Collective Studios' Historyverse announces original series on Bhagat Singh; explores lesser-known aspects of the freedom fighter's life

Collective Studios’ Historyverse has unveiled plans for a brand‑new original series that will dive into the life of Bhagat Singh, the legendary Indian freedom fighter. The project is being developed in partnership with Hathiramani Commercial Ventures and will be co‑produced by investor and entrepreneur Manish Hathiramani, marking his first foray into production.

According to the announcement, the series aims to move beyond the familiar episodes of Singh’s life and instead focus on the man behind the myth. Viewers will be taken through his childhood, formative experiences, intellectual influences and the social and political climate that shaped his worldview. The narrative will chart how these elements evolved across different stages of his life, culminating in the revolutionary persona whose legacy endures today.

“There are some figures in our history whose stories we think we know completely. Bhagat Singh is one of them. But behind the icon was a young man whose ideas, influences and experiences shaped the person he would become,” said Sudeep Lahiri, Head of Channels and Distribution at Collective Media Network. “Having Manish come on board as a co‑producer makes this collaboration particularly exciting, because we share a strong belief in finding new perspectives within stories that have already been told many times and bringing them to audiences with scale and ambition.”

Hathiramani echoed this sentiment, adding, “Bhagat Singh is a figure whose life has always fascinated me, but what interests me most is the person before the legend. We know the revolutionary, the freedom fighter and the icon; this series gives us an opportunity to understand the many facets of Bhagat Singh’s life and the journey that shaped him. I am delighted to be producing this project with Historyverse and to bring a fresh perspective on his life and legacy to audiences.”

The series is still in development, with a title, cast and further details to be revealed later. It joins Historyverse’s growing roster of Indian history and culturally rooted stories, which aim to revisit significant figures and traditions through contemporary formats and ambitious storytelling approaches.