New Delhi, Nov 22 (UNI) Bollywood’s iconic Dhak Dhak girl Madhuri Dixit is set to surprise audiences with one of her most unpredictable roles yet in the upcoming thriller-drama series ‘Mrs Deshpande.’
The makers dropped the much-anticipated teaser along with the show’s premiere date, hinting at a narrative steeped in suspense and psychological tension.
The 30-second teaser introduces Madhuri in a strikingly unfamiliar avatar. It opens with ‘Mrs Deshpande’ calmly cutting vegetables and humming to herself—until a radio bulletin about a serial killer triggers an unsettling, almost sinister smile. The chilling contrast sets the tone for a psychological thriller rooted in crime, mystery, and slow-burn dread.
Directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, the series is produced by Applause Entertainment in association with Kukunoor Movies. It is an adaptation of the French thriller La Mante, originally produced by Jean Nainchric. Alongside Madhuri in the lead, the show also features Siddharth Chandekar and Priyanshu Chatterjee in key roles.
Describing her character as “raw and unfiltered,” Madhuri said the role pushed her into entirely new territory.
“Mrs Deshpande is unlike anything I’ve stepped into before. It strips away the glamour audiences associate with me. She’s the most complex character I’ve ever played—just when you think you understand her, you don’t. Portraying her many shades of grey has been both exciting and nerve-wracking,” she shared in a press release.
Kukunoor echoed her sentiment, noting that Madhuri was his only choice for the role.
“As I worked on the script, I saw only Madhuri in the title role. The deglamorised look is just the beginning—her character constantly keeps the audience guessing about the secrets behind that million-watt smile.”
Mrs. Deshpande premieres on JioHotstar on December 19.
