New Delhi: Come May 5, and Fireflies: Parth aur Jugnu will swarm everywhere in the TV screens. No, we’re not prophesying a futuristic horror state of affairs, however speaking a few one-of-its-kind internet collection on ZEE5 titled Fireflies: Parth Aur Jugnu. The collection directed by nationwide award profitable Hemant Gaba, with Animesh Verma because the showrunner, produced by Amrit Walia, targets household audiences, together with teenagers who’re at a weak stage of their lives and grappling with all types of issues.
“Our protagonist, Parth, is one such teenager who fails in his exams and is now in the same class as his bright, sassy younger brother. An object of derision and ridicule, he lives in the small Himalayan town of Bheem Mukteshwar and one afternoon, on his way home from school, lands up in the nearby forest, which is believed to be haunted by a Van Rakshak (Demon of the Forest) at that particular time of the year when a Sanjeevani tree arises after 50 years.” shares Hemant.
“Supported by misfit bunch of friends and helped by their family, the protagonists Parth and Jugnu go on this adventurous ride to save the magical tree to fall in the wrong hands which could lead to a disaster for the society,” provides Hemant.
The present has a proficient ensemble. Besides Meet Mukhi, seen in Sony TV’s Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2, who performs Parth, the present additionally options Riva Arora, in style from Colors’ Pavitra Bhagya, Zee’s Dance Bangla Dance Akshat Singh and different youngster actors Anaya Shivan and Aekam Binjwe. Priyanshu Chatterjee and Vineeta M Joshee play Parth’s dad and mom, whereas Madhoo Shah is his smart grandmother. Varun Kapoor, who made his Bollywood debut in Gangubai Kathiawadi as Gangu’s love curiosity Ramnik Laal, brings within the romance with Zoya Afroz’s Nyasa. DJ-actor Luke Kenny performs a pivotal function.
“While Fireflies: Parth Aur Jugnu is primarily for teens, it will appeal to their younger siblings, parents, and even grandparents because the issues it raises are very relatable across generations, and the lessons come out of not just age and experience but are imparted through tales from Indian mythology that like the fireflies light up the darkness in every way. That I think is the USP,” says Madhoo Shah, who performs Nani within the collection.
(*5*) provides the actor who will make her debut on OTT with the present.
