Prime Video unveils true crime docu-series ‘Dancing On The Grave’

Mumbai, Apr 15 (PTI) Streaming service Prime Video on Saturday announced its first local true-crime docu-series “Dancing On The Grave”, based on the murder of Shakereh Namazi, who belonged to the erstwhile royal family of Mysore in Karnataka, in the 1990s.

Written and directed by Patrick Graham, the four-part series will premiere on the streamer’s platform on April 21, Prime Video said in a press release.

Woven together through archival footage, news clippings, interviews and dramatisations, “Dancing on the Grave” examines the sudden disappearance and grisly murder of Shakereh Khaleeli (maiden name Namazie).

The series investigates the mysterious murder through exclusive interviews of the key personnel in the events as well as by some who were at peripheries.

It also features the perpetrator himself and goes beyond the already known facts about the event, digging deep into the murder that shook the nation, almost 30 years ago.

“Sometimes, facts are stranger than fiction. And documentaries provide a window into the social fabric, ethos and mindsets of people; they can be stimulating and thought provoking. At Prime Video, we are continuously working towards bringing differentiated and compelling content that caters to our diverse customer base.

“We have seen a growing interest in documentaries, especially in the crime genre, and are excited to bring Dancing on the Grave – our first Indian, true crime Original series to audiences across the world,” said Aparna Purohit, head of India Originals, Prime Video.

The show, which is produced by India Today Originals Production, is co-written by Kanishka Singh Deo.

Chandni Ahlawat Dabas, Business Head Originals and Special Projects, India Today, said they are glad to partner with Prime Video for the worldwide release of the docu-series.

“The India Today Archives are a treasure trove of data, documents, facts and figures. When the team came upon the material available on this case, our team was convinced that this was a story that needed to be told. This led to all-consuming research that had the team literally knocking doors in far-flung places across the nation.

“Over 22,000 pages on the case were read in detail, interviews of over 57 people were conducted adding to more than 300 hours, and travel was undertaken across the length and breadth of the country to bring together the unknown facts about the case. A huge amount of work and effort has gone into bringing this docu-series together,” she added.