Maharani(2021)

Rise. Rule. Revenge

Maharani is a political drama set in 1990s Bihar that follows an illiterate woman thrust into power as Chief Minister. When her husband Bheem Singh Bharti unexpectedly announces her as his successor, Rani Bharti must navigate the treacherous world of state politics despite her lack of education and experience. Facing entrenched caste hierarchies, corrupt officials, and traditional power brokers who refuse to take her seriously, Rani discovers unexpected reserves of cunning and determination. The series explores whether she can survive—and thrive—in a system designed to exclude her, challenging deeply rooted assumptions about power, gender, and eligibility for leadership in rural India.