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The inspiration for Bombay Begums originated in 2012, when Shrivastava found herself wondering about the double lives of urban Indian women who join the corporate workforce and excel at their jobs but still have to confront gendered expectations back at home, citing the examples of her past life.
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is an Indian drama series created, written and directed by Alankrita Shrivastava. The series tells a very relevant and unconventional story of women uplifting women through situations that will surely strike a chord with every Indian woman.
The series is executive produced by Chernin Entertainment and EndemolShine India.
"From boardrooms to society's margins, five ambitious women from various walks of life navigate dreams, desires and disappointments in modern Mumbai."
—Official Netflix synopsis
•Pooja Bhatt as Rani
•Shahana Goswami as Fatima
•Amruta Subhash as Lily
•Plabita Borthakur as Ayesha
•Aadhya Anand as Shai
•Manish Chaudhary
Bombay Begums: Created by Alankrita Shrivastava. With Pooja Bhatt, Shahana Goswami, Amruta Subhash, Plabita Borthakur. Set in contemporary urban India, five women across generations wrestle with desire, ethics, personal crises, and vulnerabilities to own their ambition.
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- Pooja Bhatt, Shahana Goswami, Amruta Subhash
Apr 12, 2024 · Pooja Bhatt is eager to reprise her role in Bombay Begums season 2, urging viewers to decide the show's fate. The Hindi drama Bombay Begums season 1 was released on March 8, 2021, and despite the long interval, fans of the show are still hoping for a season 2 announcement.
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Mar 9, 2021 · Is Bombay Begums Based on a True Story? No, ‘Bombay Begums’ is not based on a true story. However, the lead characters are imbued with personalities that resonate with reality. The ambitious yet vulnerable women who try to reach the zenith of success are a part of our social milieu. The series was written and directed by Alankrita Shrivastava.
Mar 8, 2021 · Bombay Begums, created by Alankrita Shrivastava (Lipstick Under My Burkha), who shares screenwriting and directorial responsibilities with Bornila Chatterjee (The Hungry), strikes an instant...
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Mar 13, 2021 · While the past month saw political thriller Tandav streaming on Amazon Prime landing into a controversy, it is now Bombay Begums (Netflix) that is in the line of fire with the National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) asking the Over-The-Top platform to stop its new show.
