Published 16:31 IST, August 2nd 2023

Docu-series AP Dhillon: First Of A Kind announced, to premiere on OTT on this date

Prime Video has announced docuseries "AP Dhillon: First of a Kind", which will explore the rise of self-made music icon AP Dhillon from Punjab to global fame.

Reported by: Digital Desk
Follow: Google News Icon
  • share
Prime Video announces docuseries AP Dhillon: First of a Kind | Image: AP Dhillon/Instagram | Image: self
Advertisement

A docuseries on AP Dhillon, rewned Indo-Canian singer and rapper, was anunced recently. Titled AP Dhillon: First of a Kind, show aims to delve deep into Dhillon’s life and shed light on how success of his label, Run-Up Records, catapulted him. four-part series is produced by PASSION Pictures in association with Wild Sheep Content and Run-Up Records. 

2 things you need to kw

Advertisement
  • AP Dhillon: First of a Kind docuseries premieres globally on August 18.
  • docuseries offers a behind--scenes look into making of Punjabi hip-hop.

Intimate portrait of AP Dhillon's musical odyssey

In a recent social media post, Amazon Prime Video teased docuseries by emphasizing that it would finally unveil enigmatic aspects of Dhillon's life and struggles. unscripted Amazon Original series is slated to premiere on August 18 in India and over 240 countries worldwide, offering viewers an unfiltered and auntic glimpse into life of this musical prodigy.

 

Advertisement

In ar video shared by AP Dhillon himself, he recounted his emotional last night in India before he embarked on life-altering journey to Cana. He expressed his hope that docuseries would shed light t only on his own story but on shared struggles of a whole generation of immigrants seeking a better future in a new world, battling cultural differences, langu barriers, and financial hardships.

 

Advertisement

Directed by Jay Ahmed, docuseries will chronicle AP Dhillon's journey, from his days in Gurdaspur, a small vill in Punjab, to his meteoric rise to fame in music industry. series will combine personal accounts from Dhillon himself and interviews with his inner circle of family and friends.

Aparna Purohit, he of India Originals at Prime Video, expressed her enthusiasm for upcoming docuseries. She believes that AP Dhillon's inspiring journey to superstardom will resonate with viewers worldwide. This groundbreaking series is first of its kind to delve into dynamic world of Punjabi hip-hop, exploring origins of one of music industry's brightest stars.

Advertisement

Executive producers' talk 

Amy Foster, executive producer of PASSION Pictures, praised AP Dhillon as an icon and a legend in making. She emphasized that series would showcase creative vision and determination that led to his extraordinary success. series promises an unprecedented look into making of AP Dhillon's music, challenges of organizing tours, and essence of man himself.

Erik Barmack, executive producer of Wild Sheep Content, also expressed his excitement for project. He praised AP Dhillon and Run-Up Records for revolutionizing Punjabi music and elevating it to a global phemen. Barmack emphasized that docuseries would provide viewers with a behind--scenes glimpse of AP Dhillon's remarkable journey.

Advertisement

16:31 IST, August 2nd 2023