Director Srijit Mukherji Brings Sherlock Holmes to India as 'Shekhar Home'

Director Srijit Mukherji fought to set 'Shekhar Home', a detective series based on Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes, in West Bengal. Initially approached by the BBC for an adaptation, Mukherji pitched this original idea. The six-part series, now streaming on JioCinema, features Indian adaptations of key characters and is co-directed by Rohan Sippy.

Director Srijit Mukherji took on the challenge of setting his detective series, 'Shekhar Home', in West Bengal, deviating from the predominant focus on Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in Indian web content. The series, inspired by Arthur Conan Doyle's iconic Sherlock Holmes, aims to diversify the landscape of Indian streaming content.

Initially approached by the BBC for an adaptation, Mukherji proposed 'Shekhar Home' as a unique Indian take on the Sherlock Holmes narrative. The BBC adaptation of 'Sherlock Holmes' starring Benedict Cumberbatch greatly inspired him. The series, now available for streaming on JioCinema, introduces viewers to Shekhar Home and his ensemble cast, featuring Kay Kay Menon as the titular detective.

Co-directed by Rohan Sippy, the series also includes performances by Ranvir Shorey, Rasika Dugal, Kaushik Sen, and Rudranil Ghosh. Set in the '90s, the show combines traditional Bengali elements with classic detective storytelling, promising a fresh perspective for Indian audiences.

(With inputs from agencies.)