Zee TV's "Buddha" gets international recognition

Dr. B.K.Modi’s Buddha, the TV show which has been one of the costliest shows produced by Buddha Pictures Ltd. on the scale and grandeur rarely seen on Indian Television and aired on ZEE Entertainment Ltd, got an international acclaim and recognition in the Asian Television Awards held on 11th December 2014 in Singapore. Amongst the entrants from the major Asian countries, ace cinematographer Veerdhawal Puranik bagged the Best Cinematographer’s Award for the show. The award was received by Ridwana, the Creative Producer and Co-Producer of the show, who has put 10 years of her life behind the making of this show. To attain the best quality matching the international standards, the entire series was shot on Film Camera. She said, " I'm truly honored to receive this recognition in Singapore at the ATF, this is the most delightful moment for entire team." When contacted Veerdhawal Puranik said “Wow…This is unreal…I am really elated that I got appreciated on the world stage at the Asian Television Awards. I am really thankful to my Producers Dr. Modi & Ms. Ridwana for their belief on me, Mr. Dharmesh Shah, the show Director, for always giving me that extra push….Mr. Shrikant Sharma, the Creative Director, for his warm support. I thank my wife Amrita the most important person in my world and my parents. Last but not the least the entire team of Buddha…..Thanks!!” Dr. B.K.Modi, the Producer & Chairman of Spice Group, humbly said, “Yes this show deserves to be the best as no effort has been spared from our end to make it look authentic, grand and different from the run-of-the-mill shows." He added, “Buddha has been my dream project and I have been meticulously working on it for the past 30 years and today my dream has come true with this international recognition. The show has been accepted well internationally as it is also being broadcast in various countries e.g. Sri Lanka, Myanmaar, Cambodia, Indonesia, Thailand etc. I thank my entire team and Veerdhawal for doing a fabulous job.” Kudos team Buddha!!!