Vishal Bhardwaj is directing and co-producing the series titled Charlie Chopra and the Mystery of Soling Valley. Photo credit: Special Arrangements
National award winning filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj is kicking off his series with an adaptation of Agatha Christie’s novel. The Setaford Mystery. Title Charlie Chopra and the Mystery of Soling Valleythe series will air on Sony LIV.
Set in the snow-capped mountains of Himachal Pradesh, the show follows Charlie Chopra’s journey and his quest to uncover a deep mystery. The series also stars Vamika Gabi, Priyanshu Panioli, Naseeruddin Shah, Neena Gupta, Ratna Pathak Shah, Gulshan Grover, Lara Dutta, Chandan Roy Sanyal, and Pauly Dame among others.
Vishal is directing and co-producing the series. He co-wrote the screenplay with Anjum Rajabali and Jyotsana Hariharan.
“I grew up devouring all of Agatha Christie’s mystery stories,” Bhardwaj said in a statement. “Its plots, characters and setting are unparalleled in the genre and continue to excite storytellers today. It has been an incredible journey collaborating with Agatha Christie’s grandson James Pritchard, who has always been unique to our team. brings perspective. Sony LIV and Preity Shahani have been the perfect partners for me to create this thrilling and mysterious world.
James Pritchard, CEO – Agatha Christie Limited said, “My great grandmother has many fans in India and I am excited for her to enjoy Vishal Bhardwaj’s adaptation, which features The Setaford Mystery And reimagines it in India.
James Pritchard, Bassey Akpabio and Leo Dzoisa will serve as executive producers on the show on behalf of Agatha Christie Limited.
