Shekhar Home is not just another detective show; it is a deliberate and masterful adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s legendary works. In fact, the series is an original work of fiction inspired by literary works of , which are in the public domain.
The series was conceived by director , who reportedly fought with the producers to set the series in West Bengal, moving away from the typical Uttar Pradesh and Bihar settings that dominate Indian web content. In an exclusive interview, creator Aniruddha Guha revealed that lead actor Kay Kay Menon agreed to be part of the show even when the script was still in development, showing his immense faith in the project from the very beginning.
Shekhar Home Season 1 premiered exclusively on on 14 August 2024 . Since the merger of JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar, the series is now also available for streaming on the combined platform, JioHotstar . The series is available in multiple languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Kannada, and others, making it accessible to a wide audience across India.
Released on August 14, 2024, on JioCinema Premium , Shekhar Home is an atmospheric reimagining of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s legendary detective stories. Set in the tranquil town of Lonpur, West Bengal, during the early 1990s, the series swaps London’s fog for the nostalgic charm of pre-tech India. The Plot: Mysteries in the Heart of Bengal