Kaala Paani: Les eaux sombres

It is by far the most remarkable show of 2023 that i have seen. Not for once it felt like a fiction, it was like witnessing a real life event that was unfolding before my eyes. Characters were not acting, they were living it. But out of all the characters brilliant performances, my heart goes to Santosh Salva played by Vikas Kumar for personal reasons. The depiction of struggles that a common man faces while dealing with such situations just couldn't get anymore realistic. His character arc and transformation from a loving and timid father into becoming something he thought he was never capable of, a RUTHLESS SURVIVOR..!! Doing whatever it takes to be alive and keeping his family safe is simply impeccable. Actors bring versatility by playing different roles, Vikas made it happen by Santosh Salva..!! A rising star indeed..!! Truly amazing performance and a must watch..!!

Brilliant acting, beautiful cinematography, crisp and tight plot. While watching this show, it feels as if nothing gets wasted (in terms of plot). Every small action is important. If you like shows where they show you a small unimportant thing that later turns out to be important, this show is fillied with such scenarios. Grim but also somehow wholesome. It's a show where you'll feel and care for the characters. Every person is important. And the attention to details even in dialog is something that I can't stress enough upon. Take this exchange for example:

Junior: Sir I have a theory, this will work.

Senior: you don't have a theory, you have a hypothesis. You haven't proved it yet, so don't call it a theory.

I mean, the writers and makers have kept so many similar dialogues which other shows won't. They chose to focus on small details without compromising in pace and story. No unnecessary heroism, no melodram, just pure logic and emotions.

I'm on episode 4 and so I haven't even touched my remote. I'll say it again: ACTING & CINEMATOGRAPHY!!! One of the best Indian OTT shows so far. Just marvelous.

Must must must watch!! What a brilliant conceptualization!!! Survival of the fittest - Wanna understand it? Watch it, the best fiction writing ever. A story that revolves around epidemic similar to COVID. The last 2 episodes are intense emotional roller coaster. You will see all facets of human lives in this. You will only end up wondering what did I watch? It hasn't yet ended n can't wait for the second season. An impeccable storyline with intense depth characterization. Everything about this is a top notch. Don't miss this. You will only end up craving more n more for it. My ratings 10/10!!!

Biswapati Sarkar, just look at the number of shows this man has created with his masterful storytelling and screenplay. Nothing feels out of place in the show. Cinematography to acting to background score - everything blends into the story. The small tricks of making an insignificant event significant, at some point later, are not cliched.

A good story makes the viewers emotional without making the characters emotional. Kaala Pani's writing and direction will definitely give you that experience. The acting skills of Sukant Goel, Amey Wagh, Vikash Kumar needs special mention. Good to see Ashutosh Gowariker after so many years. If not for these shows, the acting skills of many of these so called failed Bollywood actors would have gone unnoticed for ever.

Thanks to netflix as I firmly believe Bollywood would never have backed up a project like this. A definite watch.

Acting: 9/10 Direction: 9/10 Location: 10/10 Authenticity: 9/10 Casting: 10/10 Realistic:7/10 Dialouges: 7/10 Screenplay: 8/10

What makes Kaala Paani different from others?

Its not predictable. No idiotic surprises that does not goes with the flow of the film, but naturally drawn around the subject, that has a very true possibilities of happening.

Amazing story plots, amazing acting by the actors. After some time, you fill feel like its a documentary that has real life characters. Its that real when it came to acting. Amazing cast, and its so good to see that we are finally here, where we act and show films with maturity and keeping reality in check.

Its a must watch!