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Six web shows that celebrate the magic of girl power
Mumbai: International Women’s Day is just around the corner…and there’s a long weekend in store for us too! What better way to mark this occasion than watch interesting shows that celebrate feminism? The digital landscape has given storytellers the opportunity to explore woman-centric subjects with freedom, and some shows have truly been standout spectacles this year! Here are six such female-led titles that make for a must-watch on Women’s Day:
1. Maharani- Season 3 (SonyLiv)
Huma Qureshi’s back with a bang! The tale of an uneducated housewife who transforms into a driven and feisty chief minister, Maharani sends across the powerful message that women can move mountains with their grit and determination. The third season of the show is expected to be even more thrilling with twists and turns one can never see coming.
2. Ek Ladki Ko Dekha To (Pocket FM)
If fresh and engaging podcast shows are your cup of tea, Pocket FM’s ‘Ek Ladki Ko Dekha To’ could be right up your alley! It depicts the rollercoaster journey of Anika, an 18 year old girl weighing 120 kilos who has never been intimate with anyone in life, and yet ends up pregnant! On returning to her hometown after 6 years with a daughter, Anika has to tide through a horde of haters who are now her die hard fans, and find her twin son as well as the real father of her children. In this audio drama, expect the unexpected!
3. Karmma Calling (Disney+Hotstar)
Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned! Karma Calling is the suspense laden tale of a young woman who swears revenge on a powerful family that wronged her. Headlined with flair and finesse by the impeccable Raveena Tandon, this show is tailor made for lovers of revenge thrillers where nothing is what it seems like, and every person has a dark and deadly secret hiding under their smile.
4. The Royal Bengal Family (Pocket FM)
Another edge-of-the-seat audio series from Pocket FM, this show explores the mystery-filled life of Debina, who returns home after spending 10 long years on a deserted island. The only mission in her mind is to unearth the real truth behind her mother’s demise. But, how far will she go to seek the truth? Is there more to this death, than what meets the eye? The Royal Bengal Family will leave you hooked for more after each audio episode!
5. Raisinghani vs Raisinghani (SonyLiv)
A courtroom saga led by the incredible Jennifer Winget, Raisinghani v/s Raisinghani is an intense family legal drama. It tells the story of Anushka Raisinghani, a talented female lawyer who’s always sidelined by her father who considers her empathy to be a weak trait. When a seemingly innocent intern joins her firm with a hidden agenda, a can of worms are opened, and it is up to Anushka to unravel the truth.
6. Aarya- Season 3 (Disney+Hotstar)
Ever since the first season hit screens, audiences have been captivated by this ‘loving wife turns dangerous drug lord’ show. The final chapter of the Aarya universe, Aarya Season 3 sees Sushmita Sen in her edgy and fiery best as she battles countless villains in the quest to keep her family safe. With the threats increasing by the day, can Aarya succeed in her mission? The final season is centered around this gripping plot.
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Subedaar puts Indian original cinema on the global map with record-breaking Prime Video debut
MUMBAI: Prime Video has a runaway hit on its hands. Subedaar, the gritty action drama starring Anil Kapoor, has stormed to become the most-watched Indian original movie on the platform in its opening weekend, cracking the Top 10 across 31 countries and landing in 91 per cent of India’s pin codes within days of its March 5 premiere.
The film, a visceral, emotionally-charged story of a retired soldier, Subedaar Arjun Maurya, wrestling with civilian life amid crime and corruption, has struck a nerve. Directed by Suresh Triveni and co-starring Radhikka Madan, Mona Singh, Saurabh Shukla, Aditya Rawal, Faisal Malik, and Khushboo Sundar, the film is already being hailed as a showcase for what Indian original storytelling can achieve on the world stage.
“Subedaar’s success is a reflection of the growing scale and global resonance of Indian storytelling,” said Nikhil Madhok, director and head of originals at Prime Video India. “The film’s emotional narrative, its rooted portrayal of a soldier confronting his toughest battles beyond the battlefield, has struck a chord. Anil Kapoor delivers an acting masterclass, while Suresh Triveni’s solid direction and great performances from the ensemble cast have resulted in love and appreciation from customers across the world.”
Kapoor, 62, has been here before, but rarely at this altitude. Written by Triveni and Prajwal Chandrashekar, with dialogues by Triveni, Saurabh Dwivedi, and Chandrashekar, the film is a production by Opening Image Films in association with Anil Kapoor Film & Communication Network (AKFCN), produced by Vikram Malhotra, Kapoor, and Triveni.
Subedaar streams exclusively on Prime Video in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu across India, and in over 240 countries and territories worldwide.
For Prime Video, the numbers tell the real story: one weekend, one film, a global footprint, and a very loud signal that Indian original cinema is no longer just travelling well. It’s arriving.
