Hotstar Specials’ The Night Manager helmed by director and showrunner Sandeep Modi has bagged the nomination for Best Drama Series at the International Emmy Awards 2024. The Night Manager is a high-octane thriller wrapped in lavish drama and picturesque sights that narrates the tale of the ultimate showdown between Shelly Rungta and Shaan Sengupta.A Hindi-language adaptation of John le Carré’s novel “The Night Manager” produced by The Ink Factory and Banijay Asia, the series is created and directed by Sandeep Modi and second director Priyanka Ghose. The series is wrapped in lavish drama, picturesque sights and features eclectic talent including Anil Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur, Sobhita Dhulipala, Tillotama Shome, Saswata Chatterjee and Ravi Behl.Sumanta Bose, Business Head HSM and Content Head Disney + Hotstar (Hindi) said, “We are thrilled that ‘The Night Manager’ series has been nominated for the prestigious International Emmy Awards, solidifying this show as a global phenomenon. This recognition reflects not only the outstanding craftsmanship, talent, and dedication of our entire team, cast, and crew but also our commitment to bringing world-class storytelling for the audiences Simon Cornwell, CEO and founder at The Ink Factory, said, “At The Ink Factory we are always excited to tell new stories and offer fresh perspectives, and to bring John le Carré’s work to life in new ways. The Night Manager captures the pulse of the Indian audiences and we are elated that it has resonated with audiences on a global scale. With versatile actors like Aditya Roy Kapur, Anil Kapoor, and Sobhita Dhulipala; a visionary like Sandeep Modi and his second director Priyanka Ghose, and a streaming partner like Disney+ Hotstar, the series is truly one of a kind. Being nominated for an International Emmy is a great honour: we will strive to keep inspiring audiences in India and around the world".
