ZEE5 announces new web-series 'Zidd' with Amit Sadh and Amrita Puri

Streaming platform ZEE5 on Saturday anunced its next original series "Zidd", featuring actors Amit Sh and Amrita Puri in le. Described as a tale of conviction, persuasion, passion, and commitment, show will narrate inspiring story of a couple, played by Sh and Puri, whose never-give-up attitude helps m overturn various impossible situations and impediments.

Sh said "Zidd" is a tribute to our special forces and great soldiers. "I would like to dedicate this to our country, to our citizens and each and every soldier of our country. This is biggest hour as a citizen and as an artist. It is beyond acting to wear uniform again and to be telling ar real story of valour, cour, strength and sacrifices that armed forces men and women make," Sh said in a statement. 

He said team hopes to bring out an auntic, effective, inspirational and aspirational story that will bring a smile on faces of armed forces and ir families. Puri said one of main reasons for her to be part of project is because it inspires faith and cour.

"A story like 'Zidd' that shows triumph of human will in extraordinarily difficult circumstances me me feel hopeful. It has been a very tough year for everyone across globe. Faith that we shall get through se difficult times is need of hour. 'Zidd' is a testament to human spirit," she said.

series, directed by Vishal Mangalorkar, also stars Sushant Singh. It has been produced by Boney Kapoor, Arunava Joy Sengupta and Akash Chawla.  Kapoor believes story of "Zidd" is relevant for current times. 

"After we started working toger on our film, 'Maidaan', I knew that FreshLime Films was right partner for me to make my digital debut as a producer. When Akash and Joy narrated story of 'Zidd' to me, I was overwhelmed with josh and tears at same time. I feel proud to present this story," Kapoor said.

"Zidd" will go on floors soon and will stream exclusively on ZEE5.