A popular series on MX Player (and detailed on Wikipedia ) set in the 1980s. It follows Rajaram, a writer who uses his observations of the people around him to craft the "Mastram" stories. Cultural Impact

Defenders argue that Mastram is the Hindi equivalent of the Italian commedia dell'arte —stock characters, improvisation, and a focus on base human instincts. They argue his rapid-fire narration and use of muhavare (idioms) is masterful. For example, "Usne apni ankhon se bijliyan gira di" (She threw lightning from her eyes) is a phrase he used a thousand times, yet each time it felt fresh to the eager reader.

The mystery and nostalgia surrounding Mastram have led to several notable cinematic and digital portrayals: