Sonali Bendre to make OTT debut with ZEE5’s The Broken News

Sonali Bendre will make her OTT debut in The Broken News. The series, set to stream on ZEE5, is adapted from the BBC drama Press.

According to a press note, the plot features two rival news channels based in Mumbai - Awaaz Bharati, an independent, ethical news channel, and Josh 24/7 News, which offers sensationalist and invasive journalism - and what transpires between the main characters in the quest for news.

The Broken News also features Jaideep Ahlawat, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Indraneil Sengupta, Taaruk Raina, Aakash Khurana and Kiran Kumar. It is directed by Vinay Waikul.

The original UK series, Press, was created and written by Mike Bartlett (Doctor Foster, King Charles III). The Indian adaptation is a partnership between ZEE5 and BBC Studios India.

Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Manish Kalra, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 India said, “With The Broken News we are marking the beginning of another partnership with a reputed content studio to bring interesting and unique story narratives for our audiences. This partnership is in line with ZEE5’s strategy to build a portfolio of unique and compelling content for an enhanced value from the services.”