Israeli actor and screenwriter Lior Raz’s critically acclaimed Netflix series Fauda’s Season 4 got its Asia premiere in Panaji as part of the 53rd edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) on Sunday evening.

Raz, who is a co-creator of the Israeli series, also expressed his gratitude towards the festival for hosting him and series co-creator Avi Issacharoff. “We would like to thank the IFFI for having us here and letting us experience the love the people have for the show.”

“We would love to collaborate with Indian creators and we hope to be back here soon with more great stories to tell,” said the writer, who was on his second visit to India.

Ahead of the screening of the first episode of the upcoming season of Fauda, Raz and Issacharoff graced the red carpet alongside actor Rajkummar Rao and Netflix India vice-president (content) Monika Shergill.

Later, they took part in a panel discussion titled 'Storytelling in the Era of Global Entertainment'.

The creators also reflected on the success of the show after Fauda Season Two received global distinction. "We didn't change our approach at all. We thought we’d add a lot of action and drama but we realised that it became a hit because we made it with authenticity. We continued to write honestly and we are glad the audience loved it,” said one of the creators.

Union minister for information and broadcasting Anurag Thakur also praised the show. “The Netflix series Fauda has been a hit in India and received a thunderous reception during the IFFI premiere of their fourth season. Israel and India can be leading partners to propel the creative economy sector.”

Fauda (Arabic for 'chaos') is an action-packed drama about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The fourth season of the series is slated to premiere on Netflix on January 20.

The IFFI will conclude on Monday.