Dancing on the Grave

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Dancing on the Grave
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Genre True crime docuseries
Based on Shakereh Khaleeli
Written byKanishka Singh Deo
Patrick Graham
Directed byPatrick Graham
Music by Tushar Lall
Country of originIndia
Original languageHindi
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes4
Production
Producer India Today Originals
CinematographyHarshbir Singh Phull
EditorsKartik Bansal
Jahaan Noble
Abhinav Tyagi
Running time40 – 50 minutes
Original release
Network Amazon Prime Video
Release21 April 2023 (2023-04-21)

Dancing on the Grave is an Indian True crime docuseries released in 2023. It is based on the Shakereh Khaleeli murder case. The series is directed by Patrick Graham for Amazon Prime Video and produced by India Today. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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References

  1. "Dancing on the grave: The decades-old murder that shook India". BBC News. 2 May 2023.
  2. "India Today Originals' Dancing On The Grave trailer out. Docu-series to tell horrifying story of Shakereh Khaleeli who was buried alive". India Today. 18 April 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
  3. "Tushar Lall shares his experience of giving background music for 'Dancing On The Grave'". daiji world. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
  4. "Dancing on the Grave Season 1 Review : This true crime story about Shakereh Khaleeli's death is a compelling watch". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
  5. "Dancing on the Grave Full Cast & Crew". imdb.