Ishani Banerjee Talks About School of Lies and the Writer’s Perspective on OTT Platforms

Writer Ishani Banerjee is known for her powerful storytelling in films like Aligarh and the web series Human.Her latest creation is the show School of Lies, which started streaming on an OTT platform on June 2.

Directed by Avinash Arun Dhaware, the series features Nimrat Kaur, Aamir Bashir, and Sonali Kulkarni.Ishani recently spoke exclusively with the Free Press Journal about the genesis of the show and her approach to storytelling.

The idea for School of Lies was born when Avinash and Ishani came across various incidents in different boarding schools.These incidents sparked Ishanis interest and she felt that they could be the foundation of an intriguing show.

However, she wanted the narrative to be more layered and not just a simple whodunit.The concept resonated with the OTT platform, which came on board after being impressed by the idea.

Ishani previously co-wrote the social thriller web series Human.When asked if she had a preference for telling such stories, she explained that her focus is always on telling relevant stories with a human element.

She avoids adopting a preachy narrative often associated with social thrillers.According to Ishani, relatable characters and a human touch are the key to success in any story.