Goosebumps, cold shivers, watery eyes, and a fight worth remembering for the tragic drama “Trial by Fire” will soon be released on the streaming platform. Before we get into the plot, let’s figure out what happened to Neelam and Shekhar and how they are going to engage themselves in an endless, impulsive encounter with laws and regulations, as shown in the trailer.
The heartbreaking series is based on a true event: the outstanding Bollywood film “Border” by J.P. Dutta was being played on the screen of Uphaar Cinema. On June 13, 1997, around 4:55 p.m., a fire broke out through installed transformers at that Cinema Hall situated in the Green Park area, South Delhi. The accident caused the deaths of 59 people and injured more than 100 others, including males, females, and children. The capital of India witnessed a deadly, unfortunate event that shook up the families who lost their loved ones. The case got closed with the seven-year imprisonment of the real estate agents of the property on November 8, 2021.
Every parent gives their maximum potential to keep their children happy in this world and beyond that too. When it comes to the person we love the most, we can go to any extent, and that is probably how love tests you the best. Abhay Deol, the leading actor, wrote on Instagram that this had been the most difficult and tragic role he has ever gotten to play.
‘Trial By Fire’ Plot
The plot revolves around Neelam and Shekhar Krishnamoorthy, a blissfully happy couple with two naughty teens. On a not-so-fine day, the children made a plan to watch a film that would be over by 6 p.m. In the trailer, Neelam is pretty cool with what her children want, as she does not want to create hindrances in their space. Who had known that the evening would bring dark shadows into their lives and that the fire that caught in the theater would also touch off their jolly family? Nothing can ever compensate for their loss; rather, their lives are just broken into fragments, filled with remorse after the incident. The trailer depicts their never-ending challenges and difficulties, over the past 24 years, in the chase for justice. A battle that is not just for their children but for each one of them whose life got affected and eviscerated by the fire. The few seconds of the trailer are quite bothersome; it will make you think of what happens when people reunite—how do they become each other’s strength? The remarkable journey of Neelam and Shekhar is infused with so much perseverance, patience, and courage that it could make a noticeable difference in the corrupted world. The way things happened to them and they were pushed to fight for justice is truly heartbreaking. The couple drew up a plan that will finally bring them luck in the long-running legal battle—an unmissable message to society that we can look forward to.
‘Trial By Fire’ Cast
“Trial by Fire: The Tragic Tale of the Uphaar Fire Tragedy,” written by Neelam and Shekar Krishnamoorthy, is based on a real-life tragedy that occurred in 1997. The upcoming Netflix Originals miniseries is an adaptation of the top-selling book directed by Randeep Jha and Prashant Nair. The creative team also embraces Kevin Luperchio. The star-studded cast includes Abhay Deol and Rajshri Deshpande, who will portray the real couple behind the fatal accident. Abhay Deol is a very prominent figure in the Bollywood industry for his role in “Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara” (2011) as Kabir and several films like “Aisha,” “Happy Bhag Jayegi,” “Chopsticks,” and “Shanghai.” Another hand is Rajshri Deshpande, a popular Indian actress who has gained much recognition for her role in “Angry Indian Goddesses” (2015), including a few more shows like “Sacred Games,” “Talaash: The Answer Lies Within,” “Manto,” “Mumbai Central,” “Chocked,” etc. Rajesh Tailang, who received the 2nd Canadian Screen Award on an international platform, will join the cast as well. He deserves a huge applause for his role in “Delhi Crime” (2019) and “Mirzapur” (2018, one of the most-watched Indian web series). In the film called “Bend It Like Beckham” (2002), actor Anupam Kher will also be seen on the big screen; he is famous for his performances in “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge” (1995), “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai” (1998), “Special 26” (2013), “Kashmir Files” (2012), and so many other Bollywood hits. The cast also includes Ashish Vidyarthi, Naina Sareen, Shilpa Shula, Ratna Pathak Shah, and Shardul Bharadwaj. The series has been produced in partnership with Endemol Shine India and House of Talkies Production.
Release Date
The long-anticipated tragic series “Trial by Fire” will premiere on January 13, 2023, on Netflix. According to sources, chances are high that the series will consist of seven episodes. The poster (released on January 4) of the show depicts a burning chair inside a theater, but hidden underneath it is also the burning rage among the public, especially the parents who had dreamt of having a loving family.
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