Madhuri Dixit’s New Avatar in Mrs. Deshpande ..?
Project Overview
Madhuri Dixit returns to the screen in a bold, de-glam avatar for her upcoming thriller, Mrs. Deshpande.
The series is the official hindi adaptation of the popular French thriller La Mante.
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker nagesh Kukunoor, the show will premiere on december 19.
The project is backed by Applause Entertainment in association with Kukunoor Movies.
Teaser Highlights
The teaser introduces viewers to a stark and raw world surrounding the mysterious Mrs. Deshpande.
Madhuri appears in a simple, unfiltered look, quietly chopping vegetables—far removed from her glamorous image.
She hums “Bholi Si Surat” from dil To Pagal Hai, adding an eerie layer of nostalgia and contrast.
A radio bulletin in the background discusses a serial killer on the loose, hinting at deeper suspense and psychological twists.
The juxtaposition of her calm demeanor with the tense news sets the tone for a gripping, edge-of-the-seat narrative.
Cast & Characters
Madhuri Dixit leads in a complex, multi-layered role that challenges her established screen persona.
Siddharth Chandekar and Priyanshu Chatterjee play significant supporting roles, contributing to the thriller’s intensity.
Director’s Vision
Nagesh Kukunoor revealed that madhuri was his first and only choice for the titular role.
He describes the project as a fascinating journey, highlighting the nuanced depth madhuri brings to the character.
The director emphadata-sizes that her de-glam look is “just the beginning,” as the character continually keeps audiences guessing.
He promises viewers an unexpected and powerful performance from Madhuri, unlike anything she has done before.
Madhuri Dixit on Her Role
Madhuri calls the character “raw, unfiltered, and stripped of glamour.”
She describes it as the most complex role of her career, full of unpredictable shades of grey.
The actress hopes audiences will be excited to discover this new, thrilling side of her.