Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has taken on a powerful new role, that of industrialist and Bharat Ratna awardee JRD Tata, in the upcoming series ‘Made in India – A Titan Story’.
His look as Tata was revealed on Tuesday, which also marked the 121st birth anniversary of the legendary businessman.
The series comes in direction of Robby Grewal and will stream on Amazon MX Player in 2025. Apart from Shah, the show features actor Jim Sarbh as Xerxes Desai, the man who founded the iconic watch brand Titan.
The cast also includes Namita Dubey, Vaibhav Tatwawaadi, Kaveri Seth, Lakshvir Saran, and Paresh Ganatra in important roles.
Naseeruddin Shah as JRD Tata:
Director Robby Grewal spoke about the series in a press note, saying, “Telling the story of JRD Tata through this show has been a deeply moving experience. He wasn’t just a businessman. He built institutions and inspired a nation. Having Naseeruddin Shah portray him brings real depth to the story. This isn’t just about Titan; it’s about vision, courage, and the power of ideas.”
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Amogh Dusad, who heads content at Amazon MX Player, added, “This is not just the story of a brand. It’s about the people behind it, especially JRD Tata. We are thrilled to see Naseeruddin Shah play such an important figure. The series will give audiences a chance to look beyond the product and see the journey of innovation, hard work, and dreams.”
‘Made in India – A Titan Story’ will explore how Titan grew to become one of India’s most loved brands.