MUMBAI: Indian tennis star Sania Mirza will make her digital debut with the series, ‘MTV Nishedh Alone Together’, aimed to raise awareness about tuberculosis (TB).
According to Indian media, the fiction series, in which Sania will be playing herself, is a spin-off of TV show MTV Nishedh, which released in January this year.
The ‘self-shot-at-home’ series spotlights the need to raise awareness around TB and throw light on the importance of proper medication, especially in the COVID-19 era.
Talking to an Indian publication, Sania said, “TB continues to be one of the most chronic health issues in our country. With about half of the diagnosed cases under the age of 30, there is an urgent need to tackle fallacies around it and drive a perception change.”
“MTV Nishedh Alone Together conveys that in a unique and impactful way. The youth of today is more aware, sensitive, and conscious about issues that plague our country. The fight to curb TB is more difficult now than ever and that’s what prompted me to come on board. I hope my presence helps in some way to collectively fight the societal conventions and bring about a positive change,” she added.
The five-episode series will explore the challenges of a young couple, Vicky and Megha (played by Syed Raza Ahmed and Priya Chauhan). Sania will be seen discussing the challenges young couples faced during the lockdown.
The series will be released on the social media handles of MTV India and MTV Nishedh in the last week of November.
