The Accidental Prime Minister makes digital debut on ZEE5
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Louise Duffy
| 27 May 2019

Indian VOD platform ZEE5 has broadcast the global digital premiere of The Accidental Prime Minister, a biopic about former Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh, across some 190 countries.

The film, shown on 25 May, stars Anupam Kher, Akshaye Khanna, Suzanne Bernert and Aahana Kumra and is based on the 2014 memoir by Sanjaya Baru, political commentator and media advisor to the prime minister. Directed by Vijay Ratnakar and written by Mayank Tewari, it has been lauded for its light-hearted narrative that examines an important era in one of the world’s largest democracies.

“At ZEE5, we’re always looking to bring a range of new and differentiated content to our audiences in global markets to cater to multiple segments,” said Archana Anand, chief business officer, ZEE5 Global. “The Accidental Prime Minister is one such film that will keep our audiences captivated from start to finish.”

Ratnakar added: “We are delighted that ZEE5 will be hosting the digital premiere of The Accidental Prime Minister as they have a knack for quality content. The film is a story of one of the most powerful personalities in India and the remarkable performances by Anupam Kher and Akshaye Khanna are worth watching. The movie has been well received in the theatres and with the digital premiere, we hope it will be enjoyed by a wider audience globally.”