indian television.
We broke the news of Sony Entertainment Television and Jha re-living the magic of cult drama of the 80's, Mungerilal Ke Haseen Sapne (Prakash Jha to bring back ‘Mungerilal’ magic on Sony TV)
Jha was the director of the original series on Doordarshan.
At observers of happenings in the Indian television ecosystem, we were thrilled to learn the development. Television is meant for the masses, to capture the trials and tribulations of the umpteen millions, majority of who are not affluent.
The top rated shows on GECs currently gain eyeballs doling out of sensation, bigotry, religious dogma and supernatural jamboree.
Mungerilal and his relatable fascinating stories would certainly make for a binge watch. The concept is like a dew drop on a chilly dawn, fresh and unsullied.
Great that we blew the bugle on its happening, and when dug deep (which is our style), we further learnt that the prized role of Mungerilal, if sources are to be believed, will be played by master thespian, method actor…Vinay Pathak. He earned critical acclaim and also popularity for his nuanced performances in Bollywood flicks like Khosla Ka Ghosla, Bheja Fry among others.
Prakash Jha and Vinay Pathak together in a serial…sounds fictional but is real.
After Sony’s dismal attempt with Bollywood biggies in Yudh, may be, finally, the conceptual dots have connected and the picture is crystal clear,
Sunny days…and we wanted to spread the warmth when we were hit by cold shower.
When we buzzed Jha (for whom we harbor immense respect) to learn more on the information, he sounded miffed and shaken. He, after a vent, asked us not to carry the info and denied working on any such venture.
This is what he said:
"This is completely false and untrue! If you print it I will be forced to rebut that you did it inspite of my denial and clarification to you personally! (sic)", his message read.
We summoned an editorial meet and brooded on the next step.
Well, our sources stuck to the information and we, after multiple checks, have learnt that a creative concoction is certainly brewing between Sony heads and the reputed director.
In all good faith, we are mere harbingers of news and information. Weighing the validation of info, we have decided to share the news with the fraternity and millions of our global readers.
Adhering to ethics of journalism, we have also carried Jha's version.
We hope that the promising project sees its light and audience witnesses Jha's creative charisma on the small screen as well.
Dynamics and decisions alter in a jiffy in this fast paced rapidly changing industry. As of now, we would like to believe that Mungerial’s dream is on and will soon see reality on Sony.
Vinay and Sony boss Danish Khan remained unavailable.
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