But the similarities end there, for Mona Singh’s brilliant performance and the show’s sharp writing make Dr Soudamini Singh a unique and unforgettable character. Advertisement. Kaala Paani is an ambitious show, juggling several weighty themes and for the most part, doing an admirable job with them. Set in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the narrative imagines a deadly new communicable disease spreading through the region, showing us its impact on the lives of a group of disparate ...