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From caste and power struggles to gang politician police triads and regional strongmen, these shows explore how local dynamics shape governance and society. (Image: IMDb) Maharani (SonyLIV): Starring Huma Qureshi, the web series is set in the turbulent political landscape of 1990s Bihar. It follows Rani Bharti, a homemaker who is unexpectedly thrust into power after her husband, the Chief Minister, steps down. The series is loosely inspired by Rabri Devi, Bihar’s first and by far the only woman chief minister. (Image: Reddit) Khakee: The Bihar Chapter (Netflix): It is based on IPS Officer Amit Lodha’s book Bihar Diaries. This gripping crime drama explores the clash between law enforcement and organised crime in early 2000s Bihar. (Image: IMDb) Dupahiya (Prime Video): Riding on the hinterland politics of Bihar, this show deals with two wheeler gangs, caste conflicts and how youth get drawn into political and social violence. It reflects the grassroots political dynamics beyond the big names. (Image: IMDb) Rangbaaz: Darr Ki Raajneeti (Zee5): The third instalment in the Rangbaaz anthology draws heavily from Bihar’s real political figures. It follows a gangster-turned politician’s rise and fall. (Image: IMDb) Raktanchal (MX Player): The series is inspired by true events from the 1980s. Raktanchal chronicles the power struggle between two rivals in Purvanchal’s tender mafia. (Image: IMDb)
