New Delhi, Oct 22 (PTI) Banijay Asia and Disney+ Hotstar are collaborating for the Indian adaptation of popular American show "Monk".

The show, which is currently in production and will stream exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar and Hulu, marks the first Asian adaptation of "Monk" that ran from 2002 to 2009 on American network USA.

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It is the second international version after a Turkish adaptation. "Monk" is licensed globally by NBCUniversal Formats, a division of Universal International Studios.

"Monk" revolved around Adrian Monk (Tony Shalhoub), a detective with obsessive-compulsive disorder and his assistants Sharona Fleming and Natalie Teeger. He works with the San Francisco Police Department in solving unconventional cases while investigating his wife's unsolved murder.

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“We are incredibly excited to partner with NBCUniversal Formats to adapt Monk for Indian audiences,” said Deepak Dhar, Founder & Group CEO of Banijay Asia & Endemol Shine India.

“The original series set a benchmark for character-driven mysteries, and we believe our adaptation will resonate similarly. With a stellar cast, we are confident we will do justice to these iconic characters," he added.

Sumanta Bose, Business Head HSM and Content Head at Disney+ Hotstar, said they are thrilled to partner with Banijay Asia and NBCUniversal Formats to bring the award-winning series to the Indian audience.

"'Monk' is a perfect fit for our platform, with its engaging mix of humour, mystery, and emotional depth,” Bose said.

Banijay Asia, a subsidiary of global content giant Banijay Entertainment, earlier produced successful adaptations of "The Night Manager" and "The Good Wife" for Disney+ Hotstar. PTI

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