Actress Kritika Kamra, preparing for her show ‘Matka King,’ discussed her time on set in the 1960s and 1970s Mumbai. The series revolves around a gambling lord’s rise during this period, with a focus on Mumbai’s cotton mills. Kamra plays Gulrukh, a Parsi woman pivotal to the evolution of the Matka game. She highlighted the immersive experience of stepping into a bygone era as an actor, emphasizing the slower pace and analog world of that time.
In her conversation, Kamra mentioned the challenge of portraying a time when technology was less advanced. She described the unique aspects of the era, such as manual telephone connections and the absence of modern sounds. Despite the technological differences, she found the human emotions and hopes portrayed in the show relatable across generations. ‘Matka King’ effectively merges historical technology with storytelling, creating a captivating narrative for viewers.
The show, set to premiere on April 17 on Prime Video, intricately weaves together the technological context of the period with its storyline, offering a glimpse into a different era.
