Adaptation of 'Gurugram School Murder' Book Announced by Matchbox Shots
‘Gurugram School Murder’ Book Gets Screen Adaptation From Matchbox Shots

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Matchbox Shots has acquired the screen rights to 'The Gurugram School Murder,' a book by journalist Leena Dhankhar detailing the 2017 murder of a child in Gurugram. The adaptation aims to highlight the emotional impact of the tragedy on the victim's family and the societal pressures on children.
- 01The adaptation is based on Leena Dhankhar's reporting of the 2017 murder of a seven-year-old boy in Gurugram.
- 02The case involved the wrongful detention of a school bus conductor before a fellow student was arrested.
- 03Dikssha Jyote Routray of Matchbox Shots will direct the project, emphasizing the need for nuanced storytelling.
- 04Prince's father supports the adaptation, advocating for justice and societal awareness of the family's pain.
- 05Matchbox Shots is known for acclaimed projects like 'Andhadhun' and is currently working on a Netflix series.
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Matchbox Shots, a Mumbai-based production house, has secured the screen rights to 'The Gurugram School Murder,' authored by journalist Leena Dhankhar. The book recounts the tragic 2017 murder of a seven-year-old boy, known as Prince, at an elite school in Gurugram, Haryana, India. Initially, local police arrested an innocent school bus conductor before the Central Bureau of Investigation implicated a fellow student, who allegedly committed the crime to delay an examination. Director Dikssha Jyote Routray expressed the project's goal to illuminate the darker realities affecting children in urban India, stating, 'What happened in this case is every parent’s worst nightmare.' Dhankhar emphasized that the story goes beyond crime, focusing on the family's ongoing struggle for justice. Prince's father, who continues to seek accountability, highlighted the emotional toll of their loss, stating, 'Our fight has been painfully long, and it will continue until the guilty receive the harshest punishment.' Matchbox Shots is recognized for its previous works, including 'Andhadhun' and is preparing to release 'Operation Safed Sagar' on Netflix.
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The adaptation aims to raise awareness about child safety and the emotional consequences of crime on families.
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