Suniel Shetty’s plans to turn Black Scorpion into web series revealed; Know which role actor is likely to play

Suniel Shetty, who is currently the face of the business show Bharat Ke Super Founders, has shown an interest in adapting the book, Black Scorpion: To Hell and Back. The chapters focus on Mumbai’s underworld operative Shyam Kishore Garikapati, who was active from 1980s to 1990s. The actor-entrepreneur hopes to turn the story into a web series. Here’s what we know so far…

Is Suniel Shetty adapting Black Scorpion into a web series?

Yes, Suniel Shetty is actively looking to adapt the book Black Scorpion into a web series. Co-author Calvin Joshua confirmed the development to Mid-Day by stating, “When Suniel Anna read the synopsis, he was fascinated by the arc. He decided to not only unveil the book, but also pursue the rights to adapt it into a series.” A source further shared, “He likes such subjects. What makes the story more interesting is how Garikapati — known in the police circles as Black Scorpion — turned his life around after meeting top cop Kiran Bedi in Tihar Jail and eventually became a businessman.”

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Further, the report suggests that the actor hopes to play the lead role of Garikpati, addressed as Black Scorpion. Suniel Shetty is also likely to explore how the operative almost joined Indian Air Force, but was sent to Tihar jail for reformation instead after finding himself involved in underworld gang wars, and eventually turned into a businessman.

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What is the book Black Scorpion all about?

Black Scorpion is a true crime thriller which speaks about how Shyam Kishore Garikapati was involved in gang wars and moved in inner circles of other underworld Dawood Ibrahim, Arun Gawli and others. The book is authored by well-known crime journalists like Vijay Shekhar, Raju Santhanam, and Calvin Joshua. Interestingly, Suniel Shetty is also connected with ‘mentee’ Shekhar since they met on the sets of the 1993 film, Waqt Hamara Hai.

Black Scorpion FAQs

Q. What is Black Scorpion book all about?

A. Black Scorpion: To Hell and Back is a gripping true crime memoir that tells the story of Shyam Kishore Garikapati, a reformed gangster who once navigated Mumbai's underworld. The book offers a raw and unflinching look at Garikapati's life, from his rise in the underworld to his transformation and redemption.

Q. Who wrote the book, Black Scorpion?

A. The book is authored by Vijay Shekhar, Raju Santhanam, and Calvin Joshua, and has garnered attention for its honest portrayal of the underworld and Garikapati's life.