A
prolific
sportswoman,
an
inspiring
influencer,
and
a
strong
advocate
of
social
concerns,
tennis
icon
Sania
Mirza
dons
all
these
hats
with
absolute
ease.
And
now,
she
is
set
to
surprise
her
audiences
in
yet
another
way.
Sania
will
soon
be
seen
on
MTV
Nishedh
Alone
Together-
a
5-episode
mini-drama
series,
carrying
messages
around
the
awareness
and
management
of
Tuberculosis
(TB),
especially
in
times
of
the
COVID-19
pandemic.
Supported
through
an
educational
grant
from
Johnson
&
Johnson
Services
Inc.
and
spearheaded
by
the
MTV
Staying
Alive
Foundation
and
Viacom18,
this
is
a
digital
only
spin-off
of
MTV
Nishedh,
the
behaviour
change
communication
TV
series
that
premiered
in
January
this
year
on
MTV
and
Voot.
MTV
Nishedh
Alone
Together
will
start
as
a
weekly
miniseries
available
every
Friday
from
November
27
onwards
on
MTV
India's
and
MTV
Nishedh's
YouTube,
Instagram
and
Facebook
handles.
In
her
debut
appearance
in
a
fiction
series,
Sania
will
be
playing
herself,
discussing
challenges
young
people
might
have
faced
during
lockdown
and
the
need
to
foster
stronger
relationships
in
these
trying
times.
Through
her
conversations,
she
will
specifically
highlight
the
challenges
that
have
been
facing
people
with
TB
during
these
times
and
underline
the
importance
of
seeking
proper
diagnosis,
treatment,
support
and
care.
Sania
joins
the
cast
with
other
actors
like
Priya
Chauhan,
Syed
Raza
Ahmed,
Himika
Bose
and
Akshay
Nalawade,
who
will
also
be
seen
in
pivotal
roles
in
the
show.
Commenting
on
her
association,
Sania
Mirza
said,
"TB
continues
to
be
one
of
the
most
devastating
public
health
issues
in
our
country.
With
just
under
40%
of
diagnosed
cases
occurring
in
people
under
the
age
of
30,
there
is
an
urgent
need
to
tackle
misconceptions
and
stigma
around
it
and
drive
a
perception
change
among
young
people.
MTV
Nishedh
Alone
Together
conveys
this
message
in
a
unique
and
impactful
way.
The
youth
of
today
is
more
aware,
sensitive,
and
conscious
about
issues
that
plague
our
country.
TB
is
a
continuing
menace,
and
its
impact
has
only
worsened
through
the
pandemic.
The
fight
to
curb
TB
is
more
difficult
now
than
ever
and
that's
what
prompted
me
to
come
on
board.
As
someone
who
is
in
a
place
of
influence,
I
hope
my
presence
helps
in
some
way
to
collectively
fight
the
societal
conventions
and
bring
about
a
positive
change."
A
completely
shot-at
home
series,
MTV
Nishedh
Alone
Together
captures
the
journey
of
a
young
couple,
Vicky
and
Megha,
based
in
Mumbai,
who
brave
it
through
the
professional
challenges
amidst
the
lockdown,
coupled
with
concerns
around
Vicky's
TB
treatment
in
the
midst
of
COVID-19.
With
this
added
adversity,
will
Megha
and
Vicky
be
able
to
stick
together?
Will
Vicky
manage
to
receive
the
care
and
social
support
he
needs
to
combat
TB?
MTV
Nishedh
Alone
Together
has
the
answer
to
these
questions
and
much
more.
Actor
Priya
Chauhan
said,
"MTV
Nishedh
has
given
voice
to
many
young
people
to
fight
for
what
is
right.
Megha
has
been
a
challenging
yet
memorable
character
for
me,
for
she
depicts
many
aspects
of
the
modern
Indian
woman.
I
am
glad
to
bring
it
back
to
the
audience
in
MTV
Nishedh
Alone
Together
with
a
sharper
focus
on
TB.
What's
more
exciting
is
that
we
got
the
support
of
someone
as
iconic
as
Sania
Mirza
for
this
one.
It
has
been
a
delight
working
with
her
and
we
look
forward
to
a
successful
run."
Actor
Syed
Raza
Ahmed
who
plays
the
role
of
Vicky
commented,
"With
the
first
season
of
MTV
Nishedh,
we
attempted
to
address
an
array
of
issues
that
typically
do
not
receive
the
attention
they
deserve.
This
extended
digital
version
is
a
targeted
approach
to
tackle
the
issue
of
Tuberculosis
in
India
and
how
misinformation
and
taboos
continue
to
make
the
situation
worse.
My
character
showcases
the
dilemma
of
a
young
patient,
striving
his
way
through
the
day
to
day
challenges
in
both
his
personal
and
professional
life.
I'm
happy
to
be
back
as
Vicky
and
be
a
part
of
MTV
Nishedh
Alone
Together
and
I
hope
this
edition
would
be
as
loved
by
the
audiences
as
the
previous
one
has."
Ab
Koi
Nishedh
Nahi,
it's
time
to
#KhulKeBol
on
TB
and
its
treatment.
So,
stay
tuned
to
the
YouTube,
Facebook
and
Instagram
handles
of
MTV
India
and
MTV
Nishedh,
for
more
and
catch
the
episodes,
starting
every
Friday,
November
27
and
be
a
part
of
this
change.