Naseeruddin Shah to Portrays J.R.D. Tata in Made in India: A Titan Story

BySSZee Media

Jun 2, 2026 #Bollywood, #Movies, #News, #Titan

Amazon MX Player has announced that its upcoming original drama Made in India: A Titan Story will premiere on 3 June. The six-episode series is inspired by the journey of one of India’s most successful consumer brands Titan.

Alongside the release date announcement, the streamer has also released the first trailer for the series, which chronicles the founding and growth of watchmaker Titan Company during a transformative period in India’s economic history.

Based on Titan: India’s Most Successful Consumer Brand by Vinay Kamath, the drama is set in pre-liberalization India and follows the vision and determination of Xerxes Desai, Titan’s founding managing director, as he works to establish an Indian watch brand under the guidance of J. R. D. Tata, the legendary chairman of the Tata Group.

The series stars Jim Sarbh as Xerxes Desai and Naseeruddin Shah as J.R.D. Tata. The ensemble cast also includes Vaibhav Tatwawadi, Namita Dubey, Lakshvir Saran and Kaveri Seth. The series is written by Karan Vyas and directed by Robbie Grewal, with production by Almighty Motion Pictures.

Reflecting on the role, Sarbh said, “Xerxes Desai struck me as someone who was quietly rebellious, someone unafraid to challenge convention and imagine what didn’t yet exist. What I love about ‘Made in India: A Titan Story’ is that while it speaks of ambition and scale, at its core, it’s deeply human – about persistence, instinct, and believing in an idea long before anyone else does. Playing Xerxes and partnering with Amazon MX Player on a story so layered and inspiring has been incredibly exciting, and I can’t wait for audiences to discover this world.”

Shah spoke about portraying one of India’s most respected business leaders, saying, “What fascinated me about J.R.D. Tata was not just his vision, but the quiet confidence with which he inspired people to dream bigger than they thought possible. He had an extraordinary ability to spot potential and nurture it with trust, something that feels increasingly rare. ‘Made in India: A Titan Story’ is not merely about building a brand; it is about people, belief, and the courage to back an idea when success is still uncertain.”

According to Amogh Dusad, head of content at Amazon MX Player, the series explores more than corporate success. “‘Made in India: A Titan Story’ is more than the journey of an iconic brand, it reflects the ambition and entrepreneurial spirit that shaped a defining chapter in India’s story,” he said.