Maharani is a popular Indian political drama series streaming on SonyLIV, The show has garnered critical acclaim for its strong performances, gripping narrative, and socio-political commentary.

Set in the backdrop of Bihar during the 1990s, “Maharani” is loosely inspired by real-life political events, particularly the tenure of Rabri Devi, the wife of Lalu Prasad Yadav. The story explores the dramatic rise of an uneducated, housewife-turned-politician in a patriarchal and corrupt political landscape.

Season 1 Plot:

  • eries begins with Bihar’s Chief Minister, Bheema Bharti (played by Sohum Shah), being forced to step down due to unforeseen circumstances. To everyone’s shock, he names his wife, Rani Bharti (played by Huma Qureshi), as his successor.
  • RaSni, a simple and uneducated woman who has no interest in politics, is thrust into a chaotic world of political manipulation, corruption, and power struggles.
  • The season follows her transformation from a naive homemaker into a determined and shrewd leader, taking on her adversaries and challenging the system.

Season 2 Plot:

  • The second season delves deeper into the rivalry between Bheema and Rani as their marriage and political alliance begin to crumble.
  • The show explores themes of betrayal, caste politics, development versus populism, and the cost of ambition.
  • Rani continues to fight against systemic corruption and strives to bring reforms, while facing personal and professional challenges.

Season 3 Plot:

  • The season opens three years after the events of Season 2, with Rani Bharti (Huma Qureshi) still incarcerated for the alleged murder of her husband, Bheema Bharti. Despite her innocence, she refuses bail, choosing to await a fair trial.
  • During this period, Navin Kumar (Amit Sial) has ascended to the position of Chief Minister, further complicating Rani’s political landscape.

Series Overview

Director
Saurabh Bhave, Karan Sharma
Language Hindi
Genre
Drama, Politics
No. of Seasons 3
Total Episodes 28
Released

28 May 2021
Platform SonyLiv

Cast:

Huma Qureshi, Amit Sial, Sohum Shah, Vineet Kumar, Pramod Pathak, Kani Kusruti, Anuja Sathe, Sushil Pandey, Dibyendu Bhattacharya.

Where to watch:Maharani web series is now streaming on SonyLiv.

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