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Film to Uncover Dark Truths of Gurugram Child Murder
27 May
Summary
- Matchbox Shots acquires rights to book on 2017 Gurugram school murder.
- Case involved a seven-year-old boy found dead in a school bathroom.
- Production aims to reveal pressures on children in urban India.
Matchbox Shots has secured the screen rights to "The Gurugram School Murder," a book by crime journalist Leena Dhankhar detailing a prominent 2017 case. The gripping story centers on the tragic death of a seven-year-old boy, publicly known as Prince, discovered with his throat slit in a school bathroom.
The Central Bureau of Investigation ultimately arrested a fellow student, accused of committing the murder to postpone an examination. This adaptation promises to delve into the profound emotional devastation and the systemic issues that contribute to such tragedies.
Producer Dikssha Jyote Routray stated the project will reveal dark truths about pressures on children in urban India. Prince's father supports the adaptation, continuing his arduous fight for justice and accountability. Matchbox Shots, known for acclaimed productions, is committed to a nuanced portrayal of this sensitive subject.
