India’s first-ever social media entertainment app and OTT platform
aligning with Ambedkar ideology - Baba Play who recently announced an upcoming
film ‘Quota- The Reservation’ starring actor Anirudh Dave in the lead comes
with another exciting announcement. A biopic series on the legendary life of
India’s greatest reform leader Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. Unlike a series seen
ever before, this biopic will throw light on rarely known facts about the
exemplary leader. The series ‘Ambedkar The Legend’ will showcase events in the
life of Dr. Ambedkar that have shaped him into a leader that changed the face
of India.
The role of Dr. Ambedkar will be played by legendary Marathi & Hindi
film actor Vikram Gokhale. This year the death anniversary of Dr. Ambedkar i.e.
6th December, 2021, will be an ode to the memory of the chief architect of
India’s constitution. Baba Play will make this happen through the launch of the
series ‘Ambedkar The Legend’.
Dr. Ambedkar is often titled as the chief architect of India’s
constitution or a Dalit leader but in reality he is the face of women
empowerment in India. His work has revolutionized equal rights for women in the
society. He played a key role in the discussions leading up to independence,
for example as one of the two Untouchable delegates chosen by the British to
attend the Round Table conferences on India’s constitutional status in the
early 1930s. Untouchables were not the only depressed classes of the society
who were uplifted by Dr. Ambedkar’s work. He also worked towards reducing,
socio-economic differences in India. He truly became the leader that navigated
India towards a mindset shift promoting equality and inclusiveness.
The web series is a presentation of writer, producer and director Sanjiv
Jaiswal. He is known for his films like Fareb, Anwar, Shudra - The Rising,
Pranaam. After receiving immense response from the audience on the recent
announcement of the film ‘Quota- The Reservation’ a real life story of a Dalit
student. Jaiswal envisions that his social media and entertainment platform
Baba Play will become a platform that will take the Ambedkarite thoughts to the
world. He says, “Our nation is moving towards a more equitable and inclusive
culture because one man started a movement that led us on this path. As a
tribute to his ideologies, we have created India’s first-ever social media
platform dedicated to Ambedkarites. This will be the instrument of massive
change. ‘Ambedkar The Legend’ is not just an entertainment series, it is a
tribute to the greatness of this reformative leader’s work.”
Vikram Gokhale is from the Chandrakant Gokhale lineage that is a
powerhouse of talent. He is a well-known veteran Marathi theatre and film actor
who has a popular name in both Marathi and Hindi film industry. With popular
films like Natasamrat , Aaghat and recent release of AB aani CD along with Mr
Amitabh Bachchan, the actor is now heading towards capturing attention on OTTs.
Vikram says, “It is an honor to play the role of one of India’s greatest influential
figures. He is my personal icon and I take the responsibility to do justice to
his personality through my work. I am also looking forward to make a mark on
the OTT space as this is where my audience is migrating today. What Baba Play
is doing in the space of informative entertainment is also a great measure to
connect our youth with our history”.
Baba Play app reveals the motion poster and the trailer of the web
series ‘Ambedkar The Legend’ that will showcase the life of India’s greatest
reform leader Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar.
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