'Unpaused: Naya Safar' to premiere on January 21

On January 6, 'Amazon Prime Video' announced that 'Unpaused: Naya Safar', their sequel to the last year's 'Unpaused' anthology, will premiere on January 21.

The new 'Amazon Original' anthology will be directed by noted filmmaker Nagraj Manjule, Nupur Asthana of 'Bewakoofiyaan' fame, Shikha Makan, who has penned dialogues for the popular TV show 'Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin', 'Little Things' helmer Ruchir Arun and Ayappa KM, who has made a short film 'The Guest'.

'Unpaused: Naya Safar' will showcase five unique stories that provide a window into how the COVID-19

pandemic has changed humanity.

Aparna Purohit, Head of 'India Originals', 'Amazon Prime Video', said the streamer is thrilled to bring this exciting anthology to viewers.

"It is so wonderful to start the journey of our originals this year with 'Unpaused: Naya Safar', a heart-warming anthology about stories that provide hope, positivity and inspiration in these challenging times. This series is also a reaffirmation of our commitment to providing a platform to compelling and independent cinematic voices of our country," she said.

The short films in the anthology include 'Vaikunth' directed by Manjule, featuring Arjun Karche and Hanumant Bhandari. 'The Couple' by Asthana stars Shreya Dhanwanthary and Priyanshu Painyuli.