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Politics has never really been a favoured subject for Bollywood filmmakers. In a country where mainstream cinema never really got out of the grip of censor woes and protest groups, the Hindi film industry by and largely avoided cinema that spoke of politics and politicians.
However, the emerging streaming space is a different ball game altogether. With no direct censor control and with films and/or series going straight to cyberspace, makers have the luxury to explore politics through fiction. While not many shows have directly tackled such themes, the numbers are growing.
We bring you some of the best Indian web series that use politics as a springboard for fictional drama:
TANDAV
Set in Delhi, the fictional drama takes one behind the closed corridors of power and politics and showcases the lengths to which people will go in the pursuit of power. It stars Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia, Sunil Grover, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Kritika Kamra, Sarah Jane Dias, Sandhya Mridul, Annup Sonii, and Hiten Tejwani. "Tiger Zinda Hai" director Ali Abbas Zafar is making his digital debut with the series.
Where To Watch – Amazon Prime on January 15.
DARK 7 WHITE
The political thriller is centered on the death of Sumeet Vyas's Yudhveer Singh while he was on his way to becoming the Chief Minister, and a police officer (Jatin Sarna) joining the investigation. The show features Nidhi Singh, Monica Chaudhary, Taniya Kalra, Kunj Anand, and Rachit Bahal.
Where To Watch - Zee5 and ALTBalaji.
QUEEN
Ramya Krishnan's "Queen" chronicles the life of Shakti Seshadri, a character that bears an uncanny resemblance to late Tamil Nadu chief minister J. Jayalalithaa. The series captures her struggle with her family's adverse financial position, her excelling in academics and rising to the rank of a state topper and then emerging a superstar in the film industry, and eventually becoming the youngest chief minister of her state.
Where To Watch - MX Player.
CITY OF DREAMS
Set in Mumbai, the 10-episode political thriller is helmed by Nagesh Kukunoor. It narrates the story of the feud within the Gaikwad family, which erupts after an assassination attempt on a polarising political figure. The show stars Atul Kulkarni and Priya Bapat.
Where To Watch - Disney+ Hotstar.
