28 MAR 2022

Disney+ Hotstar partners with All3Media to create Indian adaptation of "Blood"

The new version of the Irish thriller-mystery will be produced by Dreamers & Doers Co, led by Gurmmeet Singh as the showrunner, and directed by Mihir Desai.

28 MAR 2022

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Disney+ Hotstar is set to create Hotstar Specials’ Blood in association with All3Media International. “We are delighted to bring an Indian version of this fantastic drama that will join the growing roster of original content produced exclusively for Disney+ Hotstar,"  All3Media International’s EVP APAC Sabrina Duguet said. "Sophie Petzal’s impeccable writing skillfully draws viewers into the story with its universally relevant themes and innovative take on the thriller-mystery genre, making 'Blood' perfect for Indian adaptation, and we look forward to this gripping story about family, grief and truth arriving in India.”

Helmed by Gurmmeet Singh as the showrunner, and directed by Mihir Desai, the show will be produced by Dreamers & Doers Co, a premium content studio owned by Reliance Entertainment. "Blood" is an Indian rendition of the award-winning Irish show of the same name, created by Sophie Petzal.

The show is an intimate drama and psychological thriller about familial bonds, memories, and the past’s impact on the present. The title is an enigmatic narrative that will credit its audience with intelligence and suspense, as it masterly explores the many perspectives of the same situation that sits on the brim of dark, unpredictable mystery. “We are elated to announce the Indian adaptation of award-winning drama "Blood," thereby, further strengthening our thriller offerings," Gaurav Banerjee, Head, Content, Disney+ Hotstar, and HSM Entertainment Network, Disney Star, said. "The demand for entertainment is rapidly evolving, and viewers’ want for new-fangled content is expanding. On our journey to engage with millions of viewers, we are delighted to be able to collaborate with the most prolific creative minds at All3Media International to present stories that defy narratives to satiate our viewer’s appetite for unparalleled entertainment experience.”

"Blood" is a quintessential universal story - where fractured family dynamics come out to play with the matriarch’s death as a trigger,  CEO of Dreamers & Doers Co. Namit Sharma expresses."We have had a great relationship with All3Media International as we have adapted the series for the Indian market - their support in letting us make this version our own, has been enormous," Sharma said. "Our showrunner Gurmmeet Singh and director Mihir Desai have crafted the series with passion and care and we couldn’t be more proud of this fact. Dark, delicious and deceptive - 'Blood' is a family drama like no other."

We are delighted to bring an Indian version of this fantastic drama that will join the growing roster of original content produced exclusively for Disney+ Hotstar. Sophie Petzal’s impeccable writing skillfully draws viewers into the story with its universally relevant themes and innovative take on the thriller-mystery genre, making 'Blood' perfect for Indian adaptation, and we look forward to this gripping story about family, grief and truth arriving in India.” Sabrina Duguet EVP APAC, All3Media International