For the last one week, Stranger Things 5 ​​has been discussed everywhere on the internet. Various things are being talked about from the finale of the show to its spin-off. The journey of this popular series ended on New Year’s Day, which was watched and discussed a lot by the fans. Even though Stranger Things is one of the most watched shows worldwide, season 5 in India could not come at number one in terms of viewership. Here it got second place, and this too was left behind by none other than Madhuri Dixit.

Mrs. Deshpande beats Stranger Things 5
Ormax Media has recently shared the data of OTT viewership in India, which is between 22 to 28 December. Madhuri Dixit’s new Jio Hotstar psychological thriller series Mrs. Deshpande topped this list. In this show, Madhuri is playing the role of a serial killer, who tricks the police. According to the report, the show got 42 lakh views that week.

Whereas, Stranger Things 5 ​​was released on December 25 and it got 33 lakh views that week. For this reason, it stood second in India and lagged behind Mrs. Deshpande. However, at the international level, Stranger Things 5 ​​won and it got more than 3 crore views worldwide compared to Madhuri’s series. Some other shows were also included in the top-5 list of Ormax. This included Netflix’s Single Papa, which got 18 lakh views. Whereas Jio Hotstar’s Pharma got 16 lakh views. Apart from this, Prime Video’s series Four More Shots Please received 13 lakh views.

Top 5 most-watched OTT original fiction series in India, for the week of Dec 22-28, 2025, estimated based on audience research
Note: Estimated number of Indian audience (in Mn) who watched at least one episode. pic.twitter.com/LqvKtMLVh7

— Ormax Media (@OrmaxMedia) December 29, 2025

About Mrs. Deshpande
Mrs. Deshpande is directed by Nagesh Kukunoor. Along with Madhuri Dixit, Priyanshu Chatterjee and Siddharth Chandekar are also seen in important roles in this series. It was released on 19 December. The story revolves around the Mumbai Police, who seek the help of an imprisoned serial killer to solve new cases, as his copycat starts making new victims. It got mixed response from the audience. Madhuri’s acting was praised.

2026 will begin in a few hours. People are planning for New Year in different ways across the country. In such a situation, common people as well as celebrities have taken their New Year resolutions. From Hrithik Roshan to Kriti Sanon and Shilpa Shetty, many celebrities have said goodbye to 2025 in their own style by sharing special posts on the last day of the year.

The Greek God of Bollywood has shared a special post on the last day of 2025. In this the shadows of the actor and his girlfriend are visible. While sharing the post, the actor wrote the caption – ‘Some happy shadows were seen dancing next to us. Looks like the end of 2025 will be very happy. Lots of love to my fans. I especially dedicate this New Year to all of you. Best wishes to everyone for 2026.

Shilpa Shetty shared unseen moments
Famous Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty has also shared a special post on her social media handle. The actress has posted a video where she is seen enjoying with her family. This video of the actress sometimes going on adventure, sometimes on romantic vacation with her husband and sometimes enjoying with children is being liked a lot. The actress wrote in the caption- ‘Some moments which never came on Instagram. I am ending the year with warmth, happiness and gratitude for all that I have achieved and learned. Manifesting big and positive dreams. See you 2026.

‘I lived stories that challenged me…’
Kriti Sanon has also dumped a yearly photo on her Instagram handle. In this, the actress has shared unseen pictures of many beautiful moments spent in 2025. Along with this, the actress also shared a long caption. In which Kriti Sanon wrote – ‘This year has taught me that growth is not noisy but quiet, consistent, and deeply personal. I have lived stories that challenged me. I stopped when needed and learned that rest is as important as patience. I am closing this chapter softly, firmly and deliberately. Taking it forward with confidence and full heart.

2025 was a successful year for Madhuri Dixit
Bollywood’s Dhak-Dhak girl Madhuri Dixit has caught the attention of fans with her latest post. While sharing a video, the actress has shared a glimpse of every month of 2025. Along with this, the actress told how special this year was for her. While the actress made her debut on OTT, on the other hand her son completed his graduation. For these reasons, 2025 was a successful year for the actress. Now the actress is ready for the next year with new challenges.

2025 was very special for Priya Banerjee
Let us tell you that on February 14 this year, Raj Babbar, son of late actress Smita Patil, got married. He took seven rounds with Priya Banerjee this year, after which the couple remained in the news for many days in the corridors of the entertainment industry. Now while sharing the photos of her wedding, Priya Banerjee wrote in the caption – ‘Thank you 2025, you will always be the most special.’

Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal did poison in a special way
Sonakshi Sinha and her husband Zaheer Iqbal remain in the news because of their funny style. Fans also like the chill and funny nature of the couple. Now the celebrity couple has wished their fans a Happy New Year in advance in the same style.

This year was special for Karishma Tanna too
Karishma Tanna’s latest post is also going viral on social media. Along with the pictures, the actress also shared her gratitude. He wrote- ‘This year has reminded me to slow down and listen to myself. I grew, healed, and learned along this path. Ending the year with stability and gratitude.

2025 taught a big lesson to Rajkumar Rao’s wife.
Rajkumar Rao’s wife Patralekha has also shared her gratitude in her own way. The actress has also shared BTS, unseen pictures and photos of her PPs from her films. Writing her feelings in the caption, the actress said- ‘A year that took me to new places, worked hard, learned new lessons. Sometimes laughed and sometimes cried and suddenly everything changed. This year became a milestone for me.

2025 will be fun for Genelia and Ritesh
Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D’Souza are very active on social media. The world is crazy about his reels. In such a situation, even on the last day of 2025, the couple has shared a post for their fans. Genelia D’Souza has shared a post on her Instagram handle where the entire Deshmukh family is seen enjoying. Sometimes with friends and sometimes with family, this celebrity couple enjoyed a lot.

In the caption of the video, the actress wrote- ‘And just like that, 2025 has ended and now we are ready to step into 2026. I am happy that I could spend such beautiful moments with the loveliest people. Many thanks to my Insta family for supporting me.

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Madhuri Dixit is in the news these days with her latest series Mrs. Deshpande. Recently, Bollywood’s Dhak Dhak girl spoke openly about the emotional stability, confidence and determination she got from her mother and how her mother’s advice helped her face initial criticism in the film industry. In a latest interview, the actress shared her experience of growing up under constant guidance, which shaped not only her artistry but also her self-esteem.

art inherited from mother
Talking to Nayandeep Rakshit, Madhuri told that her mother deeply influenced her personality. Madhuri said, “I think I got art from my mother. Love for singing, love for dance, she was very emotional, and I think I got these qualities from her only. I am also a very emotional person, I connect with people very quickly.”

He further said that discipline and honesty have also been inherited by him. He said, “My habit of working hard has come from my mother because she is the one who taught me the same. Her sense of humor was also much better than mine, she used to react very quickly. She had a deep sense of self-confidence, which she also taught me that you have to be who you are. Don’t fit into any mold. Break the mold.”

before the acid faced a lot of criticism
Recalling the early days of her career, Madhuri admitted that she often faced trolling about her looks. The actress said, “When I started, many people used to tell me to do this, how is your nose, your this, your that.” She told that at that time, she would go to her mother to seek solace. She said, “I used to go and say, ‘Mom, people are saying this,’ and my mother used to say, ‘Don’t worry. Once your film becomes successful, people will like this thing about you.’

Madhuri admitted that at that time she found it difficult to believe this. She said, “I used to say, ‘Mom, this won’t happen,’ and she would say, ‘Don’t worry. Do you trust me?’ I said yes, and he said, ‘Then let’s see what happens.’

Life changed after acid attack
Madhuri further told that her life had changed after the film Tezaab. She said, “After the acid attack, no one said anything about me being thin or anything else. People accepted me the way I was.” She said, “Even today I tell new actresses not to try to fit into a mold. Don’t think that a heroine should look like this. If you are different, that is your specialty. Enjoy it,” she said.

Actress Madhuri Dixit has earned a lot of name through her acting. Fans did not like his films very much. However, Madhuri became very uncomfortable during the shooting of a film. Madhuri was seen in the 1988 film Dayavan in the role opposite Vinod Khanna. Madhuri and Vinod Khanna had an intimate scene in this film, while doing which she became uncomfortable.

Madhuri reacted to the intimate scene

Now in a recent interview given to Radio Nasha, Madhuri has reacted regarding this. Madhuri said, ‘I used to think that this is a process of growing or a learning process. You learn from everything. I also learned something from him. After this I was very embarrassed. I decided that this is not what should be done.

Madhuri had earlier told that while signing the film, she did not know that this scene was going to happen like this. Even today, when she looks back, she remains shocked.

Madhuri had demanded to remove the intimate scene

Let us tell you that according to many reports, the scene of Madhuri and Vinod in the film was quite intimate and bold. During this scene Vinod lost his senses and crossed the limits. He continued kissing Madhuri even after the scene was cut and he even bit Madhuri’s lip. Madhuri was shocked by this and started crying.

Madhuri had also requested to remove that scene in the final cut. However, Firoz Khan chose to keep that scene in the film. It is also said that Madhuri was paid Rs 1 crore extra for that scene. Later Vinod Khanna also apologized to Madhuri. However, this accident had a deep impact on Madhuri and she never worked with Vinod Khanna after Dayavan.

Legendary actor Madhuri Dixit is in the news these days for Mrs. Deshpande. The actress will be seen in a completely new avatar in this series. Meanwhile, an interview clip of Madhuri Dixit went viral where she was seen talking about 8-hour working shifts.

‘I am a workaholic, I work more than 12 hours a day…’
In an interview given to ANI, Madhuri Dixit said- ‘When we were shooting Mrs. Deshpande, we worked more than 12 hours every day. I am a workaholic and that is absolutely fine for me. But if any woman is raising her voice regarding her working shift, that is her perspective.

What is Deepika Padukone’s 8 hour working shift controversy?
In the last several months, there has been an uproar in Bollywood regarding shift working. It started with Deepika Padukone when she talked about 8 hour working shifts. After this, he had to lose the sequel of Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s film ‘Spirit’ and Nag Ashwin’s film ‘Kalki 2898 AD’. In an interview given to CNBC TV 18, the actress raised this issue and said that Bollywood is quite disorganized.

Had an altercation with Sandeep Reddy Vanga
According to media reports, there was a big dispute between Sandeep Reddy Vanga and Deepika Padukone. This dispute regarding fees and working shifts continued for a long time. According to reports, Deepika Padukone was going to play the role of main lead actress in Prabhas starrer film ‘Spirit’. But later it was told that due to limited working shifts and demand of a fee of Rs 40 crore, Sandeep Reddy Vanga dropped the actress from the film.

Although Deepika Padukone had accused the filmmaker, Sandeep Reddy Vanga rejected her saying that he did not have the budget and he could pay higher fees to the male actors.

About ‘Mrs. Deshpande’
Madhuri Dixit’s thriller series ‘Mrs. Deshpande’ will stream on Jio Hotstar from December 19. It has been described as the official remake of the French thriller ‘La Monte’. Madhuri Dixit’s role in ‘Mrs. Deshpande’ will be completely different and after watching the trailer it is clear that she will have a gray shade character in the series.

The marriage of Netra Mantena, daughter of businessman Rama Raju Mantena, is in the news. She is getting married to tech entrepreneur Vamsi Gadiraju. Their marriage is in discussion. Big celebs are part of this wedding. Now a video of the Mehndi ceremony has surfaced, in which actress Madhuri Dixit is seen dancing.

Madhuri Dixit’s dance goes viral
She is dancing on the song Dola Re Dola from the film Devdas. I am liking Madhuri’s energetic performance very much. During this, she wore a green lehenga and carried a pink dupatta with it. Seeing Madhuri dancing on this song, fans also remembered Aishwarya Rai. One user wrote – It’s good but if Aishwarya had been there more, it would have been more fun. Let us tell you that both Madhuri and Aishwarya danced in the original song.

Nora Fatehi and Dia Mirza were also seen

Apart from Dola Re Dola, Madhuri has danced on songs like Dholida, Jai Ho and Rangeelo Maro Dholna. Let it be known that the host of this Mehndi ceremony was Dia Mirza. Nora Fatehi also set the stage on fire with her dance.

These big celebs became a part of Netra Mantena’s wedding

Let us tell you that the wedding festivities of Netra and Vamsi started from 21st November. They will tie the knot on 23rd November. His sangeet night was hosted by Karan Johar and Saufi Choudhary. Stars like Raneer Singh, Varun Dhawan, Jhanvi Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Shahid Kapoor danced and added life to the music with their performance.

Dubai based influencer Farhana Bodi also attended the wedding festivities. In these functions, US President Donald Trump’s son Donald Trump Jr. also became a part of the celebration. Videos of their wedding festivities are viral on social media, in which everyone is enjoying.

The teaser of Madhuri Dixit’s upcoming thriller series, ‘Mrs. Deshpande’ was released on Wednesday, 19 November 2025. In the teaser, Bollywood’s Dhak Dhak girl Madhuri Dixit was seen in a completely new avatar of ‘Mrs. Deshpande’. After seeing the glimpse of this series, fans are not able to wait for its release.

Two days after the release of the teaser, i.e. on 21st November, the makers showed the second glimpse of ‘Mrs. Deshpande’ and announced its OTT release date. Do you know when and where this exciting show of Madhuri Dixit will come?

When and where will ‘Mrs. Deshpande’ stream?
Let us tell you that Madhuri Dixit’s upcoming series ‘Mrs. Deshpande’ will be streamed on OTT platform Jio Hotstar from December 19. Announcing this, the leading platform has written, “From Killer Smile to Killer Ki Smile, Hotstar Special: Mrs. Deshpande will stream only on JioHotstar from December 19.”

Mrs. Deshpande’s second teaser is also powerful
The video that has been released with this post. Madhuri Dixit is seen in a very simple look. She is seen cutting vegetables sitting at the dining table and is also heard humming a song with joy in her eyes. There is a radio kept near him on which it is heard that even after 8 murders in the murder case, there is no clue of the killer. Police investigation is still going on. Hearing this, Madhuri Dixit’s eyes sparkle and she is seen smiling suspensefully. And starts humming the song again. This second teaser is also quite amazing and after watching it, it is clear that Mrs. Deshpande is going to be full of suspense and thriller.

Mrs. Deshpande is directed by Nagesh Kukunoor.
The series is directed by Nagesh Kukunoor and produced by Applause Entertainment in association with Kukunoor Movies. The show is based on the original French thriller La Monte created by Jean Nantrich. Siddharth Chandekar and Priyanshu Chatterjee have also played important roles in this.