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Former UN diplomat Lakshmi Puri is thrilled her book is becoming a series. Her novel focuses on women empowerment during India's freedom struggle. It aims to highlight the unsung female heroes often overlooked in history. The OTT adaptation will bring these stories to audiences across India and worldwide.

Key Points: Lakshmi Puri Swallowing the Sun Series on Women Freedom Fighters

  • Book showcases women breaking limits during Indian freedom struggle
  • Highlights unsung female heroes not credited in history
  • Adaptation aims to inspire youth for Viksit Bharat vision
  • Series will reach global audiences through OTT platform streaming
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About women who break all limits: Ex Diplomat Lakshmi Puri as her book set to hit screens

Former UN diplomat Lakshmi Puri's book 'Swallowing the Sun' about unsung women freedom fighters gets OTT series adaptation by Abundantia Entertainment.

"This novel attempts to give a voice to them. - Lakshmi Puri"

Washington DC, September 30

Former UN Assistant Secretary-General and author Lakshmi M Puri is elated as her book 'Swallowing the Sun', which attempts to showcase women empowerment and based on the backdrop of the Indepence struggle, is being adapted into a series.

"This novel is based on woman empowerment. It is about women who break all limits and turn the impossible into possible... This is historic as it is on the backdrop of Indian freedom struggle. It inspires the youth to level up themselves as well as the society as we have adopted a vision of Viksit Bharat," she said.

Puri added that history has always hailed the male freedom fighters, even though women contributed equally to it.

"The novel also attempts to bring to fore the unsung 'she'roes. Female freedom fighters were at the forefront during the freedom struggle but are not credited enough for it. This novel attempts to give a voice to them."

She expressed her happiness, saying that this was the onset of the journey of her words to the screen.

She said, "Today is a beginning of a new journey that would take words in this book onto the screen... This is going to be transported into a new medium that will take it to all of India and the world."

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Abundantia Entertainment Founder and CEO Vikram Malhotra told ANI about the series, "This is based on a woman who is associated with Indian freedom struggle and also with today's generation... When I read this book for the first time, we decided to adapt it for OTT, which will make a compelling and unique story for the Indian audience. This is why we announced the screen adaptation of this book. We have taken the initial steps."

- ANI

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Rohit P
This is much needed. Growing up, we only learned about male freedom fighters. Women like Lakshmi Bai, Sarojini Naidu, and many others deserve equal spotlight. Great initiative!
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Ananya R
As a young woman in India today, stories like these inspire me to break barriers. Looking forward to seeing how they portray the connection between past struggles and today's aspirations.
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Michael C
While I appreciate the sentiment, I hope the adaptation doesn't take too many creative liberties with historical facts. Accuracy matters when telling such important stories.
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Shreya B
Perfect timing with the Viksit Bharat vision! Our youth need role models who show that Indian women have always been strong and capable. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Vikram M
Abundantia Entertainment has produced quality content before. With Vikram Malhotra involved, this should be a well-made series. Hope it does justice to the book's message.

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