Blumhouse Television is developing a seven-part Indian anthology series with executive producer Dina Dattani.Each feature-length episode will explore the themes and mythology set against the backdrop of local Indian festivals, with the project specifically targeting the Indian audience.The U.S.
studio previously enjoyed success in India with genre fare such as critically-acclaimed Netflix Original series “Ghoul,” and most recently “Betaal,” produced in partnership with Sk Global Entertainment and Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment.Dattani, a former media and entertainment lawyer who moved into production, is overseeing the series.
Her producing credits include the Sundance Grand Jury-nominated film “Brahman Naman,” written by Variety correspondent Naman Ramachandran.“Developing this anthology in partnership with Blumhouse, whose signature in this genre is second to none, has been really exciting, adding thrills, mystery and intrigue to our stories which are set against the backdrop of several Indian folk and regional festivals.
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