Madhuri Dixit-Nene on how Mrs Deshpande took off only thanks to OTT: There'd be a lot of convincing in theatres

Madhuri Dixit-starrer Mrs. Deshpande is now streaming on OTTplay Premium, but you need to know what the actress thinks about her show if it were to release in theatres and not digitally.

Madhuri Dixit-Nene in a still from Mrs Deshpande announcement

Madhuri Dixit-Nene, recently seen in Mrs Deshpande spoke about her series taking off only because it released on OTT. The actress is of the belief that there would be a lot of convincing if the series were to be out on the big screen.

Mrs. Deshpande might not have worked if not for OTT: Madhuri Dixit

When asked about Mrs. Deshpande being someone so dark, Madhuri stated, "Maybe for cinema, this would have been a little difficult because there would be a lot of convincing to do. OTT has made that possible."

Madhuri believes that OTT has opened doors for women of every age since good roles are written for them. "It's unapologetic. You're not saying sorry for being a certain way. It's very empowering to have those kind of writers write it for you." With it, the actress also believes that maybe films wouldn't help discover the talent that the films restrict.

Madhuri recalls how she did explore the scary woman in Anjaam and Gulaab Gang. She also explained that there was no using a duplicate actress because the role had to look convincing.

Madhuri Dixit on being stereotyped as the 'Dhak Dhak girl'

While speaking to Zoom, Madhuri clarified that she was being put in the song-and-dance bracket. "Gaana hona chahiye and romantic hona chahiye," she recalled, clarifying that she hoped to play various roles as an actress. "Also, when you do a role, it should have some kind of an impact on people," Madhuri said.

Madhuri Dixit loves the drama in crime dramas

While speaking about her screen watching habits, Madhuri admits to loving the drama and inter-personal relations in crime-dramas. Although her first reaction was 'why me?,' Madhuri spoke about her role being about commanding men with silences in the room. "I'm not an actress who carries these things with me back home," she said.

Mrs Deshpande FAQs:

Q: How many episodes are in Mrs Deshpande?

A: The first season of Mrs Deshpande consists of 6 episodes. Each episode has a runtime of approximately 45 to 50 minutes. All episodes were released simultaneously on the premiere date for binge-watching.

Q: Where can I watch the Mrs Deshpande series?

A: Mrs Deshpande is available exclusively on the JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium). It premiered at midnight on December 19, 2025. You will need an active subscription to the service to access the show.

Q: In which languages is Mrs Deshpande available?

A: Mrs Deshpande was originally filmed in Hindi. However, JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium) has provided dubbed versions and subtitles in several other languages, including Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Bengali, to cater to a wider audience.

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