Bear Grylls helps Vicky Kaushal conquer his fear on the highest rated infotainment show of the year ‘Into the Wild with Bear Grylls’
Bear Grylls helps Vicky Kaushal conquer his fear on the highest rated infotainment show of the year ‘Into the Wild with Bear Grylls’
- Catch Bollywood’s heartthrob actor in a candid conversation with Bear Grylls opening-up about his Fear, Family, Career and more!
- A discovery+ exclusive, Into the Wild with Bear Grylls and Vicky Kaushal will be releasing its power-packed special on 12th November 2021 at 6 AM IST only on discovery+
Trailer Link for Into the Wild with Bear Grylls & Vicky Kaushal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgb3_u3mYoU
Bengaluru, November 10, 2021: Discovery India recently released its special Into the Wild with Bear Grylls and Ajay Devgn from the most popular and loved franchise that has emerged as the highest rated infotainment show of the year. An adventure show that has featured stellar personalities like Superstar Rajnikanth and Akshay Kumar in the past, discovery+ is back with yet another gripping special from season 2 featuring Bollywood’s heartthrob and most eligible bachelor, Vicky Kaushal where the josh will be at an all-time high. Shot in the mighty Indian Ocean, Discovery today reveals the trailer of its top-rated infotainment original. Witness Bollywood’s ruggedly handsome rising star Vicky Kaushal, and Global adventurer Bear Grylls navigate the ferocious ocean, battling to survive and make it back to civilisation in one piece!
In this exclusive discovery+ original, the real-life military man turned adventurer Bear Grylls and the reel-life military sensation Vicky Kaushal embark on a survival expedition that begins in a cluster of mangroves dominated by crocodiles, sharks and snakes including the uncertain tides and weather. As the currents of challenges buzz in their dormant strength, the duo is seen navigating their way whilst engaging in a cozy, yet revelatory chat where he opens-up about himself like never before. Vicky is faced with challenges he has never thought of in his wildest dreams and is attempting to face his deep-sea water phobia and conquer it on this adrenaline-filled expedition.
“It was a wonderful experience going on this survival expedition with the world-famous adventurer Bear Grylls. If it wasn’t for him, I would have not been able to defeat my fear of swimming in this vast ocean. This journey also marks an incredibly significant chapter in my life as I was able to overcome and conquer one of my many fears. The thought of being in the middle of an ocean and not having a floor beneath you is not easy, but Bear’s constant motivation and determination has helped me rise out of this triumphantly.,” Vicky Kaushal shares his experience on this extreme adventure.
“Vicky was an incredible guest on so many levels… not only were we in some of the most hostile mangrove swamps on earth, but he also had to face open ocean swimming with sharks in the water, which was a huge obstacle for him! His story and his route to super stardom, is so humbling, and his warm, infectious spirit is always inspiring. You get to see a very raw, personal side of Vicky on this journey, and I am so proud of how he truly conquered his fears”, said Bear Grylls on his adventure with Vicky Kaushal.
“The constant love and appreciation have motivated us to strive for better. We are humbled by the overwhelming response received on Ajay Devgn’s episode and to keep you all entertained in the festive season, we are back with yet another special featuring Vicky Kaushal. Our journey with Bear Grylls goes way back and has been a long standing and enriching relationship. With Bollywood’s rising star Vicky Kaushal this time, we are sure his great persona and the spirit of camaraderie between the duo will make this show a must-watch!” said Megha Tata, Managing Director- South Asia, Discovery Inc.
Into The Wild with Bear Grylls is an innovative format inspired by Man vs Wild, one of the most-watched wilderness survival television series globally that’s featured Superstar Rajinikanth, followed by the evergreen Akshay Kumar in the past. Ajay Devgn was the most recent guest to accompany Bear Grylls on his adventure. Beyond Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bear Grylls has also hosted prominent celebrities in the past such as Former American President Barack Obama, Kate Winslet, Roger Federer, Julia Roberts and many more. Into The Wild with Bear Grylls is produced for Discovery Communications India by The Natural Studios and Banijay Asia.
Into The Wild premiere on discovery+ will be available in 7 languages including English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bangla, Malayalam and Kannada.
About Bear Grylls:
BEAR GRYLLS OBE, has become known worldwide as one of the most recognized faces of survival and outdoor adventure. Trained from a young age in martial arts, Grylls went on to spend three years as a soldier in the British Special Forces, as part of 21 SAS Regiment. It was here that he perfected many of the survival skills that his fans all over the world enjoy, as he pits himself against the worst of Mother Nature. Despite a free-fall parachuting accident in Africa, where he broke his back in three places and endured many months in and out of military rehabilitation, Grylls recovered and went on to become one of the youngest climbers ever to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
He then went on to star in seven seasons of the Discovery Channel’s Emmy Award-nominated Man vs. Wild TV series, which became one of the most-watched shows on the planet, reaching an estimated 1.2 billion viewers. Since then, he has gone on to host more extreme adventure TV shows across more global networks than anyone else in the world, including seven seasons of the global hit TV show Running Wild with Bear Grylls.
Running Wild has featured Bear taking some of the world’s best-known stars on incredible adventures. These include President Obama, Julia Roberts, Roger Federer, Will Ferrell, Channing Tatum, and Kate Winslet, to name but a few. Bear also hosts the Emmy Award-nominated interactive Netflix show You Vs Wild, which was one of Netflix’s most watched shows in 2020. Netflix & Bear then forged new ground by make two interactive movie versions of You Vs Wild including the second most watched film on Netflix US, titled: Animals On The Loose. Bear has also won two BAFTAS, including one for his hit Channel 4 show The Island with Bear Grylls.
Bear also filmed an adventure with Prime Minister Modi of India, which achieved a landmark record as the ‘world’s most trending televised event, with a staggering 3.6 BILLION impressions. His autobiography, Mud Sweat and Tears, spent 15 weeks at Number 1 in the Sunday Times bestseller list and he has written over 90 books, selling in excess of 19 million copies worldwide. He is an Honorary Colonel to the Royal Marines Commandos, the youngest ever UK Chief Scout, and the first ever Chief Ambassador to the World Scout Organization, representing a global family of some fifty million Scouts. He is married to Shara, and together they have three sons: Jesse, Marmaduke and Huckleberry. They live on a houseboat on the Thames in London and a private island off the Welsh coast. Bear’s life motto is simple: courage and kindness . . . and never give up!
About discovery+
‘discovery+’, an exciting D2C streaming app is launched to satiate the unmet need of a differentiated product, offering premium real-life entertainment. Priced competitively at INR 399 per annum, the app is developed and curated specifically for India. Discovery+ offers thousands of hours of exclusive content across 55+ genres, including Science, Adventure, Food and Lifestyle, in 7 languages including Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Bengali. The premium subscribers have access to a pool selection of never-seen-before Premium Discovery titles, must-watch documentaries, India originals and exclusive acquisitions. Free users of the app have access to all-time favorites from the Discovery library.
