Leila (TV series)
A mother searches for her daughter in a totalitarian future.
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Leila, a Hindi-language dystopian drama from India, debuted on Netflix on June 14, 2019. The six-episode series, based on Prayaag Akbar’s 2017 novel, follows Shalini’s search for her daughter in a totalitarian near-future. Directed by Deepa Mehta, Shanker Raman, and Pawan Kumar, it stars Huma Qureshi and Siddharth.
Reception
Rohan Naahar of Hindustan Times rated the show 4/5, praising its audacious ideas and bravery, while noting its YouTube trailer was dislike bombed by individuals calling the show "Hinduphobic". Soumya Rao of Scroll.in observed that the future depicted is not very different from the present, with dissenters branded as traitors and intellectuals attacked. Hiba Bég of The Quint also gave a 4/5 rating, stating the show forces viewers to rethink everything.
Did You Know?
- Netflix announced the series in February 2018, with Urmi Juvekar as writer and executive producer.
- Principal photography began in October 2018 in Delhi and finished in February 2019.
- Huma Qureshi underwent physical training to prepare for the role of Shalini.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who stars in Leila (TV series)?
Leila stars Huma Qureshi, Siddharth, Seema Biswas, Rahul Khanna, Sanjay Suri, Arif Zakaria, Ashwath Bhatt and Anupam Bhattacharya.
How many episodes of Leila (TV series) are there?
Leila has 6 episodes across 1 season.
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- Wikipedia: Leila (TV series) (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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