The world of detective Charlie Chopra, based on characters created by Agatha Christie, is set to have a prolonged life in India as a franchise.
“Charlie Chopra & The Mystery Of Solang Valley,” based on Christie’s 1931 novel “The Sittaford Mystery,” was adapted as a series for Indian streamer SonyLIV by renowned filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj.
Set in the mountains of Himachal Pradesh, northern India, the series follows the journey of Charlie Chopra and her quest to uncover a murder mystery alongside her sidekick Sitaram. Bhardwaj served as director and co-producer and co-screenwriter alongside Anjum Rajabali and Jyotsna Hariharan. The cast includes Wamiqa Gabbi, Priyanshu Painyuli, Naseeruddin Shah, Neena Gupta, Ratna Pathak Shah, Gulshan Grover, Lara Dutta, Chandan Roy Sanyal and Paoli Dam.
Vishal Bhardwaj Pictures produced with Priti Shahani’s Tusk Tale Films in association with Agatha Christie Limited. James Prichard, Basi Akpabio and Leo Dezoysa served as executive producers...
“Charlie Chopra & The Mystery Of Solang Valley,” based on Christie’s 1931 novel “The Sittaford Mystery,” was adapted as a series for Indian streamer SonyLIV by renowned filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj.
Set in the mountains of Himachal Pradesh, northern India, the series follows the journey of Charlie Chopra and her quest to uncover a murder mystery alongside her sidekick Sitaram. Bhardwaj served as director and co-producer and co-screenwriter alongside Anjum Rajabali and Jyotsna Hariharan. The cast includes Wamiqa Gabbi, Priyanshu Painyuli, Naseeruddin Shah, Neena Gupta, Ratna Pathak Shah, Gulshan Grover, Lara Dutta, Chandan Roy Sanyal and Paoli Dam.
Vishal Bhardwaj Pictures produced with Priti Shahani’s Tusk Tale Films in association with Agatha Christie Limited. James Prichard, Basi Akpabio and Leo Dezoysa served as executive producers...
- 9/28/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Indian streamer SonyLIV has announced an adaptation of Agatha Christie detective novel The Sittaford Mystery, which marks director Vishal Bhardwaj’s debut on a streaming series.
The Hindi-language adaptation, entitled Charlie Chopra & The Mystery Of Solang Valley, is produced by the director’s Vishal Bhardwaj Pictures, along with Priti Shahani’s Tusk Tale Films in association with Agatha Christie Limited.
Bhardwaj has also co-scripted the adaptation, which transplants the action to the mountains of Himachal Pradesh, along with Anjum Rajabali and Jyotsna Hariharan.
The series’ heavyweight ensemble cast includes Wamiqa Gabbi, Priyanshu Painyuli, Naseeruddin Shah, Neena Gupta, Ratna Pathak Shah, Gulshan Grover, Lara Dutta, Chandan Roy Sanyal and Paoli Dam.
James Prichard, Christie’s great grandson and CEO of Agatha Christie Limited, is on board as an Executive Producer. Basi Akpabio and Leo Dezoysa have also taken on the role of Executive Producers on behalf of Agatha Christie Limited.
Bhardwaj...
The Hindi-language adaptation, entitled Charlie Chopra & The Mystery Of Solang Valley, is produced by the director’s Vishal Bhardwaj Pictures, along with Priti Shahani’s Tusk Tale Films in association with Agatha Christie Limited.
Bhardwaj has also co-scripted the adaptation, which transplants the action to the mountains of Himachal Pradesh, along with Anjum Rajabali and Jyotsna Hariharan.
The series’ heavyweight ensemble cast includes Wamiqa Gabbi, Priyanshu Painyuli, Naseeruddin Shah, Neena Gupta, Ratna Pathak Shah, Gulshan Grover, Lara Dutta, Chandan Roy Sanyal and Paoli Dam.
James Prichard, Christie’s great grandson and CEO of Agatha Christie Limited, is on board as an Executive Producer. Basi Akpabio and Leo Dezoysa have also taken on the role of Executive Producers on behalf of Agatha Christie Limited.
Bhardwaj...
- 2/27/2023
- by Liz Shackleton
- Deadline Film + TV
Agatha Christie’s “The Sittaford Mystery” will be adapted as “Charlie Chopra & The Mystery Of Solang Valley” for streamer SonyLIV by renowned Indian filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj.
Set in the mountains of Himachal Pradesh, northern India, the series will follow the journey of Charlie Chopra and her quest to uncover a mystery. Bhardwaj will serve as director and co-producer and co-screenwriter alongside Anjum Rajabali and Jyotsna Hariharan. The cast includes Wamiqa Gabbi, Priyanshu Painyuli, Naseeruddin Shah, Neena Gupta, Ratna Pathak Shah, Gulshan Grover, Lara Dutta, Chandan Roy Sanyal and Paoli Dam.
Vishal Bhardwaj Pictures will produce with Priti Shahani’s Tusk Tale Films in association with Agatha Christie Limited. Bhardwaj’s film franchise based on the works of Christie was announced in 2020.
Bhardwaj is best known internationally for his acclaimed Shakespeare trilogy “Maqbool,” (Macbeth) “Omkara” (Othello) and “Haider” (Hamlet).
James Prichard, Basi Akpabio and Leo Dezoysa will serve as executive producers...
Set in the mountains of Himachal Pradesh, northern India, the series will follow the journey of Charlie Chopra and her quest to uncover a mystery. Bhardwaj will serve as director and co-producer and co-screenwriter alongside Anjum Rajabali and Jyotsna Hariharan. The cast includes Wamiqa Gabbi, Priyanshu Painyuli, Naseeruddin Shah, Neena Gupta, Ratna Pathak Shah, Gulshan Grover, Lara Dutta, Chandan Roy Sanyal and Paoli Dam.
Vishal Bhardwaj Pictures will produce with Priti Shahani’s Tusk Tale Films in association with Agatha Christie Limited. Bhardwaj’s film franchise based on the works of Christie was announced in 2020.
Bhardwaj is best known internationally for his acclaimed Shakespeare trilogy “Maqbool,” (Macbeth) “Omkara” (Othello) and “Haider” (Hamlet).
James Prichard, Basi Akpabio and Leo Dezoysa will serve as executive producers...
- 2/27/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Mumbai, Feb 27 (Ians) Filmmaker-writer-music composer Vishal Bhardwaj, who is known for films such as ‘Kaminey’, ‘Omkara’, ‘Maqbool’ and several others, is adapting British writer Agatha Christie’s mystery novel ‘The Sittaford Mystery’ for the Ott.
The series titled ‘Charlie Chopra & The Mystery Of Solang Valley’, is set in the snow-capped mountains of Himachal Pradesh and will follow the journey of Charlie Chopra and her pursuit to uncover a deep mystery.
Besides donning the hats of director and co-producer, Vishal Bhardwaj also serves as the show’s co-screenwriter, alongside Anjum Rajabali and Jyotsna Hariharan.
Talking about the series, Vishal Bhardwaj said: “I grew up devouring all Agatha Christie tales. Her plots, characters and setting remain unparalleled in the genre and continue to excite storytellers even today.”
The series boasts an impressive ensemble cast featuring Wamiqa Gabbi, Priyanshu Painyuli, Naseeruddin Shah, Neena Gupta, Ratna Pathak Shah, Gulshan Grover, Lara Dutta, Chandan Roy Sanyal,...
The series titled ‘Charlie Chopra & The Mystery Of Solang Valley’, is set in the snow-capped mountains of Himachal Pradesh and will follow the journey of Charlie Chopra and her pursuit to uncover a deep mystery.
Besides donning the hats of director and co-producer, Vishal Bhardwaj also serves as the show’s co-screenwriter, alongside Anjum Rajabali and Jyotsna Hariharan.
Talking about the series, Vishal Bhardwaj said: “I grew up devouring all Agatha Christie tales. Her plots, characters and setting remain unparalleled in the genre and continue to excite storytellers even today.”
The series boasts an impressive ensemble cast featuring Wamiqa Gabbi, Priyanshu Painyuli, Naseeruddin Shah, Neena Gupta, Ratna Pathak Shah, Gulshan Grover, Lara Dutta, Chandan Roy Sanyal,...
- 2/27/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Premiere
Sky will premiere its upcoming Sky Original documentary “Hawking: Can You Hear Me?”, described as the human story behind one of the 20th century’s best known scientific minds, Stephen Hawking, on Sept. 20. The broadcaster has also shared a new first-look image – a family photograph made available to the public for the first time – to accompany the announcement. In the photo, Professor Hawking can be seen with his then wife Jane and children Robert and Lucy on their California estate in 1974.
The documentary will feature interviews and archival footage provided by family and colleagues, many of whom are speaking publicly for the first time since Hawking’s death in 2018. Rather than focusing on Dr. Hawking’s tremendous achievements in cosmology, the feature examines the human cost of generational genius. Contributors include Hawking’s children Robert, Lucy and Tim, his first wife Jane, and several renowned scientists who were influenced...
Sky will premiere its upcoming Sky Original documentary “Hawking: Can You Hear Me?”, described as the human story behind one of the 20th century’s best known scientific minds, Stephen Hawking, on Sept. 20. The broadcaster has also shared a new first-look image – a family photograph made available to the public for the first time – to accompany the announcement. In the photo, Professor Hawking can be seen with his then wife Jane and children Robert and Lucy on their California estate in 1974.
The documentary will feature interviews and archival footage provided by family and colleagues, many of whom are speaking publicly for the first time since Hawking’s death in 2018. Rather than focusing on Dr. Hawking’s tremendous achievements in cosmology, the feature examines the human cost of generational genius. Contributors include Hawking’s children Robert, Lucy and Tim, his first wife Jane, and several renowned scientists who were influenced...
- 8/31/2021
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Bollywood Priti Shahani, the producer of 'Raazi’ has joined forces with author and investigative journalist Josy Joseph and Mahesh Narayanan for the upcoming ‘Phantom Hospital’. Tnm StaffUniversal CommunicationsCritically acclaimed C U Soon and Malik fame director Mahesh Narayanan is all set to make his directorial debut in Bollywood. The makers announced on Tuesday, August 31 that the movie has been titled Phantom Hospital and the plot reportedly revolves around an investigation into the Indian healthcare system. Touted to be a thriller, the film is produced by Priti Shahani, who has bankrolled Bollywood movies such as Talvar, Raazi and Badhaai Ho. Phantom Hospital will be produced under the banner of Tusk Tale Films. Priti has joined forces with author and investigative journalist Josy Joseph for the project. The story and screenplay of Phantom Hospital is written by director Mahesh Narayanan and Akash Mohimen, who had co-written the screenplay for the 2017 Hindi film Rukh.
- 8/31/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
Producer Priti Shahani, known for delivering offbeat Bollywood hits like Bareilly Ki Barfi, Raazi and Badhaai Ho, has stepped down as President of Junglee Pictures. Priti has previously served as Chief Strategy Officer at Reliance Entertainment and was one of the founding members of The India Film Company, now known as Viacom 18 Motion Pictures. Priti is presently serving her notice period at Junglee Pictures and will be announcing her next venture soon.
Founded in 2014, Junglee Pictures has produced six feature films so far. Their 2015 film, Talvar, inspired by the Noida double murder case and directed by Meghna Gulzar, won two National Awards. 2018 saw the release of Raazi and Badhaai Ho; both films grossed above 200 crores at the box office. Earlier this year, the production house bankrolled the wildlife-themed action-adventure film, Junglee, starring Vidyut Jammwal. The company?s upcoming releases include a web-series directed by Abhishek Chaubey and a film on...
Founded in 2014, Junglee Pictures has produced six feature films so far. Their 2015 film, Talvar, inspired by the Noida double murder case and directed by Meghna Gulzar, won two National Awards. 2018 saw the release of Raazi and Badhaai Ho; both films grossed above 200 crores at the box office. Earlier this year, the production house bankrolled the wildlife-themed action-adventure film, Junglee, starring Vidyut Jammwal. The company?s upcoming releases include a web-series directed by Abhishek Chaubey and a film on...
- 6/25/2019
- GlamSham
Kids have booked first appointment for their summer vacation with Junglee, a Vidyut Jammwal starrer family action film which will see hearty combination of high octane action and enduring friendship shared by man and the wild.?
Junglee's story revolves around Vidyut Jammwal's character - a vet, who on his homecoming to his father's elephant reserve, encounters and fights an international poachers racket.?
Audience will get to see real animals showcase their playful side in the film- first time in almost four decades. Shot with real elephants, Vidyut's character has a parallel lead in a magnificent tusker named Bhola. Not just the tale of these two doting friends, the film has never seen before action sequences with an interesting mix of ancient martial art of Kalaripayattu and animal movement.?
The trailer of the film released to an overwhelming response. Audience members took to social media calling this film a must...
Junglee's story revolves around Vidyut Jammwal's character - a vet, who on his homecoming to his father's elephant reserve, encounters and fights an international poachers racket.?
Audience will get to see real animals showcase their playful side in the film- first time in almost four decades. Shot with real elephants, Vidyut's character has a parallel lead in a magnificent tusker named Bhola. Not just the tale of these two doting friends, the film has never seen before action sequences with an interesting mix of ancient martial art of Kalaripayattu and animal movement.?
The trailer of the film released to an overwhelming response. Audience members took to social media calling this film a must...
- 3/8/2019
- GlamSham
The baddest beasts of the jungle- Bhola, the elephant and Raj- essayed by Vidyut Jammwal give you a taste of the wild adventure in the Junglee trailer, released today. While Bhola is the finest specimen of just how majestic elephants can be, Vidyut perfectly matches him in muscle, demeanour and movement.
The duo’s commanding presence dominates the screen in this Chuck Russell jungle chronicle and their compassionate human- animal bond will leave you wanting for more.
Raj (Vidyut Jammwal) a vet in his thirties, lives in Mumbai and runs a flourishing veterinary clinic. He is a devoted Kalaripayattu martial artist who works hard and has all a man could want. Turn of events make him visit his hometown after 10 years – a renowned elephant sanctuary where lives his father and childhood elephant friend – Bhola. The emotional home coming soon turns into a revenge drama which exposes the underbelly of poaching...
The duo’s commanding presence dominates the screen in this Chuck Russell jungle chronicle and their compassionate human- animal bond will leave you wanting for more.
Raj (Vidyut Jammwal) a vet in his thirties, lives in Mumbai and runs a flourishing veterinary clinic. He is a devoted Kalaripayattu martial artist who works hard and has all a man could want. Turn of events make him visit his hometown after 10 years – a renowned elephant sanctuary where lives his father and childhood elephant friend – Bhola. The emotional home coming soon turns into a revenge drama which exposes the underbelly of poaching...
- 3/6/2019
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
After delivering blockbuster songs like ‘Pani Da Rang’ (Vicky Donor), ‘Sadi Gali Aaja’ (Nautanki Saala) , ‘O Heeriye’ (Single) and ‘Mitti Di Khushboo’ among others, singer- actor Ayushmann Khurrana teams up with music director Rochak Kohli for a special song from Badhaai Ho, titled ‘Nain Na Jodeen’.
The two have composed many memorable songs in the past and this one promises to have a lasting impression on listeners – Sung by Ayushmann and Neha Kakkar, with lyrics by Kumaar, ‘Nain Na Jodeen’ is an emotional song of love and separation.
After ‘Badhaaiyan Tenu’ and ‘Morni’, the makers now launch the soft ballad that establishes the bond shared between Ayushmann and Sanya’s characters in the film.
Talking about the song Ayushmann Khurrana says, “It’s always great collaborating with Rochak Kohli as we have great synergy and have worked so often together. Nain Na Jodeen is a very emotional song when the...
The two have composed many memorable songs in the past and this one promises to have a lasting impression on listeners – Sung by Ayushmann and Neha Kakkar, with lyrics by Kumaar, ‘Nain Na Jodeen’ is an emotional song of love and separation.
After ‘Badhaaiyan Tenu’ and ‘Morni’, the makers now launch the soft ballad that establishes the bond shared between Ayushmann and Sanya’s characters in the film.
Talking about the song Ayushmann Khurrana says, “It’s always great collaborating with Rochak Kohli as we have great synergy and have worked so often together. Nain Na Jodeen is a very emotional song when the...
- 10/4/2018
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Alia Bhatt treated UK and worldwide audiences with yet another stellar performance in Dharma Productions’ and Junglee Pictures’ Raazi. With this film once again, the actress’s choice of films and acting prowess has positioned her amongst the biggies of Bollywood in a short span.
Directed by Meghna Gulzar, the film is produced by Vineet Jain, Karan Johar, Hiroo Johar, Apoorva Mehta and Priti Shahani.
Bhatt portrays the role of an Indian girl called Sehmat in this spy thriller, who marries a Pakistani Army officer. Speaking to BollySpice, the young actress opened up about the film and playing this challenging role.
Were you nervous about the release of Raazi?
I was a bit nervous and curious whether audiences will like it. It’s been almost a year since my last release, Badrinath Ki Dulhania. Everytime a film is about to release, I go through the same emotions. However, I believe...
Directed by Meghna Gulzar, the film is produced by Vineet Jain, Karan Johar, Hiroo Johar, Apoorva Mehta and Priti Shahani.
Bhatt portrays the role of an Indian girl called Sehmat in this spy thriller, who marries a Pakistani Army officer. Speaking to BollySpice, the young actress opened up about the film and playing this challenging role.
Were you nervous about the release of Raazi?
I was a bit nervous and curious whether audiences will like it. It’s been almost a year since my last release, Badrinath Ki Dulhania. Everytime a film is about to release, I go through the same emotions. However, I believe...
- 5/25/2018
- by Sunny Malik
- Bollyspice
Alia Bhatt is all set to treat the audience with her yet another stellar performance in Dharma Productions’ and Junglee Pictures’ Raazi. Her choice of films and Alia’s incredible acting and surrender to her roles has earned the respect of, well everyone, especially fans of Bollywood in a short span.
Raazi is based on a true story of a young girl, who was sent to Pakistan in 1971, to source out any information she could, as war was becoming imminent between India and Pakistan. It is the journey of an ordinary Indian girl, in extraordinary circumstances.
Director Meghna Gulzar’s espionage thriller, Raazi, starring Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal in cinemas on 11th May 2018. The film is produced by Vineet Jain, Karan Johar, Hiroo Johar, Apoorva Mehta and Priti Shahani.
Raazi is based on a true story of a young girl, who was sent to Pakistan in 1971, to source out any information she could, as war was becoming imminent between India and Pakistan. It is the journey of an ordinary Indian girl, in extraordinary circumstances.
Director Meghna Gulzar’s espionage thriller, Raazi, starring Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal in cinemas on 11th May 2018. The film is produced by Vineet Jain, Karan Johar, Hiroo Johar, Apoorva Mehta and Priti Shahani.
- 4/10/2018
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Vidyut Jamwal, who has always been synonymous with action thriller films (Commando, Force etc...), will now be seen in yet another film of the same genre. The film in question is director Rohan Sippy's action thriller Junglee, which is being produced by Junglee Pictures. Giving Vidyut Jamwal 'elephantine' company in Junglee will be a family of elephants. Junglee, which is all set to roll early next year, is a film that will mirror a unique friendship between man and an animal. Vidyut Jamwal will be seen in the role of an animal loving vet, who is on a look out to uncover a deadly poaching racket, something which was responsible for his father's death. Speaking about the film, Rohan Sippy said that the idea of Junglee came to him after seeing the late Rajesh Khanna's hit film Haathi Mere Saathi. Even though Rohan Sippy is planning to shoot...
- 9/5/2016
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
<img class="size-full wp-image-652955 aligncenter" src="http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Vidyut-Jammwalnews.jpg" alt="Vidyut Jammwalnews" width="500" height="277" /> Vidyut Jamwal, who has always been synonymous with action thriller films (<i>Commando, Force</i> etc...), will now be seen in yet another film of the same genre. The film in question is director Rohan Sippy's action thriller <i>Junglee</i>, which is being produced by Junglee Pictures. Giving Vidyut Jamwal 'elephantine' company in <i>Junglee</i> will be a family of elephants. <i>Junglee</i>, which is all set to roll early next year, is a film that will mirror a unique friendship between man and an animal. Vidyut Jamwal will be seen in the role of an animal loving vet, who is on a look out to uncover a deadly poaching racket, something which was responsible for his father's death. Speaking about the film, Rohan Sippy said that the idea of <i>Junglee</i> came to him after seeing the late Rajesh Khanna's hit film <i>Haathi Mere Saathi</i>. Even though Rohan Sippy is planning to shoot...
- 9/5/2016
- by bollywood-hungama-news-network
- BollywoodHungama
<img class="size-full wp-image-652955 aligncenter" src="http://beta.bollywoodhungama.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Vidyut-Jammwalnews.jpg" alt="Vidyut Jammwalnews" width="500" height="277" /> Vidyut Jamwal, who has always been synonymous with action thriller films (<i>Commando, Force</i> etc...), will now be seen in yet another film of the same genre. The film in question is director Rohan Sippy's action thriller <i>Junglee</i>, which is being produced by Junglee Pictures. Giving Vidyut Jamwal 'elephantine' company in <i>Junglee</i> will be a family of elephants. <i>Junglee</i>, which is all set to roll early next year, is a film that will mirror a unique friendship between man and an animal. Vidyut Jamwal will be seen in the role of an animal loving vet, who is on a look out to uncover a deadly poaching racket, something which was responsible for his father's death. Speaking about the film, Rohan Sippy said that the idea of <i>Junglee</i> came to him after seeing the late Rajesh Khanna's hit film <i>Haathi Mere Saathi</i>. Even though Rohan Sippy is planning to shoot...
- 9/5/2016
- by bollywood-hungama-news-network
- BollywoodHungama
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