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Where To Watch Maharani Season 1

Maharani – Season 1 is an Indian political drama web series that premiered on 28 May 2021 on SonyLIV. Set in the turbulent political landscape of 1990s Bihar, it stars Huma Qureshi as Rani Bharti, an uneducated homemaker suddenly thrust into power as the Chief Minister of Bihar after her husband, incumbent CM Bheema Bharti (Sohum Shah), is critically injured. Initially overwhelmed, Rani navigates caste politics, corruption, and male-dominated power corridors while asserting her leadership. Based loosely on real political events, Maharani blends gritty realism with powerful performances to explore ambition, identity, and governance in Indian politics.

Drama Political Thriller

Release Date: May 28, 2021
Director: Karan Sharma
Genre: Political, Thriller, Drama
Duration: Each Episode Approx 35 to 49 minutes
Language: Hindi
Starring: Huma Qureshi, Sohum Shah, Amit Sial, Kani Kusruti, Inaamulhaq, Pramod Pathak, Vineet Kumar
Box Office: Not a Theatrical Film
Where To Watch: Disney+ Hotstar, Sony LIV

More details about Maharani Season 1 and where you can watch

In Maharani – Season 1, Rani Bharti’s life changes dramatically when her husband, Bihar’s Chief Minister Bheema Bharti, is seriously shot in a political attack. With rivals and party elders scrambling for control, Bheema names his reluctant wife Rani as his successor, believing her meek nature will suit the role. But thrown into the harsh realities of political infighting, caste tensions, and bureaucratic inertia, Rani must quickly learn the ropes of leadership. With trusted allies and fierce opponents around her, she navigates scandals, backroom deals, and public scrutiny as she begins transforming from a confused spouse to a decisive and resilient leader. As the season unfolds, Rani’s growth becomes a metaphor for empowerment and resistance in a complex political environment.

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Maharani Season 1’s plot where an uneducated homemaker becomes Chief Minister of Bihar is loosely inspired by the real political rise of Rabri Devi, one of India’s most unexpected political leaders.

Where To Watch Maharani Season 1

More details about Maharani Season 1 and where you can watch