The Magic of Shiri(2024)

The Magic of Shiri is a drama series set in 1996 Delhi that follows a woman forced to reinvent herself after globalization destroys her family's livelihood and her husband abandons her. Left to raise her children alone with no money, Shiri defies social convention by becoming a stage magician—a profession unthinkable for women in her time and place. The series chronicles her struggle against poverty and societal expectations as she fights to prove that women can survive and thrive independently. Set against the backdrop of India's economic transformation, The Magic of Shiri celebrates one woman's determination to build a new life on her own terms, challenging the rigid gender norms of her era.