Even though based on a book, this Ajay Devgn-produced series makes a compelling watch for its suspense, drama and excellent performances by an interesting ensemble cast.

The Great Indian Murder Mystery Review: Multiple plotlines are woven around the murder of the debauched son of a corrupt politician during a party he hosts to celebrate his acquittal in a murder case.

A mostly enjoyable yarn is spun in Tigmanshu Dhulia's Disney+ Hotstar series The Great Indian Murder. A politician’s suavely evil son is shot dead at a party. He had several haters for good reason. At least two of the suspects, Munna and Eketi, have terrific backstories, and they are played superbly by actors Shashank Arora and Mani PR.

Actor-producer Ajay Devgn, on Tuesday, announced his new production venture, which is a web-series adapted from Vikas Swarup's 2016 novel Six Suspects.

When his debut novel "Q&A" became the film sensation "Slumdog Millionaire", Vikas Swarup’s day job as a diplomat became a lot busier. The author joins us to talk about the rich diversity of Indian literature, why Mumbai – a city of celluloid dreams and dramatic contrast – is the perfect literary setting, and how storytelling is a gateway to true and empathetic diplomacy.

Swarup’s books are like blockbuster Bollywood films, with a fast-paced narrative, but at their heart is the Indian dream. “I like my books to have a hook,” he says. “I also like them to have some kind of closure. I can write avant-garde books, but I like to wrap things up.

Vikas Swarup was recognised not just for his literary output, but also for his work as a diplomat. He was high-profile spokesperson for India’s Ministry of External Affairs before arriving in Canada in 2017 as the country’s High Commissioner to Ottawa.

The musical drama Slumdog Millionaire will be performed at Theater Creation in Tokyo from August 1^st to 21^st.

Vikas Swarup, a former diplomat and author whose debut novel Q&A was adapted into the Oscar award-winning movie Slumdog Millionaire as the academy’s best picture for 2009, will receive an honorary degree from the University of Guelph on June 16.