The creators of the Sushmita Sen-starring web series Aarya revealed earlier this year that the third season would shortly begin. In fact, Disney+ Hotstar even issued a press release stating that legendary director Ram Madhvani has formally started writing the script to once again work his magic on the big screen. We recently learned that the ever-adventurous Sushmita Sen has signed another series where she would play a transgender character while Aarya season 3 is in the works.
According to the rumors, the aforementioned series, which will be directed by Marathi filmmaker Ravi Jadhav, would be based on transgender campaigner Gauri Sawant. Prior to this, Jadhav directed the highly provocative Marathi film Nude on Nude Art, which caused much controversy due to its blatant imagery. We'll have to wait and see if Jadhav's newest endeavour, a web series about Gauri Sawant, will have the same bite as Nude. Sushmita Sen's casting, however, does present some artistic challenges. The question is whether or if she can replicate the Marathi activist's accent, demeanour, and boldness.
Regarding the show, Sushmita stated of Aarya, “It is a new dawn for Aarya Sareen, and she is fierce. In Season 3, she is going places and starting her own story free from the obstacles of her past. Reprising the role of Aarya is like slipping into old jeans but for a brand-new journey. It feels great to be back with Ram Madhvani and the Disney+ Hotstar team, can’t wait to return the love and appreciation viewers have showered on Aarya.”
