William dalrymple’s the anarchy series adaptation to be backed by Roy Kapur Films

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Siddharth Roy Kapur’s Production House Roy Kapur Films Has Backed Some of the biggest commercial blockbusters such as Dangal and Chennai ExpressAnd critically acclaimed films like Kai po che, Barfi!and Haider, to name a few.

Expanding his role as a global storyteller, siddharth roy kapur has received the rights for the series adaptation of acclaimed author will be dalrymle’s book The anarchy: the relative relief of the east India company,

British filmmaker stepphen frears has been onboarded to direct this Ambitious project. For the universed, Stephen Frears is Known for His Stellar Work in The Queen, Dangerous Liaisons, Philomena, Victoria and abdul, My beautiful laundrette, The Grifters, High fidelity, The regime and A very english scandalThe series is being mouted as an international co-process between us-based studio wiip and roy kapur films.

Set against the backdrop of the 18th century, the story of The anarchy Is extramely relevant today, in a world where corporate giants positions the undeterred power to shape the destinies of entry nations. The plot explorers the British East India Company’s Commercial Ambitions in India, which concluded in Taking over an entire subcontinent.

The rights acquisition of william dalrymple’s bestselling book was believed to have been amongst the most sought-arfter book-to-TV rights results in India. Roy Kapur Films has finally bagged it and the show is touted to be produced on a massive scale.

The anarchy will be shot across the uk and asia.

Stephen frears reacted to the development, as he said, “This is the most contemporary of themes, a ruthless businessman and his corporation seizing power, a group of oligarchs taking over a chunk, a chunk of the worker, Asset-stripping, looting, manipulating the stock market, destroy economies for their profit. The East India Company Stealing India in the 18th Century. “

Siddharth Roy Kapur, Expressing His Delight, Added, “Stephen’s range as a filmmaker is simply unmatched. Personal favorite, and to have come on board to Helm this project is an absolute dream come true. Story that Demanded Scale, Depth, And Ambition, and I am proud that we have brought an extraordinary team togeether to bronch it to life for a global audience. “

Dalrymple’s book was longlisted for the bailie giford prize and named one of barack obama’s top 10 books of the year. The upcoming series adaptation is a bold step in the world of entertainment, and win looking forward to.