Disney Star inks multi-series deal with Pratilipi to develop fiction shows

Disney Star inks multi-series deal with Pratilipi to develop fiction shows

Pratilipi collaborates with Disney Star

Pratilipi, the digital storytelling platform, has collaborated with Disney Star – the media & entertainment company – for a multi-series content deal. This association will allow Disney Star to develop multiple new fiction television shows adapted from stories available on Pratilipi, intended to be broadcast across languages on Disney Star’s TV and digital platforms.

As per Pratilipi, this will be the first time when a TV series will be adapted and developed from an online self-publishing and audiobook platform.

The stories on the digital storytelling platform are written by authors from all over the country, and are currently available in the form of short stories, series, audiobooks, and comics. This association also opens doors for writers across India, allowing them to envision their stories in various formats.

Ranjeet Pratap Singh, CEO and co-founder, Pratilipi, said, “At Pratilipi, we are proud to be a platform consisting of over 10 million stories. We have always believed in providing quality content in multiple formats to suit everyone’s needs. Our collaboration with Disney Star is a testament to our continuous commitment to creating multi-format content for a wider audience. Pratilipi is home to some of the best stories, especially in the regional languages, and we are truly delighted that with this association, we will be recreating some of our popular stories into televised series.”

Gaurav Bannerjee, Head Content, Disney+ Hotstar & HSM Entertainment Network, said, “Our collaboration with Pratilipi underscores our core belief in empowering writers, which is essential for creating compelling content on both TV and digital platforms. As the nation’s leading storyteller, we are excited to provide a platform for authentic storytelling emerging from fresh talent across the country.”