Mumbai : Cricket has always generated enthusiasm in India, but the last couple of years have seen sports other than cricket coming to the limelight. Biopics of athletes such as Milkha Singh, Mary Kom, Saina Nehwal, Mithali Raj, and others have appeared on both big and small screens. Taking this fervor forward, IN10 Media Network's production house, Juggernaut Productions has acquired the life rights of India's first woman poker player - Muskan Sethi.
Muskan, who was born in New Delhi, was always drawn to technology, gaming, coding, strategic games, and cards, but she discovered poker at the age of 11 through her father, who watched poker games. She was drawn to the deck of cards while researching online gaming and other strategic games, but it wasn't until years later that she decided to pursue the sport professionally. Her career took off after she won a contest that placed her alongside some of the world's best poker players in a $1 million tournament on the United Kingdom's national television show. She hasn't looked back since.
On the association, Muskan Sethi, the player honored with the National Award by former President of India Ram Nath Kovind, said, “Through the art of cinema, I want to encourage anyone pursuing an unconventional career path. I believe it's important to tell and hear each other’s stories.”
And added, “I hope to debunk myths around poker. It would be a dream come true if poker players attain the support and training to put India on the map. After all, this is the land of great mathematicians and inventors.”
The show will have aspirational undertones and tell a girl’s story and life, highlighting her presence of mind.
On the development Juggernaut Productions CEO Samar Khan said, “At Juggernaut Productions, we have always emphasised telling stories that are path-breaking and have strong women characters. Muskan’s story has immense merit, and through this endeavour, we hope to break the notions about the game. It is a sport and not just a game of luck!”
“I believe the audience is eager to watch differentiated and aspiring stories. We are happy that Muskan has joined hands with us for the same,” he added.
