Mohit Raina, Sarah Jane Dias to play lead in ‘Kan Khajura’, remake of Israeli drama ‘Magpie’

Mohit Raina, Roshan Mathew, and Sarah Jane Dias are among the cast of the Indian remake of the Israeli drama Magpie, Deadline reported. The drama will be streamed on SonyLIV. Named Kan Khajura, which translates to ‘centipede’ in Hindi, will also feature Mahesh Shetty, Ninad Kamat, Trinetra Haldar, Heeba Shah, and Usha Nadkami. This is the third script that SonyLIV has adapted after Fauda and Your Honor from the Yes TV network.

SonyLIV got the go-ahead to remake the drama in-house only after licensing the rights from Israel‘s Yes Studios. Kan Khajura will be produced by Ajay Rai and Chandan Arora has been selected as the director.

The premise: Originally, the Israeli series showcases how a convicted murderer gets released early after 17 years on the condition that he continues his cooperation with the police as an informant. When he returns to his old neighborhood, and his older brother, who is a successful realtor with sketchy business deals, he is caught in crossbows between his former life of crime and his work with the police.

“Being part of a thriller is always exciting yet demanding for any actor,” Deadline quoted Raina as saying.

“My character has various shades associated with it and that has been a great responsibility to portray. To get into the skin of the character, we tried on various looks that brought out a well-etched character,” the Indian star added.

“Magpie, a global sensation, was always a story waiting to cross borders and be adapted for the Indian audience. I am glad to be part of this story with filmmakers like Chandan at the helm, backed by a stellar cast, and talented writing, creative, and production teams. It’s a collective endeavour to honor the show’s legacy and ensure an unforgettable journey for our audience,” Raina continued.

The Israeli show was created by Adam Bizanski, Omri Shenhar, and Dana Eden. It was written by Bizanski and Shenhar, with Yes Studios being the distributor of the finished program and format. The show was awarded Best Screenplay at the Berlin TV Series festival in 2019 and was nominated at the same event for Best International Series and Best Performance.

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