Buddha is a global subject: B.K. Modi
Industrialist B.K. Modi says that Buddha is a global subject which is not just confined to India.
Published: Friday,Oct 11, 2013 00:48 AM GMT-06:00
Produced under Modi's banner, Spice Global, tele series 'Buddha', which captures Buddha's journey, went on air from September 8 on Zee TV.
He says that Buddha is a source of inspiration for millions of people around at the world.
"Buddha has been a source of inspiration for millions of people across the globe. It's not just in India. Many international projects have been made on Buddha. So, it's a global subject now," Modi said at a press conference here on Thursday.
"In every house across the world there is a Buddha that is born. In every youth there is a Buddha. He stood against his father's wishes and made his own choices, so there is a Buddha in each one of us," he added.
'Buddha' was earlier supposed to be a film, but later it was decided to bring it on the small screen as a tele series.
"There are so many facts about Buddha's life that one couldn't have presented it in a two-three hour movie. Each episode of the show is like a mini film and it will bring across the life of Buddha to the viewers in a beautiful way," Modi said.
"By showing it episode by episode I think we will be able to do justice to Buddha's character," he added.
The upcoming episodes will show a grown-up Prince Siddharth and also his love story with Yashodhara.
Modi was here to introduce the actor who will essay the lead role in the show. Newcomer Himanshu Soni has bagged the role and Modi congratulated him for the effort he has put in to make his character look real.
"I want to congratulate Himanshu for the efforts he has put in the character. He has gone through a vigorous training, learning Buddha's preachings, martial arts. I see a changed man in him now," he said.
2010 Miss India finalist, Kajal Jain, will be seen as Siddharth's love interest.
Comments (7)
I am proud to be a fan of Zee tv... Buddha is a great show..
10 years ago
Great ...So Yashodhara & Siddharth both are selected. I am very happy.Great Historical show & each characters are perfect.Great Casting. Everything is great. Please i want to advice that Stop fighting now related to Buddha's Birthplace & we are agreed that he was born in Lumbini,Nepal.
10 years ago
Buddha is awesome... Love it, thnx Zee tv for this show..
10 years ago
buddha superp with fantastic acting of all actors especially sameer dharmadhikari as suddhodana
10 years ago
go to hell u B.K modi if u r soo much inspired by buddha's life then y couldn't u show truth of buddha's birth. due to ur show the world is getting wrong infos about our buddha about where he was born due to this show zee tv is banned in our country n we can nt watch our other fav shows
10 years ago
The show has managed to capture the interest of viewers. Sameer Dharmadhiikari is awesome as King Suddhodana.
10 years ago
budhha rockz Sameer dharmadhikari rockz as Suddhodana
10 years ago