1997 Uphaar Cinema Tragedy Inspires Netflix Show 'Trial By Fire' Starring Anupam Kher, Ratna Pathak Shah
Inspired by the book, Trial by Fire: The Tragic Tale of the Uphaar Fire Tragedy by Neelam and Shekhar Krishnamoorthy, 'Trial By Fire' show will release on Netflix on January 13th, 2023.
The people of Delhi cannot forget what happened to their favourite cinema theatre known as 'Uphaar Cinema' in 1997. In the month of June in 1997, in that particular theatre, one read the news about the loss of 59 victims and almost 100 filmgoers were injured due to a fire at the Uphaar Cinema in South Delhi. The tragedy is one that has been etched in the minds of many for over two decades.
And in a latest development, inspired by the book, Trial by Fire: The Tragic Tale of the Uphaar Fire Tragedy by Neelam and Shekhar Krishnamoorthy, 'Trial By Fire' show will release on Netflix on January 13th, 2023.
Catch the difficult yet resilient journey of two parents - Neelam and Shekhar Krishnamoorthy, seeking justice over the last two decades, in #TrialByFire on 13th January. pic.twitter.com/UVl9Aq7MxL
— Netflix India (@NetflixIndia) December 14, 2022
The web series has been produced by Endemol Shine India and House of Talkies. Prashant Nair has directed the series and he has tried his best to capture the heartbreaking yet resilient journey of the parents - Neelam and Shekhar Krishnamoorthy, who lost their two children to the fire.
"The limited series will depict their endless trials and tribulations in the pursuit of justice over twenty four years while also looking at the other lives touched and destroyed by the fire," read an official statement.
'Trial By Fire' is helmed by a stellar ensemble including Rajshri Deshpande, Abhay Deol, Rajesh Tailang, Ashish Vidyarthi, Anupam Kher, Ratna Pathak, Shilpa Shukla and Shardul Bharadwaj.
Director and Showrunner Prashant Nair said, “Neelam and Shekhar Krishnamoorthy are inspiring examples of the kind of resilience and fortitude it takes to move the needle even slightly in this country. What happened to them and the way they have been forced to fight for justice is truly horrific and, unfortunately, there are countless other people today in similar situations. We are grateful to Netflix for being such courageous partners in telling this story.”
