Through the riveting voice of Bollywood
actor and environmental enthusiast - Gul Panag, the channel will premiere
‘Tiger Queen of Taru’ & ‘On the Brink’ as a part of its Earth Day special
on April 22nd
April 21, 2021, New Delhi:
National Geographic in India, with a mission to ignite hope and change among
the planet-conscious viewers, is bringing in Planet Possible to celebrate Earth
Day 2021. Bringing actor and environmental enthusiast – Gul Panag on board;
Planet Possible seeks to inform, inspire and empower viewers by bringing them
stories of ingenuity, grit, hope, and optimism. The celebrations will feature ‘Tiger Queen of Taru’ & ‘On the Brink’ that
will premiere on April 22, 2021 at 12 pm & 1 pm on
National Geographic India and Nat Geo Wild and will also be available on
Disney+ Hotstar.
Encouraging
viewers to bring about a change – either through the biggest or smallest of
actions, Planet Possible aims to inspire people of all ages to step outside
their realities, ask questions, look closer, and forge a deeper understanding
of the world and their place in it. As a part of the initiative, the films - ‘Tiger Queen of Taru’ & ‘On the Brink’
will explore the life of wild animals living in the 21st century in
India and share intriguing insights along with offering a fresh new perspective
and nuances.
Directed
by Indian documentary filmmaker – Aishwarya Sridhar for over six years, the film
‘Tiger Queen of Taru’ traces the remarkable life of Maya, a wild Bengal tiger
living in the Tadoba Andhari tiger reserve, Maharashtra’s oldest and largest
National park. ‘On the Brink’ series journeys through the sub-continent,
immersing audiences in the most incredible landscapes and habitats in the
country and bringing them eye to eye with the rarely spotted animals that are
living on the edge of extinction. From vanishing Gharial crocodiles in Chambal
River to Indian Pangolin in Papikonda National Park, Andhra Pradesh, the 2-part
series will uncover the hidden and harsh reality, secrets and facts about the
endangered species and help discover the key for their survival.
“At
National Geographic, we draw audiences with our creative storytelling; taking
them on immersive, empathetic journeys. With an unwavering commitment to the
world we live in, Planet Possible hopes to provide a perspective-shifting
inspiration through our narratives - ‘Tiger Queen of Taru’ & ‘On the Brink’
and illustrate the most effective ways to help our world. We are really happy
to have Gul Panag join us in our mission to bring stories of hope and change
for all the planet lovers across in the country”, said Kevin Vaz, President & Head - Infotainment, Kids &
Regional Entertainment Channels, Star & Disney India
“I have grown up with
National Geographic and I’m truly honoured that I got the chance to be part of
their Earth Day special celebrations. The thought and cause behind Planet
Possible is extremely close to my heart since I firmly believe that we should
all be contributing towards our planet.
I am urging people to take inspiration from the films and do their bit
in making the world a better place to live in”, said Gul Panag
Planet Possible specials ‘Tiger Queen of Taru’ & ‘On The Brink’ will be premiering on April 22nd at 12 pm & 1 pm on National Geographic India and Nat Geo Wild. They will also be available on Disney+ Hotstar
About
National Geographic Partners
National Geographic Partners LLC (NGP),
a joint venture between The Walt Disney Company and the National Geographic
Society, is committed to bringing the world premium science, adventure and
exploration content across an unrivalled portfolio of media assets. . NGP
returns 27% of the proceeds to the non-profit National Geographic Society to
fund work in the areas of science, exploration, conservation and education. In
India, National Geographic Channel and Nat Geo Wild are available across six
languages and have a wide-ranging mix of international shows which are made
local relevant and shows that are developed and created locally
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