Anaarkali

Anaarkali is a modern retelling of the legendary Indian tale of the slave girl who becomes the king's favorite concubine, only to fall in love with his son — reimagined in contemporary Mumbai. Simran is the mistress of Rashid Bhai, a powerful and corrupt Mumbai businessman with dangerous underworld connections. She dreams of becoming a Bollywood star. But when she falls for Rashid's young employee Arjun, she risks both their lives by pursuing a love that Rashid will never allow. A visually rich and emotionally intense short drama shot entirely in Mumbai, told from a female perspective. Rated 8.9/10 on IMDb. Free with ads.