The new series, Chiraiya, is everything the binge watchers can talk about. Released on March 20, 2026, the series is a social drama which revolves around the shattered marital life of the new bride, ‘Pooja’, after her husband, ‘Arun’, ignores her wishes. The show explores the subjects of marital rape while shedding light on the lack of voice of women in several homes.
The topic of consent becomes a bigger topic than just inside the walls of their bedroom, as ‘Kamlesh’ questions the society that has failed to keep the women around them safe. What begins as a happy and perfect home of ‘Kamlesh’ soon shatters when she realises how her own mentality has contributed to the events that follow. However, was she able to rectify her mistakes, or did the social norms stifle her voice, and, more importantly, what happened between ‘Pooja’ and ‘Arun’? Let’s find out.
Chiraiya sheds light on the importance of consent
The series is a social drama thriller which revolves around the themes of marital rape and non-consensual abuse, topics which remain largely ignored, not just in Indian society but worldwide. The series reflects on how, despite being a well-educated family, no one understands the misery of the new bride, ‘Pooja’, except for ‘Kamlesh’, who, as a contrast to her in-laws, is only a high school graduate. The show draws a comparison between the true brothers, ‘Vinay’ and ‘Arun’.
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