Banijay is the world's largest independent content creation Group for television and multimedia platforms. Banijay is present in 16 territories.
Banijay is the world's largest independent content creation Group for television and multimedia platforms. Banijay is present in 16 territories.

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  1. Banijay Asia brings NBCUniversal’s ‘Monk’ to India on Disney+ Hotstar

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    Banijay Asia, part of content powerhouse Banijay Entertainment, and Disney+ Hotstar announces the Indian adaptation of NBCUniversal’s iconic detective series Monk.

    The adaptation will revolve around Adrian Monk, a detective with obsessive-compulsive disorder and his assistants Sharona Fleming and Natalie Teeger. Monk works with the San Francisco Police Department in solving unconventional cases while investigating his wife’s unsolved murder. The plot also explores the main characters’ personal lives and struggles.

    The Indian adaptation of the series is already in production and will stream exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar and Hulu. This marks the first Asian adaptation of the format and the second worldwide, following the Turkish version. Monk original aired on USA Network in the United States and is licensed globally by NBCUniversal Formats, which is part of Universal International Studios, a division of Universal Studio Group.

    Deepak Dhar, Founder & Group CEO, Banijay Asia & Endemol Shine India, said “We are incredibly excited to partner with NBCUniversal Formats to adapt Monk for the Indian audiences. The original series has set a new benchmark for character-driven mysteries, and we believe our adaptation will resonate similarly. With a stellar cast in place, we are confident about doing justice to the iconic characters. The production has been progressing seamlessly, and we look forward to showcasing this exciting project on Disney+ Hotstar, thus taking our long and fruitful association one step ahead, as we continue to bring high-quality and engaging content to Indian audiences together.”

    Sumanta Bose, Business Head HSM and Content Head Disney+ Hotstar (Hindi), shared his excitement about the collaboration, stating, “We are thrilled to partner with Banijay Asia and NBCUniversal Formats to bring this award-winning series to the Indian audience. Monk is an exciting fit for our platform, with its captivating mix of humor, mystery, and emotional depth. We have attempted to make this adaptation feel rooted and Indian, and thus uniquely fresh for our audiences including those who may have seen the original.” 

    Ana Langenberg, SVP Format Sales & Production, NBCUniversal Formats added, “It’s wonderful to see Monk finding a home with Indian audiences. The show’s charm has connected with viewers around the world, and with trusted partners like Banijay Asia & Disney+ Hotstar, we know this adaptation will capture the heart of the original while embracing a new cultural backdrop. We’re eager to see this beloved series brought to life in India.

    Produced by Banijay Asia, the series promises to deliver a compelling adaptation, seamlessly blending the gripping nature of a detective thriller with emotionally rich and relatable character dynamics. Monk is poised to be another standout hit, following in the footsteps of Banijay Asia’s previous successful adaptations like The Trial – Pyaar, Kanoon, Dhokha (The Good Wife) and The Night Manager on Disney+ Hotstar.

  2. NBCUniversal Formats and Banijay Asia Strike Co-Production Partnership

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    NBCUniversal Formats, a division of Universal Studio Group has signed a co-production deal with Banijay Asia to adapt a number of its iconic, world-class formats in India.

     

    The country’s leading producer, Banijay Asia, will now represent and work with Universal Studio Group to create local versions of award-winning scripted and entertainment titles Suits, House, Monk, Saturday Night Live, The Titan Games and Top Chef across the region. The carefully curated portfolio will be reimagined for a new audience across the linguistically diverse and culturally rich region, having already achieved great success in the US and across the globe.

     

    This deal marks the first co-production agreement  for NBCUniversal Formats in India, as it strives to create more local content across Asia and the globe. To date, Suits has already been adapted successfully for audiences in Japan and Korea; Saturday Night Live has been a ratings success in Japan, China and Korea; and Top Chef continues to perform well in Thailand and Vietnam.

     

    Enrique Guillen, EVP, Commercial Strategy & International Development, Universal Studio Group says “These stories, characters and formats have proven to have universal appeal. The broad reach and expertise of Banijay Asia across scripted and unscripted content makes them our ideal partner to develop and produce these titles for Indian audiences in the language and form that they prefer.”

     

    “These titles are proven hits and carry significant gravitas in the market, with many ingrained in the cultural zeitgeist worldwide” says Deepak Dhar, CEO and Founder, Banijay Asia. “Entertaining, story-driven and hugely adaptable, there is no doubt, with the right talent and partners, we can get India talking about these shows too.”

     

    Most recently, Banijay Asia, part of leading global group, Banijay, was behind the nation’s ratings-winning-hit, Into the Wild with Bear Grylls.