‘India: Epic Wild Stories’: Warner Bros. Discovery unveils new Animal Planet documentary anthology

(clockwise from left) Posters of ‘Shared Spaces,’ ‘My Otter Diary,’ ‘Turtle Walker,’ and ‘Wild Kashmir’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Warner Bros. Discovery on Wednesday (July 29) announced the launch of India: Epic Wild Stories, a documentary anthology on Animal Planet that celebrates the country’s biodiversity through the lens of acclaimed Indian filmmakers. The series will feature monthly premieres, spanning across the country’s diverse ecosystems and will offer a deeper look into India’s natural world and the people working to protect it.The first documentary in the series, a six-part series called Shared Spaces, has been released on Animal Planet. The docu-series is hosted by award-winning environmental journalist Bahar Dutt and filmed by Emmy-nominated wildlife filmmaker and four-time National Award-winning cinematographer, photographer, and conservationist Vijay Bedi. The series will journey across India’s diverse terrains to uncover the evolving relationship between people and wildlife.“The series offers an intimate look at the communities, conservationists and species navigating a rapidly changing world. Through powerful stories of conflict, coexistence and hope, Shared Spaces reveals how people and wildlife are learning to adapt, survive and thrive alongside one another in an increasingly shared landscape,” reads a logline provided by the makers of Shared Spaces.India: Epic Wild Stories will also feature three other documentaries made by acclaimed Indian wildlife filmmakers. Wild Kashmir will show internationally acclaimed wildlife filmmaker and television host Malaika Vaz's journey into the pristine wilderness of Dachigam National Park to uncover one of the Himalayas’ most remarkable ecosystems. In My Otter Diary, award-winning filmmaker Sugandhi Gadadhar chronicles the lives of smooth-coated otters along the Cauvery River and their delicate coexistence with local communities. Turtle Walker, by Taira Malaney, pays tribute to legendary conservationist Satish Bhaskar and his lifelong mission to protect India’s sea turtles.In a statement to the press, Sai Abishek, Head of Factual Entertainment, Lifestyle & Kids, South Asia, Warner Bros. Discovery, pointed out how even though India’s natural history is as rich and layered as its cultural heritage, many of these stories remain underrepresented in mainstream entertainment. “With India: Epic Wild Stories, we wanted to curate a destination that brings together some of the most exceptional wildlife films by Indian filmmakers, each offering a deeply local perspective on the country’s landscapes, species and conservation journeys. It reflects Animal Planet’s continued commitment to championing premium factual storytelling that informs, inspires and fosters a stronger connection with the world around us.” Published - July 30, 2026 01:32 pm IST