Mi Savitribai Jotirao Phule: 5 reasons to watch Madhurani Gokhale and Dr Amol Kolhe's Marathi drama on OTT

Madhurani Gokhale and Dr Amol Kolhe are bringing the real-life story of Jotirao and Savitribai Phule, who were the first educators for women in India.

Mi Savitribai Jotirao Phule

This is not the first time Jotirao and Savitribai Phule's life story gets a dramatic version with prominent actors portraying the titular roles to bring the history to India to light. From the DD National show Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule (2016), the Kannada drama Savitribai Phule (2018), the Marathi series Savitri Jyoti (2019) to the Hindi biopic Phule (2025), there have been several projects that depicts the couple's story. After Pratik Gandhi-Patralekhaa's movie, JioHotstar (also accessible via OTTplay Premium) brings a Marathi TV show, Mi Savitribai Jotirao Phule, which releasing on January 5, 2026.

Reasons to watch Mi Savitribai Jotirao Phule:

Based on a significant historical couple

The upcoming Marathi TV show is based on Jotirao and Savitribai Phule, who were the first revolutionary educators in India for women during the 19th century, active from 1840s to the 1890s. The couple fought for women rights and empowerment, and established the first school for girls in 1848 in India, challenging caste and gender norms when female education was forbidden. Savitribai and Jyotirao Phule were also staunch opponents of Sati Pratha practice, the ritual of burning young a widow on her husband's funeral pyre.

Narrative focusing on wemen education

Viewers can expect to witness the extraordinary courage it took for Savitribai to establish the first school for girls all while facing hostility, including having stones and mud thrown at her daily. Mi Savitribai Jotirao Phule will also focus on Savitribai's opposing the Sati Pratha at a very young as she saves another little girl of her age from getting burned with her dead husband. The show's promo depicts Savitribai's sheer determination and courage to change people's odd mentality.

Social justice movement

The TV show will highlight the Phule couple's relentless fight against caste oppression, gender inequality, untouchability and regressive social practices like child marriage and Sati, laying the foundation for a more inclusive India. In the promo, we get to see Jotirao Phule washing Savitribai's feet with water, depicting his immense respect, love, and emotional support for his revolutionary wife.

Powerful performances

Mi Savitribai Jotirao Phule features acclaimed actors Madhurani Gokhale as Savitribai Phule and Dr Amol Ramaing Kolhe as Jyotirao Phule, the titular couple. While actress Madhurani was previously seen in shows like Aai Kuthe Kay Karte! actor Amol was seen in other popular shows like Swarajyarakshak Sambhaji and Raja Shivchatrapati.

Social relevance

Mi Savitribai Jotirao Phule promises to explore themes of social justice and the Satyashodhak Samaj.(Society of Truth Seekers), showing how their 19th-century reforms laid the groundwork for modern inclusive India. The show will also highlight the Phule couple's founding the care center, Balhatya Pratibandhak Griha, for pregnant rape victims and widows to prevent infanticide and provide shelter.

Mi Savitribai Jotirao Phule FAQs:

Q. When to watch Mi Savitribai Jotirao Phule?

A. Mi Savitribai Jotirao Phule is coming to Star Pravah and JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium) on January 5, 2026, everyday at 7:30pm.

Q, Who stars in Mi Savitribai Jotirao Phule?

A. Madhurani Gokhale and Dr Amol Kolhe to be seen in the titular roles of Savitribai and Jotirao Phule.

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