Maharani Season 4 review: Huma Qureshi’s fire meets Vipin Sharma’s ruthlessness in a season charged with power games

Huma Qureshi returns in Maharani Season 4

‘Maharani,’ Season 4, directed by Puneet Prakash, began streaming on Sony Liv from 7th November and stars Huma Qureshi, Vipin Sharma, Shweta Basu Prasad, Shardul Bharadwaj, Kani Kusruti, and Pramod Pathak.

Power and payback

The fourth season of ‘Maharani’ continues its sharp political storytelling, carrying forward the same intrigue and tension that defined its earlier seasons. What began in 2021 as a political drama set in Bihar has now grown into a confident show that knows exactly how to keep its audience hooked. This time, the battle lines are drawn higher than ever—between the Chief Minister and the Prime Minister. The clash between state and center drives the narrative, with both sides willing to go to any length to hold on to power. While the new season checks most of the boxes right, it occasionally rushes through events that deserved a deeper exploration. In trying to make it bingeable, some moments lose the emotional weight they could have had. Still, the storytelling remains engaging and layered enough to pull viewers right in.

A game of power and betrayal

The story begins with 13 MPs of Bengal’s People Front withdrawing support from the government, plunging the ruling coalition into crisis. Prime Minister Sudhakar Shrinivas Joshi (Vipin Sharma), furious at this political betrayal, turns to Bihar’s Chief Minister, Rani Bharti (Huma Qureshi), for help. But Rani, sensing that the PM’s request is not as innocent as it seems, refuses. When she later visits him at his Delhi residence to seek special favour for Bihar, he insults her. That insult marks a major turning point in the season. Determined to teach Rani a lesson, the PM digs into her past, reopening old cases. Enraged, Rani resigns from her post and shifts her base to Delhi, but not before appointing her daughter, Roshni (Shweta Basu Prasad), as the new CM of Bihar. Meanwhile, Rani’s wayward son Jaiprakash continues his antics, and the PM reaches out to the imprisoned Navin Kumar (Amit Sial), whose support comes at a steep price. The political chessboard is set, and each move has consequences.

Fast moves and hidden motives

The season moves at a brisk pace, revealing new motives and betrayals at every turn. After Rani Bharti, the spotlight firmly rests on Sudhakar Joshi—a ruthless politician who will stop at nothing to stay in power. His manipulative charm and cold calculation mirror several real-life figures, making the drama feel uncomfortably familiar. The writers cleverly weave parallels with actual political events, giving the show a layer of authenticity. ‘Maharani’ doesn’t allow a dull moment; every episode carries a new twist or revelation. It takes viewers deep inside the smoky rooms of power, exposing how deals are made and loyalties shift. The show’s biggest strength lies in how it captures the unseen side of politics—the whispered conversations, the manipulative alliances, and the quiet betrayals that shape destinies.

The cast that commands the screen

Much of the show’s power comes from its stellar performances. Huma Qureshi once again shines as Rani Bharti, embodying the rage and resilience of a woman wronged by the system. In this season, she’s like a wounded lioness—fierce, proud, and unwilling to bend. Her journey from a reluctant politician in Season 1 to a formidable leader now has been seamless. Shweta Basu Prasad as Roshni Bharti brings freshness and confidence, capturing her character’s mix of hesitation and ambition beautifully. Her scene outside the Vidhan Sabha, nervously smoking before stepping in as Chief Minister, is one of the most telling moments of the season. Amit Sial, though brief as Navin Kumar, makes his mark with quiet authority. Kani Kusruti and Pramod Pathak, as Rani’s advisors, bring credibility and wisdom to their roles. But it’s Vipin Sharma, as Prime Minister Joshi, who dominates the screen. His cold ruthlessness and unpredictable nature make him both terrifying and magnetic.

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A sharp portrait of power and politics

‘Maharani’ remains far ahead of most political dramas in recent years. The writing, packed with clever parallels to real-life events, grounds the story in truth while keeping it entertaining. The creators deserve credit for not sanitizing Bihar’s political landscape; instead, they portray it in all its messy glory—full of ambition, betrayal, and resilience. The show succeeds in capturing the pulse of Bihar and the uneasy relationship between power and morality. What makes ‘Maharani’ stand out is its refusal to take sides; it simply lays out how politics works—raw, flawed, and human. With its rich characters, strong performances, and timely themes, Season 4 proves that the series has found its voice.

Rating: 4/5