Marathi show on Ambedkar to release in Hindi on his birth anniversary

The

Marathi

show "Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar: Ek Maha

Manav

Ki Maha Gatha" has been dubbed in Hindi and will premiere on BR Ambedkar's birth anniversary on Tuesday.

Ambedkar was the architect of the Indian Constitution and the show narrates the story of the man who dedicated his life to eradicate social inequality in India.

Actor Sagar Deshmukh, who essays Ambedkar in the show, said: "I was honoured and blessed to get the opportunity to play such an iconic character. The man who has done so much for the country in terms of removing untouchability, changing the working hours, support in women empowerment, a renowned scholar and much more."

"It took a lot of efforts to get into the skin of the character. The efforts paid off when the audience liked my work. The show is dubbed in Hindi and will be coming on the channel I am nervous and excited again. I hope the audience will share the same love and support."

The Marathi version had premiered last year. Now, it's coming in Hindi.

"Babasaheb was a great social reformer, educationist and politician. The show has done well previously in Maharashtra, felt that a story so inspiring deserves to be told to a larger set of audience across the country," said a channel Spokesperson.