Chiraiya & other Hard-hitting Web Series Telling Women's Stories

By: WE Staff

Maharani: SonyLIV

Maharani is a celebrated powerhouse political drama that showcases the journey of a housewife; Huma Qureshi as Rani Bharti, who is thrust into becoming Bihar’s Chief Minister. The story begins when Rani is unexpectedly chosen as her husband’s successor following an attack on him. The story is led by Rani’s unusual yet impactful transformation in the realms of strategic, unknown, and dangerous political landscape. She is seen becoming a novice to shrewd, skillful political leader that pledges to navigate corruption, gender-dynamics, patriarchal politics, and the high-stakes game of power. This high intense drama explores the depth of her resilience to assert authority in a male-dominated political landscape.

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This political-rivalry drama can be experienced on SonyLIV with four seasons to watch. At the heart of the story lie political power struggles, corruption, and a woman’s resilience in the face of adversity. It primarily focuses on the ‘lawlessness’ era in Bihar in the 1990s. Created by Subhash Kapoor, the thrilling drama is written by Nandan Singh and Uma Shankar Singh. Each season has been crafted out of the vision of a new director onboard.