Divyanka Tripathi has taken over the platform with her latest show The Magic Of Shiri. The 10-episode slice-of-life drama is currently streaming on Jio Cinema Prime and follows the life of Shiri, a green-eyed poet who dares to fulfill his childhood dream of becoming a magician. Starring Divyanka Tripathi in the lead role, Jaaved Jaferi in the form of a mysterious Guru and Namit Das in the supporting role, with a surprising combination of magic, the series brings together magic, emotion-inducing and powerful life lessons.
Set in the early 2000s, The Magic Of Shiri introduces Shiri Shah, a cheerful and playful housewife who isn't limited to just kitchen and household chores. The poet has an extraordinary passion for magic, which she displays for her children using self-taught poetic devices. The humorous mode in the story comes when the poet gets the opportunity to learn to dance professionally and perform in front of the audience. Saleem Magician (Jaaved Jaferi) is an experienced magician, who poses as a guru of poetry and inculcates in him the belief that "real magicians cannot teach, they are better than magicians." However, Shiri's journey is not easy to undertake, it takes a lot of time. As they try to cope with family expectations and societal pressures, they are forced to face a universal struggle, which is a great opportunity for women to try to carry forward their great aspirations. It beautifully depicts the challenge of balancing individual dreams with societal norms, which leads to the poet's journey into the depths of the audience.