Dahaad web series is presenting a crime thriller on the OTT platform Prime Video in 2023. The series shows that society has not changed because deep roots of violence against women and their identity are a major problem. Anjali Bhaati is the protagonist and she does not exist in a vacuum. She represents the real struggle of women that many women face every day. It highlights how women suffer due to unfair power dynamics and social exclusion.

The series is presenting today’s challenge traditional ideas about gender and society. Indian films have portrayed women in stereotypical ways and digital narrative presents a realistic picture of women's lives. They highlight the different challenges how women face because of their identity, unequal power relations, and social exclusion. This research paper explores the critical analysis of the web series and examining the character of Anjali Bhaati as a representation of the ‘New Indian Woman.’

The study is an intersectional framework of gender and caste. It examining traditional media does not give enough attention to overlook marginalized women, favoring the experiences of upper-caste and heterosexual groups. It highlights by showing the real-life struggles faced by lower-caste   women and showing how discrimination; they face within the police force. The study analyzes Anjali Bhaati’s professional life and her efforts to overcome both her workplace bias and societal prejudice. It argues that she goes beyond the traditional image of either a victim or an ideal heroine. She is shown as a strong and realistic woman who actively fights against the gender and caste-based inequalities present in contemporary Indian society.