Amitabh Bachchan & Nagraj Manjule's Critically Acclaimed 'Jhund' To Premiere On ZEE5

ZEE5 has announced the digital release of Amitabh Bachchan's critically acclaimed sports drama, Jhund, on May 6, 2022. The film is an autobiography based on the life of Vijay Barse; a real-life hero and founder of Slum Soccer, an organisation that works for the wellbeing and development of children from underprivileged backgrounds with an acumen for playing football.

Jhund brings to the fore the life of a slum dweller and his struggle to achieve his dream. The protagonist uses his life experience to make a way for himself and his community to break the social barriers, inspiring millions of youths to be passionate about their dreams and make them a reality with dedication and determination. Portraying their roles flawlessly, over a dozen kids and young adults, like Ankush Gedam, Akash Thosar and Rinku Rajguru to name a few, make the film larger than life. Bollywood megastar, Amitabh Bachchan has nailed the role as Vijay Barse, narrating his journey with utmost honesty and superlative acting.

Talking about the digital release, director Nagraj Manjule said, "Jhund has a strong narrative that is set to move the audiences! Amit ji along with the kids, literally put life into the characters. After receiving much love from the audiences, I am glad that now people will get to watch it over and over again with its digital release on ZEE5."

Manish Kalra, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 India, said, "At ZEE5, we constantly strive to curate a portfolio that is unique and diversified, catering to several audience cohorts. Jhund is based on a real-life story, which is inspiring and sends a powerful message to our youth. The stories right from the heartlands resonate with audiences and I am happy to bring it exclusively for our ZEE5 audiences. As a customer-first brand, we will continue to invest on understanding our viewers and their interest areas to build a slate of real, authentic and relatable content. The roster for the next few months is strong, and we are hopeful, Jhund will drive in much love and appreciation from the audiences."

Producer Bhushan Kumar says, "The tale of Jhund transcends boundaries! A film that garnered a lot of applause and appreciation across nations is all set to make its digital premiere on Zee5. It’s such a great feeling to take Jhund a notch higher as a wider set of audiences will witness this Nagraj Manjule’s gem not just in India but worldwide through this release."