The Freelancer: Disney+ Hotstar Announces Upcoming Series Based Book "A Ticket to Syria"

Disney+ Hotstar unveiled plans for a new series adaptation based on Shirish Thorat's book "A Ticket to Syria."
By: PTI Updated: Aug 07, 2023 14:49 IST
This upcoming series, crafted and helmed by filmmaker Neeraj Pandey

On Monday, Disney+ Hotstar unveiled plans for a new series adaptation based on Shirish Thorat's book "A Ticket to Syria." This upcoming series, crafted and helmed by filmmaker Neeraj Pandey, with direction by Bhav Dhulia, will showcase a cast ensemble including Mohit Raina, Anupam Kher, Sushant Singh, Kashmira Pardeshi, John Kokken, Gauri Balaji, and Navneet Malik. Produced by Friday Storytellers,

"The Freelancer," as described by Pandey, renowned for works like "Special 26" and "Special Ops," promises to be a grand-scale thriller, unraveling the gripping tale of an exceptional rescue mission for a young captive amidst war-ravaged Syria.

"It's based on Shirish Thorat's book 'A Ticket To Syria', which narrates the true story of Aliya. The series is driven by a powerhouse ensemble cast with Mohit Raina essaying the role of the Freelancer, Anupam Kher as the analyst Dr. Khan, Kashmira Pardesi as Aliya and other actors portraying unique characters.

"The series has been shot across multiple locations internationally and recreates a world that's largely unexplored and unseen. Bhav Dhulia and the entire Friday Storytellers team has worked immensely hard putting this together, and I hope the audiences love it," he said in a statement.

Gaurav Banerjee, Head - Content, Disney+ Hotstar & HSM Entertainment Network, Disney Star said, "... Our audiences have loved all the seasons of Special Ops and now Neeraj is back with yet another thrilling and sensitive story, 'The Freelancer'. This show has powerhouse performances and some incredibly talented performers! We hope our viewers enjoy 'The Freelancer'."
 

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