Bombay Begums

Synopsis

From boardrooms to society's margins, five ambitious women from various walks of life navigate dreams, desires and disappointments in modern Mumbai.

First Air Date: 2021-03-08

Last Air Date: 2021-03-08

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 6

Networks: Netflix

From boardrooms to society’s margins, five ambitious women navigate dreams, desires and disappointments in modern Mumbai. Contains underage drug use.

Ep. 1: Women Who Run With The Wolves (2021-03-08)

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.
Ep. 2: Love (2021-03-08)

Helping Lily towards her goals, Ayesha mulls over her own unspoken desires. Rani and Fatima clash over business while navigating their deeper demons.
Ep. 3: The Color Purple (2021-03-08)

New layers of Rani’s complicated marriage are revealed. Fatima juggles tough personal and professional decisions. Ayesha’s home hunting takes a detour.
Ep. 4: The Bell Jar (2021-03-08)

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.
Ep. 5: The Golden Notebook (2021-03-08)

Ayesha speaks her truth, but is met with troubling reactions. A stifled Fatima continues to seek solace. Another setback disrupts Lily’s brief respite.
Ep. 6: A Room Of One's Own (2021-03-08)

Betrayals, confessions and shattered illusions propel Rani, Ayesha, Fatima, Lily and Shai to take the reins on their lives and make some big decisions.