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Bollywood drama is a blah mystery; has violence, cursing.
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The Fame Game
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What's the Story?
Not everything is glamour and glory in THE FAME GAME. Anamika Anand (Madhuri Dixit) is a mother, daughter, and wife, and one of the most famous actresses in all of Bollywood. She has breakfast with her family, acts on set while taking calls and meetings throughout the day, and attends events and dinners -- all before bedtime. That is until she goes missing one day.
The city, news, and fans go into turmoil and chaos as the search for Anu begins. Does anyone know where she could be? Her temperamental producer husband? Her unconfident and ambitious daughter? Her troubled and wayward son? Or her controlling mother? Will Anu be found in time, or will this be another cold case?
Is It Any Good?
The story and setting in Bollywood are quite compelling, though the narrative is riddled with time jumps that can be hard to follow. The mystery of The Fame Game is slightly thwarted by excessive flashbacks, making it hard to keep up with the plot, and whether something is happening in the present or the past. As with most mysteries, there are plot twists that spice up the storylines and help slow it down to a digestible pace. Overall, this series is suitable for those who need a quick mystery fix, though fans of the genre should look elsewhere if they want to be truly invested.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about Anamika's life has made her and her family hyper-visible to the world. What are the negative and positive effects of being in the limelight?
Anu is seen as perfect, without any drama or scandals; but behind closed doors, her life is anything but. Why does our society have such an obsession with famous entertainers? Are famous people role models? Why should or shouldn't they be?
TV Details
- Premiere date : February 25, 2022
- Cast : Madhuri Dixit , Sanjay Kapoor , Lakshvir Saran
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Drama
- TV rating :
- Last updated : December 10, 2025
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