Must see for millennials or those interested in their affairs, pun unintended. I found Little Things emotional without being soppy, intense without melodrama and bright without being pretentious. Relatable and replete with nuggets of wisdom about relationships and their evolution, it’s an über-cool show that’s high on conversation and gender equality in real terms. Intelligently scripted, it’s an engaging take on millennial relationships and both the lead actors delivered superlative performances. I binge-watched both seasons of Little Things and what a delight it turned out to be. Little Things (2016 – Present) Image Source: Scroll.in There’s no melodrama or hysterics but viewer discretion is advised.Ħ. The series is gut-wrenching and soul-destroying in parts, and deeply disturbing. All the lead actors, masters of their craft, have performed with integrity and control. It’s not a paean to the often overworked and understaffed police force but brings out their perspective well. In fact, the crime is not recreated at all and the series focuses on how Delhi Police launched a massive counteroffensive, despite limited tools, to nab the perpetrators in just five days. I wasn’t sure if I could bring myself to see this but Richie Mehta delves into this horrendous crime with tremendous empathy and restraint, and without any voyeurism. Delhi Crime (2019) Image Source: Scroll.in Amit Sial gives a measured performance as the local kingpin with a musical arsenal who doles out protection and patronage but extracts a heavy price.ĥ. Newbie actors put up a splendid show and the direction is remarkably polished. A nondescript town’s claim to fame is phishing and therein unspools a story of crime, lost childhoods and power equations still rooted in feudalism. Jamtara is taut, unpretentious and riveting as it unfolds its web of deceit and power play. A neat script is the high point in this deftly crafted series in which two performances stand out for me: Neeraj Kabi as the poetry loving Philosophy Professor with a distaste for Bollywood, and my friend, Dan Husain, a philosophy topper who chooses to become a tailor and falls in love with a prostitute. There’s an easy-going nonchalance about it which is so relatable. Lucknow in the 1980s has been beautifully recreated but more than the atmospheric authenticity, I really loved the endearing localism (one that frees, not confines) and fluidity of the language used by the characters. Taj Mahal 1989 (2020) Image Source: Ī delightful take on relationships and poetry, youth and politics, and the many mysteries of love in Lucknow in 1989. It’s heartening to see women get their due and finally be able to speak up for themselves, even if it’s in fiction.ģ. A large part of why she’s able to pull this off is thanks to the superb performances from the ensemble cast - Pooja Bhatt, Amruta Subhash, Shahana Goswami, Plabita Borthakur, Aadhya Anand, Vivek Gomber, Dan Husain. Alankrita once again manages to give us relatable, flawed women. The show is centered around five women who’re all struggling to make it in a world built around patriarchy and misogyny. Bombay Begums (2021) Image Source: Īlankrita Shrivastava continues narrating powerful tales about everyday women with her latest series Bombay Begums. I suggest you give critics short shrift and watch She.Ģ. And Kishore Kumar G as Nayak is controlled and deliberate, a welcome relief. Vijay Varma’s unbridled talent comes to the fore. Aaditi Pohankar, just 25, pulls in an explosive act, emoting vulnerability and raw sexuality with ease. She is singular and her story, of all-round abuse and finally an unlikely source of empathy and understanding, makes for compelling viewing.
Critics need to remember that this is not a story about all women. It uses the male stereo-typification of women to its advantage and turns it on its head. Its erotica is understated and effective. I found its plot compelling, its unfolding riveting and while the female lead’s transformation from an underconfident lowly cop to a femme fatale coming to grips with her sexuality maybe a bit stretched, such is the stuff drama is made of. I, however, beg to differ from the learned critics. It’s accused of seeing female sexuality through the male gaze, stereotyping women, trivialising the child abuse trope, reinforcing a dated perspective about women, peddling sleaze and a banal script. Imtiaz Ali‘s She has, by and large, been panned by the critics. We get you the 7 best Indian TV shows on Netflix streaming right now: While there’s a lot of great international content, good Indian TV shows/series are few and far between. Your favourite streaming devices let you in to the best of content in the comfort of your living rooms.
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