Luminary has announced its official launch in India today. Today, the network debuts two new shows: Konkona Sen Sharma’s Barefoot Boys and Masaba Gupta’s How I Met Masaba.
First on luminary is Barefoot Boys. The podcast will recreate the untold story of 11 barefooted Indian football players who defeated a British team during a 1911 match.
In, How I Masaba, Masaba Gupta takes a seat opposite remarkable women in their respective fields.
Commenting on the concept of Barefoot Boys, Konkona Sen Sharma said, “The tale of Barefoot Boys is timeless. It will stand the test of time even 100 years from now. This is the power and guts of the story. I am honored to tell this story, as a Bengali and more so as an Indian. Luminary has done a great job bringing this concept to fruition, which I am sure will be well-appreciated by audiences.”
Talking about her upcoming podcast, Masaba Gupta shares, “I was always interested in back stories of badass women who have conquered so much. This is going to be really special since I get to talk to women I am inspired by every day! Expect a non-preachy, honest and crazy exchange of ideas, stories, and even mishaps.”
Commenting on the market entry, Rishi Malhotra, Luminary CEO said, “India is an important growth market for podcasting, storytelling, and Luminary. Our shows truly blur the lines between podcast and art, and we’re excited to bring this unique approach into one of the world’s most rich and dynamic cultures. There are endless stories to uncover in India, and we look forward to telling them through a premium, subscription-based model that entertains and elevates.”