May 7 marks the 158th anniversary of Nobel Prize winning litterateur Rabindranath Tagore. On the occasion, EPIC channel will be streaming Stories by Rabindranath Tagore, a 26-episode series based on his works as an ode to the literary stalwart.
EPIC will make the entire series available in two more languages, English and Tamil, in addition to Hindi, for streaming as exclusive content on EPIC On.
EPIC On is EPIC Channel’s OTT platform available on Andriod, Apple TV, Amazon Firestick and Xiaomi.
The series is an effort to further Tagore’s works and make them accessible and relatable for generations to come.
Speaking about the special content line-up, Akul Tripathi, Head – Content & Programming, EPIC, said, “Tagore’s stories may be based in Bengal; but are universal in appeal and timeless in their relevance. EPIC has always endeavoured to tell India’s stories and it’s a privilege to be able to present these in English and Tamil and have them discovered by new viewers.”
Radhika Apte, Amrita Puri, Sumeet Vyas are among other popular actors who portray characters from Tagore’s stories in the show, directed by critically acclaimed Anurag Basu.
Arijit Singh, Shaan and Shalmali Kholgade have lent their voices for the music of the show.