Mumbai, 14 May 2024: Amazon miniTV, Amazon’s free video streaming service, today unveiled the highly anticipated trailer of its upcoming comedy-drama series, Namacool. Set inLucknow, the trailer features two inseparable friends, Mayank and Piyush who are far from royal and yearn for fame as they enter their second year of college. The duo finds themselves in a series of hilarious misfortunes that sets off a journey of comedy, romance, and crime as they attempt to unfold the true definition of manhood. Directed by Ritam Shrivastava and written byShantanu Srivastava, this seven-episode series features Hina Khan, Abhinav Sharma, Aaron Koul, Abhishek Bajaj, Anushka Kaushik, Faisal Malik, and Aadil Khan in pivotal roles. This comedy drama is produced by Reliance Entertainment Studios.
Namacool follows the lives of Mayank and Piyush as they uncover the true essence of manhood. Fate leads them to stumble upon new friends, foes, and love interests that set their lives spiralling into a world of confusion, comedy, and drama. Packed with enthralling twists and turns, viewers will be on the edge of their seats as the story of this laugh riot unfolds upon them.
Sharing his thoughts on the upcoming series, Amogh Dusad, Head of Content, Amazon miniTV, said, “Namacool aims to have a refreshing take on the comedy-drama genre through its quirky storytelling. It’s a story that will resonate strongly with audiences in the Hindi heartland through its dialogues, screenplay and much more. We’re certain that it will strike a chord with viewers who will definitely want more!”
Expressing her excitement about portraying the charming and enigmatic Rubiya, Hina Khan shared, “As an artist, collaborating with Amazon miniTV for the first time has been an exhilarating experience. Working on Namacool has been nothing short of amazing, and I’m truly delighted to be a part of such a fantastic project. It’s a quintessential comedy-drama, a laughter riot that will surely etch a special place in the hearts of audiences nationwide. I can’t wait for them to join us on this entertaining ride that will leave them in splits.”
“Being a part of Namacool has been like stepping into a world where every moment is a blend of comedy, chaos, and honest heartfelt moments. Portraying the character of Mayank has been a journey of self-discovery, where I’ve explored the highs and lows of friendship, love, and the hilarious mishaps that shape us. Working on this project with Amazon miniTV and an extremely talented cast and crew has been a wonderful experience, and I’m thrilled to invite viewers to embark on this journey with us.” shared Abhinav Sharma, who is essaying the role of Mayank in the series.
Namacool will premiere on 17 May exclusively on Amazon miniTV, available at the click of a button on Amazon’s shopping app, Playstore, and Fire TV!
Trailer Link: https://youtu.be/iKsrx6Pcl24
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