24 is an Indian television drama series based on the
American series of the same name. The Hindi
language show is written by Rensil D'Silva, Bhavani
Iyer & Priya Pinto, directed by Abhinay Deo and
produced by Anil Kapoor Films.[1] [2][3] The show
premiered on the Viacom co-owned Colors channel
on 4th October 2013.
The Hindi version of 24 is the first ever adaptation of
the show, the India rights for which were acquired
from Fox and 24 producer Howard Gordon by Anil
Kapoor Films[2]
Popular Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor plays the lead
role (similar to Jack Bauer) in the show. Kapoor was
previously featured in the 24 series playing
President Omar Hassan.[4] The show is set in
Mumbai (Bombay) and it is known that the main set
of the Anti-Terrorist Unit (ATU) is a replica of the one
in the original series.[3] Veteran Bollywood actor
Anupam Kher and actress Shabana Azmi both make
cameo performances in the show.[5][6][7] Mandira
Bedi plays the character named Nikita Rai which
resembles Nina Myers's character from the original
show.
The first season is directed by Abhinay Deo, known
for his black comedy film Delhi Belly, written by
Rensil D'Silva (the writer of films such as Rang De
Basanti, Kurbaan and Aks) and Bhavani Iyer (writer
of Black, Guzaarish, Lootera) and is supervised by
Manisha Sharma.[2]
Canadian actor Kiefer Sutherland, who starred in the
original show[8] has also shown interest in acting in
the Hindi version.[9]
Concept
The Indian adaptation of '24', retains all the
elements of the international series, the real-time,
pulse-pounding, fast-paced format with split screens
and complex interweaving storylines, with 24
episodes capturing 24 hours. The premiere episode
will follow the exploits of heroic Anti Terrorist Unit
agent Jai Singh Rathod played by Anil Kapoor.
Racing against time with the clock ticking, Jai Singh
Rathod, is suddenly thrust into a chaotic and
exhausting 24 hour marathon, of death, deceit,
terror as he struggles to prevent the assassination
of prime ministerial candidate Aditya Singhania.
According to Kapoor, the series, which will be
"related to the Indian ethos", will follow an Anti-
Terrorist Unit (ATU), similar to the Counter Terrorism
(CTU) Unit in the original series. [2]
Cast
Anil Kapoor as Jai Singh Rathod[10] will play the
Indian Jack Bauer, a man with an army background
who is torn between loyalty to his family and to his
country, India.[2]
Anupam Kher as Wasim Khan (Guest Appearance), a
Research and Analysis Wing officer-in the series.[5]
[11]
Mandira Bedi as Nikita Rai, a government agent at
ATU, which is based on the character Nina Myers,
essayed by US actress Sarah Clarke in the original
show.[12]
Neil Bhoopalam as Aditya Singhania, a Prime-
Ministerial candidate and a youth icon whose life is
in danger.
Tisca Chopra as Trisha Rathod, Jai Singh Rathod's
wife, based on the character Teri Bauer.[13][14]
Shabana Azmi as Abhilasha Grewal, an officer who
takes over ATU when Jai Singh Rathod goes missing.
Yuri Suri[5]- Yuri will be playing the character Gill, a
senior Research and Analysis Wing officer who takes
control of the ATU. The character played by Xander
Berkeley in the original series.
Pooja Ruparel[5]- Ruparel will be playing the
character of an aide to a minister.[15]
Adhir Bhatt[5] as Tejpal Singh, second in command
at ATU, a character based on Tony Almeida in the
original series.
Ajinkya Deo[5]
Rahul Singh[5]
Sapna Pabbi[6] as Kiran Rathod, Jay Singh Rathod's
teenage daughter, the character played by Elisha
Cuthbert in the original series.
Kiran Srinivas[6]
Murli Sharma[16]
Priyansh Jora[6]
Aradhana Jagota[6]
Nishant Kumar
Adish Khanna as Veer Singh Rathod, Jay and
Trisha's son.
Shooting and airing
Filming started in February 2013 in Mumbai, mainly
in actual city locations. Some scenes will include
hundreds of thousands of people. The show went on
air on 4th October 2013 at 10:00PM IST. It will be
aired every Friday and Saturday in the 10-11 pm
slot.
Media Response
The show was described by the media as "one of
India's most ambitious TV shows". It is one of the
most expensive TV shows ever produced in India
and the first to have a Bollywood star in the lead.
[17]

www.thestar.com.my/Lifestyle/Entertainment/TV/News/2013/10/04/Anil-Kapoor-is-Jack-Bauer-in-Bollywood-remake-of-24.aspx

Yee...
I love the Indianz....hehehe!

Did anyone see the pilot episode? Please tell me there was no singing and dancing ala most Bollywood movies...

Reptyle: Did anyone see the pilot episode? Please tell me there was no singing and dancing ala most Bollywood movies...

lol trust the Indianz to turn tough men into love sick puppies

I'll really like to see what the adaptation will be like. I'm also not comfortable with Anil Kapoor playing Jack Bauer. He doesn't have that action stuff in him. Sunny Deal would have been a great choice if he was young.