New Delhi: Streaming platform Prime Video on Friday announced the release date of the Amazon Original series 'Jubilee'. The 10-episode fictional drama, directed by Vikramaditya Motwane , will premiere on April 7.
Created by Soumik Sen along with Motwane, the series features an ensemble cast led by Prosenjit Chatterjee, Aditi Rao Hydari, Aparshakti Khurana, Wamiqa Gabbi, Sidhant Gupta, Nandish Sandhu, and Ram Kapoor.
Set parallel to the evolution of both India and the movies, 'Jubilee' unveils the stories and dreams that gave birth to the Hindi film industry as we know it. Set against the backdrop of the golden age of Indian cinema, Jubilee is a tale woven around an ensemble of characters and the gambles they’re willing to take to pursue their dreams, passion, ambition, and love.
The show will be released in two parts - episodes one to five on April 7, and episodes six to 10 on April 14.
Talking about the series, creator, and director Vikramaditya Motwane said, “Jubilee has been a love story in the making for me ever since I was an assistant director enamored with the world of the movies, even when there wasn’t a story to tell.”
“While the series is set in that celebrated era of cinema, at its core, Jubilee is a very human story, with narrative themes that will resonate with everyone – which is what drew me to the story in the first place. We’ve painstakingly researched each aspect of the series to remain true to its era. It’s been the most incredible journey made with the support of a terrific studio, with some of the most amazing actors, and with the best possible crew ever. Every day on this series has been a delight and I cannot wait for the world to see the work that we’ve all done,” he added.
Aparna Purohit, head of India Originals, Prime Video said, “The story is replete with love, jealousy, treachery and the all-consuming ambition. The creative genius of Vikramaditya Motwane and of soulful music composed by Amit Trivedi will transport you to the magnificent golden age of the Hindi film industry set in the 1940s and 1950s. Jubilee is a series that we are extremely proud of and we cannot wait to share it with the rest of the world.”