The trailer of Disney Plus Hotstar’s upcoming unique collection The Empire is out. The over two-minute lengthy trailer options actor Kunal Kapoor as Mughal emperor Zahir ud-Din Muhammad Babur and his battle in opposition to menacing enemies and large armies to safeguard his dynasty, and even his life.
From the look of it, the collection appears to be like like a visible extravaganza full of a gripping narrative. The motion sequences look spectacular. Shot throughout a number of places in India and Uzbekistan, The Empire showcases elaborate units and huge landscapes. The 8-episode collection is predicated on Empire of the Moghul: Raiders from the North by Alex Rutherford.
The official synopsis of the collection reads, “The king of Ferghana dies in an accident and a young prince is now tasked with taking over the throne. It’s a time of great distress due to imminent danger from an evil warlord. An assassination attempt on the king that further deepens the worries about the vulnerability of Ferghana. The young king must now take responsibility for an entire kingdom.”
The historic drama boasts a powerful ensemble solid together with actors Shabana Azmi, Drashti Dhami, Dino Morea, Aditya Seal, Sahher Bambba, and Rahul Dev, amongst others. Created by Nikkhil Advani, it marks the directorial debut of Mitakshara Kumar who has additionally co-written the script of the epic saga.
Talking about his character Babur, Kunal Kapoor stated, “We have heard many stories about Babur and the Mughals, but very little about who they were, where they came from and how they came into India. In this fictional take, this is a character with a lot of complexities, and that is what intrigued me as an actor. The trailer is just a small glimpse into the world of The Empire.”
Check out some stills from the trailer of The Empire
Dino Morea in a nonetheless from The Empire.
Drashti Dhami in a nonetheless from The Empire.
Rahul Dev in a nonetheless from The Empire.
Shabana Azmi and Kunal Kapoor in a nonetheless from The Empire.
Shabana Azmi feels her function is “fierce” and “confident” within the collection. “For many years I have been fascinated by the imperial lives from the pages of history. We have seen and read many stories but the ones that I love the most are where women play strategic roles; much like my character in The Empire – she is fierce, confident and knows what she wants. I hope the audience enjoys watching her as much as I enjoyed playing her,” she stated about her function.
The Empire will begin streaming on Disney+ Hotstar from August 27.