MUMBAI: Mumbai, 15th September 2024: Crime, revenge and power-games - a proven recipe for thrillers was redefined a year ago with Disney+ Hotstar’s show Kaala. Celebrating the first anniversary of a show that introduced the world of reverse hawala with an unmatched set of complex characters and web of secrets. Originated from the mastermind filmmaker Bejoy Nambiar, the show starred phenomenal talent with Avinash Tiwary with his portrayal of a police officer - Ritwik forced to work outside the law, Rohan Vinod Mehra as Shubendu - the man behind it all, Taher Shabbir as Naman Rana locking horns with Ritwik, Jitin Gulati as Balwant along with Elisha Mayor, Nivetha Pethuraj, Hiten Tejwani among others.
As Kaala celebrates its first anniversary today, hear from the people behind it - filmmaker Bejoy Nambiar, Avinash Tiwary, Rohan Vinod Mehra, Taher Shabbir as they express their ecstasy!
Bejoy Nambiar , the director of Kaala on celebrating 1 year said, “It is always so delightful to see a project being received so well by the audience because ultimately they are the deciders and promoters of good content. With Disney + Hotstar’s Kaala, I always wanted to experiment with the genre and my style as a filmmaker and Kaala was a great window to channel that expression. I have always believed that an artist should break his glass ceiling and through our show, I will always be indebted to my team of writers, my cast and my crew who really put their heart and soul into making this passion project. Amidst the chaos and the chase on one side of the spectrum, I wanted to explore the humane side and the various dynamics between my actors and with my set of actors like Avinash, Rohan, Jitin, Nivetha, Elisha, Taher and others, I am glad we could pull it off so well.”
Avinash Tiwary , who plays the protagonist and IB officer named Ritvik Mukherjee expressed his joy by saying, “I love deciphering complexities of characters and I have been lucky enough to be trusted with some of the most complex characters navigating their ways in complicated waters. One of them has to be Ritwik in the phenomenal Bejoy Nambiar’ Kaala. He was a gray character well within the bounds of the law yet operating out of it because the situation demanded it and that intrigued me. After Disney+ Hotstar’s Kaala, I could sense a change in me. We spent months shooting at real locations for the show and those memories, those lessons and those complex situations where we had to be quick on our feet are still fresh in my head. It’s surreal to celebrate a year to Kaala. It feels like I’m celebrating a personal milestone.”
Taher Shabbir , who has essayed the character of Naman Arya said, “I have always viewed Kaala as a dark horse and our collaboration with a platform like Disney+ Hotstar and T-Series has taken the show to the next level. Playing a character like Naman Aarya has channeled so many emotions for me and tapped into an unknown side of me which was truly fulfilling and possible only with the guidance and help of Bejoy sir as my long-standing wish of working with him came true. Sharing screen space with artists like Hiten, Rohan and Avinash was so refreshing because they brought to the table a sense of commitment to their characters. Like always, I will remember Kaala for the good memories and a fabulous script.”
Rohan Vinod Mehra , who played the role of an ex-army officer and Ritwik’s father said, "Kaala wasn’t an easy show to film, but it was an incredible experience. From the moment Bejoy narrated the flow of events to me, I was instantly captivated. It's a dream come true for any actor to portray such a complex character as mine in Kaala. Every actor yearns for roles that challenge them and dive deep into the realm of intricate and dark personas. For me, music is a big part of me when it comes to cinema, so, Kaala was a great mix of all for me. The fact that it’s celebrating its one-year anniversary fills me with immense pride. I’m overjoyed as we commemorate this milestone today and look back on the incredible journey. Disney+ Hotstar’s Kaala will always hold a special place in my heart, and I will forever treasure the experience of bringing this role to life."
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