Documentary on Jaipur Pink Panthers to be released on 4 December

This is Amazon Prime Video's first-ever sports docu-series in India.

Abhishek Bachchan and Amazon Prime Video unveiled the trailer for an all-new Amazon Original Series, Sons of the Soil: Jaipur Pink Panthers. Produced by BBC Studios India, the show follows the inspiring journey and dedication of the team during the seventh season of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) as they strive to win the title for the second time, after their win in the first season of the league.

Narrated by Abhishek Bachchan, the series provides a never-before-seen locker-room view of the team including interactions with the team owner. Viewers will get to experience the struggles, determination, courage, hard work and passion of players in the team as well as their families, coaches and everyone associated with the Jaipur Pink Panther family.

Abhishek Bachchan remarked, "Kabaddi is one sport that cannot be played well without teamwork, and that is the ethos of our Jaipur Pink Panthers family. I am delighted to team-up with Amazon Prime Video to tell the inspiring story of Jaipur Pink Panthers to the global audience."

"I had made my digital debut with Amazon Original Series, Breathe: Into the Shadows so sharing the unfiltered story of my team, Jaipur Pink Panthers, through this global service made absolute sense. Sons of the Soil: Jaipur Pink Panthers promises to take the audience on a motivational ride as the players and the team aim to win the seventh season of Pro Kabaddi League. I believe, we have created a show that will engage and inspire the audience," he continued.

The sports documentary series is directed by British director Alex Gale, a double BAFTA Scotland-winning executive producer and director. London-born Alex has produced and directed a number of character-driven acclaimed documentary films that explore stories and icons from the world of sports. Alex's films Glasgow 1967: The Lisbon Lions and Scotland 78: A Love Story won the Best Documentary award from BAFTA Scotland in successive years in 2017 and 2018.

"Amazon Prime Video has always endeavoured to bring diverse and gripping stories to our audiences. From gangland dramas to musicals - we have developed and produced authentic stories rooted in our soil. And with Sons of the Soil: Jaipur Pink Panthers, we are extremely proud to diversify our repertoire and bring our first-ever sports docu-series in India to our viewers," said Aparna Purohit, Head – India Originals, Amazon Prime Video India.

"Kabaddi is one of the oldest and much loved indigenous sports in India and this series follows the incredible journey of Jaipur Pink Panthers Kabaddi team. The series will provide a window into players’ steadfast persistence, rigorous preparation and hard-work leading up-to the 40-minute matches that audiences enjoy. The show will take viewers on an emotional journey as they follow the team not just on the mat but also get an inside look into the lives of the players – where they come from and what drives them."

Prime members in India and in more than 200 countries and territories can stream all episodes starting December 4th, 2020.