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**Summary:**
The Indian adaptation of the hit American series “Monk,” titled “Mistry,” is set to premiere on JioHotstar on June 27th. Ram Kapoor will play the lead role of Armaan Mistry, the Indian counterpart of Adrian Monk. The series is produced by Banijay Asia in association with Universal International Studios and directed by Rishab Seth. Mona Singh, Shikha Talsania, and Kshitish Date also star.
**News Article:**
**Ram Kapoor to Star as Obsessive-Compulsive Detective in Indian Adaptation of “Monk,” Premiering June 27 on JioHotstar**
MUMBAI, INDIA – Indian actor Ram Kapoor, known for his roles in popular series such as “Kasamh Se” and “Bade Achhe Lagte Hain,” has been cast as the lead in “Mistry,” the Indian adaptation of the hit American series “Monk.” The series will premiere on June 27th on JioHotstar.
Kapoor will play Armaan Mistry, a detective with obsessive-compulsive disorder, mirroring Tony Shalhoub’s iconic role as Adrian Monk. The show follows Mistry as he helps solve unconventional cases.
Joining Kapoor in the cast are Mona Singh (“Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin”) as ACP Sehmat Siddiqui, Shikha Talsania (“Wake Up Sid”), and Kshitish Date (“Mulshi Pattern”).
“Mistry” is produced by Banijay Asia in association with Universal International Studios and directed by Rishab Seth. It marks the first South Asian adaptation of “Monk,” a series that originally aired on USA Network from 2002 to 2009 and recently spawned a Peacock movie in 2023.
“Armaan Mistry is a character unlike any I’ve played before,” said Kapoor. “The whole experience of shooting Mistry was so immersive… I cannot wait for the audiences and my fans to see me as Mistry on JioHotstar.”
Deepak Dhar, Founder & Group CEO, Banijay Asia & Endemol Shine India, added, “Mistry is a perfect reflection of that vision — it is a seamless blend of crime, humour and heart… we are looking forward to its release on JioHotstar.”
Linfield Ng, VP, Format Sales & Production, NBCUniversal Formats said, “It’s always exciting to see a format as iconic as Monk take on new life, and with Mistry, we couldn’t have asked for a better team to bring it to screen. Ram Kapoor brings real charisma and depth to Armaan Mistry, and together with the rest of the exceptional cast, the series promises something truly special.”
The adaptation is part of a deal between Banijay Asia and NBCUniversal Formats to remake shows for the Indian market. Viewers can catch “Mistry” on JioHotstar starting June 27th.
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