Thugs of Delhi
Thugs of Delhi
Television (One-hour)
· Drama · 75 pages
In Delhi, India's rape capital, the lives of an ex-gangster, his old flame and a female college student tragically intertwine, spawning the creation of a secret society called the "Thugs of Delhi".
Coverfly Recommendations
"An incredibly urgent story written with immediacy and sensitivity. The writers not only craft an intimate web of character portraits, but also elevate them with a distinct neorealism that is palpable in the pages. This is a miniseries that needs to get made right now."
Coverfly Writer Development Team
4 Accolades
Accolade Highlights
Quarterfinalist,
WeScreenplay TV Pilot Lab 2022
Quarterfinalist,
WeScreenplay Diverse Voices Lab Spring 2022
Recommended by WeScreenplay (Coverage)
3 Writers
Sunnyvale, CA
Born and raised in Northern California, Ik Jagait is an independent writer and filmmaker. Influenced by stories of his grandmother, who struggled through a subjugated life in rural Punjab and passed away before he was born, much of his work centers around the theme of female oppression.
Additional Project Info
Pilot episode of an 8 episode mini-series. Dialogue is written in English, but will be translated to Hindi.