The Indrani Mukerjea Story trailer highlights facts of Sheena Bora case that are stranger than fiction

The Indrani Mukerjea Story: Buried Truth premieres on February 23

Netflix ups the intrigue with the release of the trailer for the upcoming documentary, The Indrani Mukerjea Story: Buried Truth. Directed by Uraaz Bahl and Shaana Levy, this gripping four-episode docuseries examines the complexities of the highly-debated Sheena Bora case. The US-based MakeMake and the India Today Group produced the series, which premieres on February 23.

The Indrani Mukerjea Story trailer gives audiences a peek into the binge-worthy Netflix documentary, shedding light on the infamous alleged murder case that sparked intense media interest. What unfolded afterwards shook Mumbai's high society and the country at large, forever altering the lives of the Mukerjea and Bora families.

Key figures in the docuseries, including the high-profile Mukerjea herself and her daughter, Vidhie, are prominently featured. As the shocking story unfolds, viewers will be privy to previously unseen family photographs and unsettling call recordings, providing insights into the motives behind young Sheena's mysterious disappearance and casting doubt on each person's version of the truth.

Navigating through conflicting initial reports, the docuseries presents both sides of the narrative, offering a glimpse into the dysfunctional dynamics of an elite Indian family and the secrets that unravelled and destroyed lives. The Indrani Mukerjea Story: Buried Truth will also feature interviews with Mukerjea herself, as well as her family, lawyers, and veteran journalists who broke the case.

Indrani, who was an accomplished media executive and socialite, was married to media baron Peter Mukerjea. In 2015, she was arrested for murdering Sheena Bora. After her arrest, Indrani was sent to judicial custody at a women's-only prison in Byculla Jail, Mumbai.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) took over the case and filed charges against Indrani under the Indian Penal Code Sections 302 (murder), 201 (causing disappearance of evidence), 34 (criminal conspiracy), 420 (cheating and forgery), 364 (kidnapping) 120-B (conspiracy).

In January 2022, Indrani Mukerjea submitted a hand-written application before a special court in Mumbai, claiming that Sheena, whom she is accused of killing, is alive. Indrani was granted bail by the Supreme Court in 2022 after being in jail for six-and-a-half years.