Clip: Madhur Jaffrey & Sakina Jaffrey’s Waterfront Mystery in ‘Mira, Royal Detective’

In Friday’s new episode of Mira, Royal Detective, world renowned actress, chef and cookbook author Madhur Jaffrey and her daughter, actress Sakina Jaffrey (House of Cards) guest star as Mrs. Chopra andMrs. Kapadia, who both enlist Mira’s help when some of their valuables go missing. The case unfolds in “Mystery on the Waterfront,” airing in the 8:30-9:00 a.m. EST time slot on Disney Channel.

Madhur Jaffrey [Photo: Lisa Levart]

“A funny thing happened the other day. I was sent an episode of Mira, Royal Detective, an animated series for children set in India. I had done one of the voices so politeness suggested I be sent a copy,” Madhur Jaffrey shared. “Well, I watched it, then I watched it again, then I watched it again. I was mesmerized. I am a gazillion years old but it drew me in just as it would a child.”

Watch the talented Jaffrey ladies in action in the clip below!

Episode info:

Friday, Dec. 4 | 8:30-9:00 a.m. EST (Disney Channel) Mira, Royal Detective “The Case of the Mysterious Girl/Mystery on the Waterfront” – When a mysterious girl proves to be an excellent taste taster, Kamla enlists Mira to help find her. / Mira must crack the case when Auntie Pushpa’s gold purse and other valuables go missing. Madhur Jaffrey (I Feel Bad) and Sakina Jaffrey (House of Cards) guest star as Mrs. Chopra and Mrs. Kapadia, respectively.

“Mystery on the Waterfront” is one of several episodic premieres and seasonal specials debuting on Disney platforms this month.

Inspired by the cultures and customs of India, Mira, Royal Detective follows Mira, a young girl who is appointed to the role of Royal Detective and travels throughout the kingdom solving mysteries.