NewsBytes recommends: 'Chiraiya'--Dutta's hard-hitting take on marital rape
Chiraiya, starring Divya Dutta, is set to arrive on JioHotstar in early March 2026.
Directed by Shashant Shah, this social drama dives into the tough topic of marital rape and challenges the idea that marriage means automatic consent.
Dutta delivers a powerful performance
Dutta delivers a powerful performance as the matriarch, showing both pain and resilience.
The show highlights how women are often pressured to stay silent for the sake of family, with the tagline #ShaadiLicenseNahiHai making it clear: marriage isn't a free pass.
Uncomfortable truths; reviewer rating: 4/5
The series doesn't shy away from uncomfortable truths and asks viewers to rethink their views on consent and women's rights.
As Dutta puts it, Chiraiya "When you witness someone you love being diminished or wronged, do you stay quiet to protect what exists, or do you risk everything to protect what is right?"
Premieres on JioHotstar in early March 2026; reviewer rating: four out of five stars.