Shekhar Home (S1/2024) is an intriguing crime drama set in the early 1990s in the Eastern regions of India. “Shekhar Home” clearly bears similarities to “Sherlock Holmes” character.
Therefore, it is quite apparent that this Indian detective tale is inspired by the popular fictional detective Sherlock Holmes created by British author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Set In 1990s Eastern India, “Shekhar Home” Is A Smart & Entertaining Adaptation Of Sherlock Holmes
Trailer: Shekhar Home (S1/2024) Series
Spoiler Free Review: Shekhar Home (S1/2024) Series
The synopsis/summary
Taking place in the early 1990s in Lonpur, Bengal, the “Shekhar Home” series artfully blends suspense with humour. Shekhar Home (Kay Kay Menon) meets Dr Jayvrat Sahni (Ranvir Shorey), who becomes his housemate due to a twist of fate. In this six-part show, the duo – the unconventional Shekhar Home and his recent housemate Jayavrat Sahni work together to unravel various mysteries across Eastern India, all while interacting with a colourful cast of characters in a charming, technology-free pre-digital age.
We loved this Indian adaptation of the famous Sherlock Holmes stories
It is not very often, we come across a fairly good adaptation of the Western tales in the Indian milieu. But, this is exactly what the “Shekhar Home” series has pulled off recently. They have taken famous characters from the British novels of Sherlock Holmes, then given them their Indian names and relocated them to Bengal, Bihar and other states of East India.
Also, an overwhelming sense of nostalgia gripped us, when this series took us back into the 1993 year. In those pre-tech. era, life seemed to be so much simple and uncomplicated. But even in those days, criminals and their crimes have always been an integral part and parcel of our society. This is where one understands the importance of a brilliant detective. His intelligent mind is always a few steps ahead of the cunning crooks. In short, we honestly admit that we loved this Indian adaptation of the famous Sherlock Holmes stories.
All the ensemble cast members played their roles perfectly
After they did fascinating work with its script-writing, they needed a talented group of actors and actresses to bring alive the captivating detective tale on the screen. Like its source materials, this series also has quite a few twists and turns. And, no we shall not discuss the surprise elements.
The enigmatic Kay Kay Menon (Shekhar Home/Sherlock Holmes) played the protagonist. He superbly portrayed the bright and gifted detective Shekhar with a lot of panache. In solving the mysteries behind the crimes, Kay Kay is assisted by Ranvir Shorey (Dr Jayvrat Sahni/Doctor John Watson), who portrays the supporting role admirably.
And, as always Rasika Dugal (Iraboty/Irene Adler) was magical in her role. Not only did she look beautiful but she also charmed her way into the hero’s (and viewers’) heart. We also liked the short but cool performances of Shernaz Patel (Mrs Henriques/Mrs H), Kaushik Sen (Mrinmoy/Mycroft Holmes), Kirti Kulhari (Mumtaz), and others.
We also loved actress Rasika Dugal's past performaces in Mirzapur (S1 & S2) Series, Mirzapur (Season 3/2024) Series and Delhi Crime (S1 & S2) Series.
This intriguing crime drama is set in the early 1990s and thankfully, all the ensemble cast members played their roles perfectly. Truth is, its entire team made it a fascinating show.
The conclusion
In this Hindi series, the smart writers have given loads of funny dialogues and witty one-liners to its characters. No doubt, some of them are perfect meme materials (like the one picture shared above) for today’s young generations of social media users. We loved this trip down memory lane, in the early 1990s era (1993) when hi-tech and mobiles did not dominate our lives. It made us nostalgic. With only six episodes, it is a perfect series for the marathon watch. Now, we shall eagerly await its season 2, as the season 1 had a cliffhanger ending. To conclude, it is a very made show, a good suspense-filled Hindi detective series.
Rating: Shekhar Home (S1/2024) Series
| FM Rating | 4.10/5 |
Key Details:
| Genre | Crime, Drama |
| Original Language | Hindi (India) |
| Season | Season (1) One |
| Episodes | Six (6) Episodes |
| Creators | Aniruddha Guha |
| Writers | Aniruddha Guha, Niharika Puri & Vaibhav Vishal |
| Directors | Srijit Mukherji & Rohan Sippy |
| Cast | Kay Kay Menon (Shekhar Home/Baabi/Sherlock Holmes/…), Ranvir Shorey (Dr Jayvrat Sahni/Doctor John Watson/…), Shernaz Patel (Mrs Henriques/Mrs H), Rasika Dugal (Iraboty/Irene Adler), Kaushik Sen (Mrinmoy/Bhombol/Mycroft Holmes), Kirti Kulhari (Mumtaz), etc. |
| Network | Jio Cinema |
Poster:
Spoilers Alert: Summary of the Six (6) Episodes
The summary of the Six (6) Episodes of the First (S1) Season
It’s Elementary (S1, E1)
Shekhar & ex-army doctor Jayavrat Saini team up to solve a series of murders in Lonpur marked by a “horseshoe” symbol. As Jayavrat evolves from roommate to partner, a shadowy figure known as “M” ominously watches Shekhar from the shadows.
Dasbabu Ki Dulhan (S1, E2)
Shekhar dives into a village scam where a jungle adventure leads to a bank heist. With a bride-to-be’s father missing, he uncovers a tangled plot revealing a cunning robber with a grudge, while the looming threat of “M” draws ever closer.
Phir Milenge (S1, E3)
Shekhar & Jayavrat are in Bihar for a blackmail scandal involving a famous politician. Shekhar is fascinated by the enigmatic Iraboty, while Mrinmoy discovers a classified file on “M,” adding a new layer of intrigue to their investigation.
Bhaskarvilla (S1, E4)
Iraboty’s arrival in Lonpur sparks intrigue as she convinces Shekhar to investigate the 150-year-old Skhondokhata legend in Purulia, linked to recent deaths in the Bhaskar family. Shekhar suspects a deeper conspiracy.
“M” For Mastermind (S1, E5)
Mrs. H & Pintoo are held hostage at Khasha Blanca forcing Shekhar to confront his past where he had uncovered a deadly gas weapon linked to M, a criminal mastermind. Now they must find the vial or his friends lose their lives.
Kahan Chippe Ho Tagore? (S1, E6)
Racing against time, Shekhar and Jayavrat hunt for clues across Calcutta left by the scientist Gupta, aiming to find a vial with the secret gas formula. As they near the final code, Shekhar faces M in a deadly struggle.
Spoiler about the last and sixth episodes of season one
Listing two details from the sixth episode
- It presents a portrayal of Sherlock Holmes, complete with his signature deerstalker cap, cigar, and a book from the illustrious Sherlock Holmes series, specifically The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Thereby, in a way, this Hindi series pays its respect to the original character.
- Also, in the final scene of the Indian series, Shekhar Home and Dr Jayvrat Sahni (M) fall (or jump) from the famous Howrah Bridge of Kolkotta. Perhaps, this scene can be related to the iconic story “The Final Problem”, where Sherlock Holmes and Jim Moriarty fall from the Reichenbach Falls.
This Hindi series also managed to surprise us with its ending. So, mind you, this series is not an exact copy of Sherlock Holmes and his detective cases.
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