Mumbai: Former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is set to produce an animated series entitled “Captain 7”.
The producers said in a statement that the first season of the espionage series, which is currently in pre-production, will be based on Dhoni.
The seven in the title refer to Dhoni’s jersey number he has worn in many international one-dayers.
The project is a joint venture between Mahendra Singh Dhoni and the wife, Sakshi Singh Dhoni’s production house Dhoni Entertainment Pvt Ltd and Black White Orange Brands Pvt Ltd. (BWO).
The program is being launched as the country’s first ‘animated spy universe’ and the first season will be launched in 2022. The title of the series is derived from the former cricketer’s jersey number. “The concept and story is amazing. It will bring my other passions and cricket to life, ”said Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who retired from international cricket in 2020.
Sakshi Singh Dhoni has promised that ‘Captain 7’ will be a show full of ‘adventure’. “When BWO came to us with the concept of an animated fiction show based on Mahi, we were on board,” she added.
The series will be the first concept of the brand consulting company BWO.
Bhavik Vora, founder and CEO of BWO, said the team was delighted to enter a new area with “Captain 7” that would further the legacy of the former Indian skipper.
“Sport is close to our hearts and we are big Dhoni fans – the perfect formula to create ‘Captain 7’. This partnership with Dhoni Entertainment Pvt Ltd is truly a dream collaboration and we cannot wait for the public to see the program, ”said Vora.
The vision of the partnership is to create a premium animation show, followed by a new season in the franchise each year. The content will be distributed across various platforms worldwide.
Source: Telangana Today