Disney+Hotstar’s latest series “Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo” is an undeniably binge-worthy thriller that stars Dimple Kapadia as the drug lord of a fictional North Indian desert town called Rann Pradesh. The show has a strong representation of women, with Kapadia leading the way as the matriarch of a family of drug dealers. The series is directed by Homi Adajania and has a script written by Saurav Dey, Nandini Gupta, and Aman Mannan.
Introduction
Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo is an Indian thriller series that recently premiered on Disney+Hotstar. It features Dimple Kapadia in the lead role as the drug lord of a fictional North Indian desert town called Rann Pradesh. The show has a strong representation of women, making it undeniably binge-worthy.
Plot
The series follows the story of Savitri, a matriarch of a family of drug dealers, who operates out of a haveli in a lawless North Indian desert town. She is surrounded by her team, including two daughters-in-law, Kajal and Bijlee, and her rebellious daughter Shanta. Together, the four women lead their lives on their own terms, making some reckless decisions along the way. The major part of the eight-episode Hotstar Specials series’ tale is unfolded in a secret bunker where the family grows its one-of-a-kind opium called ‘Flamingo’. Savitri has two bickering US-returnee sons, Harish and Kapil, who find the bunker after being clueless for years about the actual nature of the business which their mother runs. Upon their discovery of the business, Savitri decides that she would name a successor soon.
Characters
The show has a strong cast of characters, led by Dimple Kapadia as Savitri. Other important characters include Kajal (Angira Dhar) and Bijlee (Isha Talvar), her two daughters-in-law, and her rebellious daughter Shanta (Radhika Madan). The fearsome four play a foundational role in strengthening the base of the business with the help of satellite phones, friends in the right places, and the enviable ability to stay three steps ahead of their enemies, including the Monk (Deepak Dobriyal) and his henchmen.
Production
Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo is directed by Homi Adajania, with a script written by Saurav Dey, Nandini Gupta, and Aman Mannan. The show premiered on Disney+Hotstar and is available for streaming now.
Opinions and Criticisms
The show has received generally positive reviews, with critics praising the strong performances by the cast, particularly Dimple Kapadia. However, some have criticized the pace of the series overall, with some moments failing to hold the audience’s attention. The show is violent, with some scenes being graphic in nature.
Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo is an undeniably binge-worthy thriller with a strong representation of women. The show is directed by Homi Adajania and has a script written by Saurav Dey, Nandini Gupta, and Aman Mannan. It features Dimple Kapadia in the lead role as the drug lord of a fictional North Indian desert town called Rann Pradesh. While the pace of the series overall may falter at times, it is a compelling watch with strong performances from the cast.
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