Akshay Kumar joins Bear Grylls on a military-style mission in latest episode of 'Into The Wild'

Discovery, India’s leading real-life entertainment network, has got Akshay Kumar on board in the latest episode of Into The Wild With Bear Grylls. Akshay follows the footsteps of superstar Rajinikanth who made his TV debut earlier this year with Into The Wild. Last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi featured in a memorable episode of Man vs Wild with Bear Grylls and PM Modi.

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With the latest episode, Discovery extends its 25th anniversary celebrations in India. The episode will also raise awareness about a cause close to Akshay Kumar’s heart - Bharat Ke Veer.

Shot at the Bandipur Tiger Reserve, ‘Into The Wild with Bear Grylls and Akshay Kumar’ will follow all military style drills, with former British military personnel Bear Grylls taking charge along with the fit and agile Akshay Kumar, son of a military officer, and somebody who has donned multiple hats, including that of an actor, producer, martial artist and philanthropist.

The audiences can stream the show starting 8pm, September 11, on Discovery Plus while the broadcast premiere is scheduled for 8 pm on September 14 across 12 Discovery channels, including Discovery Channel, Discovery HD, DTamil, Animal Planet, Animal Planet HD, TLC, TLC HD, Discovery ID, Discovery ID HD, Discovery Science, Discovery Turbo, and Discovery Kids. The premiere on Discovery Plus, Discovery and Discovery HD will be available in 7 languages — Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, Bengali and English.

This special episode will be showcased on Discovery network of channels in 50 countries across Asia, Europe and Africa, including India, Japan, China, UAE, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Poland etc.

“I have always admired Bear Grylls for his energy, passion and what he has stood for all these years. It was a humbling experience being with him in the wild as he went about unfolding one challenge after another. It is different out there, as compared to movie sets, as there is no back-up – that sense of realism is very overpowering. Bear is a knowledge reservoir – and he dipped well into his knowledge of surviving in the wild, and shared interesting and new techniques with me,” said  Akshay Kumar. “What I found interesting about the show is how nicely purpose is incorporated in an entertaining, survival and adventure-led show. With regards to Bharat Ke Veer, it is a project that remains close to my heart and I will continue to use all opportunities to help promote it with an aim to ensure that more and more countrymen become a part of it.”

 “I did my homework prior to meeting Akshay, and knew he is a superstar, but what struck me the most during our time together, was his humility, his easy approach – he is, at heart, still that guy next door.  Lots of commonalities between the two of us – including passion towards fitness, dedication to family, et al. I really enjoyed being with him,” said Bear Grylls. “Akshay’s eyes lit up with the mention of a new challenge and believe me, not many celebrities, across the world, have reacted so warmly to some harsh tasks that I can conjure.”

Megha Tata, Managing Director, South Asia, Discovery, said, “Bear Grylls’ expedition in Indian wilderness with iconic Indians has already emerged as the most wanted, the most watched show in the infotainment genre. Akshay, the Khiladi himself, fits the bill perfectly as we aim to ensure that this IP garners unprecedented traction. We are delighted to have launched our biggest IP in celebration of Discovery’s 25th anniversary in the country.”

Into The Wild with Bear Grylls is an innovative new format inspired by Man Vs Wild, which is one of the most watched wilderness survival television series in the world. Into The Wild with Bear Grylls is produced for Discovery Communications India by The Natural Studios and Banijay Asia.

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