Break Point (web series)

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Break Point
GenreDocumentary
Directed by
Creative directorPiyush Gupta
Starring
Country of originIndia
Original languages
  • Hindi, English
  • Tamil, Telugu[1]
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes7 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerVarun B. Shetty
ProducersEarthsky Pictures
  • Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari
  • Nitesh Tiwari
Production locationIndia
CinematographyKuldeep Mamania
Editors
  • Charu Shree Roy
  • Irene Dhar Malik
Running time40 mins per episode
Release
Original networkZEE5
Picture formatHDTV, 1080i
Original release1 October 2021 (2021-10-01)[2]
External links
Official Website

Break Point is an Indian documentary series of ZEE5 OTT platform directed by Nitesh Tiwari and Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari under their production company, .[3][4] A series based on the former Indian doubles tennis players partnership and success of Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes.[5]

Plot[]

It is a story of ambition, hard work, belief, friendship, brotherhood and partnership of the former Indian tennis players[6]

Cast[]

  • Leander Paes as himself
  • Mahesh Bhupathi as himself.[1]

Production[]

Nitesh Tiwari filmed interviews separately with Paes and Bhupathi and with both men at the same time. He used this footage in this documentary. He also did interviews with some Indian tennis players and International double partners of Paes, Bhupathi. He used archive footages. They use news headlines of media to expand drama. He filmed interviews of Paes and Bhupathi's family members. Tiwari used short interviews of Sania Mirza and Amitabh Bachchan.[7][8]

Releases[]

ZEE5 released the web series on 1 October 2021.[9][10] Its trailer was launched on 17 September 2021.[11]

The web series will be presented in 'Master classes' organised by ZEE5 at 52nd International Film Festival of India to be held from 20 November to 28 November.[12]

Episodes[]

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byOriginal release date
11"Two Little Indian Boys"Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitesh Tiwari1 October 2021 (2021-10-01)
To keep their fathers' wish with the Indian flag flying high, two little boys deep dive into the world of tennis. They started bonding at the junior Wimbledon, where Mahesh Bhupathi was allowed to stay in Leander Paes room.
22"Made in India"Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitesh Tiwari1 October 2021 (2021-10-01)
The partnership of Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi (Lee-Hesh) was good in conquering the tennis courts across the world. Amidst continuous success on the tennis court, their off-court connection is tested when Bhupathi brings on Leas former coach, Rico.
33"Masters of Clay"Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitesh Tiwari1 October 2021 (2021-10-01)
After coming within touching distance of 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.
44"Two Good, Two Bad"Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitesh Tiwari1 October 2021 (2021-10-01)
Leas and Bhupathi get the imagination of the nation after winning the French Open series. After that, the only tournament left to win is Wimbledon. However, as they were getting ready for their biggest competition, their relationship was at an all-time low.
55"Double Fault"Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitesh Tiwari1 October 2021 (2021-10-01)
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 have a break as they lost the finals.
66"The Comeback"Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitesh Tiwari1 October 2021 (2021-10-01)
Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi came together for the Sydney Olympics in 2000. However, split again in the year 2001 after they lost the series. Leander Paes is diagnosed with a tumour in his brain. He fights it back and makes a comeback in Athens Olympics in 2004.
77"One for the Nation"Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitesh Tiwari1 October 2021 (2021-10-01)
Lee-Hesh lost the cup in 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[]

Critical reviews[]

Vivek M V of Deccan Herald[13] had given 4/5 stars stating that compelling Lee-Hesh story is a shocking confession. He criticized that determination in their love, indifference and hatred towards each other make ‘Break Point’ binge-worthy. By talking to the players’ friends and family, gets very close to the truth. The mention of the best and worst moments of their partnership of Davis Cup journey was little.

Subhash K Jha of IWMBuzz.com[14] has given 3/5 stars stating that it is an interesting documentary web series. Further says that Bhupati speaks the outer rim of the sensitive relationship while Paes shows its hurt at their split more than Bhupathi.

Lastly[15] has given 3/5 stars stating that it is a perfectly balanced love story with a dramatised breakup. Criticized that it has fantastic execution, moves like a love story and a perfectly balanced narrative. On the other hand, it has unexplained sequences and a little more drama. Overall it is a remarkable attempt to answer the off-asked question What went wrong between India's Tennis aces Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi?'

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Watch Break Point Web Series, Show Online in HD on ZEE5".
  2. ^ "Break Point: Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi call the web series 'a great healing journey'". October 2021.
  3. ^ "Break Point review: Mahesh Bhupathi-Leander Paes' ZEE5 show is irresistibly compelling despite Tiwaris' bland direction". Hindustan Times. 2021-10-01. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  4. ^ Desk, India com Entertainment (2021-09-20). "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 2021-10-04.
  5. ^ "Break Point: Mahesh Bhupathi offers his glasses to Ashwiny Iyer as she picks DiCaprio to play Leander Paes in biopic". Hindustan Times. 2021-10-01. Retrieved 2021-10-02.
  6. ^ "Break Point: Mahesh Bhupati-Leander Paes series tells their story 'from bromance to break-up'". The Indian Express. 2021-09-15. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  7. ^ "Break Point review: Mahesh Bhupathi-Leander Paes' ZEE5 show is irresistibly compelling despite Tiwaris' bland direction". Hindustan Times. 2021-10-01. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
  8. ^ "'Breakpoint' first impressions: An intriguing documentary series about Leander Paes-Mahesh Bhupathi relationship". Deccan Herald. 2021-10-01. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
  9. ^ 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 2021-10-04.
  10. ^ "Leander Paes-Mahesh Bhupati series Break Point trailer out, fans will finally know why they broke up". The Indian Express. 2021-09-18. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  11. ^ "'Break Point' trailer out: A tale of Mahesh Bhupati-Leander Paes' journey from bromance to break-up". DNA India. 2021-09-17. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  12. ^ "In hybrid format, IFFI plans to draw big names and movies". The Indian Express. 23 October 2021. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
  13. ^ "Break Point review: Riveting Lee-Hesh story with shocking confessions". Deccan Herald. 2021-10-05. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
  14. ^ Jha, Author: Subhash K. (2021-10-01). "Review Of Breakpoint: Ashwin & Nitesh Tiwari's Interesting Documentary". IWMBuzz. Retrieved 2021-10-02. {{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)
  15. ^ "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) |