Parineeti Chopra to Make Series Debut with Netflix Mystery-Thriller

Streaming giant Netflix on Tuesday announced an untitled mystery-thriller, which will mark the series debut of actor Parineeti Chopra. Set in Shimla, the show is written and directed by Rensil D'Silva, who had penned the acclaimed 2006 blockbuster Rang De Basanti.

The untitled mystery will see Chopra join an ensemble that includes Tahir Raj Bhasin, Jennifer Winget, Sumeet Vyas, Soni Razdan, Harleen Sethi, Anup Soni, and Chaitannya Choudhry.

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The series is produced by Siddharth P Malhotra, who directed Junaid Khan-led Maharaj (2024) and Sapna Malhotra of Alchemy Productions.

Malhotra and D’silva, who are the creators of the series, shared in a joint statement that the team is thrilled to collaborate on the project which they described as a "noir mystery".

"Working with Netflix has allowed us the creative freedom to push boundaries and bring a unique narrative to life. With a cast as talented as this and Parineeti choosing to foray into series with our production, we are excited for what lies ahead and cannot wait for the world to watch the mystery unfold," they said in a statement.

Tanya Bami, Series Head, Netflix India, added, "With the creative vision of Rensil D’Silva and Siddharth P. Malhotra, and a powerhouse cast, the series captivates from the very first scene... Prepare for a journey that will keep you on the edge of your seat, hooked and guessing until the very end."

This will be Chopra's immediate follow-up to her acclaimed Netflix original Amar Singh Chamkila (2024), which co-starred Diljit Dosanjh and was directed by Imtiaz Ali. The show has been written by D'silva, Riva Razdan, Hussain and Abbas Dalal.