Mumbai: Director Vishal Bhardwaj is all set to give you an adaptation of the famend detective fiction thriller novel `The Sittaford Mystery.` Titled `Charlie Chopra & The Mystery Of Solang Valley`, Sony LIV`s unique is helmed by Bhardwaj`s residence banner – Vishal Bhardwaj Pictures together with Priti Shahani`s Tusk Tale Films in affiliation with Agatha Christie Limited.
Set within the snow-capped mountains of Himachal Pradesh, the sequence will comply with the journey of Charlie Chopra and her quest to uncover a deep thriller. Besides donning the hats of director and co-producer, Vishal Bhardwaj additionally serves because the present`s co-screenwriter, alongside Anjum Rajabali and Jyotsna Hariharan. The sequence boasts a formidable ensemble forged that includes Wamiqa Gabbi, Priyanshu Painyuli, Naseeruddin Shah, Neena Gupta, Ratna Pathak Shah, Gulshan Grover, Lara Dutta, Chandan Roy Sanyal, and Paoli Dam amongst others. This undertaking marks Vishal Bhardwaj`s OTT debut.
Talking about this undertaking Saugata Mukherjee, Head Content of Sony LIV mentioned, “Detective fiction has been a perennial favourite with our audience and what better than an Agatha Christie novel. We are delighted to be bringing one of her classics `The Sittaford Mystery` adapted rather skilfully in an Indian setting by none other than Vishal Bhardwaj. We are thrilled to have Vishal onboard as his ingenuity in adapting literary classics remains unrivalled.”
Vishal Bhardwaj, Director and Producer of Vishal Bhardwaj Films said, “I grew up devouring all Agatha Christie mysterious tales. Her plots, characters and setting remain unparalleled in the genre and continue to excite storytellers even today. It has been an incredible journey collaborating with James Prichard, great grandson of Agatha Christie, who always brought unique perspectives to our team. Sony LIV and Priti Shahani have been the perfect partners for me to adapt this thrilling and mysterious world.”
Priti Shahani, Founder of Tusk Tale Films Private Limited mentioned, “Working with Vishal Bhardwaj as the director of Sony LIV`s adaptation of Agatha Christie`s “The Sittaford Mystery” is truly an exciting journey. His ability to attract the right combination of talent and his artistry of bringing uniqueness and colour in each character make his stories truly captivating. This adaptation will be a beautiful representation of Agatha Christie`s original work.”
James Prichard, CEO of Agatha Christie Limited mentioned, “My great grandmother has many fans in India and I am really excited for them to enjoy this adaptation by Vishal Bhardwaj which takes the story of The Sittaford Mystery and reimagines it in India.” James Prichard, Basi Akpabio and Leo Dezoysa will act as Executive Producers on the present on behalf of Agatha Christie Limited.
