Story TV’s Premkatha brings together romance, revenge and dramatic visuals, with Nyrraa M. Banerji revealing how the team aimed to recreate the grand cinematic feel associated with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s films.
Actor Nyrraa M. Banerji has opened up about the visual style of Premkatha, a Story TV microdrama that blends an intense love story with family rivalries and larger-than-life drama. According to the actress, the team wanted to bring the visual richness and emotional intensity associated with filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali to the vertical-screen format.
Set against the colourful backdrop of Gujarat, Premkatha follows Sejal, played by Nyrraa, the fearless daughter of a powerful underworld figure. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she falls for Jai, a humble truck driver portrayed by Karam Rajpal. As Jai repeatedly comes to her aid, their growing relationship draws them into a dangerous conflict between rival crime families.
The story takes another turn when secrets emerge about Jai’s identity, putting their relationship and future at risk.
Nyrraa M. Banerji on the Bhansali-inspired visual style
Discussing the show’s cinematic treatment in an interview with a publication, Nyrraa explained that the team drew inspiration from the distinctive visual language of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s films. She referred to the romantic appeal of Lahu Munh Lag Gaya and the screen presence associated with Deepika Padukone.
Nyrraa said the team tried to capture that sensibility while developing a visual identity suited to a vertical series. She also described how watching the completed shots gave her a glimpse of how she might appear in a Bhansali-style film.
The actress’s comments highlight the creative effort behind the show’s presentation, particularly its emphasis on dramatic framing, expressive performances and heightened romantic emotion.
A grand romantic drama in a vertical format
With its colourful setting, dangerous family rivalries and emotionally charged romance, Premkatha aims to deliver a cinematic experience within the microdrama format. Its central relationship is shaped by the contrast between Sejal’s powerful family background and Jai’s seemingly ordinary life, creating space for suspense as well as romance.
The show’s Bhansali-inspired approach, as described by Nyrraa, also reflects an attempt to bring the scale and visual drama of traditional cinema to a format designed for mobile viewing.
Where to watch Premkatha
Premkatha, featuring Nyrraa M. Banerji as Sejal and Karam Rajpal as Jai, is available to stream on the Story TV app. Viewers interested in romantic dramas with crime-family conflicts and dramatic storytelling can check the app for the series.
