'The Railway Men' is a homage to the valour of unsung heroes: Kay Kay Menon
A Draft Correspondent | Panjim
“The series is a homage to the valour of Railway Men that we all take for granted, it gives space to the unsung heroes, especially those who sacrifice themselves to save people on that fateful night of Bhopal Gas Tragedy,” said Kay Kay Menon who is one of the lead actors of the recently-released web series, The Railway Men.
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| The cast and crew of The Railway Men at IFFI-54 in Goa |
He was speaking at a Press Conference held on the sidelines of the 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. The four-episode web series is based on true events of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy of 1984.
Addressing the media, Director Shiv Rawail shared insights into the creative process behind the making of the film. He also spoke about the dedication of the cast and crew in ensuring that the right message was being delivered to audiences considering the sensitivity of who the protagonists were portraying.
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| The Railway Men team during a press conference at IFFI-54 in Panjim |
Expressing the same he said, “As producers, directors, writers and actors, it is our responsibility to be sensitive towards the pain because of the emotional attachment a lot of families have with the tragedy."
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| Kay Kay Menon during the press conference at IFFI-54 |
He also mentioned that no stone was left unturned to try and depict the real life events and although some amount of dramatisation is essential taking into account the medium.
Speaking about the idea behind the The Railway Men, writer Aayush Gupta said it was aimed at telling the story of the Railways and of how the organisation mounted rescue efforts that mobilised its entire national network to rescue people.
The cast featuring R Madhavan, Kay Kay Menon, Divyenndu Sharma and Babil Khan in lead roles promises to captivate audience with its emotional depth and real-life narratives. The series is currently streaming on Netflix and was released on 18 November 2023.
