BBC Studios, Amazon Prime Video Pact for Indian Sports Doc

BBC Studios India is producing a sports docuseries about the Jaipur Pink Panthers competing in the Pro Kabaddi League for Amazon Prime Video.

Sons of the Soil: Jaipur Pink Panthers, directed by Alex Gale, will arrive on Prime Video in India and around the world on December 4. It follows the team, owned by Bollywood star Abhishek Bachchan, as they seek victory in the seventh season of the Pro Kabaddi League after having won the first season.

“Amazon Prime Video has always endeavored to bring diverse and gripping stories to our audiences,” said Aparna Purohit, head of India originals at Amazon Prime Video India. “From gangland dramas to musicals, we have developed and produced authentic stories rooted in our soil. And with Sons of the Soil: Jaipur Pink Panthers, we are extremely proud to diversify our repertoire and bring our first-ever sports docuseries to our viewers. Kabaddi is one of the oldest and much-loved indigenous sports in India and this series follows the incredible journey of Jaipur Pink Panthers Kabaddi team. The series will provide a window into players’ steadfast persistence, rigorous preparation and hard-work leading up-to the 40-minute matches that audiences enjoy. The show will take viewers on an emotional journey as they follow the team not just on the mat but also get an inside look into the lives of the players—where they come from and what drives them.”

“Kabaddi is one sport that cannot be played well without teamwork, and that is the ethos of our Jaipur Pink Panthers family,” said Bachchan. “I am delighted to team-up with Amazon Prime Video to tell the inspiring story of Jaipur Pink Panthers to the global audience. I had made my digital debut with the Amazon original series Breathe: Into the Shadows so sharing the unfiltered story of my team, Jaipur Pink Panthers, through this global service made absolute sense. Sons of the Soil: Jaipur Pink Panthers promises to take the audience on a motivational ride as the players and the team aim to win the seventh season of Pro Kabaddi League. I believe, we have created a show that will engage and inspire the audience.”

Sameer Gogate, BBC Studios India’s business head, added, “BBC Studios has had a strong heritage and specialization in producing documentary content globally and we are excited to bring our expertise in this genre into the India market. India is a sports hungry nation and we are delighted to collaborate with Amazon Prime Video to bring to their audience the first-ever sports docuseries on a truly indigenous sport like kabaddi. It was a pleasure to work with Amazon Prime Video, Abhishek Bachchan and the entire Jaipur Pink Panthers team, who opened up their world and hearts to us. Prime Video in India, through Amazon originals, has presented some exciting stories for entertainment lovers and with Sons of the Soil: Jaipur Pink Panthers, fans can really look forward to an emotional and engrossing tale of a team’s dedication and passion to win.”