The famous detective fiction mystery novel "The Sittaford Mystery," written by Agatha Christie, the queen of the crime genre and legendary British author, will be adapted by Sony LIV. The original is titled Charlie Chopra & The Mystery Of Solang Valley and is produced by Vishal Bhardwaj Pictures, Priti Shahani's Tusk Tale Films, and Agatha Christie Limited. The series will take place in Himachal Pradesh's snow-capped mountains and follow Charlie Chopra on her journey to solve a deep mystery. Vishal Bhardwaj, along with Anjum Rajabali and Jyotsna Hariharan, is the show's co-screenwriter, as well as the 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, among others, make up the series' impressive ensemble cast.
"Detective fiction has been a perennial favorite with our audience, and what better than an Agatha Christie novel?" stated Saugata Mukherjee, Head Content – Sony LIV. We are thrilled to be bringing "The Sittaford Mystery," one of her classics, which Vishal Bhardwaj adapted quite skillfully to an Indian setting. We are thrilled to have Vishal join us because of his ingenuity in interpreting literary classics. "I grew up devouring all of Agatha Christie's mysterious tales," added Vishal Bhardwaj, director and producer of Vishal Bhardwaj Films. Her plots, characters, and setting are unlike anything else in the genre, and they still excite storytellers today. Working with James Prichard, Agatha Christie's great-grandson, who has always provided our team with new perspectives, has been an amazing journey. For me to adapt this thrilling and mysterious world, Sony LIV and Priti Shahani have been the ideal partners."
"Working with Vishal Bhardwaj as the director of Sony LIV's adaptation of Agatha Christie's "The Sittaford Mystery" is truly an exciting journey," stated Priti Shahani, founder of Tusk Tale Films Private Limited. His stories are truly captivating because of his skill at attracting the right talent and his ability to give each character character and color. The original work of Agatha Christie will be beautifully portrayed in this adaptation. "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, CEO of Agatha Christie Limited, added. On behalf of Agatha Christie Limited, James Prichard, Basi Akpabio, and Leo Dezoysa will serve as executive producers on the show.