Shekhar Home: A Bengali Twist on Sherlock Holmes

Director Srijit Mukerji fought to set 'Shekhar Home,' a Sherlock Holmes-inspired series, in West Bengal amidst a web space dominated by Uttar Pradesh and Bihar stories. Produced by BBC Studios India and streaming on JioCinema, the series features Kay Kay Menon as the titular detective and retains essential Holmes elements in an Indian context.

Director Srijit Mukerji had to battle with producers to set 'Shekhar Home,' inspired by Sherlock Holmes, in West Bengal amidst an Indian web space dominated by stories from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

Mukerji, known for his hit films like 'Chotushkone' and 'Baishe Srabon,' revealed that the BBC initially approached him for an adaptation of one of their shows. Instead, he proposed 'Shekhar Home,' offering a Bengali twist on Sherlock Holmes, which they accepted.

The series, streaming on JioCinema, stars Kay Kay Menon as the iconic detective and is co-directed by Rohan Sippy. It is set in a fictional town, Lonpur, blending elements of London and Bolpur, and features Sherlock-like traits in an Indian setting. Mukerji aims for multiple seasons and hopes to adapt more stories from Arthur Conan Doyle's works.

(With inputs from agencies.)