Maharani (OTT TV series)
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Maharani (transl. Empress) is an Indian Hindi-language political drama streaming television series created by Subhash Kapoor. Four seasons of the web series have been released with Huma Qureshi portraying the title character. Season 1 of the series is directed by Karan Sharma, Season 2 by Ravindra Gautam and Season 3 by Saurabh Bhave. The series stars Huma Qureshi as the protagonist along with Sohum Shah, Amit Sial, Kani Kusruti and Inaamulhaq. The multi-seasons political series is partly inspired by events in Bihar in the 1990s when Lalu Prasad Yadav made his homemaker wife Rabri Devi his successor. The story of season 1 is from 1995 to 1999 and is inspired by real-life events and characters like Ranvir Sena, left-wing militants, Naxalite groups, the Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) Liberation, 1997 Laxmanpur Bathe massacre, Fodder Scam, Brahmeshwar Singh. The first season premiered on SonyLIV on 28 May 2021. The story of season 2 is from mid-1999 and is inspired from real-life events and characters like Shilpi-Gautam Murder, Sadhu Yadav, Rajiv Goswami, Shibu Soren, Mohammad Shahabuddin, Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) and 2000 Bihar Legislative Assembly election. The teaser of the second season was launched on 16 July 2022 and the trailer was released on 1 August 2022. The second season was released on 25 August 2022 on SonyLIV. The third season trailer been released on 19 February 2024. And the season was released on Sony LIV on 7 March 2024. It is again inspired by and related with many real life events, including the Jitan Manjhi episode. The trailer of season 4 released on 9 October 2025, the show completely released on SonyLIV on 7 November 2025.
Infobox
Genre
Political drama
Created by
Subhash Kapoor
Written by
Subhash Kapoor Nandan Singh Umashankar Singh
Directed by
Karan Sharma (season 1) Ravindra Gautam (season 2) Saurabh Bhave (season 3) Puneet Prakash (season 4)
Starring
mw- Huma Qureshi Vipin Sharma Shweta Basu Prasad Sohum Shah Amit Sial Vineet Kumar Kani Kusruti Anuja Sathe Inaamulhaq
Music by
Rohit Sharma
Country of origin
India
Original language
Hindi
No. of seasons
4
No. of episodes
36
Producers
Naren Kumar Dimple Kharbanda
Cinematography
Anup Singh (season 2)
Editor
Kunal Walve
Running time
33–67 minutes
Production company
Kangra Talkies
Network
SonyLIV
Release
28 May 2021 (2021-05-28) –present
Tables
1
1
Season
1
Episodes
10
Episodes
May 28, 2021 (2021-05-28)
2
2
Season
2
Episodes
10
Episodes
August 25, 2022 (2022-08-25)
3
3
Season
3
Episodes
8
Episodes
March 7, 2024 (2024-03-07)
4
4
Season
4
Episodes
8
Episodes
November 7, 2025 (2025-11-07)
| Season | Episodes | Originally released | ||
| 1 | 10 | May 28, 2021 (2021-05-28) | ||
| 2 | 10 | August 25, 2022 (2022-08-25) | ||
| 3 | 8 | March 7, 2024 (2024-03-07) | ||
| 4 | 8 | November 7, 2025 (2025-11-07) | ||
· Episode Summary › Season 1 (2021)
2
2
Episode No. → 1
2
Title → Jaat Na Poocho Sadhu Ki
Dekh Tamasha Kursi Ka
Synopsis → 1998 - Bihar is going through a financial crisis and caste wars are rampant throughout the state. Dileep Ram, a Dalit, is killed by Thakur Saheb, a landlord because Dileep refused to send his wife to work at Thakur's mansion. In reprisal, Naxal leader Shankar Mahto kills Thakur along with eight of his men. This leads to political unrest in Bihar and brings the factionalism in the ruling party out in the open.
CM Bheema Bharti survives the fatal attack but is bedridden. RJSP central observer Ramjeevan Bohra informs Bheema that due to his ill health, the party has decided to elect a new CM. Bheema agrees to resign with a condition that if he gets maximum votes then he will announce his successor and Bohra agrees. A triangular fight ensues between Bheema Bharti, Naveen Kumar and Party President Gauri Shankar Pandey.
Director → Karan Sharma
Karan Sharma
Duration → 46 mins
47 mins
3
3
Episode No. → 1
3
Title → Jaat Na Poocho Sadhu Ki
Ghoonghat Ke Pat Khol Re
Synopsis → 1998 - Bihar is going through a financial crisis and caste wars are rampant throughout the state. Dileep Ram, a Dalit, is killed by Thakur Saheb, a landlord because Dileep refused to send his wife to work at Thakur's mansion. In reprisal, Naxal leader Shankar Mahto kills Thakur along with eight of his men. This leads to political unrest in Bihar and brings the factionalism in the ruling party out in the open.
Illiterate and shy Rani Bharti is completely out of depth while taking CM's oath in cabinet meeting. She feels extremely humiliated as media roasts her and calls her rubber-stamp CM. She decides not to go to the office but when Bheema's PA Mishra Ji reminds her that her reluctance to take charge as CM could lead to another murder attempt on Bheema, Rani gets the message. She orders DGP to find people who were behind murder attempt on Bheema.
Director → Karan Sharma
Karan Sharma
Duration → 46 mins
57 mins
4
4
Episode No. → 1
4
Title → Jaat Na Poocho Sadhu Ki
Sadho Yeh Murdon Ka Gaon
Synopsis → 1998 - Bihar is going through a financial crisis and caste wars are rampant throughout the state. Dileep Ram, a Dalit, is killed by Thakur Saheb, a landlord because Dileep refused to send his wife to work at Thakur's mansion. In reprisal, Naxal leader Shankar Mahto kills Thakur along with eight of his men. This leads to political unrest in Bihar and brings the factionalism in the ruling party out in the open.
CM Rani Bharti faces the first big crisis in the office when Veer Sena, an army of upper-caste people, massacred 37 lower caste people in Laxmanpur village. Rani Bharti gives a 13-day ultimatum to DGP to catch Mukhiya. DGP nabs Mukhiya's right-hand man Kunwar Singh in a daring operation but he refuses to divulge Mukhiya's whereabouts. Meanwhile, Rani gets to know from Finance Secretary Parvez Alam that the state has no money to even pay its employees and all state treasuries are empty.
Director → Karan Sharma
Karan Sharma
Duration → 46 mins
43 mins
5
5
Episode No. → 1
5
Title → Jaat Na Poocho Sadhu Ki
Kaun Thagwa Nagariya Lootal Ho
Synopsis → 1998 - Bihar is going through a financial crisis and caste wars are rampant throughout the state. Dileep Ram, a Dalit, is killed by Thakur Saheb, a landlord because Dileep refused to send his wife to work at Thakur's mansion. In reprisal, Naxal leader Shankar Mahto kills Thakur along with eight of his men. This leads to political unrest in Bihar and brings the factionalism in the ruling party out in the open.
Ranchi DM Manak Gupta pays a visit to Machan Baba, a religious leader, and informs him about the Finance Secretary's visit to Ranchi treasury for audit. Machan baba asks him to be alert. Parvez Alam and his Deputy Anjani Srivastav visit the treasury office in the night and find suspicious bills. Parvez reports to CM Rani that Animal Husbandry Dept (AHD) has done fraudulent withdrawals in millions from Ranchi treasury. CM orders him to investigate AHD withdrawals from all 48 treasuries of Bihar.
Director → Karan Sharma
Karan Sharma
Duration → 46 mins
39 mins
6
6
Episode No. → 1
6
Title → Jaat Na Poocho Sadhu Ki
Na Kahu Se Dosti, Na Kahu Se Bair
Synopsis → 1998 - Bihar is going through a financial crisis and caste wars are rampant throughout the state. Dileep Ram, a Dalit, is killed by Thakur Saheb, a landlord because Dileep refused to send his wife to work at Thakur's mansion. In reprisal, Naxal leader Shankar Mahto kills Thakur along with eight of his men. This leads to political unrest in Bihar and brings the factionalism in the ruling party out in the open.
Parvez Alam interrogates 4 AHD officials of Ranchi and gets to know withdrawals were done by submitting fake bills of supply of seeds, fodder, medical equipment by companies such as VC Foods. He also gets to know fraud was happening with AHD minister Prem Kumar's approval. Rani confronts Prem and asks for his resignation. Prem reminds her that if he goes, her govt will fall too.
Director → Karan Sharma
Karan Sharma
Duration → 46 mins
47 mins
7
7
Episode No. → 1
7
Title → Jaat Na Poocho Sadhu Ki
Bahot Kathin Hai Dagar Panghat Ki
Synopsis → 1998 - Bihar is going through a financial crisis and caste wars are rampant throughout the state. Dileep Ram, a Dalit, is killed by Thakur Saheb, a landlord because Dileep refused to send his wife to work at Thakur's mansion. In reprisal, Naxal leader Shankar Mahto kills Thakur along with eight of his men. This leads to political unrest in Bihar and brings the factionalism in the ruling party out in the open.
Mukhiya with help of SP Nishikant traps and kills ASI Ranjana Kumari, a Naxal sympathizer, who had helped DGP to arrest Kunwar Singh. Shankar Mahto vows revenge. Rani Bharti dismisses Prem Kumar and orders CID investigation into the scam. Infuriated Prem Kumar, on the advice of Gauri Shankar Pandey, leaves RJS party and joins hands with Naveen Kumar along with 8 more MLAs from RJS on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. This brings Rani's Govt into a minority.
Director → Karan Sharma
Karan Sharma
Duration → 46 mins
49 mins
8
8
Episode No. → 1
8
Title → Jaat Na Poocho Sadhu Ki
Maaya Maha Thagni Hum Jaani
Synopsis → 1998 - Bihar is going through a financial crisis and caste wars are rampant throughout the state. Dileep Ram, a Dalit, is killed by Thakur Saheb, a landlord because Dileep refused to send his wife to work at Thakur's mansion. In reprisal, Naxal leader Shankar Mahto kills Thakur along with eight of his men. This leads to political unrest in Bihar and brings the factionalism in the ruling party out in the open.
Bheema, who could now walk with the help of a stick, meets Governor and asks him why did he try to kill him? After all, Machan baba couldn't do anything without Governor's approval. Governor reminds him that he had gone back on his words. Bheema offers Governor a deal - that he won't touch Machan Baba and in return, Governor won't call Rani Govt, which was in minority, for floor test as demanded by Naveen. Bheema, true to his word, stops Rani from arresting Machan baba.
Director → Karan Sharma
Karan Sharma
Duration → 46 mins
39 mins
9
9
Episode No. → 1
9
Title → Jaat Na Poocho Sadhu Ki
Chah Gayi Chinta Miti Manua Beparwah
Synopsis → 1998 - Bihar is going through a financial crisis and caste wars are rampant throughout the state. Dileep Ram, a Dalit, is killed by Thakur Saheb, a landlord because Dileep refused to send his wife to work at Thakur's mansion. In reprisal, Naxal leader Shankar Mahto kills Thakur along with eight of his men. This leads to political unrest in Bihar and brings the factionalism in the ruling party out in the open.
Rani meets Governor at midnight and demands an explanation. Governor drops a bombshell, tells her Bheema Bharti too was part of the Seed Scam. In fact, 3 years ago, post elections, his party RJSP was short of a majority in the Assembly and Bheema became CM only after he agreed to make Virender Thakur, Governor Protege, and Animal Husbandry Minister in the previous govt, as AHD minister in his government too.
Director → Karan Sharma
Karan Sharma
Duration → 46 mins
35 mins
10
10
Episode No. → 1
10
Title → Jaat Na Poocho Sadhu Ki
Jo Ghar Phoonke Apnau, Chale Hamaare Saath
Synopsis → 1998 - Bihar is going through a financial crisis and caste wars are rampant throughout the state. Dileep Ram, a Dalit, is killed by Thakur Saheb, a landlord because Dileep refused to send his wife to work at Thakur's mansion. In reprisal, Naxal leader Shankar Mahto kills Thakur along with eight of his men. This leads to political unrest in Bihar and brings the factionalism in the ruling party out in the open.
Rani confronts Bheema about the scam, death of Virendra Thakur and his association with Naxal leader Shankar Mahto. Bheema says Virender had joined hands with Mukhiya to kill backward caste people and destabilize his govt, so he asked his college friend Shankar Mahto to kill him. Later he made Prem Kumar as AHD minister with approval from Governor. Bheema adds he did nothing wrong as these are small prices to pay for the social change he brought in Bihar.
Director → Karan Sharma
Karan Sharma
Duration → 46 mins
48 mins
| Episode No. | Title | Synopsis | Director | Duration |
| 1 | Jaat Na Poocho Sadhu Ki | 1998 - Bihar is going through a financial crisis and caste wars are rampant throughout the state. Dileep Ram, a Dalit, is killed by Thakur Saheb, a landlord because Dileep refused to send his wife to work at Thakur's mansion. In reprisal, Naxal leader Shankar Mahto kills Thakur along with eight of his men. This leads to political unrest in Bihar and brings the factionalism in the ruling party out in the open. | Karan Sharma | 46 mins |
| 2 | Dekh Tamasha Kursi Ka | CM Bheema Bharti survives the fatal attack but is bedridden. RJSP central observer Ramjeevan Bohra informs Bheema that due to his ill health, the party has decided to elect a new CM. Bheema agrees to resign with a condition that if he gets maximum votes then he will announce his successor and Bohra agrees. A triangular fight ensues between Bheema Bharti, Naveen Kumar and Party President Gauri Shankar Pandey. | Karan Sharma | 47 mins |
| 3 | Ghoonghat Ke Pat Khol Re | Illiterate and shy Rani Bharti is completely out of depth while taking CM's oath in cabinet meeting. She feels extremely humiliated as media roasts her and calls her rubber-stamp CM. She decides not to go to the office but when Bheema's PA Mishra Ji reminds her that her reluctance to take charge as CM could lead to another murder attempt on Bheema, Rani gets the message. She orders DGP to find people who were behind murder attempt on Bheema. | Karan Sharma | 57 mins |
| 4 | Sadho Yeh Murdon Ka Gaon | CM Rani Bharti faces the first big crisis in the office when Veer Sena, an army of upper-caste people, massacred 37 lower caste people in Laxmanpur village. Rani Bharti gives a 13-day ultimatum to DGP to catch Mukhiya. DGP nabs Mukhiya's right-hand man Kunwar Singh in a daring operation but he refuses to divulge Mukhiya's whereabouts. Meanwhile, Rani gets to know from Finance Secretary Parvez Alam that the state has no money to even pay its employees and all state treasuries are empty. | Karan Sharma | 43 mins |
| 5 | Kaun Thagwa Nagariya Lootal Ho | Ranchi DM Manak Gupta pays a visit to Machan Baba, a religious leader, and informs him about the Finance Secretary's visit to Ranchi treasury for audit. Machan baba asks him to be alert. Parvez Alam and his Deputy Anjani Srivastav visit the treasury office in the night and find suspicious bills. Parvez reports to CM Rani that Animal Husbandry Dept (AHD) has done fraudulent withdrawals in millions from Ranchi treasury. CM orders him to investigate AHD withdrawals from all 48 treasuries of Bihar. | Karan Sharma | 39 mins |
| 6 | Na Kahu Se Dosti, Na Kahu Se Bair | Parvez Alam interrogates 4 AHD officials of Ranchi and gets to know withdrawals were done by submitting fake bills of supply of seeds, fodder, medical equipment by companies such as VC Foods. He also gets to know fraud was happening with AHD minister Prem Kumar's approval. Rani confronts Prem and asks for his resignation. Prem reminds her that if he goes, her govt will fall too. | Karan Sharma | 47 mins |
| 7 | Bahot Kathin Hai Dagar Panghat Ki | Mukhiya with help of SP Nishikant traps and kills ASI Ranjana Kumari, a Naxal sympathizer, who had helped DGP to arrest Kunwar Singh. Shankar Mahto vows revenge. Rani Bharti dismisses Prem Kumar and orders CID investigation into the scam. Infuriated Prem Kumar, on the advice of Gauri Shankar Pandey, leaves RJS party and joins hands with Naveen Kumar along with 8 more MLAs from RJS on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. This brings Rani's Govt into a minority. | Karan Sharma | 49 mins |
| 8 | Maaya Maha Thagni Hum Jaani | Bheema, who could now walk with the help of a stick, meets Governor and asks him why did he try to kill him? After all, Machan baba couldn't do anything without Governor's approval. Governor reminds him that he had gone back on his words. Bheema offers Governor a deal - that he won't touch Machan Baba and in return, Governor won't call Rani Govt, which was in minority, for floor test as demanded by Naveen. Bheema, true to his word, stops Rani from arresting Machan baba. | Karan Sharma | 39 mins |
| 9 | Chah Gayi Chinta Miti Manua Beparwah | Rani meets Governor at midnight and demands an explanation. Governor drops a bombshell, tells her Bheema Bharti too was part of the Seed Scam. In fact, 3 years ago, post elections, his party RJSP was short of a majority in the Assembly and Bheema became CM only after he agreed to make Virender Thakur, Governor Protege, and Animal Husbandry Minister in the previous govt, as AHD minister in his government too. | Karan Sharma | 35 mins |
| 10 | Jo Ghar Phoonke Apnau, Chale Hamaare Saath | Rani confronts Bheema about the scam, death of Virendra Thakur and his association with Naxal leader Shankar Mahto. Bheema says Virender had joined hands with Mukhiya to kill backward caste people and destabilize his govt, so he asked his college friend Shankar Mahto to kill him. Later he made Prem Kumar as AHD minister with approval from Governor. Bheema adds he did nothing wrong as these are small prices to pay for the social change he brought in Bihar. | Karan Sharma | 48 mins |
· Episode Summary › Season 2 (2022)
2
2
Episode No. → 1
2
Title → Jungleraj
Daagi Bane Baagi
Synopsis → Eight months after Rani sent Bheema Bharti to jail from the Assembly floor and promised a fair and transparent administration to the people of Bihar, she is struggling on both personal and professional fronts. Bheema runs a proxy government from jail and there is lawlessness in Bihar. When a young girl is raped and murdered, the opposition dubs Rani's government as Jungle Raj and demands her resignation.
As Rani takes steps to get rid of the Jungle Raj in the state, her own party's MLAs rebel against her. Meanwhile, Naveen Kumar meets Govardhan Das to discuss their next move.
Director → Ravindra Gautam
Ravindra Gautam
Duration → 51 mins
37 mins
3
3
Episode No. → 1
3
Title → Jungleraj
Vibhajan
Synopsis → Eight months after Rani sent Bheema Bharti to jail from the Assembly floor and promised a fair and transparent administration to the people of Bihar, she is struggling on both personal and professional fronts. Bheema runs a proxy government from jail and there is lawlessness in Bihar. When a young girl is raped and murdered, the opposition dubs Rani's government as Jungle Raj and demands her resignation.
RJSP, the ruling party, elects Musafir Baitha as the CM designate. Rani and Naveen eye Jharkhand Jan Party leader Ekkal Munda's support to prove a majority. Bheema walks out of jail and asks Rani to resign. Rani's political move stuns not only her husband but the opposition too.
Director → Ravindra Gautam
Ravindra Gautam
Duration → 51 mins
47 mins
4
4
Episode No. → 1
4
Title → Jungleraj
Ashirvaad
Synopsis → Eight months after Rani sent Bheema Bharti to jail from the Assembly floor and promised a fair and transparent administration to the people of Bihar, she is struggling on both personal and professional fronts. Bheema runs a proxy government from jail and there is lawlessness in Bihar. When a young girl is raped and murdered, the opposition dubs Rani's government as Jungle Raj and demands her resignation.
Violence erupts and spreads throughout Bihar. Rani imposes Section 144 in the state and orders Naveen's arrest. Ex-Governor Govardhan Das returns to Bihar to investigate the violence. Prem Kumar, out on bail, makes a revelation, which breaks Rani's heart.
Director → Ravindra Gautam
Ravindra Gautam
Duration → 51 mins
44 mins
5
5
Episode No. → 1
5
Title → Jungleraj
Vinashkale Viprite Buddhi
Synopsis → Eight months after Rani sent Bheema Bharti to jail from the Assembly floor and promised a fair and transparent administration to the people of Bihar, she is struggling on both personal and professional fronts. Bheema runs a proxy government from jail and there is lawlessness in Bihar. When a young girl is raped and murdered, the opposition dubs Rani's government as Jungle Raj and demands her resignation.
Bihar is gripped by a violent uprising that quickly spreads. On the personal front, Rani's heart is broken by a disclosure made by Prem Kumar, who is on bail.
Director → Ravindra Gautam
Ravindra Gautam
Duration → 51 mins
39 mins
6
6
Episode No. → 1
6
Title → Jungleraj
Pati Patni Aur Woh
Synopsis → Eight months after Rani sent Bheema Bharti to jail from the Assembly floor and promised a fair and transparent administration to the people of Bihar, she is struggling on both personal and professional fronts. Bheema runs a proxy government from jail and there is lawlessness in Bihar. When a young girl is raped and murdered, the opposition dubs Rani's government as Jungle Raj and demands her resignation.
The word of Bheema's love interest gets out to the media while Rani struggles to accept her new reality. Bheema launches a new political party as the elections are announced. Govardhan discloses the truth behind the Siwan violence and Bheema being bombed to Rani.
Director → Ravindra Gautam
Ravindra Gautam
Duration → 51 mins
47 mins
7
7
Episode No. → 1
7
Title → Jungleraj
Kingmaker
Synopsis → Eight months after Rani sent Bheema Bharti to jail from the Assembly floor and promised a fair and transparent administration to the people of Bihar, she is struggling on both personal and professional fronts. Bheema runs a proxy government from jail and there is lawlessness in Bihar. When a young girl is raped and murdered, the opposition dubs Rani's government as Jungle Raj and demands her resignation.
People cast their votes in the elections. Who will Bihar choose as its next chief minister? Rani, Bheema or Naveen?
Director → Ravindra Gautam
Ravindra Gautam
Duration → 51 mins
41 mins
8
8
Episode No. → 1
8
Title → Jungleraj
Shah Aur Maat
Synopsis → Eight months after Rani sent Bheema Bharti to jail from the Assembly floor and promised a fair and transparent administration to the people of Bihar, she is struggling on both personal and professional fronts. Bheema runs a proxy government from jail and there is lawlessness in Bihar. When a young girl is raped and murdered, the opposition dubs Rani's government as Jungle Raj and demands her resignation.
Suspense on the formation of the government continues while Naveen brings Bheema an exciting proposal. Bheema throws a Holi party and invites newly-elected MLAs from the RJSP and BVP parties to form a government.
Director → Ravindra Gautam
Ravindra Gautam
Duration → 51 mins
33 mins
9
9
Episode No. → 1
9
Title → Jungleraj
Hawamahal
Synopsis → Eight months after Rani sent Bheema Bharti to jail from the Assembly floor and promised a fair and transparent administration to the people of Bihar, she is struggling on both personal and professional fronts. Bheema runs a proxy government from jail and there is lawlessness in Bihar. When a young girl is raped and murdered, the opposition dubs Rani's government as Jungle Raj and demands her resignation.
Martin Ekka is appointed as the head of a three-member committee to investigate Bheema Bharti's unexplained death. President's rule is imposed on the state. Mishra decides to unravel the mystery by himself. A new light shines on the case when the committee investigates all the MLAs present at the Holi party.
Director → Ravindra Gautam
Ravindra Gautam
Duration → 51 mins
33 mins
10
10
Episode No. → 1
10
Title → Jungleraj
Mastermind
Synopsis → Eight months after Rani sent Bheema Bharti to jail from the Assembly floor and promised a fair and transparent administration to the people of Bihar, she is struggling on both personal and professional fronts. Bheema runs a proxy government from jail and there is lawlessness in Bihar. When a young girl is raped and murdered, the opposition dubs Rani's government as Jungle Raj and demands her resignation.
Govardhan Das is reappointed as the Governor of Bihar and calls the single largest party, BPP, to form the government. Martin meets Rani to tell her the truth behind Bheema Bharti's death.
Director → Ravindra Gautam
Ravindra Gautam
Duration → 51 mins
61 mins
| Episode No. | Title | Synopsis | Director | Duration |
| 1 | Jungleraj | Eight months after Rani sent Bheema Bharti to jail from the Assembly floor and promised a fair and transparent administration to the people of Bihar, she is struggling on both personal and professional fronts. Bheema runs a proxy government from jail and there is lawlessness in Bihar. When a young girl is raped and murdered, the opposition dubs Rani's government as Jungle Raj and demands her resignation. | Ravindra Gautam | 51 mins |
| 2 | Daagi Bane Baagi | As Rani takes steps to get rid of the Jungle Raj in the state, her own party's MLAs rebel against her. Meanwhile, Naveen Kumar meets Govardhan Das to discuss their next move. | Ravindra Gautam | 37 mins |
| 3 | Vibhajan | RJSP, the ruling party, elects Musafir Baitha as the CM designate. Rani and Naveen eye Jharkhand Jan Party leader Ekkal Munda's support to prove a majority. Bheema walks out of jail and asks Rani to resign. Rani's political move stuns not only her husband but the opposition too. | Ravindra Gautam | 47 mins |
| 4 | Ashirvaad | Violence erupts and spreads throughout Bihar. Rani imposes Section 144 in the state and orders Naveen's arrest. Ex-Governor Govardhan Das returns to Bihar to investigate the violence. Prem Kumar, out on bail, makes a revelation, which breaks Rani's heart. | Ravindra Gautam | 44 mins |
| 5 | Vinashkale Viprite Buddhi | Bihar is gripped by a violent uprising that quickly spreads. On the personal front, Rani's heart is broken by a disclosure made by Prem Kumar, who is on bail. | Ravindra Gautam | 39 mins |
| 6 | Pati Patni Aur Woh | The word of Bheema's love interest gets out to the media while Rani struggles to accept her new reality. Bheema launches a new political party as the elections are announced. Govardhan discloses the truth behind the Siwan violence and Bheema being bombed to Rani. | Ravindra Gautam | 47 mins |
| 7 | Kingmaker | People cast their votes in the elections. Who will Bihar choose as its next chief minister? Rani, Bheema or Naveen? | Ravindra Gautam | 41 mins |
| 8 | Shah Aur Maat | Suspense on the formation of the government continues while Naveen brings Bheema an exciting proposal. Bheema throws a Holi party and invites newly-elected MLAs from the RJSP and BVP parties to form a government. | Ravindra Gautam | 33 mins |
| 9 | Hawamahal | Martin Ekka is appointed as the head of a three-member committee to investigate Bheema Bharti's unexplained death. President's rule is imposed on the state. Mishra decides to unravel the mystery by himself. A new light shines on the case when the committee investigates all the MLAs present at the Holi party. | Ravindra Gautam | 33 mins |
| 10 | Mastermind | Govardhan Das is reappointed as the Governor of Bihar and calls the single largest party, BPP, to form the government. Martin meets Rani to tell her the truth behind Bheema Bharti's death. | Ravindra Gautam | 61 mins |
· Episode Summary › Season 3 (2024)
2
2
Episode No. → 1
2
Title → Pariksha Ki Tayari
Andhere Mein
Synopsis → Rani Bharti has spent three years in jail without a trial, while CM Navin Kumar has become popular after introducing liquor ban in the state. The high court hands over Dr Sinha's son Manoj Sinha's murder case to the CBI; however, Dulari Yadav, the main accused is found dead.
Dulari Yadav's unexpected demise sends shockwaves through Navin's cabinet, breeding mistrust amongst them. Kalanaag, frustrated with the treatment meted out to him by the chief minister, brews a plan to malign Navin's government. Meanwhile, Rani's children are shot at outside the school.
Director → Saurabh Bhave
Saurabh Bhave
Duration → 43 mins
39 mins
3
3
Episode No. → 1
3
Title → Pariksha Ki Tayari
Charo Khane Chit
Synopsis → Rani Bharti has spent three years in jail without a trial, while CM Navin Kumar has become popular after introducing liquor ban in the state. The high court hands over Dr Sinha's son Manoj Sinha's murder case to the CBI; however, Dulari Yadav, the main accused is found dead.
Rani, out on bail, gives a ticket to Dulari's widow, Saroj Yadav, from the Sargunia seat against Kirti Singh, who is the CM's candidate. However, Saroj Yadav loses the bypoll election after news comes out that Rani herself ordered the hit on her kids.
Director → Saurabh Bhave
Saurabh Bhave
Duration → 43 mins
46 mins
4
4
Episode No. → 1
4
Title → Pariksha Ki Tayari
Behti Ganga
Synopsis → Rani Bharti has spent three years in jail without a trial, while CM Navin Kumar has become popular after introducing liquor ban in the state. The high court hands over Dr Sinha's son Manoj Sinha's murder case to the CBI; however, Dulari Yadav, the main accused is found dead.
Kalanaag meets Veer Sena Commander Kunwar Singh and convinces him to sell fake liquor in the state. Martin Ekka is investigating Kirti's husband Sunil Singh's murder and reaches the doorstep of truck driver Mahendra Rai, who is absconding, in Siwan some 100 people die after consuming spurious liquor.
Director → Saurabh Bhave
Saurabh Bhave
Duration → 43 mins
40 mins
5
5
Episode No. → 1
5
Title → Pariksha Ki Tayari
Nyay Ya Badla
Synopsis → Rani Bharti has spent three years in jail without a trial, while CM Navin Kumar has become popular after introducing liquor ban in the state. The high court hands over Dr Sinha's son Manoj Sinha's murder case to the CBI; however, Dulari Yadav, the main accused is found dead.
CM Navin Kumar blames Kunwar Singh and raids his hideout. Dilshad Mirza's right hand man, Iliyas, is kidnapped and, on camera, he confesses to running the biggest liquor syndicate in Bihar. Rani confronts Navin in the Bihar Assembly and demands his resignation.
Director → Saurabh Bhave
Saurabh Bhave
Duration → 43 mins
43 mins
6
6
Episode No. → 1
6
Title → Pariksha Ki Tayari
Maati Ka Khilona
Synopsis → Rani Bharti has spent three years in jail without a trial, while CM Navin Kumar has become popular after introducing liquor ban in the state. The high court hands over Dr Sinha's son Manoj Sinha's murder case to the CBI; however, Dulari Yadav, the main accused is found dead.
As Sanyasi Rai posts bail, Rani vows to bring down Navin's government and decides to celebrate the Sama-Chakewa festival. Meanwhile, Martin and Mishra confront Mahendra Rai, out on bail, and learn the truth behind Sunil Singh's murder.
Director → Saurabh Bhave
Saurabh Bhave
Duration → 43 mins
35 mins
7
7
Episode No. → 1
7
Title → Pariksha Ki Tayari
Raj Tilak
Synopsis → Rani Bharti has spent three years in jail without a trial, while CM Navin Kumar has become popular after introducing liquor ban in the state. The high court hands over Dr Sinha's son Manoj Sinha's murder case to the CBI; however, Dulari Yadav, the main accused is found dead.
Navin is forced to resign as Chief Minister after the double murder and Makhdoomabad hooch tragedy, and announces Kirti's Singh as his successor. The investigative report for both the cases submitted by the Bihar Police reveals a shocking truth.
Director → Saurabh Bhave
Saurabh Bhave
Duration → 43 mins
41 mins
8
8
Episode No. → 1
8
Title → Pariksha Ki Tayari
Bihar Ki Maharani
Synopsis → Rani Bharti has spent three years in jail without a trial, while CM Navin Kumar has become popular after introducing liquor ban in the state. The high court hands over Dr Sinha's son Manoj Sinha's murder case to the CBI; however, Dulari Yadav, the main accused is found dead.
A series of events compels Musafir Baitha to change his mind. When Navin asks him to step down from the Chief Minister's post, he refuses as Rani extends her support to him.
Director → Saurabh Bhave
Saurabh Bhave
Duration → 43 mins
51 mins
| Episode No. | Title | Synopsis | Director | Duration |
| 1 | Pariksha Ki Tayari | Rani Bharti has spent three years in jail without a trial, while CM Navin Kumar has become popular after introducing liquor ban in the state. The high court hands over Dr Sinha's son Manoj Sinha's murder case to the CBI; however, Dulari Yadav, the main accused is found dead. | Saurabh Bhave | 43 mins |
| 2 | Andhere Mein | Dulari Yadav's unexpected demise sends shockwaves through Navin's cabinet, breeding mistrust amongst them. Kalanaag, frustrated with the treatment meted out to him by the chief minister, brews a plan to malign Navin's government. Meanwhile, Rani's children are shot at outside the school. | Saurabh Bhave | 39 mins |
| 3 | Charo Khane Chit | Rani, out on bail, gives a ticket to Dulari's widow, Saroj Yadav, from the Sargunia seat against Kirti Singh, who is the CM's candidate. However, Saroj Yadav loses the bypoll election after news comes out that Rani herself ordered the hit on her kids. | Saurabh Bhave | 46 mins |
| 4 | Behti Ganga | Kalanaag meets Veer Sena Commander Kunwar Singh and convinces him to sell fake liquor in the state. Martin Ekka is investigating Kirti's husband Sunil Singh's murder and reaches the doorstep of truck driver Mahendra Rai, who is absconding, in Siwan some 100 people die after consuming spurious liquor. | Saurabh Bhave | 40 mins |
| 5 | Nyay Ya Badla | CM Navin Kumar blames Kunwar Singh and raids his hideout. Dilshad Mirza's right hand man, Iliyas, is kidnapped and, on camera, he confesses to running the biggest liquor syndicate in Bihar. Rani confronts Navin in the Bihar Assembly and demands his resignation. | Saurabh Bhave | 43 mins |
| 6 | Maati Ka Khilona | As Sanyasi Rai posts bail, Rani vows to bring down Navin's government and decides to celebrate the Sama-Chakewa festival. Meanwhile, Martin and Mishra confront Mahendra Rai, out on bail, and learn the truth behind Sunil Singh's murder. | Saurabh Bhave | 35 mins |
| 7 | Raj Tilak | Navin is forced to resign as Chief Minister after the double murder and Makhdoomabad hooch tragedy, and announces Kirti's Singh as his successor. The investigative report for both the cases submitted by the Bihar Police reveals a shocking truth. | Saurabh Bhave | 41 mins |
| 8 | Bihar Ki Maharani | A series of events compels Musafir Baitha to change his mind. When Navin asks him to step down from the Chief Minister's post, he refuses as Rani extends her support to him. | Saurabh Bhave | 51 mins |
· Episode Summary › Season 4 (2025)
Rani Bharti resigns as Bihar's CM after rejecting the Maheshwari Commission's allegations, declaring she will take her fight to Delhi. Her son Jai's growing ambition clashes with the old guard of Rani's party like S N Mishra and Kaveri. Meanwhile, Joshi manipulates Tamil Nadu CM Sunderraja to not switch sides and remain in his coalition. CBI arrives in Patna to arrest Rani, but she secures anticipatory bail. The episode ends dramatically as Rani names Roshni Bharti the new CM.
Rani Bharti resigns as Bihar's CM after rejecting the Maheshwari Commission's allegations, declaring she will take her fight to Delhi. Her son Jai's growing ambition clashes with the old guard of Rani's party like S N Mishra and Kaveri. Meanwhile, Joshi manipulates Tamil Nadu CM Sunderraja to not switch sides and remain in his coalition. CBI arrives in Patna to arrest Rani, but she secures anticipatory bail. The episode ends dramatically as Rani names Roshni Bharti the new CM.
Episode No. → 1
2
Title → File Hai Toh Kursi Hai
Jootam Paijar
Director → Puneet Prakash
Puneet Prakash
Duration → 54 mins
48 mins
The political storm deepens as PM Joshi targets Rani Bharti's family through a coal-mining deal linked to her son Jai. While Rani seeks alliances in Tamil Nadu to counter Joshi, he cunningly manipulates Kaveri - sending her to the UN. Distrust brews within Rani's camp as Jai clashes with Roshni over his business ties with Rishi Agarwal, and Kaveri begins doubting Rani's motives. When Kalanaag warns that Kaveri's betrayal is imminent, Rani is forced to choose between loyalty and survival.
The political storm deepens as PM Joshi targets Rani Bharti's family through a coal-mining deal linked to her son Jai. While Rani seeks alliances in Tamil Nadu to counter Joshi, he cunningly manipulates Kaveri - sending her to the UN. Distrust brews within Rani's camp as Jai clashes with Roshni over his business ties with Rishi Agarwal, and Kaveri begins doubting Rani's motives. When Kalanaag warns that Kaveri's betrayal is imminent, Rani is forced to choose between loyalty and survival.
Episode No. → 1
4
Title → File Hai Toh Kursi Hai
Vibhishan
Director → Puneet Prakash
Puneet Prakash
Duration → 54 mins
39 mins
Kaveri represents India with a powerful UN speech as Rani and Roshni tighten control in Bihar, cancelling all Akshanta Group contracts tied to Jai. This sparks a family confrontation, leading Rani to placate an angry Jai and enlist him for Delhi's political battle. PM Joshi counters Rani's growing alliance against him by framing CM Sunderraja's family in a scandal. As Rani unveils her new opposition front - Rashtriya Jan Sammaan Morcha - Joshi's sabotage forces Sunderraja to leave her coalition.
Kaveri represents India with a powerful UN speech as Rani and Roshni tighten control in Bihar, cancelling all Akshanta Group contracts tied to Jai. This sparks a family confrontation, leading Rani to placate an angry Jai and enlist him for Delhi's political battle. PM Joshi counters Rani's growing alliance against him by framing CM Sunderraja's family in a scandal. As Rani unveils her new opposition front - Rashtriya Jan Sammaan Morcha - Joshi's sabotage forces Sunderraja to leave her coalition.
Episode No. → 1
5
Title → File Hai Toh Kursi Hai
National Star
Director → Puneet Prakash
Puneet Prakash
Duration → 54 mins
43 mins
The personal and political turmoil in Rani Bharti's world deepens. Jai seeks Aditi's hand, but Balmukund's acceptance comes with a secret condition that could shake Bihar's power structure. As Rani tries to unite allies, Kaveri warns her that Jai is entangled in a coal scam. Kalanaag manipulates Mishra and fuels divisions within Rani's circle. Just as Rani begins to steady her ground, the CED arrests Jai from his own engagement, and PM Joshi dissolves Parliament, calling early elections.
The personal and political turmoil in Rani Bharti's world deepens. Jai seeks Aditi's hand, but Balmukund's acceptance comes with a secret condition that could shake Bihar's power structure. As Rani tries to unite allies, Kaveri warns her that Jai is entangled in a coal scam. Kalanaag manipulates Mishra and fuels divisions within Rani's circle. Just as Rani begins to steady her ground, the CED arrests Jai from his own engagement, and PM Joshi dissolves Parliament, calling early elections.
Episode No. → 1
6
Title → File Hai Toh Kursi Hai
Gathbandhan
Director → Puneet Prakash
Puneet Prakash
Duration → 54 mins
37 mins
Jai is forcibly brought to Delhi by CED for questioning over alleged money laundering linked to coal block deals. Despite harsh custody conditions, he resists pressure to admit to the charges. Meanwhile, Rani and Roshni uncover Skyron corruption, tracing illicit payments to Nachiket. Jai is granted bail, and Rani nominated him as a candidate in the upcoming elections. Jai exposes Joshi's financial scandals publicly and reveals that Nachiket is the illegitimate son of PM Joshi.
Jai is forcibly brought to Delhi by CED for questioning over alleged money laundering linked to coal block deals. Despite harsh custody conditions, he resists pressure to admit to the charges. Meanwhile, Rani and Roshni uncover Skyron corruption, tracing illicit payments to Nachiket. Jai is granted bail, and Rani nominated him as a candidate in the upcoming elections. Jai exposes Joshi's financial scandals publicly and reveals that Nachiket is the illegitimate son of PM Joshi.
Episode No. → 1
7
Title → File Hai Toh Kursi Hai
Personal Is Political
Director → Puneet Prakash
Puneet Prakash
Duration → 54 mins
48 mins
Election results end in a hung parliament, plunging Delhi into chaos. Rani prepares to stake claim for power, but betrayal brews within - Kaveri and Mishra rebel, splitting the RJSP. Meanwhile, Jai's secret dealings spiral into tragedy, shaking Rani's world to its core. As Joshi triumphantly returns as Prime Minister, Roshni is arrested, and Bihar slips from Rani's grasp. In a searing final confrontation, a shattered Rani vows vengeance, promising to uncover the truth at any cost.
Election results end in a hung parliament, plunging Delhi into chaos. Rani prepares to stake claim for power, but betrayal brews within - Kaveri and Mishra rebel, splitting the RJSP. Meanwhile, Jai's secret dealings spiral into tragedy, shaking Rani's world to its core. As Joshi triumphantly returns as Prime Minister, Roshni is arrested, and Bihar slips from Rani's grasp. In a searing final confrontation, a shattered Rani vows vengeance, promising to uncover the truth at any cost.
Episode No. → 1
8
Title → File Hai Toh Kursi Hai
Takht
Director → Puneet Prakash
Puneet Prakash
Duration → 54 mins
72 mins
| Episode No. | Title | Synopsis | Director | Duration |
| 1 | File Hai Toh Kursi Hai | Maharani Season 4 opens in 2012 as PM Sudhakar Joshi's coalition nears collapse after losing West Bengal CM's support. Joshi's aide seeks Bihar CM Rani Bharti's backing, but she refuses. As Rani asserts her leadership in Bihar, Joshi allies with her jailed rival, Naveen Kumar, to undermine her. Soon, a commission report implicates Rani in an old murder case, triggering a CBI probe. The episode ends with a charged face-off between Rani and Joshi, setting the stage for a fierce political war. | Puneet Prakash | 54 mins |
| 2 | Jootam Paijar | Rani Bharti resigns as Bihar's CM after rejecting the Maheshwari Commission's allegations, declaring she will take her fight to Delhi. Her son Jai's growing ambition clashes with the old guard of Rani's party like S N Mishra and Kaveri. Meanwhile, Joshi manipulates Tamil Nadu CM Sunderraja to not switch sides and remain in his coalition. CBI arrives in Patna to arrest Rani, but she secures anticipatory bail. The episode ends dramatically as Rani names Roshni Bharti the new CM. | Puneet Prakash | 48 mins |
| 3 | Beti Se Baat Karo | There is heavy backlash over Rani Bharti's decision to appoint her daughter as Bihar's CM. Party veterans like Kaveri and Mishra openly question the move, accusing Rani of promoting dynasty politics. As PM Joshi runs a social media campaign called against Rani and Roshni, tensions rise. Roshni soon faces funding cuts from the Centre, testing her leadership. In a fiery Assembly speech, she boldly challenges PM Joshi proving, she's more than just Rani Bharti's daughter. | Puneet Prakash | 49 mins |
| 4 | Vibhishan | The political storm deepens as PM Joshi targets Rani Bharti's family through a coal-mining deal linked to her son Jai. While Rani seeks alliances in Tamil Nadu to counter Joshi, he cunningly manipulates Kaveri - sending her to the UN. Distrust brews within Rani's camp as Jai clashes with Roshni over his business ties with Rishi Agarwal, and Kaveri begins doubting Rani's motives. When Kalanaag warns that Kaveri's betrayal is imminent, Rani is forced to choose between loyalty and survival. | Puneet Prakash | 39 mins |
| 5 | National Star | Kaveri represents India with a powerful UN speech as Rani and Roshni tighten control in Bihar, cancelling all Akshanta Group contracts tied to Jai. This sparks a family confrontation, leading Rani to placate an angry Jai and enlist him for Delhi's political battle. PM Joshi counters Rani's growing alliance against him by framing CM Sunderraja's family in a scandal. As Rani unveils her new opposition front - Rashtriya Jan Sammaan Morcha - Joshi's sabotage forces Sunderraja to leave her coalition. | Puneet Prakash | 43 mins |
| 6 | Gathbandhan | The personal and political turmoil in Rani Bharti's world deepens. Jai seeks Aditi's hand, but Balmukund's acceptance comes with a secret condition that could shake Bihar's power structure. As Rani tries to unite allies, Kaveri warns her that Jai is entangled in a coal scam. Kalanaag manipulates Mishra and fuels divisions within Rani's circle. Just as Rani begins to steady her ground, the CED arrests Jai from his own engagement, and PM Joshi dissolves Parliament, calling early elections. | Puneet Prakash | 37 mins |
| 7 | Personal Is Political | Jai is forcibly brought to Delhi by CED for questioning over alleged money laundering linked to coal block deals. Despite harsh custody conditions, he resists pressure to admit to the charges. Meanwhile, Rani and Roshni uncover Skyron corruption, tracing illicit payments to Nachiket. Jai is granted bail, and Rani nominated him as a candidate in the upcoming elections. Jai exposes Joshi's financial scandals publicly and reveals that Nachiket is the illegitimate son of PM Joshi. | Puneet Prakash | 48 mins |
| 8 | Takht | Election results end in a hung parliament, plunging Delhi into chaos. Rani prepares to stake claim for power, but betrayal brews within - Kaveri and Mishra rebel, splitting the RJSP. Meanwhile, Jai's secret dealings spiral into tragedy, shaking Rani's world to its core. As Joshi triumphantly returns as Prime Minister, Roshni is arrested, and Bihar slips from Rani's grasp. In a searing final confrontation, a shattered Rani vows vengeance, promising to uncover the truth at any cost. | Puneet Prakash | 72 mins |
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- Bollywood Lifehttps://www.bollywoodlife.com/reviews/maharani-web-series-review-huma-qureshi-is-sensational-in-this-intriguing-game-of-political-chess-1835873/
- Zoom TVhttps://www.zoomtventertainment.com/web-series-movies/web-series-movies-review/article/maharani-review-maharani-movie-review-rating-huma-qureshi-amit-sial-sohum-shah-pramod-pathak-kani-kusruti/762901
- Bingedhttps://www.binged.com/reviews/maharani-web-series-review/
- SpotboyEhttps://www.spotboye.com/just-binge/binge-reviews/maharani-review-rabri-devi-s-saga-featuring-huma-qureshi-gets-an-outrageous-but-interesting-spin/60b0871e6e6d430eadca97dd
- The Times Of Indiahttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/maharani/season-2/seasonreview/93115080.cms
- Dainik Bhaskarhttps://www.bhaskar.com/entertainment/bollywood/news/maharani-season-2-web-series-review-huma-qureshi-130226869.html
- Hindustan Timeshttps://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/maharani-2-review-huma-qureshi-sohum-shah-amit-sial-show-is-an-entertaining-political-thriller-101661410938399.html
- TV9 Bharatvarshhttps://www.tv9hindi.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/maharani-2-review-huma-qureshi-once-again-proved-she-is-brilliant-actress-drama-gets-more-intense-in-this-season-read-full-review-au98-1418904.html
- ThePrinthttps://theprint.in/features/reel-take/maharani-2-sees-rani-bharti-go-from-political-pawn-to-queen-bee-watch-it-for-huma-qureshi/1100937/
- Scroll.inhttps://scroll.in/reel/1031075/maharani-season-2-review-another-more-focused-round-of-self-serving-politics
- Koimoihttps://www.koimoi.com/reviews/web-reviews/maharani-2-review-huma-qureshi-continues-to-reign-the-show-finally-finds-the-soul-it-deserved-since-the-first-season/
- "Maharani 4 Review: Huma Qureshi, Vipin Sharma Shine In A Ruthless Game Of Power And Betrayal"https://www.news18.com/movies/web-series/maharani-4-review-huma-qureshi-vipin-sharma-shine-in-a-ruthless-game-of-power-and-betrayal-ws-kl-9685817.html
- Maharani Season 4 Review: Huma Qureshi commands the screen in a fierce, emotionally layered political dramahttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/maharani/maharani-season-4/seasonreview/125085517.cms
- India Todayhttps://www.indiatoday.in/entertainment/ott/story/maharani-season-4-review-huma-qureshi-political-saga-stings-hard-but-shows-fatigue-2814984-2025-11-07
- "Maharani 4 Review: Huma Qureshi Brings Bihar Politics To New Delhi, Mirroring Mood Of The Nation"https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/maharani-4-review-huma-qureshi-brings-bihar-politics-to-new-delhi-mirroring-mood-of-the-nation-9591950
- Scroll.inhttps://scroll.in/reel/1088348/maharani-season-4-review-the-game-of-thrones-adds-monotony-is-a-new-player
- Zee Newshttps://zeenews.india.com/television/maharani-season-4-review-huma-qureshi-returns-as-rani-bharti-in-a-power-packed-political-thriller-2981496.html
- The Hollywood Reporter Indiahttps://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/reviews/streaming/maharani-season-4-review-huma-qureshi-confidently-steers-the-strongest-season-yet
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