‘Chiraiya’ series review: Divya Dutta uplifts the rough edges of this timely take-down of marital rape

Chiraiya X review: Did Divya Dutta's series based on marital rape impress audiences?

If you are bored of watching the usual mix of action, comedy, horror and romantic dramas on OTT platforms, then this week offers a superb series that is garnering an excellent response from viewers on social media. We are talking about Divya Dutta and Sanjay Mishra's new web series, Chiraiya, which was released on OTT yesterday. Directed by Shashant Shah, this social drama also features Siddharth Shaw, Faisal Rashid, and Prasanna Bisht in pivota…

‘Chiraiya’ series review: Divya Dutta uplifts the rough edges of this timely take-down of marital rape

Through its accessible storytelling, the show offers a sharp portrayal of patriarchy and its impact on families, even though the presentation lacks finesse, making it clunky in some portions.

Review: ‘Chiraiya’ bluntly confronts marital rape

The six-episode Hindi series is out on JioHotstar.

Chiraiya Now Available for Streaming on OTT: What You Need to Know

Chiraiya is a bold social drama exposing patriarchy and advocating women’s rights in marriage.

‘Chiraiya’ Tackles Marital Rape, Challenges Norms on Consent and Violence

Many shows claim to examine social issues, particularly those concerning violence against women, yet a pervasive silence surrounds the subject of marital rape. This topic remains under-discussed partly due to the lack of legal recognition in countries like India. In a society where such acts are often overlooked, narratives surrounding them face significant challenges. This context makes “Chiraiya,” featuring Divya Dutta, a courageous and necess…

Chiraiya Review: A Stirring, Albeit Overdramatic, Remake That Packs a Few Powerful Punches

Chiraiya Review: When her new sister-in-law comes forward with a shocking confession, small-town housewife Kamlesh puts everything at stake, asking one question – when does consent become unimportant after marriage? Chiraiya Hotstar Cast Divya Dutta, Sanjay Mishra, Siddharth Shaw, Prasanna Bisht, Faisal Rashid, Tinnu Anand, Sarita Joshi, Anjum Saxena Chiraiya Series Director Shashant Shah The series has 6 episodes, each about 30 minutes long…