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Madhuri Dixit’s Mrs Deshpande beats Stranger Things S5 in viewership; here’s how

Madhuri Dixit’s Mrs Deshpande beats Stranger Things S5 in viewership; here’s how

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Updated on: Jan 02, 2026 02:26 pm IST Mrs Deshpande was the most-watched OTT show in India this past week, beating even Stranger Things and Four More Shots Please. If you have been on the internet in the last week or so, Stranger Things is all anyone can talk about. From discussions about the finale to theories about possible spin-offs, fans have analysed and over-analysed the popular show, which came to an end this New Year’s Day. It may be the most-watched show in the world, but in India, Stranger Things Season 5 had to settle for the second spot in the viewership battle. And it lost to Madhuri Dixit, no less. Madhuri Dixit plays a serial killer in Mrs Deshpande. Mrs Deshpande beats Stranger Things S5 Ormax Media recently shared the viewership data for OTT in India for the week from December 22 to 28. The list was topped by Madhuri’s new JioHotstar show, Mrs Desphande, in which she plays a serial killer outwitting the police. According to Ormax, the show had 4.2 million …

Madhuri Dixit BREAKS silence on 90s rivalry rumours with Sridevi

Madhuri Dixit BREAKS silence on 90s rivalry rumours with Sridevi

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Madhuri Dixit was one of the biggest heroines of the 90s. She ruled the film industry with her charisma and films. However, she and Sridevi were considered as rivals during that. Read on to know more. The film career of Madhuri Dixit has been unbelievably versatile. By means of her acting, she has given proof of her ability in all time periods, thus, besides romantic heroines, portraying serious characters, and strong female leads, even taking up challenging roles. In the 1990s, she was one of the top actresses in Hindi cinema, and even today, her fan base is very large. Her latest web series, called Mrs. Deshpande, is a clear sign that Madhuri can still pull a new generation of viewers to her side with her acting. In this series, Madhuri is portraying a very different and complicated character, which has brought her a lot of attention. During the series’ promotion, Madhuri unreservedly shared her thoughts on her journey, personal life, and co-stars in a Zoom Spotlight Session. What was the conflict between Madhuri …

Madhuri Dixit reveals her sons didn’t watch her movies till they were in college, had their friends in shock | Interview

Madhuri Dixit reveals her sons didn’t watch her movies till they were in college, had their friends in shock | Interview

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Updated on: Dec 20, 2025 03:42 pm IST Madhuri Dixit has spoken about her sons not being very interested in her films when they were younger. Madhuri Dixit’s filmography has seen a drastic shift in the last decade, as the actor has taken on more diverse roles, often with shades of grey darker than anything she has done in the past. In her latest web series, Mrs Deshpande, the veteran actor plays a serial killer. In a chat with Hindustan Times ahead of the show’s release, Madhuri spoke about why making a killer likeable did not perturb her, and how her sons view her work. Madhuri Dixit with husband, Dr Sriram Nene, and sons Arin and Ryan. Madhuri on Mrs Deshpande Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri’s frequent collaborator, once refused to play a tyrant because he was wary of making him too likeable. For Madhuri, an actor with a similar aura, playing a serial killer had similar challenges. But the actor says her focus was on making her relatable. “Outside, she’s just a housewife. Yeah. She …

Netizens LAUD Madhuri Dixit’s web series, call her performance…

Netizens LAUD Madhuri Dixit’s web series, call her performance…

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Mrs Deshpande X Review: Madhuri Dixit starrer web series has been receiving positive reactions from the audience. Here is what netizens are saying. Mrs Deshpande X Review: Madhuri Dixit is back with a powerful script, which narrates the story of a former restaurateur with a worrying appetite for murder. Although she has killed eight people but she has been convicted for one. Madhuri Dixit’s performance in Mrs Deshpande has been receiving positive responses from the audiences so far. Not only that, but viewers are also praising the thrilling premise of the show. If you are willing to watch Mrs Deshpande this weekend, then here is what viewers are saying about the show. People highly appreciated Dixit’s performance and called her fabulous. Mrs Deshpande X Review A user wrote, “#MrsDeshpande : When Silence Becomes the Loudest Scream There is something deeply unsettling about Madhuri Dixit’s stillness in Mrs Deshpande. Her face barely moves—no melodrama, no theatrical excess—yet her eyes carry a lifetime of pain, rage, and calculation. The trauma feels fossilised. And that is precisely …

When and where to watch Madhuri Dixit’s gritty new serial killer thriller

When and where to watch Madhuri Dixit’s gritty new serial killer thriller

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Mrs. Deshpande: When and where to watch Madhuri Dixit’s gritty new serial killer thriller Home News and Gossip Mrs Deshpande: Where and How to watch Madhuri Dixit’s gritty new serial killer thriller Madhuri Dixit makes her comeback to OTT with Mrs Deshpande. Here’s the premiere time, streaming service, episode information, and all you need to know about the crime thriller. By: Gurnoor Sahni  |  Published: December 19, 2025 11:59 AM IST Madhuri Dixit is set to make her comeback to the digital world with Mrs Deshpande, a highly awaited OTT debut of the year. The psychological crime thriller is set to debut on Jio Hotstar at midnight on December 19, 2025. All six episodes of the series will drop at once, providing a full binge-watch experience for fans who are super excited to witness the Bollywood star in a complex and intense character. Mrs. Deshpande marks Madhuri Dixit’s return to OTT after a three-year hiatus. Her prior appearance …

What to watch on OTT: Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders, Mrs Deshpande and more | Web-series News

What to watch on OTT: Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders, Mrs Deshpande and more | Web-series News

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What to watch on OTT: Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders, Mrs Deshpande to the final season of Four More Shots Please! and Channing Tatum’s crime drama Roofman and Emily in Paris Season 5 will be available for streaming. Here’s you latest watch list. Mrs DeshpandeJioHotstarWhen a new string of murders replicates the exact modus operandi of killings committed 25 years ago by an imprisoned serial killer, law enforcement relocates the original murderer, Mrs. Deshpande, to a safehouse to help catch the emerging “copycat”. She agrees on a single condition: she will work only with Inspector Tejas Phadke unaware that she is his mother. Adapted from the French thriller ‘La Mante’, the Indian version reimagines the story through a local emotional and cultural lens, with the original case kept a closely guarded secret, the murders linked by a refined, less violent MO, and Mrs Deshpande portrayed as an ordinary yet sinister housewife. Directed by Nagesh Kuknoor, the series features Madhuri Dixit, Siddharth Chandekar, Priyanshu Chatterjee and others in the cast. Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal …

Madhuri Dixit, 58, refused stunt double for action in Mrs Deshpande, did Krav Maga herself: ‘Must look real’ | Interview

Madhuri Dixit, 58, refused stunt double for action in Mrs Deshpande, did Krav Maga herself: ‘Must look real’ | Interview

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To call Madhuri Dixit one of Indian cinema’s most loved actors won’t be an exaggeration. In a four-decade-long career, the actor has done a wide range of roles, and has been a favourite of the masses. So, it was a casting coup of sorts when Nagesh Kukunoor convinced her to play a serial killer in his show, Mrs Deshpande. Ahead of the show’s release, the superstar spoke to Hindustan Times about playing a dark role in her 50s, the changing avenues for female stars, and the show itself. Madhuri Dixit plays a serial killer in Mrs Deshpande. Madhuri Dixit on Mrs Deshpande Female actors have played dark and negative roles, including killers, in films and shows before. But seldom have mainstream commercial stars played ruthless, unredeemable killers. Madhuri chalks this change to a more accepting audience and braver filmmakers. “Times have changed, and the audience has changed. During the lockdown, people were watching a lot of series and movies from different parts of the world. They began to understand what layers are and how characters …

Top OTT releases this week on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar and more

Top OTT releases this week on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar and more

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Thamma Rashmika Mandanna’s horror comedy Thamma was previously accessible on Amazon Prime Video for rent. Starting tomorrow, the Hindi version will be accessible for free streaming. The version in Telugu is also available. Helmed by Aditya Sarpotdar, the movie showcases Ayushmann Khurrana, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Paresh Rawal, among others, in key roles. Ek Deewane Ki Deewanapan Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat is a romantic drama featuring Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa in the main roles. Helmed by Milap Zaveri, the Hindi movie will begin streaming on Netflix from tomorrow. A Telugu edition is not anticipated. Raju Weds Rambai This low-budget movie drew interest at the box office thanks to its marketing and affordable ticket prices. With good word of mouth, it achieved solid box office earnings. Helmed by debutant Saailu Kaampati, the movie features Akhil Raj Uddemari and Tejaswi Rao in leading positions. Raju Weds Rambai will be available for streaming on ETV Win starting December 18, 2025. Dominic and the Ladies’ Purse After a long wait, Mammootty’s Dominic and the Ladies’ Purse is finally arriving on …

Conscious decision to avoid violence & gore in ‘Mrs Deshpande’: Madhuri Dixit

Conscious decision to avoid violence & gore in ‘Mrs Deshpande’: Madhuri Dixit

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Mumbai, Set to play a serial killer in the upcoming web series “Mrs Deshpande”, actor Madhuri Dixit says she is aware of her responsibility as an artist and has deliberately chosen to prioritise emotional depth over graphic depictions of violence and gore. Conscious decision to avoid violence & gore in ‘Mrs Deshpande’: Madhuri Dixit Helmed by Nagesh Kukunoor, the show follows an imprisoned female serial killer who is approached by the police after a string of murders mirrors her trademark style. The six-episode psychological thriller features Dixit in a raw, de-glam and deeply unsettling avatar, a striking departure from her glamorous image in films like “Hum Aapke Hain Koun”, “Dil Toh Pagal Hai”, “Devdas”, “Total Dhamaal”, among others. “The responsibility is always there. But we are actors, we play different kind of roles and we cannot be responsible for everything. As a director, he was very clear that it’s not the violence that we’re talking about, it’s not the killings, it’s the emotion, it’s not like gore and all. “It’s the story, it’s her character, …

Madhuri Dixit reveals why she, Dr Shriram Nene left ‘peaceful life’ in US for India: ‘My parents were…’

Madhuri Dixit reveals why she, Dr Shriram Nene left ‘peaceful life’ in US for India: ‘My parents were…’

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Actor Madhuri Dixit was the topmost female star in Bollywood through the 90s with an enviable list of hits under her belt. However, after her marriage to Dr Shriram Nene, she moved to the US at the peak of her career. After living there for almost a decade, the couple eventually returned to India. Now, in a conversation with Ranveer Allahbadia on his podcast, Madhuri has opened up about the reason behind their move back to India. Dr Shriram Nene and Madhuri Dixit got married in 1991. Madhuri Dixit on why she moved to back US Talking about her life in the US, Madhuri said that it was amazing and peaceful. She shared that she enjoyed having her kids close to her, spending every moment with them, and it felt like living her dream. When asked about the reason behind her return to India, Madhuri said, “A lot of things happened. My parents were living with me; all my siblings are in the US. Even Ram’s family is there. My parents were getting older, and …