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Why Mona Singh & Ashutosh Gowariker lead series called Kaala Paani | Netflix

Here is why Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the Netflix series called ‘Kalaa Paani’ | Explained

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Lachmi Deb Roy|Oct 20, 2023, 16:50:22 IST

Mona Singh and Ashutosh Gowariker’s slightly futuristic series Netflix’s Kaala Paani shows how a mysterious disease breaks out in the Andaman and Nicobar Island and kills people within a blink of an eye. Now why is the show called Kaala Paani and for that matter why is Andaman and Nicobar Island called Kaala Paani is the question? Well, there is a history behind it.Cellular Jail in Andaman and Nicobar Islands is called 'Kala Pani'The Cellular Jail, also known as ‘Kala Pani’ which means black water, was a British colonial prison in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. According to historical records, the prison was used by the colonial government of India for the purpose of exiling criminals and political prisoners. The place is called ‘Kala Pani’ because it was impossible for the prisoners to escape from here.Why Mona Singh and Ashutosh Gowariker lead series called Kaala Paani?Trapped in Andaman and Nicobar Islands whose other name is kala pani, the tourists who came on a holiday become victims of a mysterious disease. Some say that this disease had killed numerous people when the epidemic broke out many years back. The disease is incurable and there is no escape from it. Once you are infected by this disease, you will be dead within a few days. There is no cure.Netflix’s Kaala Paani shows the power of nature and human fight against it. It is a masterpiece series depicting the conflict of human and nature. And how greed is the main cause of the mysterious disease.This mysterious disease with a rash behind the neck and kills you within few days and there is no escape from it, just like the Kala Pani, the Cellular Jail in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.Read all the Latest NewsTrending NewsCricket NewsBollywood News,India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on FacebookTwitter and Instagram.

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Lachmi Deb Roy is the entertainment editor of Firtspost, Network18. She reviews films and series with a gender lens. Her interviews are called 'Not Just Bollywood' because she takes huge interest in world cinema. OTT over theatrical releases is her preference unless and until its a King Khan film. She takes interest in fashion, food and art reviews too.

First Published:Oct 20, 2023, 12:51:30 IST
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