DocuBay, the esteemed global streaming service under IN10 Media Network, proudly presents its latest original documentary, ‘12 Digit Masterstroke – The Untold Story of Aadhaar’, delving into the intricacies of the creation of India’s monumental Aadhaar identity program.

This compelling documentary unveils the behind-the-scenes journey that led to the inception of the world’s largest social identity initiative, providing unique identification to over 1.4 billion Indians, the platform said in a statement.

Motivated by a commitment to spotlight topics of national and global significance, DocuBay offers an exclusive glimpse into the untold narrative of the collaborative efforts of public and private sector professionals at UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) in crafting the Aadhaar card system.

The documentary navigates through the logistical, technological, financial, and bureaucratic challenges faced by the team, spearheaded by tech visionary Nandan Nilekani, in realizing an unprecedented endeavor in India’s history. Notably, Team Aadhaar worked tirelessly under the leadership of both former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and current Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Girish Dwibhashyam, COO of DocuBay, expressed enthusiasm for capturing this historic tale, stating, “While there is widespread awareness of the significant initiatives benefiting over a billion beneficiaries through the Aadhaar project, the monumental efforts of the technocratic team led by Mr. Nandan Nilekani remain relatively unexplored. We are thrilled and grateful to have encapsulated this historic story into our DocuBay Original film.”

Narrated by entrepreneur Ankur Warikoo, the documentary features key figures such as Ram Sewak Sharma, former CEO of UIDAI, who articulates technology with a bold approach, and Ganga Kapavarapu, a tech enthusiast who contributed a financial perspective to the program.

Additionally, Srikanth Nadhamuni, the technological expert, and Shankar Maruwada, instrumental in marketing Aadhaar, share their insights. Pramod Verma, hailed as the ‘Chief Royal Architect’ of Aadhaar, and Ashok Pal Singh, renowned for modernizing the Indian postal system through digitalization, also contribute their stories of overcoming challenges.

Addressing the challenges encountered during research and production, Sujata Kulshreshtha, founder and CEO of Wide Angle Films, remarked, “How do you encapsulate a five-year rollercoaster journey into 50 minutes? Our team overcame obstacles such as a lack of archival material and access to key team members. Through in-depth research and meticulous narrative formulation, the documentary presents this incredible ‘made-in-India’ story to viewers.”

Today, in India, UIDAI’s Aadhaar system has facilitated transformative changes across 600,000+ villages and 400+ cities, serving as the cornerstone for numerous government schemes. From enhancing financial inclusion to driving Direct Benefit Transfer initiatives, Aadhaar has reshaped lives and garnered international recognition as a benchmark for digital identity systems.

‘12 Digit Masterstroke’, produced by Wide Angle Films, is exclusively available on DocuBay, inviting audiences worldwide to witness the extraordinary narrative behind India’s Aadhaar revolution.