Mumbai Crime

Thomas, an orphan, is apprentice to the scheming architect Pinto, a cousin to miserly old Martin Chuzzlewit, the richest landlord in Bandra. Drawn into the world of the Chuzzlewits, he forms a close friendship with the spirited Mickey, grandson of Martin and heir to the family fortune. When old Martin gets ill, Thomas witnesses attempts by family members to worm their way into his life and secure his fortune, while Mickey gives up everything in pursuit of love…

CAST:

Martin - Roshan Seth

Thomas - Karan Pandit

Mickey - Zafar Karachiwala

Pinto - Rajit Kapur

Mercy - Preetika Chawla

Charity - Ayeesha Menon

Anthony - Sohrab Ardeshir

Joseph - Nadir Khan

Mary - Nimrat Kaur

Mrs. Gomes - Radhika Mital

Louis - Rohit Malkani

Doctor - Shernaz Patel

Monty - Arghya Lahiri

Manek - Vivek Madan

Young Mickey - Zaal Madon

Young Thomas - Nominath Ginsburg 

Producer by Nadir Khan

Music by Sacha Puttnam

Written by Ayeesha Menon

Directed by John Scott Dryden 

Charles Dickens’ satire on the corrosive power of money set in the hot, hectic streets of modern-day Mumbai, India.

Convinced his relatives are after his money, wealthy old recluse Martin Chuzzlewit (ROSHAN SETH), has adopted orphan girl, Mary (NIMRAT KAUR), to be his carer with the understanding that she will be housed and fed as long as he lives - but upon his death, she will inherit nothing. Thus, he believes, she will do her utmost to keep him in good health. But when his grandson Mickey (ZAFAR KARACHIWALA) falls in love with her and wishes to marry her, Martin’s plans are thrown into disarray. By disinheriting him, Martin triggers a complex web of deceit, betrayal and manipulation as the extended family and hangers-on close in, in pursuit of his fortune.

Told from the point of view of orphan Thomas (KARAN PANDIT), an observer into the world of the Chuzzlewits, this is a fast-paced drama full of intrigue, romance, suspense and murder…

Recorded on location in India.

CAST:

Martin - Roshan Seth

Thomas - Karan Pandit

Mickey - Zafar Karachiwala

Pinto - Rajit Kapur

Mercy - Preetika Chawla

Charity - Ayeesha Menon

Anthony - Sohrab Ardeshir

Joseph - Nadir Khan

Mary - Nimrat Kaur

Mrs. Gomes - Radhika Mital

Louis - Rohit Malkani

Doctor - Shernaz Patel

Monty - Arghya Lahiri

Manek - Vivek Madan

Young Mickey - Zaal Madon

Young Thomas - Nominath Ginsburg 

Producer by Nadir Khan

Music by Sacha Puttnam

Written by Ayeesha Menon

Directed by John Scott Dryden 

Episode 10 of our 10 part series Six Suspects.

Arun tells the story of the aftermath of Vicky Rai’s murder, and finally reveals who killed him... In this episode, a scapegoat, a suicide and a confession.

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Arun Advani, an investigative journalist ...... Rajit Kapur

Production team:

Line producer in India: Nadir Khan

Produced and directed by John Dryden

Episode 9 of our 10 part series Six Suspects.

Arun returns to the story of Mamta Rai after her driver crashed her car when she was on the phone to him. In this episode, an unexpected gift, a spectre and a possession?

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Episode 8 of our 10 part series Six Suspects.

Arun returns to the story of Larry Page after Vicky Rai shot him and left him for dead. In this episode, a trip to the embassy, mistaken identity and a hostage.

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Arun Advani, an investigative journalist ...... Rajit Kapur

Production team:

Line producer in India: Nadir Khan

Produced and directed by John Dryden

Episode 7 of our 10 part series Six Suspects.

Arun returns to the story of Shabnam Saxena after Vicky Rai turned up at her house and blackmailed her. In this episode, a threat, an indecent proposal and another gun.

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Arun Advani, an investigative journalist ...... Rajit Kapur

Production team:

Line producer in India: Nadir Khan

Produced and directed by John Dryden

Episode 6 of our 10 part series Six Suspects.

Arun returns to the story of Munna Mobile after he was assaulted in a chinese restaurant. In this episode, a phone call, a confession and a gun.

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Arun Advani, an investigative journalist ...... Rajit Kapur

Production team:

Line producer in India: Nadir Khan

Produced and directed by John Dryden

Episode 5 of our 10 part series Six Suspects.

Arun tells the story of Ashok Rajput, a tribal welfare officer and a young boy in his care called Eketi. In this episode, an unruly child, a stolen artefact and a home invasion.

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Episode 4 of our 10 part series Six Suspects.

Arun tells us about Vicky Rai’s mother, the home minister Mamta Rai. In this episode, a politician, a cover up and a car crash.

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CAST:

ARUN ADVANI, an investigative journalist Rajit Kapur

VICKY RAI, a rich Delhi playboy Zafar Karachiwala

MAMTA RAI, a politician and Vicky’s mother Radhika Mital

MUNNA MOBILE, a mobile phone thief Anand Tiwari

SHABNAM SAXENA, a Bollywood actress Shernaz Patel

LARRY PAGE, an America tourist Gary Richardson

EKETI, a tribesman Rohit Malkani

ASHOK RAJPUT, a welfare officer Kenny Desai

CHAMPI / DRUNK GIRL IN CAR Radhika Apte

RESHMA / BARKHA DAS Anahita Uberoi

RITU Ira Dubey

BILAL / INSPECTOR BRAR Ankur Vikal

SAIRA / RUBY GILL Megha Burman

PAPPU PAGER Jaimini Pathak

Chief Minister PandEy/Chief MElambe/

Abu KhalEd Jayant Kripalani

DETECTIVE GUPTA, private detective. Kenny Desai

ABU TECHNICAL / TRIBESMAN Pushan Kripalani

ABU OMAR / BIDDY/ DRIVER Nadir Khan

JAY CHATERJEE / JUDGE MISHRA Sohrab Ardeshir

GULABO / MRS GILL / REPORTER Ayeesha Menon

RAMAN JOHAR / BILL BAKSHI Ashwin Mushran

ELIZABETH BROOKNER Karla Singh

INSPECTOR YADAV Ravi Khote

SOHRAB Caran Arora

PRODUCTION TEAM:

Line Producer in India Nadir Khan

Assistant Director Toral Shah

Photography Ameet Mallapur

Script Editor Mike Walker

Sound  Ayush Ahuja

Additional Editing Steve Bond

Music Sacha Putnam

Sound Design Nick Russell-Pavier

Dramatised by Ayeesha Menon from the novel by Vikas Swarup

Produced and Directed by John Dryden

SIX SUSPECTS was recorded in Mumbai, India

Episode 3 of our 10 part series Six Suspects.

Arun tells us all about Larry Page, an American visiting to meet his bride he’s met on the internet. In this episode, a tourist, a private detective and a long con gone wrong.

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CAST:

ARUN ADVANI, an investigative journalist Rajit Kapur

VICKY RAI, a rich Delhi playboy Zafar Karachiwala

MAMTA RAI, a politician and Vicky’s mother Radhika Mital

MUNNA MOBILE, a mobile phone thief Anand Tiwari

SHABNAM SAXENA, a Bollywood actress Shernaz Patel

LARRY PAGE, an America tourist Gary Richardson

EKETI, a tribesman Rohit Malkani

ASHOK RAJPUT, a welfare officer Kenny Desai

CHAMPI / DRUNK GIRL IN CAR Radhika Apte

RESHMA / BARKHA DAS Anahita Uberoi

RITU Ira Dubey

BILAL / INSPECTOR BRAR Ankur Vikal

SAIRA / RUBY GILL Megha Burman

PAPPU PAGER Jaimini Pathak

Chief Minister PandEy/Chief MElambe/

Abu KhalEd Jayant Kripalani

DETECTIVE GUPTA, private detective. Kenny Desai

ABU TECHNICAL / TRIBESMAN Pushan Kripalani

ABU OMAR / BIDDY/ DRIVER Nadir Khan

JAY CHATERJEE / JUDGE MISHRA Sohrab Ardeshir

GULABO / MRS GILL / REPORTER Ayeesha Menon

RAMAN JOHAR / BILL BAKSHI Ashwin Mushran

ELIZABETH BROOKNER Karla Singh

INSPECTOR YADAV Ravi Khote

SOHRAB Caran Arora

PRODUCTION TEAM:

Line Producer in India Nadir Khan

Assistant Director Toral Shah

Photography Ameet Mallapur

Script Editor Mike Walker

Sound  Ayush Ahuja

Additional Editing Steve Bond

Music Sacha Putnam

Sound Design Nick Russell-Pavier

Dramatised by Ayeesha Menon from the novel by Vikas Swarup

Produced and Directed by John Dryden

SIX SUSPECTS was recorded in Mumbai, India