7 Hard-Hitting Shows Like Chiraiya

Sampurna

This Bengali web series directly deals with marital rape and unequal consent in marriage, much like Chiraiya.

Thappad

A seemingly “small” incident - a husband slapping his wife - becomes the turning point for a woman who realizes respect and consent matter even in marriage.

Pink

This courtroom drama made the iconic statement “No means No.” It focuses on consent and how society judges women’s character instead of men’s actions.

Lipstick Under My Burkha

The film follows four women secretly chasing freedom and desire in a patriarchal society where women’s sexual agency is controlled and judged.

Made in Heaven

This show explores the dark side of Indian marriages - including marital rape, toxic masculinity, and societal pressure to “adjust.”

Lojja

A story about a woman facing verbal abuse, societal judgment, and loss of dignity in marriage, and her journey to reclaim her identity.

Fire

A bold film about two neglected wives who find emotional and physical companionship in each other while stuck in unhappy marriages.