Kaala Paani, a gripping narrative of an epidemic and the heartbreaking tale of separation, aims to transfer the viewer to the claustrophobic yet tranquil ambiance of the sadly underappreciated Andaman Islands. Kaala Paani, which was written by Biswapati Sarkar and directed by Sameer Saxena along with Amit Golani, is a series full of action, painful side trips, and people who are plagued by their past.
Basically, Biswapati Sarkar, the show’s writer, came up with the original concept. He had visited the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in his early years. And one of the tour guides informed him that Kaal signifies ‘mrityu’, or death, which is why this site is called Kaala Paani. That comment kind of stuck with him, and it appears in the episode as well. After that, he returned, and even the director went there as well. “Our visits made us realise how breathtakingly beautiful the location is. Furthermore, you are essentially cut off from the mainland if you are stuck there. Since no one has ever been able to leave this place, we thought it might make for a great drama.”
The purpose of establishing it for 2027, director Sameer Saxena says, is to convey to people that nature is not superior to humans. “We have a constant tendency to move on from our experiences and forget the past. We considered scheduling Kaala Paani three to four years in advance because, in my opinion, most people have since forgotten about COVID-19. Although most people believe that nothing bad will happen, nature will always remind us that we should not take Mother Nature for granted. Therefore, the show doesn’t include any futuristic elements. To sort of get those correct, though, we had to conduct a lot of research on the scientific and medical aspects of it and consult with other physicians. It is critical that we conduct high-quality research, particularly in the fields of science and medicine. We should not underestimate the intelligence of today’s audience. Maintaining the story’s authenticity and plausibility was difficult.”
A harsh story where a mother and a young sixteen-year-old boy were killed. If you wondered what the reason was, then that was the approach the makers took in telling the tale of how some folks make it and others don’t. “That wasn’t meant to be harsh; it just happened to fit the plot naturally. Additionally, if you keep telling stories of a particular kind, you eventually learn the cliches, and as a creator, you have nothing else to explore. You give it your all as soon as you discover a new genre because it fascinates you.”
‘The show doesn’t include any futuristic elements,’ utters Kaala Paani director Sameer Saxena
Director Sameer Saxena, who has been receiving immense love for his recently released project, Kaala Paani, shares some interesting insights from the BTS of the story.
Certainly, he says there is no formula to make a clutter-breaking show. “You can’t pay attention to what other people do. All you have to do is choose the story that most excites you, as you will dedicate the next two to three years of your life to it. Not every decision you make will be successful, but you can grow from your failures as well. It all comes down to following your gut and then giving it your all,” signs off the director.
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