City of Dreams is an Indian series streaming on Hotstar that first premiered in May 2019. Directed by the talented Nagesh Kukunoor, who is known for his knack for creating realistic yet captivating stories, this political thriller is built around themes of power, dynasty, and the politics ruling urban India.
The series is an extensive exploration of the power dynamics within the influential Gaikwad family, whose patriarch, Ameya Rao Gaikwad, is a formidable figure in the politics of Maharashtra. With a narrative that is as riveting as it's thought-provoking, the show weaves a stunning tapestry of ambition, greed, and sibling rivalry, all against the backdrop of local politics, crime, and corruption.
The show opens with an assassination attempt on Ameya Rao Gaikwad. This incident triggers a chain of events, setting off a gradual shift in power within the Gaikwad family. The ensuing power struggle between the patriarch's daughter, Poornima Rao Gaikwad, and his son, Ashish Rao Gaikwad, forms the crux of the story. The siblings, who previously had a harmonious relationship, find themselves driven by personal ambition, and their rivalry becomes the center of this political saga.
City of Dreams offers a hard-hitting drama with a powerful narrative, with the female protagonist