Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo
| Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo | |
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 Promotional poster | |
| Genre | Crime drama |
| Created by | Homi Adajania |
| Written by |
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| Story by | Homi Adajania |
| Directed by | Homi Adajania |
| Starring | |
| Composer | Sachin-Jigar |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Hindi |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Dinesh Vijan |
| Cinematography |
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| Editor | A. Sreekar Prasad |
| Running time | 40- 50 minutes |
| Production company | Maddock Films |
| Original release | |
| Network | Disney+ Hotstar |
| Release | 5 May 2023 |
Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo is an Indian Hindi-language crime drama television series created and directed by Homi Adajania.[1] Produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films,[2] it stars Dimple Kapadia, Radhika Madan, Isha Talwar, Angira Dhar, Deepak Dobriyal, Monica Dogra and Naseeruddin Shah with an ensemble cast.[3] The series premiered on Disney+ Hotstar on 5 May 2023.[4][5][6]
At the 2023 Filmfare OTT Awards, Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo received 5 nominations, including Best Actress in a Drama Series (Kapadia) and Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (Madan).
Plot[edit]
A family led by a formidable matriarch operates the largest drug cartel in South Asia deep within the mythical environment of Runjh Pradesh. Rani Cooperative, which presents itself as a herbal and doll-making venture, is a profitable business controlled entirely by women.[7]
Rani Ba (Kapadia), the gun-wielding, cigarette-smoking family matriarch in charge, is an inspiring saas to her two hardworking bahus, Kajal (Dhar) and Bijlee (Talwar), who function as henchmen, accountants, and peddlers as necessary.[8] Then there's Shanta (Madan), Rani Ba's lone and spoiled daughter who manufactures the family business, flamingo, a stronger form of cocaine. Everyone envies Shanta's independence, but few realize she has affections for her adoptive brother Dhiman. Saas, Bahu, and Flamingo go about their business as normal until a series of threats force Rani Ba to decide it's time to name an heir.[9]
Cast[edit]
- Dimple Kapadia as Savitri alias 'Rani Baa', Bhola’s widow, Harish, Kapil and Shanta’s mother, Bijlee and Kajal’s mother in law
- Isha Talwar as Bijlee, Harish's wife and Savitri's eldest daughter-in-law
- Angira Dhar as Kajal, Kapil's wife and Savitri's youngest daughter-in-law
- Radhika Madan as Shanta, Savitri's daughter; Harish and Kapil's younger sister
- Varun Mitra as Kapil, Savitri's younger son and Kajal's husband
- Ashish Verma as Harish, Savitri's eldest son and Bijlee's husband
- Deepak Dobriyal as Aagyo Dao alias 'Monk', Savitri's bitter rival
- Naseeruddin Shah as Saheb-ji, Savitri's mentor
- Monica Dogra as DJ Naina, Bijlee's lover
- Udit Arora as Dhiman, Savitri's friend's son
- Priyasha Bhardwaj as Young Savitri
- Sandeep Sharma as Bhola, Savitri's Husband
- Jimit Trivedi as Proshun Jain, Inspector Mumbai NCB ACP
- Vipin Sharma as Dil Samson
- Mark Bennington as Donze, Savitri's initial chemist for her operation and lover
- Sarika Singh as Shefu Jain, Proshun's wife
- Rohan Singh as Birsa
- Mahabir Singh Bhullar as Cheema
- Himanshu Awasthi as Jogi
Episodes[edit]
| Series | Episodes | Originally released | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 5 May 2023 | ||
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
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| 1 | 1 | "Homecoming" | Homi Adajania | Saurav Dey, Nandini Gupta, Aman Mannan,Karan Vyas | 5 May 2023 | |
| Savitri is preparing for the return of her sons. Although she, her bahus and her daughter face a deadly threat. | ||||||
| 1 | 2 | "Lifting the Veil" | Homi Adajania | Saurav Dey, Nandini Gupta, Aman Mannan,Karan Vyas | 5 May 2023 | |
| They women of the haveli were successfully able to repel the attach on them but also had to hid it from Harish and Kapil. | ||||||
| 1 | 3 | "Genesis" | Homi Adajania | Saurav Dey, Nandini Gupta, Aman Mannan,Karan Vyas | 5 May 2023 | |
| As Kapil and Harish discovers the secret, Savitri tells her life story to them. Monk joins with Dil Samson to destroy Savitri. | ||||||
| 1 | 4 | "Remains of the Day" | Homi Adajania | Saurav Dey, Nandini Gupta, Aman Mannan,Karan Vyas | 5 May 2023 | |
| Savitri opens the pandora’s box by disclosing that she is going to pick her successor which may include her sons. Proshun comes close to discovering Savitri’s secret adventure. | ||||||
| 1 | 5 | "The Enemy Within" | Homi Adajania | Saurav Dey, Nandini Gupta, Aman Mannan,Karan Vyas | 5 May 2023 | |
| Savitri is running out of time as enemies attack on her ship. Proshun’s being pressured to solve the case soon following the death in Mumbai. There is a death in the haveli causing panic. | ||||||
| 1 | 6 | "Bittersweet Bye-Bye" | Homi Adajania | Saurav Dey, Nandini Gupta, Aman Mannan,Karan Vyas | 5 May 2023 | |
| While Proshun is digging deep in Savitri’s venture, Donze and Shanta continues to work on their new drug aka Pink Unicorn. Surrounding in the haveli is getting tense day by day, revealing many hidden facts and individual goals. | ||||||
| 1 | 7 | "The Day the Music Died" | Homi Adajania | Saurav Dey, Nandini Gupta, Aman Mannan,Karan Vyas | 5 May 2023 | |
| Devastated by the death in haveli, Savitri seeks help from old ally Saheb-ji to save everyone from Monk's wrath. | ||||||
| 1 | 8 | "Resurrection" | Homi Adajania | Saurav Dey, Nandini Gupta, Aman Mannan,Karan Vyas | 5 May 2023 | |
| Savitri has a tough job ahead which is to choose her ideal successor who can keep the soul of Rani corporative intact. Whom will she choose? | ||||||
Soundtrack[edit]
| Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo | |
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| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 5 May 2023 (Film) |
| Recorded | 2022-23 |
| Language | Hindi |
| Label | Sangeet Music |
| Producer | Sachin-Jigar |
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Folk Song (Ada Sai)" | Divya Kumar, Devra Samatbhai Gadhvi, Vandana Devraj Gadhvi | |
| 2. | "Folk Song (Kutch Minar)" | Mubarak Gazan, Dana Bhamral, Lakha Marvada |
Reception[edit]
The Hindu wrote "The series is entertaining for its mollycoddling (in a mocking way) of fragile male egos."[10]
Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV wrote "No matter how firm and focussed the unbending Savitri is, reverses are a part of her existence. A backstory reveals the reasons behind the transformation of a Banjara woman into an imperious and impetuous ringleader."[11]
Sukanya Verma of Rediff.com felt the series overdoses on sex, violence and drugs and wrote in her review "There are attempts to document its crooked universe and its shady workings in detail like Farzi but none of the spunk. Guns and ghagras make for a fine punchline but the imagery feels bland in absence of emotions."[12]
A critic from India Today rated the series 3.5 stars out of 5 and wrote "Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo is a show where women are the frontrunners. There’s no running-in-your-face feminism. It just feels too fair and fresh, different from the imposed shows of the same nature that you see. Here, women are no abla but can take on hordes of men, even when they are the least prepared."[13]
The Times of India wrote "The show's setting in the parched and arid land of north-western India is pitch perfect, and the costumes and makeup of each character is impressive. The rustic makeovers complete with ancient tattoos and ethnic ornaments have the requisite detailing."[14]
Accolades[edit]
| Year | Award ceremony | Category | Nominee / work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Filmfare OTT Awards | Best Actress in a Drama Series | Dimple Kapadia | Nominated | [15] |
| Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Radhika Madan | Nominated | |||
| Best Original Story (Series) | Homi Adajania | Nominated | |||
| Best Cinematographer (Series) | Linesh Desai | Nominated | |||
| Best Costume Design (Series) | Maxima Basu | Nominated |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Whittock, Jesse (6 April 2023). "Disney+ Hotstar Sets 'Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo' From Director Homi Adajania As Latest Series Original". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
- ^ "New series 'Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo' announced, OTT sets May premiere". The Times of India. PTI. 7 April 2023. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
- ^ "Dimple Kapadia teams up with Homi Adajania for her digital debut Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo". Bollywood Hungama. 8 April 2023. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
- ^ "Disney+ Hotstar announces new series Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo starring Dimple Kapadia and Radhika Madan". The Telegraph. 7 April 2023. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
- ^ "Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo: चेहरे पर गुस्सा और हाथ में बंदूक, खतरनाक लुक में दिखीं डिंपल कपाड़िया, सीरीज का पोस्टर हुआ जारी". ABP News. 7 April 2023. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
- ^ "Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo announcement: Dimple Kapadia stars with Radhika Madan in action drama series". OTT Play. 7 April 2023. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
- ^ "Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo ending explained — who ends up on the hot seat?". GQ India. 12 May 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ^ "Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo review: Dimple Kapadia leads a messy family drama that tries too hard". Hindustan Times. 7 May 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ^ "Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo Ep 1-2 Review: Dimple Kapadia's crime-drama promises to get better after a shaky start". PINKVILLA. 5 May 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ^ Mitra, Shilajit (5 May 2023). "'Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo' series review: Dimple Kapadia anchors this quirky, uneven series". The Hindu. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
- ^ Chatterjee, Saibal (6 May 2023). "Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo Review: Dimple Kapadia's Show Is Undeniably Bingeworthy". NDTV. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
- ^ Verma, Sukanya (5 May 2023). "Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo Review: All Sass No Soul". Rediff.com. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
- ^ Mukherjee, Anindita (5 May 2023). "Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo Review: Dimple Kapadia, Radhika Madan's show is a riveting cooler with a dash of red". India Today. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
- ^ Kotecha, Ronak (5 May 2023). "Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo Season 1 Review : A brutal celebration of raw women power". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- ^ "Nominations for the Filmfare OTT Awards 2023: Full List Out | Femina.in". www.femina.in. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
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