Bombay Begums

Season

2021

5.1

TV-MA

Set in contemporary urban India, five women across generations wrestle with desire, ethics, personal crises, and vulnerabilities to own their ambition.

Episode List

S1 • E1

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.

S1 • E2

Love

Helping Lily towards her goals, Ayesha mulls over her own unspoken desires. Rani and Fatima clash over business while navigating their deeper demons.

S1 • E3

The Colour Purple

New layers of Rani's complicated marriage are revealed. Fatima juggles through personal and professional decisions. Ayesha's home hunting takes a detour.

S1 • E4

The Bell Jar

After an unwanted advance, Ayesha is conflicted about next steps. A leaked video puts Rani in crisis. An enemy blocks Lily from starting her factory.

S1 • E5

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.

S1 • E6

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.