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Mumbai, Dec 14: Filmmaker Prakash Jha is all set to helm a multilingual series on the life of former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao.
The project is titled ‘Half Lion’ and is based on the book of the same name which is written by Vinay Sitapati. The series will be released in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil in 2023.
Applause Entertainment joins hands with Aha Studio to co-produce the premium bilingual series.
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Applause Entertainment joins hands with Aha Studio to co-produce a premium bilingual series based on the book 'Half Lion' by Vinay Sitapati. The biopic of P.V. Narsimha Rao will be directed by the National Award Winner Prakash Jha pic.twitter.com/66Qz7iqhDS— Applause Entertainment (@ApplauseSocial) December 13, 2021
“It is exciting to work on real life stories and subjects. It’s important for today’s generation to know the story of those who’ve played an instrumental role in making the country what it is today, and I believe that there is a lot to learn and be inspired from the life of the great PV Narasimha Rao,” said Prakash Jha.
Notably, Pamulaparthi Venkata Narasimha Rao, was born on June 28, 1921. He was a lawyer and astute political leader. He was the ninth Prime Minister of India – from 1991 to 1996.