Mira, Royal Detective Celebrates Indian Culture
Consultant Shagorika Ghosh Perkins ensures accuracy and realness…
Okay, to be frank, I have outgrown Disney Junior as my boys’ shows have moved on to more Disney Plus fare (with the exception of anything with Mickey in the title – I just can’t get over the “They Might Be Giants” soundtrack).
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MIRA, ROYAL DETECTIVE. (Disney Junior)
However, I work in PR, where inclusion and equity are far beyond being important competencies.
So, when I read that Disney hired Shagorika Ghosh Perkins as a cultural consultant / consulting producer for Mira, Royal Detective, I got curious.
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Diversity & Inclusion
After all, The Walt Disney Company’s Diversity & Inclusion page says:
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The Walt Disney Company. (Disney).
Stories are better when the storytellers represent the vast experiences of the people who will hear them. At Disney we have the opportunity and the responsibility to create authentic, unforgettable stories, experiences and products that capture the imagination of generations of people around the world. We are committed to doing that in a way that counts everybody in.
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MIRA, ROYAL DETECTIVE. (Disney).
Meet Shagorika Ghosh Perkins
BollySpice.com, interviewed the consultant, and in a Q & A, she explained much about the creative approach to the series.
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Shagorika Ghosh Perkins. (Disney Junior/Valerie Durant).
One of the people responsible for the accuracy and realness of the stories is the cultural consultant for the show Shagorika Ghosh Perkins. She is the person that makes sure that Mira, Royal Detective is authentic in every aspect of the show from the stories, depiction of Indian culture, the characters’ lines, pronunciation, costumes, architecture and so much more.
More on Mira Royal Detective
Here is one question from the piece:
How do you work with the team on the series?
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Disney Junior hosted the world premiere of the upcoming animated series “Mira, Royal Detective” at The Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, CA on Saturday, March 7. Cast members including Freida Pinto, Utkarsh Ambudkar, and Leela Ladnier were joined by special guests and their families. Debuting March 20, 2020 in the U.S. and India, the series is set in the magical Indian-inspired land of Jalpur and follows the brave and resourceful Mira, a young girl who is appointed to the role of royal detective by the Queen. (Disney Junior/Image Group LA).
I collaborate with the Disney Junior team routinely. We discuss broad themes and detailed nuances of each upcoming episode during the writing phase and work through design elements with the art and design team, such as details of how events and interactions are portrayed. In terms of the process, I receive the storyline first, followed later by the script. The team sends me words and phrases for pronunciation review, and production moves through various stages of animation, which I review throughout the process. Owing to the diversity of characters even within the series, I reach out to other regional organizations and community resources for their input and recommendations in terms of character depictions, names, and other factors, as needed.
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“The Case of the Royal Scarf” – When the special scarf Priya designed for the Queen goes missing, it’s up to Mira to help find it. “The Case of the Missing Bicycle” – Mira must juggle babysitting her cousin and searching for a missing bike. (Disney Junior).
The rest of the interview is very educational and worth your while. Check it out on Bollyspice.com. And get ready for a new season of Mira Royal Detective.
Get your magnifying glass ready as we're heading back to Jalpur for a brand-new season of #MiraRoyalDetective! 🔍 #WatchOnDisneyJunior pic.twitter.com/smJhUVY2fd
— Disney Junior (@DisneyJunior) April 6, 2021