Mallika Sherawat to adapt 'The Good Wife' for Indian audiences

'The Good Wife' is one of the most well written legal and political dramas featuring a strong female lead. Having won accolades in America, the show is now on its way to India alibi in an adapted version. And guess who willbe adapted it for the India audience? None other than Mallika Sherawat.

'The Good Wife', a CBS thriller, aired from 2009 to 2016 and drew in widespread praise for the tight narrative, well-written characters, and serialized plot, especially in the critically acclaimed fifth season. The show traces the journey of housewife Alicia Florrick, the wife of Cook County State’s Attorney. Alicia returns to practicing law after her husband gets involved in a sex and corruption scandal. The show’s keen insights into social media and the internet, and its impact on politics, society, and law, have drawn attention, awards, acclaim, and praise.

Mallika Sherawatwill reportedly produceand actin the Indian adaptation. She will be playing Alicia Florrick’s character. The team is in the process of finalizing rest of the cast and crew for the show. They are looking at a TV and OTT release.

“I’m really excited about bringing 'The Good Wife' to India and thank CBS for putting their faith in me. I’m really excited about this opportunity. I love the show. It features a fierce and beautifully written female character with enough contradiction, emotional range, and surprise. The show’s brilliant storyline and pioneering female role made me want to do it in India,” said the actress in a statement.

'The Good Wife enjoyed a stellar fan following during its telecast and won numerous prestigious awards, including five Emmy awards. Will the Indian version of the show do similar magic on screen? Guess we will have to wait and watch.