Is ‘The Buckingham Murders’ Based On A Real-Life Story?

Find out whether Hansal Mehta and Kareena Kapoor's mystery thriller, "The Buckingham Murders" is based on a real life story or not.

Set to release on September 13th, The Buckingham Murders is an Indian crime thriller directed by Hansal Mehta. The film stars Kareena Kapoor Khan as Jasmeet Bhamra, with Keith Allen as Mille and Ranveer Brar in supporting roles. The crime thriller is produced by Kareena Kapoor Khan, Shobha Kapoor, and Ekta Kapoor.

Since the film’s announcement and the release of its trailer, the intriguing storyline has captivated viewers, sparking curiosity about its origins. Many are now questioning whether The Buckingham Murders is inspired by a true story, a novel, or another form of literary source.

Is ‘The Buckingham Murders’ Based On A True Story?

No, The Buckingham Murders is not based on a true story, nor is it adapted from a novel or book. The storyline centers on a British-Indian detective who takes on the case of a 10-year-old child’s murder in Buckinghamshire. Although the plot is entirely fictional, some viewers have drawn parallels between the film and Kate Winslet’s series Mare of Easttown, speculating that it may have served as an inspiration.

Is ‘The Buckingham Murders’ Inspired By Mare of Easttown?

Recently, several social media users expressed concerns that The Buckingham Murders appears to be influenced by Kate Winslet’s series Mare of Easttown. In response, director Hansal Mehta urged viewers to hold off on judgments until they have seen the film, advising them not to jump to conclusions too quickly.

Though the director has denied claims of drawing inspiration from Kate Winslet’s series, Kareena Kapoor Khan expressed her admiration for the actress in a recent interview, mentioning that she’s a huge fan. Despite this, Kareena made it clear that while Kate Winslet inspires her, her portrayal of Jasmeet in The Buckingham Murders is entirely her own and does not mirror Winslet’s character in Mare of Easttown.

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