Would love to collaborate with Indian talent: Lior Raz

New Delhi: Lior Raz, the co-creator of the critically acclaimed Israeli series 'Fauda', is looking forward to visiting India again and teaming up with Indian artists. He was speaking at the Asia premiere of the fourth season of 'Fauda', which was showcased in Panaji recently as part of the 53rd edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI).

"We'd like to thank the IFFI for having us here and letting us experience the love the people have for the show. We'd love to collaborate with Indian creators and we hope to be back here soon with more great stories to tell," the writer, who was on his second visit to India, said.

Ahead of the screening of the first episode of the upcoming season of 'Fauda', Raz, Issacharoff, actor Rajkummar Rao and Monika Shergill, Vice President of Content at 'Netflix India', took part in a panel discussion titled 'Storytelling in the Era of Global Entertainment'. The creators also reflected on the success of the show after season two received a global distinction, saying 'Fauda' owes its popularity to its authenticity.

"We didn't change our approach at all. We thought we'd add a lot of action and drama, but we realised that it became a hit because we made it with authenticity. We continued to write honestly and we are glad the audience loved it," they said.

Praising the show, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur said, "The 'Netflix' series 'Fauda' has been a hit in India and received a thunderous reception during the IFFI premiere of their fourth season. Israel and India can be leading partners to propel the creative economy sector."