Disney+Hotstar Announces A Hotstar Specials Magnum Opus Period Adventure Drama Series, The Empire

Mumbai, July 9, 2021: Touted to be India's biggest show ever, Disney+Hotstar announces the magnum opus, a period adventure drama Series, The Empire. The Hotstar Specials series, created by Nikkhil Advani, is described as a monumental period adventure drama tracing the origins of a dynasty.

Directed by Mitakshara Kumar, the series is based on the novel Empire of the Moghul by Alex Rutherford. The show will follow the life story of a warrior, adventurer, survivor, and accidental king. Being made on a huge budget, the series promises a magnificent visual spectacle mounted on a scale not seen in the digital realm before.



Nikkhil Advani will serve as a showrunner on the project. His wife Monisha Advani will produce along with Madhu Bhojwani through their banner Emmay Entertainment. The cast of the series will be announced soon.

"Bringing alive a visually stunning world with a solid story narrative was the main aim for me, Mitakshara Kumar our director, and everyone at Emmay Entertainment. Right from the story, to the star-cast and high production value - our ambition was to create a show that is larger than life; one that leaves a lasting impression on viewers", Advani said in a statement.

"Partnering with Disney+ Hotstar has made it possible to bring this visual spectacle to life. My partners Monisha Advani and Madhu Bhojwani and I at Emmay Entertainment are very proud to introduce the very talented Mitakshara Kumar", he added.



Announcing the series, Disney Plus Hotstar also unveils the spectacular teaser of the show.



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