Kareena Kapoor channels inner Sherlock in 'The Buckingham Murders' teaser
What's the story
The much-anticipated teaser of The Buckingham Murders, starring Kareena Kapoor Khan and directed by Hansal Mehta, has been released. The film, which is scheduled for release on September 13, 2024, has already received praise following its global premiere at the BFI London Film Festival 2023. The teaser introduces viewers to a chilling murder mystery and Kapoor Khan's character, a detective determined to uncover the truth.
Plot details
Kapoor Khan portrays a British-Indian detective in the film
The Buckingham Murders revolves around the murder of a young child from an Indian family in a park, which sparks public outrage and protests. Kapoor Khan plays the role of a British-Indian detective, Jasmeet Bhamra, who is assigned to solve the case. Bhamra, who recently lost her own child, is determined to uncover the motive behind the murder and bring the perpetrator to justice.
Character details
Kapoor Khan's character offers fresh take on the thriller genre
In The Buckingham Murders, Kapoor Khan's character is a departure from her previous roles. As Detective Sergeant Bhamra, she offers a fresh and compelling perspective on the thriller genre. The film, which is primarily in English with some Hindi dialogues, is produced by Ektaa R Kapoor. This marks another collaboration between the two after their successful projects Crew and Veere Di Wedding.
Production details
The film features a notable cast and crew
The Buckingham Murders is set to be released exclusively in theaters on September 13. The film boasts a notable cast, including chef-actor Ranveer Brar, Ash Tandon, and Keith Allen. It is directed by Mehta and written by Aseem Arrora, Kashyap Kapoor, and Raghav Raj Kakker. The film is produced by Mahana Films and TBM Films, presented by Balaji Telefilms, and co-produced by Shobha Kapoor and Ektaa.
Actor's perspective
Kapoor Khan describes her role as 'career-defining'
In a previous interview, Kapoor Khan expressed her excitement about playing a detective for the first time. She described the role as challenging due to the character's grief but also found it immensely rewarding. The Jab We Met star referred to it as a "career-defining" role and one of her best characters to date. She even requested the director to extend it into a four-part series because she was so attached to the character.