SRK to produce TV show for Disney

Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment is launching a musical drama for kids on the Disney Channel. The show, titled Ishaan — Sapno Ko Awaaz De, is said to be an inspirational journey of a boy named Ishaan, and would be launched on May 15.
The 21-episode-long weekend show will also have 11 original tracks composed for it by Dhruv Ghanekar (of Drona fame) and R. Anandh. Ishaan has been written by Jaydeep Sarkar and is being directed by Iqbal Rizvi.
Speaking about the show, Shah Rukh said, “I have always enjoyed watching the Disney Channel with my kids and I am happy that my company is producing a show that will be a part of the Disney family.”
He added that Ishaan is a journey of a boy who finds friends and a sense of belonging through music. Ishaan’s story showcases the triumph of friendship and passion over ambition. His band mates become his source of strength and help him realise that music and friendship is where he truly belongs.
The star cast includes new comers Tapasvi Mehta, Anisa Butt, Nakul Sahdev, Farhina Parvez, Kishen Savjani, Ayaz Ahmad and Shruti Ulfat, Rajinder Mehra and Rajiv Paul.