Epic unveils new Hindi documentary specials
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Rebecca Hawkes
| 13 December 2018

Indian channel Epic is preparing to air two special factual programmes, the war documentary Sentinels of the Snow and Ghat Ghat Ka Pani, about the ghats of Varanasi.


The Sentinels of the Snow recreates the battle at Rezang La in the Chushul district of Ladakh during the 1962 Sino-Indian War. Major General G D Bakshi recounts the last stand of the brave as the army prepared itself for an attack with just 123 soldiers. The Hindi programme was the sixth in a series of documentaries on India’s most famous battles.

Ghat Ghat Ka Pani narrates the story of the many ghats on the banks of the Ganga in the eternal pilgrimage city – Varanasi. Amongst the temple bells and holy chants are stories that glimpse into the lives of those in Varanasi who live on the banks of the river. Ghat Ghat Ka Pani explores life along the holy Ganges where dreams are fulfilled and broken, but life, like the river, carries on.

“Epic Specials are a continuing testament that reinforces Epic’s commitment to showcasing India and India centric content in the trademark Epic style which lays great emphasis on production quality and research. We are enthusiastic to create fascinating shows that are rich in culture, and that speak to our audiences about India’s diversity,” said Akul Tripathi, content and programming head, Epic Channel.

“Epic Specials will only get more special with every passing year as and we have an exciting line-up that will continue into the new year.”

Epic TV will broadcast Sentinel of the Snow on 15 December, followed by Ghat Ghat Ka Pani on 29 December.


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