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Karan Anshuman Reveals What Makes 'Glory' a Must-Watch Boxing Drama

Creator Karan Anshuman has revealed the deeper layers of his upcoming show 'Glory', which uses boxing as a metaphor for violence. He argues that the alpha in nature is a protector, not an aggressor, and that throwing a punch with intent rewires the brain. The show aims to answer deeper questions beyond the sport itself. Anshuman is known for his work on 'Inside Edge' and 'Mirzapur'.

Key Points: Karan Anshuman on 'Glory': Boxing, Violence & Deeper Layers

  • Karan Anshuman sees alpha as protector, not aggressor
  • 'Glory' explores how violence rewires the brain
  • Show uses boxing as metaphor for deeper questions
  • Creator previously worked on Inside Edge and Mirzapur
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Karan Anshuman talks about what makes 'Glory' truly interesting

Creator Karan Anshuman discusses the alpha nature of boxing and the deeper questions in his upcoming show 'Glory', hinting at a unique storytelling approach.

"Violence is the metaphor that boxing is about over here. - Karan Anshuman"

Mumbai, May 5

Creator Karan Anshuman has revealed what makes his latest offering "Glory" truly interesting and hinted at the deeper layers, along with the unique element that sets the project apart.

Talking about the "alpha" nature of boxing, Karan Anshuman told IANS: "Even if you see in nature, the alpha is always the one who takes care of the herd, who is responsible for their safety. I think that is important. In that, if there is violence involved, that should happen only with animals. And I think we should be evolved enough to understand that that is not the way to deal with an external threat."

From the storytelling approach to its emotional layer, the creator shared that the narrative stands out, making it a must-watch.

He shared: "I think what's interesting in Glory is... your brain has to be wired in a... Actually, if you throw a punch and hit someone with intent, your brain will get rewired. And you will become a violent person."

"And violence is the metaphor that boxing is about over here. These are the deeper questions that we are trying to answer in this show," concluded the creator.

Talking about the creator, Karan Anshuman stepped into the world of showbiz with his maiden directorial, Bangistan, in 2015.

As per the synopsis, the film follows two brainwashed suicide bombers, Hafeez and Praveen, who are on a mission to blast a meeting of religious leaders in Poland. However, they change their minds about the bombing due to the situation.

After three years, Karan's next project was the sports-drama television series Inside Edge, which was released in 2017. The International Emmy-nominated show had Vivek Oberoi, Richa Chadha, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Tanuj Virwani, Angad Bedi, Sayani Gupta and Aamir Bashir to name a few.

He was then the showrunner for the popular series Mirzapur, a hinterland gangster drama set in the badlands of eastern Uttar Pradesh.

- IANS

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Priya S
Boxing as a metaphor for deeper struggles? This sounds promising. After the mindless violence we see in some shows, it's refreshing that a creator is consciously addressing the 'rewiring' of the brain. But I wonder if the audience is ready for such nuanced content or if they'll just expect another action-packed web series. Karan has proven his storytelling chops with Inside Edge, which was a masterpiece of sports drama.
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Rahul R
I appreciate the philosophical take, but let's be honest - Indian audiences mostly watch for entertainment. Mirzapur was a hit because of its raw intensity, not deep questions about violence. That said, if anyone can balance both, it's Karan Anshuman. The alpha analogy about protecting the herd is a good point, but we need to see execution. Hope it doesn't become preachy.
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Sneha F
Wow, the brain rewiring concept is something I've never heard a creator talk about in Indian media. We have so many boxing movies but they always focus on the physical struggle. Karan is right - throwing a punch with intent does change you. I'm genuinely curious how he'll show this psychological transformation. Inside Edge was great, and if this has even half its depth, it'll be worth watching. 🥊
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Vikram M
Interesting perspective from Karan. He's right that boxing, at its core, is about controlling aggression, not just unleashing it. After watching countless mindless action scenes in our films, a show that actually questions the morality of violence is needed. However, I hope 'Glory' doesn't romanticize boxing as just a metaphor while ignoring the real sport. There's a fine line between art and pretense.
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