Banijay acquires India adaptation rights of five shows from Sony Pictures
Banijay Asia, part of content powerhouse Banijay Entertainment, has inked a deal with Sony Pictures Television, the global television production and distribution company, acquiring format rights to produce Indian remakes of five of its popular international scripted series.
The five shows include Drop Dead Diva, La Prepago, Men At Work, Mob Doctor, and Rosario Tijeras.
Drop Dead Diva is a blend of comedy and drama that follows the story of a fashion model who dies in a sudden car accident and reincarnates into the body of a brilliant, plus-sized lawyer.
La Prepago, a Colombian telenovela, centres around a woman living a double life: one as a beautiful university student with a normal love life from a traditional family; the other as a high-class escort who is paid for companionship to support her family.
Men at Work is a comedy series that chronicles the lives of four friends navigating the complexities of work, relationships, and friendship in the bustling city of New York.
Mob Doctor combines elements of medical drama and organised crime. Mob Doctor tells the story of a talented surgeon who works at an upscale Chicago hospital but finds herself entangled with the mafia when she is forced to treat their wounded.
Rosario Tijeras follows the journey of a vengeance-obsessed young woman from the slums of Colombia and her love affair with two best friends who come from wealthy families.
Expressing her enthusiasm about the partnership, Mrinalini Jain, Group Chief Development Officer, Banijay Asia & Endemol Shine
