The Railway Men: The Untold Story is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language historical drama television miniseries that tells the story of railway workers who risked their lives to save others during the 1984 toxic gas leak at the chemical company Union Carbide India Limited’s plant in Bhopal.
Based on a True Incident
The series is inspired by the efforts of station master Ghulam Dastagir and his team at the Bhopal Junction railway station on the night of the tragedy. The gas leak, which occurred on December 3, 1984, is widely recognized as the world’s worst industrial disaster, claiming more than 15,000 lives and seriously injuring around half a million people.
Great Performances
The series features great performances from the cast, including R. Madhavan, Kay Kay Menon, Divyenndu, and Babil Khan. Kay Kay Menon’s performance was particularly praised, with India Today’s Zinia Bandyopadhyay considering him to be the “real star of the show”. Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV opined that the series is buoyed by a clutch of laudable performances and storytelling that does not slide below a certain level of competence.
A Worthy Effort
The series has been praised for its old-fashioned style of storytelling, which brings back a sense of grandeur to a still-relevant event. The Indian Express’s Shubhra Gupta termed it “a worthy effort” and praised the performances of Kay Kay Menon and Babil Khan.
A Must-Watch
The Railway Men: The Untold Story is a must-watch for anyone interested in historical dramas or true stories of heroism. The series is a testament to the bravery and selflessness of the railway workers who risked their lives to save others during the Bhopal gas tragedy.
