#Mira the royal detective series#

I was privileged to have relished dishes from so many different regions, which ranged from mildly sweet to screamingly spicy.įast forward to the United States where I’ve lived and worked for almost two decades, leading multicultural marketing and advertising campaigns for blue-chip companies, which further honed my insights into the growing Asian and South Asian communities in the U.S. Food is an awesome experience in India-each state has its own cuisine, its own spice blend and very unique flavors. We sought blessings and ate langar (community food) at G urudwaras and celebrated Teejand Onam depending on where we lived at the time. We joined the iftar dinner and feasted with friends during Eid, went out caroling during Christmas and celebrated Diwaliand Durga Puja with new clothes and food. Growing up, holidays were all celebrated with equal fervor at home, or with family and friends who were Hindus, Sikhs, Muslims and Christians. I was fortunate enough to experience growing up in this “multicultural” society long before I heard the term or knew of its significance. In India, where there are 22 official languages, distinct races and multiple religions, the country feels almost like its own continent. Moving every few years meant always making new friends, learning words in different languages, celebrating regional festivals, enjoying local cuisines and appreciating people from different backgrounds as unique representations of Indian culture. My family moved frequently between smaller, little-known townships to large, metropolitan cities as my father’s military career progressed.

#Mira the royal detective series#

Serving as the cultural consultant and producer on the series has been an honor and a privilege, and I could not be more excited about its launch.īorn and raised in India, I had a rather unique childhood. The preschool series, a celebration of Indian and South Asian culture, is viewed through the amazing stories of Mira and her friends. This show gave me the chance to proudly showcase so many styles of dance, including Kathak, which I never thought I would see on American TV, and it’s icing on the cake to now focus entirely on Bollywood dance.“Mira, Royal Detective” recently premiered at the Walt Disney Studios with a ‘blue carpet event’ that witnessed the diverse South Asian cast and crew-from actors Freida Pinto and Leela Ladnier to music and dance creative team members, Amritha Vaz and Nakul Dev Mahajan-amid much pomp and fanfare. Nakul Dev Mahajan said, “These specials bring Bollywood dance, a genre that I love deeply, front and center for kids and their entire families too. We’re so proud of its contribution to the cultural landscape and what it offers a generation of young children.” Shagorika Ghosh Perkins said, “I speak for everyone who made this show when I say it’s been a joyful and rewarding experience to be part of a series that highlights South Asian culture in such a bold and beautiful way. Among the guest stars are Lilly Singh, Nik Dodani, Sendhil Ramamurthy, Punam Patel, Megan Suri, Kapil Talwalkar and ESPN sportscaster Kevin Negandhi. The upcoming Bollywood-themed specials celebrate the iconic genre with higher stakes mystery and adventure, robust musical performances, spectacular costuming and elaborate dance numbers by series’ choreographer/dance consultant Nakul Dev Mahajan. Each episode centers on the clever heroine Mira and her friends, including her sleuthing mongoose sidekicks Mikku and Chikku, as they help others by solving mysteries in their kingdom community of Jalpur. Since its premiere in March 2020 and for more than 100 stories, “Mira, Royal Detective” has highlighted the rich, diverse cultures of India. The series first two seasons are avalible to stream now on Disney+, with the final season dropping on July. The specials will be presented beginning May 2 through June 20 on Disney Junior. “Mira, Royal Detective” has ben renewed for a third and final season who will culminate with four extended-length specials that celebrate Bollywood music and dancing while also familiarizing young viewers with different perspectives and critical thinking. Mira Royal Detective Gets Renewed For Third And Final Season With Bollywood-Inspired Specials.