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The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has launched Season 2 of the celebrated animated series ‘Krish, Trish and Baltiboy: Bharat Hain Hum’. Superstar Nagarjuna, alongside key dignitaries and industry leaders, inaugurated the series at the ongoing International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.
According to a press release, the series, which chronicles the lives of India’s lesser-known freedom fighters, premieres December 1 on Doordarshan, Prime Video, Netflix, and WAVES. It will also feature a radio series on Akashvani and a podcast on Spotify, ensuring wide accessibility. Available in 12 Indian and seven international languages, including Hindi, Tamil, French, and Korean, the series will reach audiences in 150 countries.
Season 2 highlights freedom fighters like Taji Dele and Ponge Dele from Arunachal Pradesh, Wazir Ram Singh Pathania from Himachal Pradesh, and Birsa Munda from Jharkhand.
Superstar Nagarjuna praised the initiative, emphasizing its role in educating the younger generation about India’s freedom struggle, “I’ve grown up hearing tales of mythology, but it’s equally important to highlight stories of the real heroes who sacrificed their lives for our country,” he said.
Munjal Shroff and Tilak Shetty of Graphiti Studios aim to instill patriotism and pride in young minds through the series. Over 1,000 professionals, including animators and voice artists, worked tirelessly to deliver this ambitious project.
To enhance accessibility and engagement, the series adopts a unique cross-platform strategy on Radio premiering December 1 on All India Radio in 12 languages, 15 minutes before the Doordarshan broadcast, and on Spotify podcast available in 180 countries, featuring episodes and behind-the-scenes insights.
Shilangi Mukherji, Director of SVOD at Prime Video India, expressed pride in showcasing Indian stories globally. “This series is a significant step in growing India’s creative economy and sharing our history with the world,” she said.
With its innovative distribution and heartfelt storytelling, ‘Krish, Trish, and Baltiboy: Bharat Hain Hum’ is set to become a landmark in Indian animation.
