ZEE5, India’s largest home-grown video streaming platform, has all the reasons to celebrate post the release of its recent original series, The Broken News. Premiered on 10th June, the series not only marked Sonali Bendier return to acting and a much-talked about OTT, but also marked ZEE5 and BBC India’s first collaboration. And now a week post its release, the platform, the makers and the actors have all the right reasons to celebrate as The Broken News became the most viewed original series of 2022 on ZEE5.
Helmed by Vinay Waikul, The Broken News has gone on to clock 100Mn+ streaming minutes and 6Mn+ views in a week since its premiere. Centered around a pair of rival television channels operating out of the same Mumbai building, the 8-part series represents two opposing philosophies of journalism and immerses the viewers in the behind-the-scenes workings of a newsroom. It also addresses some pressing questions and reflects the current realities operating in the world's largest democracy.
Karla, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 India said, We are proud to be delivering on our promise of presenting real and relatable stories with The Broken News; a series which authentically showcases the complications in the world of news media. We are happy to have partnered with BBC India to deliver a fitting show which is in line with our content strategy of keeping the viewers at the center of the business and are looking forward to more such successful collaborations in the future.
Sonali said, “I am overwhelmed with all the love we have received for The Broken News. The fact that our content has stirred conversation around the key theme is a sign of the connection it has made with the audience, which to me is the most important part. For me personally, the feedback and support I’ve received for my portrayal of Amina from the audience and critics alike, has been amazing, and I am very thankful for it. I’m so glad to be back doing what I love, and I’m looking forward to what the future has in store. I could not have done this without the support of the amazing team at ZEE5, BBC India and our amazing director, cast and crew. I think reason enough for a second season… what say?”.
The Broken News Review: What Works:
The portrayal of media and the happenings around it in cinema with time has become just a mere caricature. From asking the most stupid obvious questions, to only being limited to a one-tone character that walks around with a nerdy vibe has become staple. Many filmmakers are responsible for the harm. There are a few including Raj Kumar Gupta’s No One Killed Jessica, Anusha Rizvi and Mahmood Farooqui’s Peepli Live who did justice to the profession though. And now we can safely call The Broken News a new addition to the list.
Adapted and written for the screen by Sambit Mishra (Mission Over Mars & Cartel), The Broken News is kind of an in depth exploration of the media houses which the world knows nothing about. The only accessible things about them to the world is the frame that they see on Television. What happens Behind the scenes is a different monster altogether. The writing in the show that stars Sonali Bendre tries well to bring an authentic reflection of how a newsroom works and what goes into creating a story that you consume in a few minutes.
The Broken News is available exclusively on ZEE5 in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.
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