Nagarjuna Unveils Season 2 of Bharat Hain Hum at IFFI Goa

By Pickle November 21, 2024

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has officially announced the second season of the animated series at the ongoing International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa

Superstar Nagarjuna has officially inaugurated Season 2 of the acclaimed animated series, Krish, Trish, and Baltiboy: Bharat Hain Hum, at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.

The animated series centred on freedom fighters is scheduled to debut on December 1st on various platforms, including Doordarshan, Netflix, Prime Video, and WAVES. Additionally, a radio series will be available on Akashvani, complemented by a podcast on Spotify.

The event saw the presence of notable personalities such as Superstar Nagarjuna, Shri Sanjay Jaju (Secretary, Information & Broadcasting), Shri Gaurav Dwivedi (CEO of PrasarBharati), Shri YogeshBaweja (DG, CBC), show creators Munjal Shroff and Tilak Shetty from Graphiti Studios, MahimaKaul (Director of Public Policy, Netflix India), and ShilangiMukherji (Director & Head – SVOD, Prime Video).

The animated series, showcasing India’s lesser-known freedom fighters, reached a significant milestone with the launch of Season 1 on multiple platforms. Season 2 of the animated series, like Season 1, will launch simultaneously on Doordarshan, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video.

The series will be available in 12 Indian languages: Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Punjabi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Assamese, and Odia. Additionally, it will be offered in seven international languages: French, German, Spanish, Russian, Korean, Chinese, and Arabic. This multilingual approach enhances accessibility for a global audience across 150 countries, thereby expanding its reach.

In its second season, the series continues its mission to illuminate the narratives of unsung heroes from diverse areas of the country. Prominent individuals including Taji Dele and Ponge Dele from Arunachal Pradesh, WazirRam Singh Pathania from Himachal Pradesh, and Birsa Munda from Jharkhand are highlighted, along with others.

The stories shared seek to inspire a deep appreciation for India’s illustrious past, while also celebrating the variety and steadfast determination of the country’s freedom fighters.

“I have grown up watching a lot of mythology and stories of Shri Ram, Lakshman, Bharat, and Arjun, but the narratives of our freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for our country are equally important,” said Nagarjuna, adding that the new show will offer children and the next generation valuable insights into our heroes.

Sanjay Jaju ,Secretary, Information & Broadcasting, highlighted the importance of these initiatives in nurturing national pride among India’s youth.

“The richness of India’s freedom struggle should be conveyed in ways that resonate with children. “Through the use of animation, we are transforming these rich histories into something that is both accessible and engaging.”

The creators of the series, Munjal Shroff and Tilak Shetty, committed to sharing the narratives of India’s unsung heroes. They emphasised that these important stories have frequently been overlooked, and they aim to make certain that the upcoming generation acknowledges and honours them.

“We are delighted to announce Krish, Trish, and Baltiboy: Bharat Hain Hum’s December 1 Prime Video debut. The series beautifully highlights the vital roles played by numerous heroes who greatly impacted India’s freedom struggle, providing viewers in India and around the world a chance to enhance their appreciation of our rich history,” stated Shilangi Mukherji, Director & Head – SVOD, Prime Video.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), Central Bureau of Communication, and Graphiti Studios should be commended for producing this remarkable series. It represents a significant advancement in the development of India’s creative economy and the globalisation of Indian narratives. The excitement surrounding the upcoming season suggests it will delight our fans just as the first one did, Mukherji added.

“We are excited to announce the return of this cherished series to Netflix for another season. Krish, Trish & Baltiboy is an engaging narrative that honours India’s vibrant culture and storytelling heritage, brought to life by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Graphiti Studios. Netflix is dedicated to delivering more engaging narratives to our audience,” a representative from Netflix stated.

The creators enlisted around 1,000 Indian animators, voice artists, and production specialists to achieve an ambitious deadline and finish the series in record time.

Krish, Trish, and Baltiboy: Bharat Hain Hum will be offered as a radio series and podcast. The eagerly awaited series is set to debut on All India Radio (AIR) on December 1. This program will be aired in 12 languages across India. Every Sunday at 10:30 AM, a new episode is broadcast for 15 minutes, followed by the cartoon series on Doordarshan at 11 AM.

The radio program will highlight the animated series, facilitating a smooth cross-platform transition to enhance viewership. The creative scheduling will enhance its appeal, facilitating the transition of young and diverse audiences from radio to television.

Spotify will additionally offer a podcast in 180 countries. This podcast will feature episodes from the series and motivate listeners to view the animated program on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, WAVES, and Doordarshan, enhancing this cross-platform distribution approach.

How did Bharat Hai Hum, the most unique Indian IP, come about?

Bharat Hain Hum stands as one of our most ambitious productions. The narrative of India’s 400-year quest for freedom is a remarkable tale, marked by the sacrifices of countless individuals who gave up their youth, wealth, dreams, and even their lives to liberate the nation. The series was the result of thorough research conducted by a team of committed scholars, led by a Professor of History. We assembled a team of dedicated writers who undertook this extensive research and crafted each episode with a clear and concise narrative. We conducted thorough research for the art of the show. The pre-production team conducted thorough research on costumes, architecture, weapons, armoury and the surrounding flora and fauna. The level of pre-production for each episodes far exceeds one that you would normal have for a 52 part series. More than 700 characters and over 3000 backgrounds were developed for the show. So you can see the scale of production is mammoth.

The show has experienced an outstanding debut! It stands as the largest multi-platform and multi-lingual release in India. The series debuted globally across more than 150 countries on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. This marks a groundbreaking achievement on a global scale! This series is truly inspiring, focussing on the heroes of the Indian Freedom Struggle. The series consists of 52 episodes, each lasting 11 minutes, and is offered in 19 languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, and Korean. The series ranked among the Top 10 shows on Netflix during its first week. The series also was broadcasted on Sunday morning prime time nationwide on 28 channels of the public broadcaster Doordarshan. The series achieved impressive ratings on these channels and is presently being re-aired.