8.2 The Mumbai Chuzzlewits "The Black Sheep"

Thomas, an orphan, is apprentice to the scheming architect Pinto, a cousin to miserly old Martin Chuzzlewit, the richest landlord in Bandra. Drawn into the world of the Chuzzlewits, he forms a close friendship with the spirited Mickey, grandson of Martin and heir to the family fortune. When old Martin gets ill, Thomas witnesses attempts by family members to worm their way into his life and secure his fortune, while Mickey gives up everything in pursuit of love…

CAST:

Martin - Roshan Seth

Thomas - Karan Pandit

Mickey - Zafar Karachiwala

Pinto - Rajit Kapur

Mercy - Preetika Chawla

Charity - Ayeesha Menon

Anthony - Sohrab Ardeshir

Joseph - Nadir Khan

Mary - Nimrat Kaur

Mrs. Gomes - Radhika Mital

Louis - Rohit Malkani

Doctor - Shernaz Patel

Monty - Arghya Lahiri

Manek - Vivek Madan

Young Mickey - Zaal Madon

Young Thomas - Nominath Ginsburg 

Producer by Nadir Khan

Music by Sacha Puttnam

Written by Ayeesha Menon

Directed by John Scott Dryden 

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