The news that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would appear on a special episode of Bear Grylls’ show, Man vs Wild, on Discovery Channel took the internet by storm Monday.
The trailer, featuring Modi and British adventurer Grylls taking on the elements at Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand, has led, predictably, to many jokes and memes, not the least of which has to do with how Modi may have continued to shoot for this episode even after the Pulwama attack in February.
For the very first time, you’ll see the head of a country exploring the wilds as he strives to survive. The world will see Narendra Modi on August 12 in a way that none of us have ever imagined; the Indian Prime Minister will be caught in action venturing into the wilderness of Uttarakhand along with world renowned survivalist and adventurer Bear Grylls.
The episode is a part of popular television show ‘Man vs Wild’ on Discovery Channel and has been shot in Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand. Narendra Modi agreed to feature on the show in an attempt to create awareness about animal conservation and environment, while throwing light on the importance of protecting wildlife.
Bear Grylls took to twitter and shared a teaser clip of the upcoming episode. The 45-second video begins with shots of the adventurer doing what he does best – crossing violent river streams in the jungle and jumping from extreme heights. The clip further shows the PM welcoming Grylls in India as the voice-over says, referring to Grylls, “that the man who redefined the rules of survival unites with the leader of the world’s largest democracy”. The teaser promises a fun ride into the diverse wildlife of India as we see Grylls promising the Prime Minister that he’ll keep India’s “most important man” safe.
The special ‘Man Vs Wild’ episode with Bear Grylls and Modi will premier simultaneously on 12 Discovery channels in India at 9 pm on August 12.