01st December 2023: Critically acclaimed series The Railway Men has been the talk of town ever since its launch on November 18. The first from the partnership between Netflix & YRF Entertainment, The Railway Men is a thrilling tale of heroism, hope & humanity!In a heartfelt tribute to the people who sacrificed their lives to protect others on the fateful night of the 1984 Bhopal Gas Tragedy, National Award winner & two-time TIME Magazine awardee, as one of the most influential people in the world, Ayushmann Khurrana lent his voice for the recently released cover of Nindiya from the series.
Set against the backdrop of the world’s worst industrial disaster, the Bhopal Gas tragedy, The Railway Men follows a group of railway employees whose unshakeable tenacity compels them to help save countless lives during the city’s darkest hours. Nindiya (Reprise) is an ode to the undying human spirit and the determination to overcome any difficult situation.
The Railway Men has sparked an emotional wave that has swept across the globe. Remarkably, the series ranked #3 on Netflix’s Global Non-English TV list and is trending across 36 countries. Among the countless admirers of the show there’s one who was especially deeply moved by the poignant narrative of ‘The Railway Men’. Khurrana found himself so affected by the series and the song, in particular, that he was impelled to lend his voice for Nindiya (Reprise), adding another layer of heartfelt intensity to an already powerful tune
In Ayushmann‘s own words, “When I was watching the series, apart from the fact that it was brilliantly made, what stayed with me is how it instilled hope in me. While we all are aware of the tragedy and its aftermath, the indomitable human spirit moved me. Nindiya, in the series, encapsulated the emotions through two young children at the railway platform. This is my heartfelt tribute to the bravery, courage and the ability of people to face the darkest of hours and rebuild themselves from scratch. This show and this track ‘Nindiya‘ hold a special place in my heart.”
As The Railway Men continues to weave its emotional tapestry, Ayushmann‘s involvement underscores the profound influence that the series has had on individuals worldwide, transcending borders and resonating deeply with audiences on a global scale.