Raj Kumar Gupta-Riteish Deshmukh's 'Pill' will expose medical industry's malfunctionings
What's the story
Acclaimed director Raj Kumar Gupta, celebrated for his impactful real-life narratives like No One Killed Jessica (2011) and Raid (2018), is set to make his debut in the digital space with a web series titled Pill. The series, offered by JioCinema, delves into the pharmaceutical industry. Gupta chose this project over other offers as he found the concept more appealing and relevant to contemporary times.
Series focus
'Fictional take on the medical world'
Gupta spoke about why he chose this film as his foray into the OTT space. Gupta told Mid-Day, "While I had many offers to direct web series earlier, the stories didn't appeal to me as this concept did." "We all are consuming pills every day, and we live in an environment where we are impacted by what we see and read. While these form the basis of Pill, it's a fictional take on the medical world."
Significance
The show merges different thrilling genres into one
Further speaking about the show's importance, Gupta said, "How many times does an average Indian pop pills in a year? It's important to know what goes into the pill, how it is made, and whether taking drugs is safe or not. We've read about fake or substandard drugs." "Those are the questions we've raised with Pill. It's a blend of thriller, drama, and investigative journalism."
Actor's input
Gupta praised Deshmukh's contribution to the show
Gupta lauded lead actor Riteish Deshmukh's contribution to the project, describing him as a "director's actor." He highlighted that Deshmukh, being a director himself, brings valuable insights and queries to the set. "So, when he comes on set as an actor, he has his own suggestions and queries. It's always welcome if an actor comes on my set with his intellect." The show will stream from Friday.