In this on-the-sets interview with Suchin Mehrotra, Homi Adajania - the director of the new Netflix film Murder Mubarak, starring Sara Ali Khan, Karishma Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi, Vijay Varma, and many more - talks about constructing the perfect ‘who-done-it’ film, with the right amount of layers and suspense involved. He explains what it feels like to make a show for OTT space, and how there’s a lot more creative freedom attached to it.

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00:00 - In conversation with Homi Adajania
00:37 - Hardest part of a pulling off a story like Murder Mubarak
02:50 - The process of casting such a talented ensemble cast
04:43 - Homi wanting to pick projects he’s unsure of
05:46 - In these adaptations, do they change who the killer is?
07:01 - Exploring various socio-political issues with Murder Mysteries
08:37 - Streaming giving directors like Homi a place to soar
11:26 - Homi’s retirement plan
12:19 - Learning a beautiful lesson on Angrezi Medium

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