India's 'Chiraiya' series sparks conversations on marital rape and consent

India's new web series 'Chiraiya' confronts the issue of marital rape, despite the government's refusal to criminalize it. Airing on JioHotstar since March, the series has gained millions of viewers and sparked conversations about consent and misogyny. Scriptwriter Divy Nidhi Sharma emphasizes its importance in addressing the stigma surrounding sexual violence within marriage.

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