Mrs. Deshpande is a 2025 Hindi-language drama-thriller series streaming on Disney+ Hotstar. The six-episode show premiered on December 19, 2025.

The Plot

It stars Madhuri Dixit as Seema Deshpande, an infamous former serial killer known as “The Mantis.” When a new copycat murderer terrorizes the city, Mumbai’s police sergeant Tejas (Siddharth Chandekar) enlists Seema’s help from prison to catch the culprit. The twisty plot—based on the French thriller La Mante—unfolds as Seema and her detective son team up to solve the case.

Format & Review

This Hotstar Special is tightly paced (6 episodes total). The writing alternates between past and present as secrets from Seema’s past and family drama add suspense.

Cast

Besides Dixit’s chilling turn, the cast includes:

Priyanshu Chatterjee
Siddharth Chandekar

The star power and high production values (directed by Nagesh Kukunoor) give the series a polished feel.

Where to Watch

Stream Mrs. Deshpande exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar in India (and on Hulu in some regions).