The forthcoming series, Mega Icons Season 2, delves deep into the journey of icons like Deepika Padukone, Ratan Tata amongst others, showcasing the perspective behind their life choices
Have you ever wondered why only a few in a million rise above the ordinary to become a mega icon? Were they driven by a unique perspective towards life or was it their choices that triggered a journey that was destined to draw fame from all over the world? While making decisions can be both mentally and physically daunting for us, there are some, who uncover the hidden power of looking at things with a unique perspective, making the right choices and go onto become the giants, we revere.
Uncovering such truths about these personalities and building on the the first season, which featured the stories of Virat Kohli, APJ Abdul Kalam among others, National Geographic is back with the second season of Mega Icons. The series will explore the journey of India’s ‘Man of Steel’ — Ratan Tata, world renowned actor and fashion icon — Deepika Padukone, Bollywood singer, composer and music producer — A R Rahman and the first Indian woman who went beyond the skies — Kalpana Chawla (told by her parents), to decipher various milestone moments that defined their success.
Featuring these globally acclaimed icons from various walks of life, season 2 promises to be bigger and better. The series will bring viewers closer to these icons through exclusive and intimate interviews of them and their close ones. Using cinematic recreations, the format will decode whether it was their conditioning, experiences and hard work or perspective to look at things differently that defined their path to success. The icons featured have been carefully selected keeping in mind some of the biggest obsessions of the country — Films, music, science and entrepreneurship.
Commenting on the launch of this season, Anuradha Aggarwal, Head — Infotainment and Kids, Star & Disney India, said, “With an inspiring set of new icons, season two builds on the success of the first season. The show aims to satisfy the curiosity of discerning viewers who want to comprehend the role of life choices in defining one’s success. It seeks to inspire and motivate the youth by diving deep into the lives of successful personalities to find the answer to an elusive question — What made them who they are today?”
Talking about the series, Ratan, Chairman Tata Trusts and Chairman Emeritus, Tata Sons said, “I have always admired this platform’s authentic factual representation of everything — nature, science, culture and history.”
Hoping that the audience finds inspiration from their stories, A R said, “It’s a pleasure to be a part of this series along with Ratan ji, Deepika and the late Kalpana.”
Deepika feels that the platform embodies credibility and iconicity. “I feel humbled to be a part of the series which allows me to share a glimpse of my journey with people across the world,” said she.
(The series premieres on National Geographic from September 20, every Sunday at 7 pm. It will be available on Disney+Hotstar.)