Bose - Dead/Alive not a boring biography: Hansal Mehta

New Delhi Aug 16 (IANS) National Award winning filmmaker Hansal Mehta says his upcoming web series ""Bose - Dead/Alive" featuring Rajkummar Rao as Subhas Chandra Bose is not a boring story about the freedom fighter.

"The show is not another boring biography. It is the unveiling of India s biggest cover up. It is a fast-paced gripping tale on a man whose trajectory is one of the most fascinating stories ever " Mehta said in a statement.

"The web series is structured like a thriller so while one will learn about his life it will also leave you on the edge of the seat. Our intention is to portray Bose as a contemporary hero a rebel who worked in different ways thereby making him relevant and a part of today s youth " he added.

The show is coming up on ALTBalaji backed by Ekta Kapoor who says Bose s "story is exciting extraordinary and one that deserves to be told with great pride".

"His sudden disappearance still remains a mystery. After doing immense research into the life of Subhas Chandra Bose we realised that this story needs to be showcased. Therefore it was befitting for the same to be a part of ALTBalaji s mobile platform.

"There is no better combination suited for this series other than Hansal Mehta and Rajkummar Rao. The two bring out the best in each other and this de-classified re-telling of the Bose tale is sure to exemplify the same " Kapoor added.

The show s teasers have been doing the rounds on social media and the trailer will be launched on Friday.

Rajkummar not just worked towards getting a potbelly for the show but also went half bald to look the part.

--IANS
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