Madhuri Dixit to mark her digital debut

Wednesday 18th December 2019 06:57 EST
 
 

Madhiri Dixit is all set to make her digital debut with Netflix's upcoming series, which will be bankrolled by Karan Johar. The actress has earlier collaborated with Netflix for Marathi drama 15th August, which is her debut project as a producer. Now, Madhuri Dixit will star in a suspense family drama by Netflix original.

Expressing her excitement about foraying into the digital space, Madhuri said, "I am extremely excited to be making my OTT acting debut. As an artiste, I am always looking out to do work that is creatively fulfilling and that reaches out to maximum number of people." The series is written by New York-based writer-director Sri Rao. Talking about the story, the actress further added, "It reflects a bit on the lives that people in the entertainment industry lead. The story is entertaining, gripping, nail-biting, and yet heartwarming and I can’t wait to start shooting for it."

Madhuri finds it enthusing how the OTT medium marries "two of the most important things in the world today — entertainment and internet, thereby giving opportunities to all actors and filmmakers to create content that can reach out to millions of people across the world". She added, "With changing times, our audience is also seeking more engaging content, which also means sharing stories of real and strong women." Madhuri who is also a mother of two, is glad that platforms are doing their bit to "pique the interest of a global audience who clearly wants to hear and see stories about women they can relate to".

Talking about the changing world of showbiz, Madhuri said, "With the help of OTT platforms, performers and creators have been given another avenue to express their creativity and take on more challenges. It gives us the freedom and flexibility to narrate and showcase stories that need to be told, heard and seen. It is not about big faces anymore, but about big talent."


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