Rajkumar Hirani to make streaming debut with Avinash Arun-directed 'Pritam and Pedro' on JioHotstar

Director Rajkumar Hirani is foraying into the streaming space with JioHotstars Pritam and Pedro, which will premiere on the platform on July 3.According to the makers, the show will bring Hiranis signature blend of warmth, emotion and human storytelling into the long format space with a group of talented bunch, including Arun, who is known for directing Paatal Lok, School of Lies and acclaimed films such as Killa and Three of Us.

Director Rajkumar Hirani is foraying into the streaming space with JioHotstar's ''Pritam and Pedro'', which will premiere on the platform on July 3.

According to the makers, the show will bring Hirani's signature blend of warmth, emotion and human storytelling into the long format space with a group of talented bunch, including Arun, who is known for directing ''Paatal Lok'', ''School of Lies'' and acclaimed films such as ''Killa'' and ''Three of Us''. Arun serves as a director on the show.

Not much is available in terms of plot details except for a brief synopsis: An abandoned ATM on a beach, two unlikely men standing beside it and a mystery strange enough to instantly spark curiosity.

Hirani, who is the creator-producer of the show, said the long-format space gave him the opportunity to spend more time with the characters and explore their journey.

''I've always enjoyed stories where very different people are forced to come together and navigate life in unexpected ways. 'Pritam and Pedro' has a lot of humour, warmth and madness in that sense,'' said the director, who serves as the creator and producer on the show.

Known for movie hits such as ''Munnaibhai MBBS'' ''Lage Raho Munnabhai'', ''3 Idiots'', ''PK'', ''Sanju'' and ''Dunki'', Hirani said, ''It's been an exciting experience, and I'm happy to partner with JioHotstar for it.''.

Alok Jain, Head - Hindi & English Entertainment Business (Streaming, TV & Studios), JioStar, said they were excited to partner with Hirani for ''Pritam and Pedro''. ''At JioHotstar, we believe some of the most compelling stories are the ones that feel deeply rooted yet universally entertaining. Stories filled with warmth, humour, emotion and human connection have always had a special place in audiences' hearts, and there are few storytellers who have shaped that space as distinctively and consistently as Rajkumar Hirani,'' Jain added.