Made in India: A Titan Story Review: I have been wanting to watch Made in India: A Titan Story for quite some time and when I finally got to watch all the Six episodes, I can comfortably say It was worth the wait. I was impressed by the way this series manages to turn a story of corporate success into an entertaining, emotional and engaging experience. The essence of the show is the story of how the famous Indian watch brand came into being, the challenges it faced and how it was driven by the visionaries.
I didn’t know much about Titan prior to this series. Though I knew of its connection with the Tata group, I had not any idea about the trials, tribulations and constant effort that went into establishing the company. The series is very good in revealing these lesser-known chapters. The facts that are presented are interesting; from the industry resistance to the repercussions of the watch smuggling racket that brought criminals to the forefront of Titan’s story, it was more eventful and dramatic than I could have imagined.
I would count this as one of the best reviews I can give this series is that it never let me get bored. I was only going to watch the first few episodes of this before I called it a night, but the story was so captivating that I got through all six episodes in a row. Each episode arouses enough curiosity and momentum to make the subsequent one feel like it’s practically begging to be watched. I would say that a single sentence description of the series would be “Very entertaining!”. It is easy to understand, even if you’re not the sort of person who watches business films, and it’s good enough to be enjoyed from start to finish.
Especially congratulations to the opening episode. Its portrayal of Tata Industries’ foray into the watch industry, the genesis of Titan and the encouragement extended to Xerxes Desai is indeed riveting. The story is immediately driven by a sense of ambition with the project and provides the viewer with a strong incentive to follow the story on their way. The series is set to be based on true events, so it’s important to have the correct expectations. It’s not a made up melodrama with lots of plot twists and fake tension. Instead, it is based on the power of its topic, and there is plenty of depth and substance for those who are into good biographical storytelling.
The show realistically recreates the late 1970s. The visuals are nicely detailed and the music used during the episodes is whimsical and nostalgic to the era. The music was a great accompaniment to the story line, especially loved that aspect. The sound design also works well, adding to the overall mood and atmosphere of the show.
Another strong aspect of the writing is the illustrations. The dialogues are engaging, memorable and impactful, and they can be used to make conversations meaningful without getting too dramatic. These are written in a way that makes the story easy to follow, and transitions from one event to the next are smooth and natural. The series also does a great job in simplifying complicated concepts. Even when new technologies like quartz watches are introduced, it is dealt with effectively. It explains how the innovation was groundbreaking at the time and emphasises the huge efforts needed to get this technology to India. Significantly, the conflicts are depicted neither melodramatically nor with hyperbole.
I also liked the fact that the series was candid about how a foreign tune was tweaked and reworked for the Indian audience. This detail helps to make the story more realistic, and gives it a welcome clarity. It is also a commendable work on the issue of women empowerment. The theme is there but it doesn’t sound like a sermon or a lecture. Rather, it grows naturally out of the story.
Overall the performances are excellent. The great actor Naseeruddin Shah gives a strong impression as JRD Tata, despite his short time on screen. Whenever he is there he brings weight to the occasion. But the show is truly all about Jim Sarbh, as he portrays Xerxes Desai in a great way. He is very convincing, charming and interesting playing the role. All of his scenes are compelling. Vaibhav Tatwawadi (as Akash) does a great job as well and is one of the most powerful supporting actors. Led by an assured and impressive Gaurav (Lakshvir Saran), the supporting cast has kept the show at a very high level.
This series boasts numerous virtues, but it also has its drawbacks. Some parts of the latter half were a bit slow and I did want some parts to be tighter. Also, I think the ending was a bit disappointing. But, because the show has stuck to the facts of the world and has not embellished it with artificial drama, it may be the best thing for it.
A point that leapt to my mind was the language transitions. Tamil and Japanese dialogue is used in some scenes, but sometimes not subtitled. It can cause some viewers to be confused and detached from key moments. Overall, the depiction of Tamil culture is done with sensitivity and authenticity, which enhances the story.
Made in India: A Titan Story is ultimately a great watch because it makes a business story all human. It’s always fun, always exciting, it’s about vision, perseverance, innovation and leadership. It also ends its tale in a pleasing fashion that avoids a second season. It’s also easy to recommend for family viewing, as it is free from any profane content or abusive language.
For me, Made in India: A Titan Story does a good job of being an informative and fun series. It presents some great information about one of India’s most popular brands and also has good performances and interesting narration. I really liked this, and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for inspiring stories to watch.
It is available to watch on Prime Videos and Mx Player.
Rating: 4/5
