Kay Kay Menon, Ranvir Shorey to star in Indian adaptation of 'Sherlock Holmes'

Sherlock and Watson will be contextualized in an Indian setting

BBC Studios appears to be heavily invested in the adaptation of their successful shows in India, with nearly half a dozen already in the works. According to a report in Peepingmoon, the latest adaptation greenlit by the company is the famous Sherlock Holmes.

The report states that Kay Kay Menon will step into the shoes of Sherlock Holmes, played by Benedict Cumberbatch in the original show, while Ranvir Shorey will be essaying the character of Sherlock’s friend and confidant, Dr John Watson, played by Martin Freeman in the British series.

Rasika Dugal has also been roped in to play a titular role while Bengali filmmaker Srijit Mukherji, known for his directorial work in Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga and Shabaash Mithu, will helm the project.

The show has been in the works since last year and is all set to go into production on April 3 in Kolkata. Reportedly, it will be recreated for an Indian audience, taking into account Indian culture. Set in present-day Kolkata and Bihar, the lead characters will be Indianized, too, to make them more relevant and engaging to desi audiences.

Both Menon and Shorey have previously worked together in Honeymoon Travels Pvt.Ltd (2007), Sirf (2008), and Life Ki Toh Lag Gayi (2012). They are keen on reuniting and bringing a unique perspective to these two iconic characters, as per News18.

Sherlock Holmes is a character created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and the show adaptation created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss was a worldwide success with Benedict Cumberbatch playing the lead role. The Indian adaptation of Sherlock Holmes is the latest addition to BBC Studios' list of adaptations in India, which includes successful shows like Criminal Justice and Luther.

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