The Magic of Shiri

It's such a nice show. I binged watched it today and found it so refreshing and more than a decent show. When I came across it on JioCinema, I thought to check the ratings here and found 1/10 and almost dismissed it but fortunately scrolled a bit to read a few reviews and all 4 of them were positive reviews. One of them even warned about the false negative ratings. I decided to watch a episode to see it for myself and believe me it's not where near to 1/10. I mean what is wrong with this industry and people? Why defame or degrade anyone or anything? Let the people enjoy and give their honest feedback instead of depriving them of an entertaining show by misleading by fake ratings.

For all those a bit skeptical about it, give it a shot. I didn't feel bored at all. Pretty well made show.

Intresting series. Looks wonderful but I feel is copied from prime series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. All the characters are same. Same rich in-laws. Same type of husband. In Mrs Maisel she finds a woman who assists her in her comedy career in Magic of Shiri Javed Jafrey doing the same things.

Almost many things copied from Mrs Maisel. If you already watched Mrs Maisel you will definitely notice the similarities. Makers can say that they are inspired by Mrs Maisel. But they still didn't.

Actually bethe whole plot is copied from Mrs Maisel. They changed little things to looks different but it still feel copied.

The plot of the series is interesting and fresh. Divyanka was really good at playing Shiri. All the characteristics that Shiri has like caring, loving, funny, courageous, the strong determination to prove herself, emotional breakdown everything was perfectly portrayed. Especially the act just before she fell from ladder is well performed.

I absolutely loved the scenes of Javed Jaffery and Divyanka. Their conversations and the way they portrayed the Guru and the student bond after Jadugar Saleem decides to teach magic tricks to Shiri is amazing. I felt the show was slow at 2-3 places in the initial episodes. But over all it's an interesting and engaging show.

The one who played Akash is so handsome and has a good screen presence. I think there should be a bit more of Akash and Shiri!

The challenges shown in the show faced by a woman when she decides to pursue her dreams are so real. Women in certain professions are not taken seriously. The way Shiri gets discouraged by her parents, in-laws, her husband, her daughter and the society...this is exactly how it is in the real society. Loved how Shiri was strongly determined and starts living her life the way she wants to. I really liked how they didn't glorify the sacrifices made by a woman for her family and instead showed that she should prioritise herself, otherwise she would end up being unhappy.

This Jio Cinema series is a masterclass in storytelling. The writing is exceptional, offering a layered, gripping narrative with sharp dialogues and deeply realistic characters. Every twist feels earned, and the emotional beats land with precision. The direction enhances this further, with flawless pacing and a seamless blend of suspense and drama.

While the performances are strong-Divyanka shines with her heartfelt portrayal, and Javed Jaffrey is outstanding-the true star is the script. It's intelligent, engaging, and a benchmark for Indian web content. A must-watch for anyone who appreciates brilliant storytelling!

This series is extraordinary. Shiri's performance is nothing short of stellar. The way they have embodied the character, capturing every nuance and emotion, is truly captivating. The director's vision is clear, and the execution is flawless. The story line, dialogues, and unfolding of the plot are all equally impressive. Just loved it.

Its not easy for any actor to play so many roles at once and shift emotions seamlessly from one scenario to the other. The script has done great justice to prioritizing the choices made by Shiri.

I am in awe of the actress Shiri. Will definitely see this series more than once.