Mumbai: The detective fiction mystery novel ‘The Sittaford Mystery’ written by legendary British novelist and crime genre queen Agatha Christie, will be adapted for Sony LIV.
The original, titled 'Charlie Chopra & The Mystery Of Solang Valley,' is directed by Bhardwaj's home banner, Vishal Bhardwaj Pictures, and produced by Priti Shahani's Tusk Tale Films in association with Agatha Christie Limited.
The series will follow Charlie Chopra's journey to solve a deep mystery set in the snow-capped mountains of Himachal Pradesh.
Vishal Bhardwaj, along with Anjum Rajabali and Jyotsna Hariharan, serves as the show's co-screenwriter in addition to his roles as director and co-producer.
Wamiqa Gabbi, Priyanshu Painyuli, Naseeruddin Shah, Neena Gupta, Ratna Pathak Shah, Gulshan Grover, Lara Dutta, Chandan Roy Sanyal, and Paoli Dam are among the series' impressive ensemble cast members.
Sony LIV content head Saugata Mukherjee said, “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.”
Director and producer Vishal Bhardwaj 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.”
Tusk Tale Films Private Ltd. founder Priti Shahani said, “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.”
Agatha Christie Ltd. CEO James Prichard said, “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.”
