Mallika Sherawat To Adapt The Emmy Winning Legal Drama, The Good Wife, For Indian TV

Mallika Sherawat will soon step into the shoes of Julianna Margulies for the Indian version of The Good Wife. Not only will she be playing Alicia Florrick, the lead, she will also be producing the show...

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Mallika Sherawat To Adapt The Emmy Winning Legal Drama, The Good Wife, For Indian TV

The Good Wife is one of the most well written legal and political dramas in the world featuring a strong female lead. And now, thanks to Mallika Sherawat, it will be adapted for Indian audiences.

Mallika Sherawat
Mallika Sherawat

Yes, you read that right. The hottie will be stepping into the shoes of Julianna Margulies, who plays the central character of Alicia Florrick.

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.

The Good Wife Poster
The Good Wife Poster

Mallika will be producing and acting in the Indian adaptation. Her team is in the process of finalizing the cast and crew for the show. They are looking at a TV and OTT release.

Talking about the same Mallika said, “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 & pioneering female role made me want to do it in India.”

Julianna Margulies
Julianna Margulies

The Good Wife enjoyed a stellar fan following during its telecast and won numerous prestigious awards, including five Emmy awards. Mallika is known for working for women’s rights and it seems, this is a step in the right direction for her.


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