Mumbai: Indian cricket icon Mahendra Singh Dhoni will be producing an anthology telling stories of decorated army officers.
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Studionext in collaboration with Dhoni, who is a Honorary Lieutenant Colonel in the Parachute Regiment of the Territorial Army, will bring forward the unique anthology of episodic stories.
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“The show will narrate stories of the brave Param Vir Chakra and Ashoka Chakra awardees. With compelling stories and intriguing content on board, the show is slated for a 2020 release,” said a source.
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According to a report, the TV series will tell personal stories of military officers as Dhoni wants to bring the journey of people serving the country into the limelight through his show.
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At present, the show is being scripted, and the team is sorting out the formalities to get the shooting started.
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Dhoni took a sabbatical after India’s campaign in the 2019 Cricket World Cup. Earlier this month, Dhoni had said that he won’t talk about his much-awaited comeback till January.
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“January tak mat poocho (don’t ask me till January),” said Dhoni at an event in Ranchi before questions on his break, which started with India’s semi-final loss to New Zealand in the World Cup in July, could even be asked.
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