Netflix’s latest outing, Baramulla, headlined by Manav Kaul, is receiving rave reviews for its unique blend of real-life horrors with a supernatural twist. Filmmaker Aditya Suhas Jambhale, who previously helmed Article 370, decided to highlight the Exodus of Kashmiri Hindus in this narrative. In an exclusive interaction with mid-day, Aditya decodes the film`s intense climax, which has been the talk of the town since its release.
The intense climax of Baramulla
The story of Baramulla is set in the mist-covered valleys of Kashmir, where children begin to disappear. Manav Kaul plays DSP Ridwaan Shafi Sayyid, a no-nonsense officer haunted by his past. As he settles in the town with his wife, Gulnaar (Bhasha Sumbli), and their children, Noorie (Arista Mehta) and Ayaan (Rohaan Singh), strange occurrences begin to unfold at home.
Aditya says that the film’s climax (which he doesn’t intend to spoil) remains close to his heart. Two different time zones collide with each other, and the result is dramatic and emotional. “I remember when I wrote this; when I was writing the screenplay of that scene, I was crying,” he recalls.
Working with child artistes in Baramulla
The director elaborates that it took three days to pen down the climax. Needless to say, it is quite comprehensive and involves impeccable work by child artistes. Aditya states, “I would definitely like to mention the parents who were so cooperative. They literally had given me an open hand. They said, ‘If you want to shout, you shout. If you want to scream, you scream. This is your kid right now. We are completely giving and surrendering it to your vision. And we know your intent is so right. You will get the best out of the kid.’ And that was so helpful because I was almost like a parent on the set.”
Aditya concludes by saying that the climax is a heavy statement he’s tried to make that speaks about the future. “It`s talking about hope, humanity, two different faiths not colliding but converging. I am really proud that I could do this. I was very clear about what the final message of the film is going to be,” he signs off.