24, sometimes referred to as 24: India, is an Indian television series based on the American series of the same name, made in the Hindi language. The show, primarily written by Renzil D'Silva and directed by Abhinay Deo, stars 24 season 8 actor Anil Kapoor, also a producer, in the lead role. 24 premiered on October 4, 2013 on the Viacom-owned Colors channel, airing twice-weekly, and concluded on December 21, 2013. The first season of 24 was a massive success, garnering accolades and high viewership. A second season, after many delays, began filming in November 2015 and aired in fall 2016.