Sometimes, the greatest stories start with the most unexpected clues. An abandoned ATM on the beach, two unlikely men standing near it, and a mysterious mystery that instantly piques curiosity. Pritam & Pedro is Rajkumar Hirani’s much-awaited streaming debut, bringing his signature blend of warmth, emotion and human storytelling to the long format arena for the first time. The collaboration also signals the exciting coming together of cinematic storytelling and massive streaming entertainment, promising a fresh and immersive new experience for audiences.
Rajkumar Hirani’s first web show ‘Pritam & Pedro’ will stream on JioHotstar from July 3
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Avinash Arun, ‘Pritam & Pedro’ does enough to draw the audience into its quirky, rooted and unpredictable world, while keeping the bigger story completely under wraps.
Alok Jain, Head – Hindi & English Entertainment Business (Streaming, TV & Studios), JioStar, said: “At JioHotstar, we believe some of the most compelling stories are those that are deeply rooted yet universally entertaining. Stories filled with warmth, humor, emotion and human connect have always had a special place in the hearts of audiences, and there are few storytellers who have shaped that space as uniquely and consistently as Rajkumar Hirani. We are proud to have Pritam and his We are incredibly excited to partner with Pedro to make his streaming debut, bringing his uniquely beloved storytelling voice to audiences across the country in a fresh and immersive way.
Talking about the project, Rajkumar Hirani said: “I’ve always enjoyed stories where very different people are forced to come together and navigate life in unexpected ways. There’s a lot of humour, warmth and madness in Pritam and Pedro in this sense. The long-form space gave us a chance to spend more time with the characters and really explore their journey. It’s been an exciting experience, and I’m happy to partner with JioHotstar for this.” “I am.”
