Kunal Nayyar’s Good Karma Productions has acquired the rights to Trisha Sakhlecha’s U.S. novel debut, ‘The Inheritance’, set for TV adaptation with Geeta Vasant Patel directing.
Trisha Sakhlecha’s Novel ‘The Inheritance’ Adapted for TV by Kunal Nayyar’s Good Karma Productions
EXCLUSIVE: Kunal Nayyar’s Good Karma Productions has secured the rights to Trisha Sakhlecha’s debut U.S. novel, The Inheritance, which will be developed for television with Geeta Vasant Patel (Under the Bridge, House of the Dragon) set to direct.
Production Team and Development
Nayyar, Sakhlecha, and Patel will serve as executive producers alongside Good Karma’s newly promoted Vice President, Logan Kovarick. UTA facilitated the deal on behalf of the author.
Plot Overview
Released in January by Pamela Dorman Books/Penguin Random House, The Inheritance centers around the Agarwal family, who gather on a luxurious private island off the west coast of Scotland for a long-awaited family reunion. Raj, the patriarch and a business mogul, is poised to unveil his succession plan to his wife and three children regarding his multimillion-dollar Delhi-based enterprise.
Shalini, the delicate matriarch, yearns for her husband’s undivided attention after years of dedication to the family business. Myra, the favored child and owner of the island, is secretly facing bankruptcy. Aseem, the son and presumed heir, grapples with his loyalty to his wife versus his family obligations. Aisha, the youngest, is a party girl known for her legendary escapades, while Zoe, Aseem’s wife, is the outsider whose seemingly perfect life is built on deception.
Each family member harbors secrets they would kill to protect. Who will emerge unscathed from this high-stakes reunion, and who will fall victim to their own avarice? One thing is certain: this family gathering will shatter more than just their illusions of unity.
Creative Insights
“The Inheritance is precisely the type of narrative that excites us about film and television. It blends murder, mystery, and opulence with the core of family drama. This isn’t just a South Asian tale; it prompts universal questions about morality and choices,” Nayyar stated.
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Sakhlecha expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “I’m excited to collaborate with Kunal Nayyar and Good Karma Productions on adapting The Inheritance for the screen. Kunal’s visionary approach and profound understanding of contemporary India make him an ideal partner for bringing the Agarwal family’s tale of wealth, privilege, and intrigue to life. With Geeta Patel at the helm, I am confident we will capture the novel’s emotional depth and suspense.”
About the Author and Production Team
Sakhlecha, who grew up in New Delhi, now divides her time between Berlin and London. She is a diplomat serving as the Director of the Tagore Centre at the Embassy of India and has a background in the fashion industry as a consultant, designer, and trend forecaster. She is represented by UTA and Curtis Brown.
Nayyar, a BAFTA-nominated actor, is renowned for his role as Raj Koothrappali in CBS’s The Big Bang Theory. He currently stars in Apple TV’s Suspicion and the Netflix film Spaceman alongside Adam Sandler. His upcoming projects include Christmas Karma and Patel.
Patel recently directed episodes of the forthcoming HBO series Lanterns, based on the Green Lantern DC comic. Her previous credits include directing and executive producing House of the Dragon and Under the Bridge. She has also directed episodes for various acclaimed series and co-directed the film Meet the Patels.
