Riti Riwaj: Water Wives is a 2020 Hindi-language drama series from the anthology, Riti Riwaj . Released on March 17, 2020, the story highlights a harsh reality in rural India: severe water scarcity that leads to a controversial tradition of polygamy . Plot Overview
: Shanta, the first wife of Bhagat Ram, is exhausted by the relentless chore of fetching water. To ease her burden, she pressures her husband into a second marriage.
Released on , "Water Wives" consists of two parts that delve into the social and emotional impact of this "custom". Cast members according to IMDb : Sanni Singh as Shanta (the first wife) Payal as Beena (the second wife) Ankita Bhattacharya as Maya (the third wife) Yugant Pandey as Bhagat Ram (the husband) Director : Ritesh Kumar Genre : Drama, Romance Themes and Social Commentary