Unveiling 'Murder at the Patel Motel': Maulik Pancholy Explores Identity and Mystery in New Podcast

Actor and author Maulik Pancholy delves into the growing influence of the Indian immigrant population across America with his new project, 'Murder at the Patel Motel.' The audio series, a comedy podcast, captures the unique journey of Patel motel owners—a group that represents approximately 50% of U.S. motel proprietors.

Combining humor with a personal touch, 'Murder at the Patel Motel' is a comic Agatha Christie-style mystery. The narrative follows Milan Patel, an event planner from New York voiced by Pancholy, who returns to his family motel only to become embroiled in a murder investigation. Pancholy's character reflects his own experiences growing up as a brown gay kid wanting to escape his small town.

Co-written with Zackary Grady and Achilles Stamatelaky, Pancholy envisioned the series as a scripted audio series. Featuring an impressive cast including Poorna Jagannathan and Murray Bartlett, Pancholy is enthusiastic about his upcoming projects and fresh off working on new films and books. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)