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{{Infobox television
| name = The Married Woman
| network = [[ALTBalaji]] & [[ZEE5]]
| caption =
| genre = {{flatlist| * Drama & Romance}}
| runtime =
| director = Sahir Raza
| writer = Jaya Misra
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| location = India
| image = The Married Woman Poster.jpg
| first_aired = 8 March 2021
| picture_format = [[HDTV]]<br> [[1080i]]
| last_aired =
| company = Juggernaut Productions
| executive_producer =
| producer = Samar Khan
| num_seasons = 1
| num_episodes = 11
| list_episodes =
| website = https://www.zee5.com/zee5originals/details/the-married-woman/0-6-3189
| editor =
| cinematography = John Wilmor
| starring = [[Ridhi Dogra]] <br> [[Monica Dogra]] <br> [[Suhaas Ahuja]] <br> [[Imaad Shah]]
}}
'''''The Married Woman''''' is an Indian [[Hindi]]-language, [[Romance film|romantic drama]] [[web series]] featuring [[Ridhi Dogra]], [[Monica Dogra]], [[Suhaas Ahuja]], and [[Imaad Shah]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=A Married Woman: Ridhi Dogra and Monica Dogra unite for Ekta Kapoor's same sex love story|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/married-woman-ridhi-dogra-and-monica-dogra-unite-ekta-kapoor-s-same-sex-love-story-500529|url-status=live|access-date=17 February 2021}}</ref> Directed by Sahir Raza and produced by Juggernaut Productions, this web series is currently streaming on [[ALTBalaji]] and [[ZEE5]].<ref>{{Cite web|last1=MumbaiFebruary 14|first1=Shweta Keshri|last2=February 14|first2=2021UPDATED|last3=Ist|first3=2021 14:30|title=The Married Woman trailer out. Ridhi Dogra, Monica Dogra are en route to self-discovery|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/the-married-woman-trailer-out-ridhi-dogra-monica-dogra-are-en-route-to-self-discovery-1769102-2021-02-14|access-date=2021-02-18|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> The trailer was released at a launch event in Mumbai on 13 February 2021. It is based on [[Manju Kapur]]’s book, ''A Married Woman''. <ref>{{Cite web|title=The Married Woman trailer out. Ridhi Dogra, Monica Dogra are en route to self-discovery|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/the-married-woman-trailer-out-ridhi-dogra-monica-dogra-are-en-route-to-self-discovery-1769102-2021-02-14|url-status=live|access-date=17 February 2021}}</ref>

== Synopsis ==

It is a story of two women, Astha and Peeplika, set in the backdrop of the 90s, where Astha is a dutiful housewife and a mother. Peeplika is an unconventional artist and has never been impressed by normal routines in her life.<ref>{{Cite web|title=AltBalaji And Zee5 To Release A New Show Titled 'A Married Woman'|url=https://www.mumbailive.com/en/digital/altbalaji-and-zee5-to-release-a-new-show-titled-a-married-woman-44218|url-status=live|access-date=17 February 2021}}</ref> Astha sets out on a journey of self-discovery and meets Peeplika on the route. Astha sets herself free from the society pressures and boundaries when she finds an intense connection with Peeplika, something that she always longed for. All this happens amidst the riots after Babri Masjid demolition horrified the nation.<ref>{{Cite web|title=ALTBalaji's A Married Woman: A story of two souls who rose beyond 'sexual and societal boundaries'|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/a-married-woman-teaser-altbalaji-ekta-kapoor-ridhi-dogra-6219604/|url-status=live|access-date=17 February 2021}}</ref>

== Cast ==

* [[Ridhi Dogra]] as Astha<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ridhi Dogra and Monica Dogra to essay a lesbian couple in ALTBalaji show A Married Woman|url=https://www.iwmbuzz.com/digital/news-digital/ridhi-dogra-monica-dogra-essay-lesbian-couple-altbalaji-show-married-woman/2020/01/16|url-status=live|access-date=17 February 2021}}</ref>
* [[Suhaas Ahuja]] as Hemant
* [[Monica Dogra]] as Peeplika<ref>{{Cite web|title=A Married Woman: Ridhi Dogra and Monica Dogra play a couple|url=https://www.glamsham.com/ott/web-news/a-married-woman-ridhi-dogra-and-monica-dogra-play-a-couple|url-status=live|access-date=17 February 2021}}</ref>
* [[Imaad Shah]] as Aijaz
* [[Nadira Babbar]] as Hemant's Mother<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Married Woman: From Ridhi Dogra to Monica Dogra, cast of web series revealed in a novel manner|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/web-series/the-married-woman-from-ridhi-dogra-to-monica-dogra-cast-of-web-series-revealed-in-a-novel-manner-684059|url-status=live|access-date=17 February 2021}}</ref>
* Rahul Vohra as Hemant's Father
* [[Ayesha Raza Mishra|Ayesha Raza]] as Babbo
* Samridhi Dewan as Timsi
* Nabeel Ahmed as Mudassar<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nabeel Ahmed bags ALTBalaji's A Married Woman|url=https://www.tellychakkar.com/digital/nabeel-ahmed-bags-altbalaji-s-married-woman-201021|url-status=live|access-date=17 February 2021}}</ref>
* [[Divya Seth]] as Peeplika's Mother
* Sangeeta Balachandran as Garima Jain (Astha's Mom)

==Episode List==
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 1
|EpisodeNumber2 = 1
|Title = Blurred Lines
|DirectedBy = Sahir Raza
|WrittenBy = Aparna Nadig, Jaya Misra, Surabhi Saral
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2021|3|8}}
|ShortSummary = Astha and Aijaz belong to a different background yet, however, they end up working together on a play. They both start growing fond of each other. But an unfortunate event happens at the theatre to threaten Aijaz.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 2
|EpisodeNumber2 = 2
|Title = Line ke Uss Paar
|DirectedBy = Sahir Raza
|WrittenBy = Aparna Nadig, Jaya Misra, Surabhi Saral
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2021|3|8}}
|ShortSummary = Aijaz gifts a book of poems to Astha while she starts falling for him. On the other hand, Aijaz only likes her as a friend. Astha’s family is worried and does not want her to attend the play due to ongoing riots. She still decides to go and after the play she congratulates Aijaz. She also confesses her love for him.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 3
|EpisodeNumber2 = 3
|Title = Kya khoya, kya paaya
|DirectedBy = Sahir Raza
|WrittenBy = Aparna Nadig, Jaya Misra, Surabhi Saral
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2021|3|8}}
|ShortSummary = Astha and Hemant are hosting a party. Timsi wishes to speak to Astha about an urgent matter. Later, Timsi elopes with Mudassar and Peeplika helps the two lovers get married against their family's wishes. Astha arrives at the art gallery and meets Peeplika.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 4
|EpisodeNumber2 = 4
|Title = Mulaqat khud se
|DirectedBy = Sahir Raza
|WrittenBy = Aparna Nadig, Jaya Misra, Surabhi Saral
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2021|3|8}}
|ShortSummary = Timsi and Mudassar show up at her parent’s house, unexpectedly. Hemant is angry and calls up Mudassar’s parents to speak about the situation. Astha calls Peeplika to help resolve the matter between the families. Later, everyone accepts the marriage and Astha consoles Peeplika.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 5
|EpisodeNumber2 = 5
|Title = Sahi Galat ke Beech
|DirectedBy = Sahir Raza
|WrittenBy = Aparna Nadig, Jaya Misra, Surabhi Saral
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2021|3|8}}
|ShortSummary = Astha is confused about how she feels for Peeplika. When Peeplika arrives at Astha’s home for Timsi and Mudassar’s wedding, she confronts Astha about her feelings. Astha denies, but Peeplika encourages her to embrace her true self.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 6
|EpisodeNumber2 = 6
|Title = Dil-e-nadaan, Tujhe hua kya hai?
|DirectedBy = Sahir Raza
|WrittenBy = Aparna Nadig, Jaya Misra, Surabhi Saral
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2021|3|8}}
|ShortSummary = Babbo becomes sceptical about Astha and Peeplika’s relationship and confides in Hemant. Peeplika shares some of her bitter-sweet memories with Astha. When Babbo takes Astha for shopping, she makes an excuse to meet Peeplika’s Mom.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 7
|EpisodeNumber2 = 7
|Title = Ishq aur Mushq
|DirectedBy = Sahir Raza
|WrittenBy = Aparna Nadig, Jaya Misra, Surabhi Saral
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2021|3|8}}
|ShortSummary = The ongoing riots have made the government to put the city under curfew. Astha still manages to meet Peeplika who invites her to a relief camp. Hemant realizes that Astha has been lying to him about her plans till now.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 8
|EpisodeNumber2 = 8
|Title = Half Full/ Half Empty
|DirectedBy = Sahir Raza
|WrittenBy = Aparna Nadig, Jaya Misra, Surabhi Saral
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2021|3|8}}
|ShortSummary = Hemant suspects Astha of cheating and is unhappy about her sudden disappearance. Astha tries to put her side upon her return. Peeplika wants Astha to meet her friends. After this, Astha goes for meeting Mudassar but things go south when the riots break out again.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 9
|EpisodeNumber2 = 9
|Title = The Wedding Anniversary
|DirectedBy = Sahir Raza
|WrittenBy = Aparna Nadig, Jaya Misra, Surabhi Saral
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2021|3|8}}
|ShortSummary = Astha’s mother visits Hemant’s place to celebrate their 11th wedding anniversary. Babbo taunts Sunita over Astha’s actions. Peeplika shows up at the celebration, when Babbo catches Astha and Peeplika getting intimate with each other.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 10
|EpisodeNumber2 = 10
|Title = New Horizons
|DirectedBy = Sahir Raza
|WrittenBy = Aparna Nadig, Jaya Misra, Surabhi Saral
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2021|3|8}}
|ShortSummary = Babbo informs Hemant about the intimacy between Astha and Peeplika. Peeplika gets a new job in Paris and she wants to take Astha with her. Hemant confronts Astha and after a heated argument with him, Astha decides to move to Paris.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 11
|EpisodeNumber2 = 11
|Title = Crossroads
|DirectedBy = Sahir Raza
|WrittenBy = Aparna Nadig, Jaya Misra, Surabhi Saral
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2021|3|8}}
|ShortSummary = Astha starts training her kids to be self-dependent as she prepares to begin a new life with Peeplika. Later, she learns about Peeplika's past and confronts her before taking her final decision.
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== Reception ==
Sweta Kaushal from [[Hindustan Times]] feels the show is a stereotypical act. It is all about politics and religion and the one which is heard mostly. She simply summarizes the review in the title: "Melodrama and Monologue kills the charm". Actors Riddhi and Monika Dogra have tried their best to act in spite of limited scope.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-09|title=The Married Woman review: Melodrama and monologues kill the charm|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/the-married-woman-review-melodrama-and-monologues-kill-the-charm-101615279431003.html|access-date=2021-03-18|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref>

Archika Khurana of [[The Times of India|Times of India]] feels it is "A millieu of good performances challenging societal norms." The critics rating on TOI is 3/5 and average user rating goes to 3.5/5. The review ends with a solid line that says, "‘The Married Woman' takes too long to make its point heard but it is the performances that hold your attention throughout".<ref>{{Citation|title=The Married Woman Season 1 Review: A milieu of good performances challenging societal norms|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/the-married-woman/season-1/seasonreview/81306513.cms|access-date=2021-03-18}}</ref>

Shubham Kulkarni from [[Koimoi|koimoi.com]] says, "Ridhi Dogra’s Performance Is The Only Hook In A Show That Talks About Homosexuality In The Daily Soap Way". He concludes the review saying, "The Married Woman ends up being yet another soap opera made with some gen Z elements for the digital arena". Rating: 2.5 stars.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-09|title=The Married Woman Review: Ridhi Dogra’s Performance Is The Only Hook In A Show That Talks About Homose*uality In The Daily Soap Way|url=https://www.koimoi.com/reviews/web-reviews/the-married-woman-review-ridhi-dogras-performance-is-the-only-hook-in-a-show-that-talks-about-homoseuality-in-the-daily-soap-way/|access-date=2021-03-18|website=Koimoi|language=en-US}}</ref>

== References ==
{{reflist}}
[[Category:Hindi-language web series]]
[[Category:Indian LGBT-related web series]]

== External Links ==

* {{IMDb title|id=tt11646658}}
* ''[https://www.zee5.com/zee5originals/details/the-married-woman/0-6-3189 The Married Woman]'' at [[ZEE5]]
* ''[https://webseriesreview.org/the-married-woman-review/ The Married Woman]'' at WebSeriesReview.org

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