Bollywood web series to be shot in UAE

After a lull due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Bollywood productions are coming back to the UAE. Producer Gaurang Doshi of blockbusters Aankhen and Deewaar fame is bringing an ensemble of over 100 crew members to the UAE for the filming of Hindi web series 7th Sense and Line of Fire. The series are being produced under the patronage of Emirati businessman Suhail Mohd. Al Zarooni.
 
Suhail Mohd. Al Zarooni commented, "Indian cinema holds a very special place in our hearts. I'm superbly excited to be associating with him (Gaurang Doshi) and confident that both the web series will be a huge success being a combination of a fantastic storyline, a star cast, a producer and directors who know their job well, and of course the picturesque locales of the United Arab Emirates that add beauty to any movie they're part of. In these challenging times when industries across all countries need to support each other now more than ever, I feel proud to do my part."
 
7th Sense is a crime thriller/murder mystery that features actors R Madhavan, Ronit Roy, and Chunky Pandey, among others. Shooting for Season 1 and 2 will be completed in about 140 days with most of the action happening in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
 
The prep work for the espionage thriller Line of Fire will also begin simultaneously. Cast members include Prakash Raj, Jimmy Shergill, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Tanuj Virwani, Vijay Raaz, and Tannishtha Chatterjee.

Commenting on the two projects, producer Gaurang Doshi said: "I'm a firm believer in the motto that the show must go on and instead of losing the spirit in this situation one should become a pioneer. Keeping true to this sentiment we are the first team to begin shooting during the Covid-19 pandemic. I'm also super excited to be in the UAE which offers such a beautiful variety of locations and a perfect backdrop for the brilliant and mind-blowing shows that the series promise to be."

Both web series will be completed by February 2021 and will be released on an OTT platform.