Inspired by a series of true events across India, SonyLIV’s latest fictional offering, The Whistleblower, delves into a secret world of an educational scam. Packed with strong performances, the series features talented actors Ravi Kishan, Ritwik Bhowmik and Sonali Kulkarni in leading roles. Produced by StudioNEXT, The Whistleblower is all set to leave viewers gripped from 16th December.
The show traces the journey of Dr. Sanket played by Ritwik, a final year medical student who gets himself entangled in a chain of events that trigger chaos within a system. The repercussions of Sanket’s actions take a toll on his personal life and his world starts to crumble.
Directed by Manoj Pillai, created and written by Ajay Monga, the series also features actors Ankita Sharma, Ashish Verma, Hemant Kher, Joy Sengupta, Riddhi Khakar, Sachin Khedekar and Zakir Hussain among others in prominent roles.
Ashish Golwalkar, Head-Content, SonyLIV, Sony Entertainment Television, Sony Pictures Networks India said, “The Whistleblower is a fictional story but is absolutely relevant to India. We are happy to bring a power-packed narrative that has been put together by StudioNEXT, Manoj Pillai and Ajay Monga.”
Indranil Chakraborty, Head, StudioNEXT said, “At StudioNEXT, it’s our endeavour to present to our viewers ‘entertainment shows with a purpose’. KBC, Scam 1992, Dhadkan Zindaggi Kii or soon-to-be-released Shark Tank India, are a testament to our efforts. In line with this thought, we are excited to present an impactful and compelling story with The Whistleblower. With a brilliant set of actors, the series has been spearheaded by a strong team led by the creative vision of Ritesh Modi. Ajay Monga’s writing and Manoj Pillai’s direction brilliantly work together bringing alive the story with utmost authenticity.”
Ritesh Modi, Creative Director, StudioNEXT said, “The Whistleblower is a fictional story with shades of real incidents that have frequently occurred around us. Hence it was our priority to keep the story authentic and engaging in its narration. I am very delighted that the show stands high on parameters that makes it a compelling watch.”
