June 24, 2024
The legendary Turkish Drama series EZEL has been remade in India, launching on Disney+ Hotstar under the local title GUNAAH.
Stockholm - The original Ay Yapim
production, created in 2009, was part of the original wave of Turkish Dramas to
travel the globe, sold to more than 150 territories worldwide by distributor
Eccho Rights.
Eccho has additionally licensed the scripts for remake
in several territories, with new versions commissioned in Mexico, Russia,
Armenia, and a hugely successful adaption in Romania, VLAD. The Indian version
of EZEL is the first deal with Disney+ Hotstar for Eccho Rights and Ay
Yapim.
“Time and again, EZEL has shown to be one of
the most enthralling titles in the international drama market, both as a
readymade but also with the script having been licensed the world over, by
broadcasters and producers looking for a drama that ticks all the boxes -
action, romance, thrills and heartbreak. It is a unique story that will
continue to thrill audiences for years to come!” says Melis Hamamcioglu,
Director of Digital Media Acquisition & Content Sales at Eccho Rights, who
concluded the license with Disney+ Hotstar. Eccho Rights will also distribute
the readymade rights for GUNAAH outside of India.
EZEL, produced by Kerem Catay for Ay
Yapim, was written by Pinar Bulut and Kerem Deren. The series has won numerous prestigious
awards, including the C21/FRAPA Format award for Best Scripted Format in 2012.
GUNAAH follows the story of Abhimanyu, played by
Gashmeer Mahajani, who embarks on a journey of vengeance after a betrayal. The
series also stars Surbhi Jyoti and Zayn Ibad Khan. GUNAAH is now streaming on
Disney+ Hotstar with new episodes dropping every day from Monday to Friday.