By SAT News Desk
MELBOURNE, 8 July 2021: ZEE5, is all set to present the untold story of the titans of tennis Leander Paes-Mahesh Bhupathi, their partnership, and the bitter break-up with ‘BREAK POINT’. ZEE5 has partnered with the award-winning filmmaker duo Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitesh Tiwari to helm this sports docu- drama based on the on-court glory and off-court lives of the living legends.
A hint of ‘BREAK POINT’ was conveyed through a Twitter banter between the duo, on 4th July 2021, the 22nd anniversary of their ionic Wimbledon win. The series is a telling narrative on their friendship, their passion for the sport, the intricacies of their relationships and the strains on it in the context of unparalleled success. The duo were one of the most feared doubles pair during the late 1990s, and even ranked world number 1 in the year 1999.
22 years ago today, we became the first Indians to win @Wimbledon. As two young boys all we dreamt of was making our country proud! @Maheshbhupathi #LeeHesh pic.twitter.com/TWFj3imCoZ
— Leander Paes OLY (@Leander) July 4, 2021
“I’m really excited to share our story with everyone. There’s been a lot of talk about Leander and Mahesh over the years, but the idea of inspiring the next generation, and sharing the moments with those who have supported us through the years, by telling our story, is what persuaded me to say yes to BREAK POINT. Friendships are what enrich our lives, and in BREAK POINT, people will witness the tests a true friendship needs to go through to survive. I can’t wait for everyone to witness it unfold on ZEE5”, added Leander Paes.
Hmmm ..That was special!! Do you think it’s time to write another chapter? @Leander #LeeHesh https://t.co/gzIWCD7gfR
— Mahesh Bhupathi (@Maheshbhupathi) July 4, 2021
The web series will not just take the tennis lovers on a tour, but it will also have a unique concept called fan box; a medium where the fan’s point of view is recorded and placed in front of Lee-Hesh. They would be made to answer some of the most direct questions from the fans and thus capture not just the perspective of players and coaches but also fans. This would allow tennis fans to become part of the narrative and not just be passive viewers.
