Hindi Web Series Taali

Taali is a biographical drama series. It has 1 season containing six episodes. The series is about a transgender activist, Gauri Sawant. Arjun Singh Baran and Kartik D Nishandar created this web series. Kshitij Patwardhan is the writer of the script. The director of the show is Ravi Jadhav. Jalmari Helander directed the series. Jalmari Helander and Petri Jokiranta are the writers. GSEAMS, Triple Ace Entertainment and Jio Studios are the show’s production companies. JioCinema is the distributor the project. The cast includes Sushmita Sen, Ankur Bhatia, Aishwarya Narkar, Hemangi Kavi, Krutika Deo, Suvrat Joshi, Nandu Madhav, Sheetal Kale, Buland Singh, Suvrat Joshi, Maya Rachel McManus, Hemant Choudhary, Nitish Rathore, Meenakshi Chugh, Anil Rastogi, Shaan Kakkar, Vishaal Kapoor, and Naren Prajapati. Raghav Ramadoss handled the cinematography. Amitraj dealt with the soundtrack. Faisal Mahadik edited the series.

Plot

The plot of the series revolved around an activist who is also a transgender. In the story her name is Gauri Sawant. It captured her transformation into a more mature and bold woman. As the series proceeded, Gauri focused on her journey towards the motherhood. In India, push the transgender people to the margins of the society. They don’t even have the right to enter into motherhood. The series is based on actual events. Towards the end, due to Gauri’s struggle, India offically recognises three genders: male, female, and transgender.

Star performance

Shreegauri Sawant is the main character in the series. As the series is biographical, Gauri’s character is the most important. Her character is intense and unique. Sushmita Sen played her character. Definitely, Sen gave most dramatic performance. Being the protagonist, she brilliant portrayed Gauri’s character. Sen was bold and consistent in her acting throughout the show. She totally fit in the role. The supporting actors include Ankur Bhatia, Aishwarya Narkar, Hemangi Kavi, Krutika Deo, Suvrat Joshi, Nandu Madhav, Sheetal Kale, Buland Singh, Suvrat Joshi, Maya Rachel McManus, Hemant Choudhary, Nitish Rathore, Meenakshi Chugh, Anil Rastogi, Shaan Kakkar, Vishaal Kapoor, and Naren Prajapati. They rather delivered an incredible performance.

Analysis

Taali is a fantastic show. The directors perfectly blended Gauri’s sacrifice and struggle with the more significant battle ongoing in society. The series definitely challenges the perspective of the commoners and narrow minded people. It forces people to bring out their humanity. The script is definitely well- researched and well-executed. It is a compelling and exciting show.  All the actors including the main cast and the supporting cast did excellent work. Sushmita sen, the protagonist delivered a rather bold and consistent acting.

The show is more than what it is. It is a representation of the historical battle that Gauri fought in her life. Her sacrifice made the third gender documented in official records. The series’ execution is excellent as well. The show makers did a great work. The chemistry on screen between the various actors is fantastic. It has beautiful cinematography as it captures the locality of Indian society. Although, the series’ episodes should have been longer. The songs used are fabulously used.

What’s there?

• The cinematography in the series is just perfect.
• All the songs are mindfully implicated in the intense scenes.
• The script of the project is well structured and it is mind-blowing.
• It not only challenges the thinking of local people but also touches upon the struggle of Gauri Sawant.
• The execution of the script is fantastic.
• The main actors and the supporting cast delivered palpable performance.

What’s not there?

•  The series have less number of episode. It could have been longer.

Verdict

The show is well-scripted and well-executed. This is a must watch series as it verifies the historical significance of Gauri’s sacrifices. Therefore, one should watch the series.