Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi: On ‘Break Point’ and life coming full circle
3 years, 3 months ago

Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi: On ‘Break Point’ and life coming full circle

The Hindu  

It was the summer of 1999. Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi became the first Indian pair to win a Grand Slam title and for the country’s tennis fans long starved of a hero, they got not one, but two — “Lee-Hesh.” It was a moment enough to move even the most incurable of cynics. It is this split between Paes and Bhupathi that seems to be the focus of Break Point, an upcoming docu-series which traces, over seven episodes, the duo’s partnership on and off-court. With Break Point, you’ll see all the highs and lows of our relationship.” Bhupathi believes there is a sort of reality that comes out in a docu-drama. So we thought it was better to narrate it in first person and clear the air, rather than have someone play us.” Break Point also features the duo’s families, friends, tennis players and opponents, including Sania Mirza and brothers Bob and Mike Bryan.

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EXCLUSIVE: Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupati Could Pair up Again for Wimbledon Legends
1 year, 4 months ago

EXCLUSIVE: Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupati Could Pair up Again for Wimbledon Legends

News 18  

Arguably India’s best doubles pairing, Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi had forged an incredibly successful partnership in the years they played together. Popularly known as the Indian Express, Paes and Bhupati in an exclusive conversation with News18 spoke about pairing up again for tennis, the current state of the sport, and also explained why it will take a decade for …

Focussing on Singles Way to Go for Indian Players: Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi
1 year, 4 months ago

Focussing on Singles Way to Go for Indian Players: Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi

News 18  

Tennis legends Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi are not in favour of more Indians choosing doubles over singles, saying the highest accolades in the sport go to individual performers. Our kids at 18-19 are still trying to come out of the juniors to decide whether they are going to go to college or going pro — it is a different …

Break Point Twitter Review: Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi's story leaves fans impressed
3 years, 3 months ago

Break Point Twitter Review: Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi's story leaves fans impressed

India TV News  

The Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi bromance to break up story received a thumbs up from both audiences and critics alike. Break Point, the story of India’s most loved sporting pair revealed their intriguing on and off-court dynamics as the 7-part series got released on Zee 5. While the trailer of the highly anticipated series created ripples giving audiences a …

Break Point revisits the big divorce of Indian tennis
3 years, 3 months ago

Break Point revisits the big divorce of Indian tennis

Live Mint  

In the fourth episode of Break Point, a new limited series on Zee5 about the partnership of Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes, subject and form dovetail fleetingly. The seven-episode series, by Nitesh Tiwari and Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, uses Paes’ and Bhupathi’s often-differing recollections – and those of their parents, friends, coaches and opponents – to tell the story of their …

BreakPoint Review: An Emotional, Unique Ride With Leander Paes & Mahesh Bhupathi
3 years, 3 months ago

BreakPoint Review: An Emotional, Unique Ride With Leander Paes & Mahesh Bhupathi

The Quint  

One must credit Bhupathi and Paes for being candid and baring their hearts out on some milestone moments and events. That hearsay – and it is hearsay even when it comes from people in one another’s camps – can cause massive destruction is a lesson that BreakPoint holds forth, even if the two of them are not speaking with the …

We wanted to show Paes-Bhupathi’s vulnerable side: Nitesh Tiwari on directing ‘Break Point’
3 years, 3 months ago

We wanted to show Paes-Bhupathi’s vulnerable side: Nitesh Tiwari on directing ‘Break Point’

The Hindu  

Nitesh Tiwari has been following tennis ever since Boris Becker emerged a star, thanks to his fast-paced serve and volleying skills that included the signature dive-and-take point at the net. A few years later, Tiwari would root for a doubles’ pair from India who would go on to win back-to-back Grand Slams in 1999. Those two players, Leander Paes and …

Better half of the court: Mahesh Bhupathi says wife Lara Dutta involved in 'Break Point' since day 1
3 years, 3 months ago

Better half of the court: Mahesh Bhupathi says wife Lara Dutta involved in 'Break Point' since day 1

India TV News  

Tennis ace Mahesh Bhupathi says that his wife and actress Lara Dutta has been proactively involved in the making of 'Break Point' - the web series that explores the career and ups and downs between Bhupathi and his former tennis partner Leander Peas. 'Break Point' promises to tell the narrative which will put all speculation to rest with both Leander …

Mahesh Bhupathi, Leander Paes were on a break; a ZEE5 docuseries brings them back together
3 years, 3 months ago

Mahesh Bhupathi, Leander Paes were on a break; a ZEE5 docuseries brings them back together

Firstpost  

They were on a break. Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi burned through an intense cricket frenzy in the ’90s to shine a spotlight on tennis, with a world-beating run. Sporadically playing together at the Olympics, teasing about the good ol’ days given their excellent record even when they played after many years, never really turned back the clocks to the …

'We created a brotherhood': Leander Paes on his successful partnership with Mahesh Bhupathi
3 years, 3 months ago

'We created a brotherhood': Leander Paes on his successful partnership with Mahesh Bhupathi

Firstpost  

Paes and Bhupathi played together from 1994 to 2006 and reunited for their second stint from 2008 to 2011. Many years ago, Leander Paes acted on a whim when he asked Mahesh Bhupathi, ‘‘Would you like to win Wimbledon?’’ and the tennis star says what followed was a partnership that brought many trophies for India. Once the poster boys for …

Tennis great Martina Hingis reacts to Mahesh Bhupathi-Leander Paes' docuseries 'Break Point'
3 years, 3 months ago

Tennis great Martina Hingis reacts to Mahesh Bhupathi-Leander Paes' docuseries 'Break Point'

India TV News  

Former Swiss tennis ace Martina Hingis has shared her views on Mahesh Bhupathi-Leander Paes' partnership in the upcoming documentary series 'Break Point'. The series also features other tennis players such as Hingis, Sania Mirza, Rohan Bopanna among others who share their views on Bhupathi and Paes, their relationship which made them win Grand Slams on the court even when they …

Mahesh Bhupathi Says Would Like to Partner With Leander Paes If Wimbledon Invites Us - News18
3 years, 3 months ago

Mahesh Bhupathi Says Would Like to Partner With Leander Paes If Wimbledon Invites Us - News18

News 18  

When Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes became the first Indian pair to win a Grand Slam at the 1999 French Open, it was a historic achievement celebrated across the country. Read: Lara Dutta Shares Poster of Docu-Drama ‘Break Point’ Based on Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi Despite all the differences, Bhupathi says that the most special aspect of the duo was …

Sania Mirza Opens up on Mahesh Bhupathi-Leander Paes in 'Break Point'
3 years, 3 months ago

Sania Mirza Opens up on Mahesh Bhupathi-Leander Paes in 'Break Point'

News 18  

Upcoming web series ‘Break Point’, which explores the on- and off-court partnership of iconic tennis duo Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Peas, will also talk about what went wrong between them. In the series, ace tennis player Sania Mirza will shed light on what a partnership means to sportspersons. I have had the opportunity to play with them so I can …

Most Times We Stood with Trophies, our Relationship was at its Worst: Paes on Bhupathi
3 years, 3 months ago

Most Times We Stood with Trophies, our Relationship was at its Worst: Paes on Bhupathi

News 18  

Tennis champion Leander Paes on Friday said the upcoming non-fiction series “Break Point” will give fans an insight into his fractured but successful professional pairing with sports star Mahesh Bhupathi. Helmed by filmmaker couple Nitesh Tiwari and Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, the ZEE5 series traces the on and off-court partnership between the two Indian tennis icons, who were the first doubles …

ZEE5 unveils first look of Break Point, series based on Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi
3 years, 4 months ago

ZEE5 unveils first look of Break Point, series based on Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi

Firstpost  

Helmed by filmmaker couple Nitesh Tiwari and Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, Break Point traces the on and off-court partnership between the Indian tennis legends. The streaming platform ZEE5 on Friday unveiled the first look of upcoming non-fiction Break Point, based on the lives of tennis champions Leander Paes-Mahesh Bhupathi. Helmed by filmmaker couple Nitesh Tiwari and Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, the seven-part …

Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, Nitesh Tiwari to Bring Leander Paes, MS Bhupati's Story on Screen
3 years, 6 months ago

Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, Nitesh Tiwari to Bring Leander Paes, MS Bhupati's Story on Screen

News 18  

Indian tennis great Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi are set to reunite for a new web series, which will narrate interesting stories and share anecdotes from the duo’s journey to stardom. Paes and Bhupathi will be seen in unique storytelling of their journey and relationship together, created by none other than the award-winning husband-wife director duo of Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari …

Bengaluru Open 2020: Leander Paes can play for another year, says former doubles partner Mahesh Bhupathi
4 years, 10 months ago

Bengaluru Open 2020: Leander Paes can play for another year, says former doubles partner Mahesh Bhupathi

Firstpost  

Mahesh Bhupathi on Saturday said his former Grand Slam winning partner Leander Paes was still playing well and can continue for another year. Kolkata: Indian tennis great Mahesh Bhupathi on Saturday said his former Grand Slam winning partner Leander Paes was still playing well and can continue for another year. We will have to wait and see till the cut …

In post Leander Paes-Mahesh Bhupathi era, India bereft of doubles exponents in Grand Slams
4 years, 11 months ago

In post Leander Paes-Mahesh Bhupathi era, India bereft of doubles exponents in Grand Slams

Firstpost  

The last time an Indian was on a Grand Slam roll of honour was Rohan Bopanna, who won his one, and so far only, major at the mixed doubles event at the 2017 French Open An errant Prajnesh Gunneswaran sent a forehand wide, against Tatsuma Ito, to bring an end to his 2020 Australian Open campaign. Starting with Bhupathi’s maiden …

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