Season 1 Plot
From boardrooms to society’s margins, five ambitious women navigate dreams, desires and disappointments in modern Mumbai. Contains underage drug use.
Bombay Begums Season 1 aired on March 8th, 2021.
Season 1 Episodes
1. Women Who Run With The Wolves
Newly appointed bank CEO Rani tries to thwart a potential scandal. A promotion offer has Fatima torn. Ayesha attempts to forge ahead after a mistake.
2. Love
Helping Lily towards her goals, Ayesha mulls over her own unspoken desires. Rani and Fatima clash over business while navigating their deeper demons.
3. The Color Purple
New layers of Rani’s complicated marriage are revealed. Fatima juggles tough personal and professional decisions. Ayesha’s home hunting takes a detour.
4. The Bell Jar
After an unwanted advance, Ayesha is conflicted about next steps. A leaked video puts Rani in a crisis. An enemy blocks Lily from starting her factory.
5. The Golden Notebook
Ayesha speaks her truth, but is met with troubling reactions. A stifled Fatima continues to seek solace. Another setback disrupts Lily’s brief respite.
6. A Room Of One's Own
Betrayals, confessions and shattered illusions propel Rani, Ayesha, Fatima, Lily and Shai to take the reins on their lives and make some big decisions.