Break Point is an Indian documentary series from ZEE5 directed by Nitesh Tiwari and Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, produced by Earthsky Pictures.[3][4] The series is inspired by the successful Indian tennis doubles duo Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes.[5]
| Break Point | |
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| Genre | Documentary |
| Directed by | |
| Creative director | Piyush Gupta |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | India |
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| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 7 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Varun B. Shetty |
| Producers | Earthsky Pictures
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| Production location | India |
| Cinematography | Kuldeep Mamania |
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| Running time | 40 mins per episode |
| Original release | |
| Network | ZEE5 |
| Release | 1 October 2021[2] |
Plot
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The story follows the professional and personal relationship between former Indian tennis doubles players Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes leading to and following their Wimbledon win in 1999.[6]
Cast
editLeander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi play themselves.[1]
Production
editNitesh Tiwari interviews the Indian tennis doubles duo Paes and Bhupathi and their family members. Tiwari also interviews other Indian tennis players and the duo's international partners. Archive footage and short interviews with Sania Mirza and Amitabh Bachchan are used.[7][8]
Releases
editZEE5 released the trailer for Break Point on 17 September 2021[9] and the series launched on 1 October 2021.[10][11] The web series was presented at the 52nd International Film Festival of India in November 2021.[12]
Episodes
edit| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Original release date | |
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| 1 | 1 | "Two Little Indian Boys" | Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitesh Tiwari | 1 October 2021 | |
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To keep their fathers' wishes with the Indian flag flying high, two little boys deep dive into the world of tennis. They start bonding at Junior Wimbledon, where Mahesh Bhupathi was allowed to stay in Leander Paes room. | |||||
| 2 | 2 | "Made in India" | Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitesh Tiwari | 1 October 2021 | |
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The partnership of Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi (Lee-Hesh) conquers tennis courts across the world. Amidst continuous success on the tennis court, their off-court connection is tested when Bhupathi brings on Paes's former coach, Rico. | |||||
| 3 | 3 | "Masters of Clay" | Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitesh Tiwari | 1 October 2021 | |
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After coming close to the 1999 Australian Open, Lee-Hesh are upbeat about winning the year's French Open. But to win their first Grand Slam together, they have to overcome more than just the slippery surface of Parisian clay courts. | |||||
| 4 | 4 | "Two Good, Two Bad" | Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitesh Tiwari | 1 October 2021 | |
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Paes and Bhupathi capture India's imagination after winning the French Open series. The only tournament left to win is Wimbledon but, as they get ready for their biggest competition, their relationship is at an all-time low. | |||||
| 5 | 5 | "Double Fault" | Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitesh Tiwari | 1 October 2021 | |
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As their friendship dissolves, the magic between Lee-Hesh vanishes. At the last tournament of the year in Hartford, their true partnership is tested. Paes suggested Bhupathi's coach, Rico, take a break since they lost the finals. | |||||
| 6 | 6 | "The Comeback" | Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitesh Tiwari | 1 October 2021 | |
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Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi come together for the Sydney Olympics in 2000. However, they split again in the next year after they lose the series. Leander Paes is diagnosed with a brain tumour. He fights it and makes a comeback in the Athens Olympics in 2004. | |||||
| 7 | 7 | "One for the Nation" | Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitesh Tiwari | 1 October 2021 | |
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Lee-Hesh lose the cup in the Asian Games at Doha in 2006. Still, Paes questions Bhupathi's fitness. Notwithstanding their disagreements, the President of AITA signs Lee-Hesh for another tournament. | |||||
Reception
editVivek M V of the Deccan Herald gave the show 4/5 stars, stating that it was a compelling and shocking confession with the determination in their love, indifference, and hatred towards each other makes Break Point bingeworthy. He praises the interviews with the duo's friends and family, but criticises the lack of focus during the Davis Cup.[13]
Subhash K Jha of IWMBuzz.com rated it 3/5. Jha noted that Bhupathi's description of their difficulties were more superficial, but Paes expressed more emotions when recounting their split.[14]
LatestLY rated the documentary 3/5 stars, writing that it is a perfectly balanced love story with a dramatised breakup that was fantastically executed. The reviewers remarked that the pacing mirrors a love story. The site found the series was slightly too dramatic and lacked explanations for some sequences. Overall, they praised it as a remarkable attempt to answer what went awry between Paes and Bhupathi.[15]
References
edit- ^ a b "Watch Break Point Web Series, Show Online in HD on ZEE5".
- ^ Shekhar, Mimansa (1 October 2021). "Break Point: Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi call the web series 'a great healing journey'". Retrieved 5 July 2022.
- ^ "Break Point review: Mahesh Bhupathi-Leander Paes' ZEE5 show is irresistibly compelling despite Tiwaris' bland direction". Hindustan Times. 1 October 2021. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ^ Desk, India com Entertainment (20 September 2021). "Break Point Trailer: Zee5 Brings Tennis Icons Candid With Its New Series, Show To Premiere On THIS Date". India News, Breaking News | India.com. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Break Point: Mahesh Bhupathi offers his glasses to Ashwiny Iyer as she picks DiCaprio to play Leander Paes in biopic". Hindustan Times. 1 October 2021. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
- ^ "Break Point: Mahesh Bhupati-Leander Paes series tells their story 'from bromance to break-up'". The Indian Express. 15 September 2021. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ^ "Break Point review: Mahesh Bhupathi-Leander Paes' ZEE5 show is irresistibly compelling despite Tiwaris' bland direction". Hindustan Times. 1 October 2021. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- ^ "'Breakpoint' first impressions: An intriguing documentary series about Leander Paes-Mahesh Bhupathi relationship". Deccan Herald. 1 October 2021. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- ^ "'Break Point' trailer out: A tale of Mahesh Bhupati-Leander Paes' journey from bromance to break-up". DNA India. 17 September 2021. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ^ Service, Tribune News. "A documentary on tennis stars Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes, titled Break Point, will be launched on ZEE 5 from October 1". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ^ "Leander Paes-Mahesh Bhupati series Break Point trailer out, fans will finally know why they broke up". The Indian Express. 18 September 2021. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ^ "In hybrid format, IFFI plans to draw big names and movies". The Indian Express. 23 October 2021. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
- ^ "Break Point review: Riveting Lee-Hesh story with shocking confessions". Deccan Herald. 5 October 2021. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
- ^ Jha, Author: Subhash K. (1 October 2021). "Review Of Breakpoint: Ashwin & Nitesh Tiwari's Interesting Documentary". IWMBuzz. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
{{cite web}}:|first=has generic name (help) - ^ "Break Point Review: Leander Paes And Mahesh Bhupathi's Doubles-Journey in Tennis Is A Perfectly Balanced Love Story With A Dramatised Breakup (LatestLY Exclusive) | 📺 LatestLY". LatestLY. 1 October 2021. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
External links
edit- Break Point on ZEE5
- Break Point at IMDb