December 12, 2024
Filmmaker Srijit Mukherji is over the moon as his Hindi web series Shekhar Home has secured a spot in IMDb’s Top 10 Indian Web Series of 2024. The JioCinema sensation clinched the ninth position on this prestigious list.
In a recent Interview, Srijit expressed his joy, saying he was “extremely happy” about Shekhar Home’s success. “I’m so glad that it has done such great numbers and was also critically acclaimed,” he shared.
Srijit further revealed his long-time fascination with Sherlock Holmes. “Holmes and Hercule Poirot were major parts of my growing up. So, I was delighted to make the first Indian adaptation of Sherlock Holmes, especially with Kay Kay Menon, who I’ve always believed would make a great detective,” he said.
Shekhar Home, an Indian take on Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes, premiered on JioCinema in August. The detective thriller features Kay Kay Menon, Ranvir Shorey, Rasika Dugal, Kaushik Sen, and Kirti Kulhari. Besides Srijit, Rohan Sippy directed two episodes of the five-episode series. Set in the 1990s, it follows the adventures of a quirky detective in the small town of Lonpur, West Bengal.
The IMDb list, unveiled on Wednesday, saw Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Netflix period drama Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar top the rankings, captivating viewers with lavish sets and stunning costumes. Released in May 2024, it quickly became the year’s most-searched show on Google.
Amazon Prime Video’s Mirzapur Season 3 claimed the second spot, while TVF’s Panchayat Season 3 continued its winning streak by taking the third position.
ZEE5’s Gyaarah Gyaarah, adapted from the South Korean drama Signal, ranked fourth. Its gripping plot and ensemble cast, including Kritika Kamra, Dhairya Karwa, and Raghav Juyal, seamlessly combined mystery and drama.
Despite a late release in November, Raj & DK’s action-packed spy thriller Citadel: Honey Bunny, starring Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu, secured fifth place. A prequel to Priyanka Chopra’s hit series Citadel, the show was lauded for its intense action sequences and engaging storyline.
The rest of the top 10 includes Maamla Legal Hai (Netflix), Taaza Khabar (Disney+ Hotstar), and Murder In Mahim (JioCinema). The Great Indian Kapil Show (Netflix) was the only non-fiction series to make the list, landing at the tenth position.