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India.com
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
From Delhi Crime to Black Warrant, watch these powerful web series that will leave you stunned, streaming on...
Netflix has curated a compelling collection of Hindi web series rooted in real-life events, offering viewers gripping narratives that delve into crime, justice, and human resilience. These series not only entertain but also shed light on significant incidents from India's recent history. Delhi Crime – IMDb Rating: 8.5/10 Inspired by the 2012 Delhi gang rape case, Delhi Crime follows DCP Vartika Chaturvedi as she leads a rigorous investigation to apprehend the perpetrators. The series has been lauded for its sensitive portrayal of a harrowing event and won the International Emmy Award for Best Drama Series. Black Warrant – IMDb Rating: 7.9/10 Based on the memoir by Sunil Gupta and Sunetra Choudhury, Black Warrant offers an inside look into Tihar Jail's operations. The series exposes the corruption and challenges within the prison system through the eyes of a rookie jailer, highlighting the complexities of justice and rehabilitation. The Railway Men – IMDb Rating: 7.8/10 Set against the backdrop of the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy, The Railway Men tells the story of unsung heroes who risked their lives to save others during one of the world's worst industrial disasters. The series pays tribute to their bravery and the human spirit in times of crisis. Jamtara – Sabka Number Ayega – IMDb Rating: 7.3/10 This series delves into the phishing scams operated by young men in the Jamtara district of Jharkhand. Jamtara portrays how these individuals exploit technology and social engineering, leading to a cat-and-mouse game with law enforcement. Trial by Fire – IMDb Rating: 7.6/10 Trial by Fire recounts the Uphaar Cinema fire tragedy of 1997 while running house full show of Border, focusing on the relentless pursuit of justice by the victims' families. The series captures the emotional and legal battles faced by those seeking accountability for the disaster. Scoop – IMDb Rating: 7.7/10 Based on journalist Jigna Vora's memoir, Scoop explores the media's role in crime reporting and the personal toll it can take. The series follows Vora's journey as she navigates accusations and the quest for truth in a high-profile murder case. House of Secrets: The Burari Deaths – IMDb Rating: 8.0/10 This docuseries investigates the mysterious deaths of 11 family members in Delhi's Burari neighborhood. House of Secrets examines the psychological and societal factors behind the incident, offering a chilling look into the complexities of human behavior.
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First Post
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- First Post
From Delhi Crime to Guilty Minds: This August 15, watch four inspiring women as they redefine independence
This Independence Day, meet four women protagonists who embody the responsibility that comes with freedom. They exemplify patriotism, social consciousness, empathy and courage. Dr. Sneha, Captain Shikha Sharma, Vartika Chaturvedi and Kashaf not only make space for the feminine perspective in male-dominated realms but also strain against societal prejudices. Each of these women reflect values central to the idea of India, provoke thought and encourage us to imagine and work towards a more equal, just, fair and resilient country. The Test Case Directed by Vinay Waikul and Nagesh Kukunoor, 'The Test Case', though faintly inspired by the Demi Moore starrer 'G.I. Jane' (1997) shattered stereotypes by portraying Nimrat Kaur as the first woman to be 'tested' in a combat role in the Indian army. Kaur plays Captain Shikha Sharma, the only woman in a group of Indian Army officers training to join the Special forces. In scenes reminiscent of Kavita Chaudhary's 1987 series 'Udaan', she falters initially at tasks entailing physical strength and attracts disdain and animosity from her male counterparts. But thanks to her leadership skills and determination, she not only graduates at the top of her training course but also ensures that she gets justice for the trauma she has been put through. The show invites us to envision an India where women will be treated on par with men and will not be made to feel unsafe everywhere. Watch it on JioHotstar. Main Kuch Bhi Kar Sakti Hoon 'Main Kuch Bhi Kar Sakti Hoon' (MKBKSH), is a pathbreaking show ideated and launched by Population Foundation of India across television, radio, the internet, and mobile platforms. At its heart is Dr Sneha Mathur, a conscientious medical professional who chooses to leave the city to work in a village. Along the way, she tries to raise awareness about issues like family planning, domestic abuse, early marriage, sex selection, sexual and reproductive health. With patience, grit and courage, she breaks past barriers of ignorance and prejudice to transform lives. The show sparked conversations around gender equality and also sensitised the audiences to the rural inequities that must be bridged if India has to progress inclusively. The cumulative viewership of 150 million signifies that the show's message travelled far and wide. MKBKSH was directed by Feroz Abbas Khan. Watch it on YouTube. Delhi Crime Richie Mehta's Emmy winning 'Delhi Crime' not only sheds light on the dark undercurrents of gender violence, social disparity and unchecked crime but also celebrates Deputy Commissioner of Police Vartika Chaturvedi (Shefali Shah) who leads from the front to bring hope and justice to victims and survivors of horrific crimes. The police procedural crime drama has tackled difficult subjects like the 2012 Delhi gang rape case and the trails of murders by the notorious Chaddi Baniyan Gang. The drama reminds us what conscientious policing can look like and at the International Emmy Awards held in November 2020, it became the first Indian series to receive the award for Best Drama Series. Watch it on Netflix. Guilty Minds 'Guilty Minds' is an unusual legal drama steered by Shefali Bhushan and Jayant Digambar Somalkar. This series stars Shriya Pilgaonkar as Kashaf Quaze who with her friend Vandana runs a law centre to take up class action and humanitarian cases. Along the way, she comes face to face with many issues that contemporary India is facing but always fights for the underdog and never gives up on her idealism even in the face of disillusion. Be it gender violence, water shortages in rural India or corruption, Kashaf shows us how to take challenges head on and speak up for the voiceless. Watch it on Amazon Prime.
Hans India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
This August 15, watch four inspiring women as they redefine Independence
This Independence Day, meet four women protagonists who embody the responsibility that comes with freedom. They exemplify patriotism, social consciousness, empathy and courage. Dr. Sneha, Captain Shikha Sharma, Vartika Chaturvedi and Kashaf not only make space for the feminine perspective in male-dominated realms but also strain against societal prejudices. Each of these women reflect values central to the idea of India, provoke thought and encourage us to imagine and work towards a more equal, just, fair and resilient country. 1. The Test Case Directed by Vinay Waikul and Nagesh Kukunoor, 'The Test Case', though faintly inspired by the Demi Moore starrer 'G.I. Jane' (1997) shattered stereotypes by portraying Nimrat Kaur as the first woman to be 'tested' in a combat role in the Indian army. Kaur plays Captain Shikha Sharma, the only woman in a group of Indian Army officers training to join the Special forces. In scenes reminiscent of Kavita Chaudhary's 1987 series 'Udaan', she falters initially at tasks entailing physical strength and attracts disdain and animosity from her male counterparts. But thanks to her leadership skills and determination, she not only graduates at the top of her training course but also ensures that she gets justice for the trauma she has been put through. The show invites us to envision an India where women will be treated on par with men and will not be made to feel unsafe everywhere. Watch it on JioHotstar. 2. Main Kuch Bhi Kar Sakti Hoon 'Main Kuch Bhi Kar Sakti Hoon' (MKBKSH), is a pathbreaking show ideated and launched by Population Foundation of India across television, radio, the internet, and mobile platforms. At its heart is Dr Sneha Mathur, a conscientious medical professional who chooses to leave the city to work in a village. Along the way, she tries to raise awareness about issues like family planning, domestic abuse, early marriage, sex selection, sexual and reproductive health. With patience, grit and courage, she breaks past barriers of ignorance and prejudice to transform lives. The show sparked conversations around gender equality and also sensitised the audiences to the rural inequities that must be bridged if India has to progress inclusively. The cumulative viewership of 150 million signifies that the show's message travelled far and wide. MKBKSH was directed by Feroz Abbas Khan. Watch it on YouTube. 3. Delhi Crime Richie Mehta's Emmy winning 'Delhi Crime' not only sheds light on the dark undercurrents of gender violence, social disparity and unchecked crime but also celebrates Deputy Commissioner of Police Vartika Chaturvedi (Shefali Shah) who leads from the front to bring hope and justice to victims and survivors of horrific crimes. The police procedural crime drama has tackled difficult subjects like the 2012 Delhi gang rape case and the trails of murders by the notorious Chaddi Baniyan Gang. The drama reminds us what conscientious policing can look like and at the International Emmy Awards held in November 2020, it became the first Indian series to receive the award for Best Drama Series. Watch it on Netflix. 4. Guilty Minds 'Guilty Minds' is an unusual legal drama steered by Shefali Bhushan and Jayant Digambar Somalkar. This series stars Shriya Pilgaonkar as Kashaf Quaze who with her friend Vandana runs a law centre to take up class action and humanitarian cases. Along the way, she comes face to face with many issues that contemporary India is facing but always fights for the underdog and never gives up on her idealism even in the face of disillusion. Be it gender violence, water shortages in rural India or corruption, Kashaf shows us how to take challenges head on and speak up for the voiceless. Watch it on Amazon Prime.
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
My roles do not provide an instruction manual for women: Shefali Shah
Being one of the few actresses in Hindi cinema to command an oeuvre comprising powerful characters like DCP Vartika Chaturvedi (Delhi Crime) or Shamshu (Darlings), Shefali Shah has often been labelled the torchbearer of women empowerment on screen. However, the actress doesn't believe she can provide an instruction manual. 'Every woman has different parameters. I'm no one to judge or provide an instruction booklet to people. When I chose to take a sabbatical to nurture my children, it felt empowering to know that my kids were dependent on me,' Shefali explains. The Dil Dhadakne Do actress – who was in the city over the weekend for a talk – tells us how she loves being real on social media, exploring regional stories for films, and more. 'Regional literature is yet unexplored in our country' Shefali recently documented her solo trip to Manali on social media, where she expressed her love for exploring local culture and lands. Ask her if she'd want to bring any of these stories alive on the big screen, and the actress – who has also found a penchant for writing – says, 'I would love to do things in regional languages. There is such rich culture when it comes to Marathi or Gujarati literature, and even Bengali. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo No one's exploring these or using them to interpret stories on screen. I think I'll go through all the literature possible and decide what I want to go ahead with.' Coming to Gujarati, Shefali, whose mother is a Gujarati – and she is married to a Gujarati (filmmaker Vipul Amrutlal Shah ) – shares that she isn't well-versed in the language. 'I must admit that I am not synced much with Gujarati literature. I'm not proud of it, but it's a fact as it has never been my first language, despite my mother being a Gujarati. But there is so much beautiful stuff that is yet to be explored. I think I would like to be part of a remake of Santu Rangili (the 1976 Gujarati film starring Aruna Irani and Arvind Trivedi).' 'I only know how to be authentic' While it is tough to gauge the difference between what's real and reel on social media, Shefali says that she cannot be anything else but authentic and real. 'A lot of times, it (her content) may seem inappropriate, so I'm advised to take something off, but it's a conscious decision to be myself because I really can't be anyone else. There's no point in posting perfectly manicured pictures all the time. There's nothing real about it. '
