Cross-cultural new series is set in KZN
World-renowned Anant Singh will head production
FAMILY secrets and treachery: is a compelling and groundbreaking new daily drama set to premiere on e.tv in April. The drama series focuses on the ties that bind families through blood and spirit, asking sobering and controversial questions that are relevant to all South African cultures.
Starring the iconic Leleti Khumalo, who is also an executive producer, is set in Durban and KwaZulu-Natal, with a storyline that spans from the mostaffluent parts of Umlazi to the humblest street in eNquthu and the township of Chatsworth.
A deep and unspoken truth representing the cultural legacy between two brothers is at the centre of the series’ captivating plot. Showcasing local talent at its best,
will see up-andcoming performers ply their craft alongside legendary actors.
The cross-cultural drama series is produced by Grapevine Productions, a joint venture between Videovision Entertainment, Word Of Mouth Pictures and Luyks Productions.
Anant Singh from Videovision Entertainment and Duma Ndlovu from Word Of Mouth Pictures will be at the helm of the production of the show. Singh’s international recognition is overwhelming with credits that include the films the Oscarnominated and which both starred Leleti Khumalo. Anant Singh said the series was in a class of its own.
reflects the multi-cultural environment which makes Durban and the province of KwaZulu-Natal unique. The show has the ability to cross the cultural divide and promote social cohesion in South Africa, showcasing a hybrid of cultures in South Africa today,” he said.
Ndlovu explains his excitement about the crossover of cultures that will be represented in the show.
“We, as storytellers, are very excited for this opportunity to tell an authentic South African story. I am excited to be partnering with Anant Singh and Leleti Khumalo as we prepare to give South Africans a new and unique story. In South Africa, we have not yet had the opportunity to see Indians and Africans come together to tell a story with a social cohesion message and will deliver this to audiences,” says Ndlovu.
More information on the cast and premiere date for the show will be out in the coming months.