Maamla Legal Hai is a show that is a roller coaster of humour, wit and satire along with a balance of emotions. This eight episode series on Netflix transports viewers into the entertaining and quirky world of a district court and its lawyers. The series presents a variety of quirky cases inspired by real-life stories, blending entertainment with reality and subtle satire with emotions.
A Blend of Wit, Satire and Emotions
This entertaining and witty web series directed by Rahul Pandey, and written by Kunal Aneja and Saurabh Khanna is a cocktail of real-life funny cases. This hilarious extension of Jolly LLB gives a glimpse as to what happens in the courts of Hindi heartland. Through the show you can get a funny yet realistic view of actual cases and the problems associated with them. With a fun twist, the show explores the lives of lawyers and the struggles in their profession. This unique courtroom comedy is set in the fictional Patparganj district court in Delhi.
Knockout Performances
This Courtroom comedy could not have been entertaining without the entire cast of Maamla Legal Hai. At its centre is Ravi Kishan portraying the character of VD Tyagi, the president of the Patparganj Bar Association, whose eyes are set on winning the Delhi Bar Association election. Ravi Kishan, who has never been seen in such a role before, delivers a stellar performance. He seamlessly transitions between a shrewd and an affable lawyer, who exhibits his street-smart tactics and knowledge of legal loopholes. Nidhi Bisht plays Sujata, a mid-career lawyer who dreams of her own legal chamber despite not having represented a single case all these years. Ananya Shroff played by Naila Grewal is a passionate advocate from Harvard University who dreams of providing legal aid to the poor and underserved but faces a harsh reality check in Patparganj district court.
The cast also features several established actors such as Tanvi Azmi as a judge; Yashpal Sharma as VD Tyagi’s rival; and Brijendra Kala as a veteran lawyer.
Courtroom comedy with a touch of emotions
Maamla Legal Hai touches upon the fact as to what is the reason behind VD Tyagi being the person he is. There is a backstory to his cunningness and he truly is a survivor. The simplicity along with a fair balance of humour comes from the mind of Sameer Saxena, who serves as the showrunner of the series. He has previously worked on creating comedy shows like Kota Factory (2019), Gullak (2019) and Panchayat (2020). He likes making comedies that are subtle. In Maamla Legal Hai too you will get subtle hints of satire along with wit and humour. The comic one-liners and the dialogues are some of the finest you will see in recent times. The situations are funny but still relatable.
Our Verdict
Mamla Legal Hai’s first season ends on a high note even though VD Tyagi doesn’t win the elections but definitly wins people’s hearts. Though Ravi Kishan is the main lead in the show but everybody has an equally important role to play. Each character is a hero in its own right. The show ticks all the boxes of being watch-worthy, from the story, creativity, attention to detail, and wit and humour to the relatability and awesome performances. The show keeps you hooked from start to finish and makes you fall in love with every character. Overall Maamla Legal Hai offers a delightful blend of humour, drama and emotions leaving viewers entertained with its hilarious courtroom antics.
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