Mastram (2020) is an Indian web series inspired by the real-life phenomenon of a wildly popular yet anonymous erotic fiction writer in North India. Set against the backdrop of small-town India in the 1980s, the story follows Rajaram, a shy and unassuming clerk who secretly harbors a talent for provocative storytelling.
After an unexpected opportunity leads him to write adult fiction under the pen name “Mastram,” Rajaram’s stories quickly gain a devoted readership. As his alter ego becomes a cultural sensation, he must navigate the growing divide between his public persona and his private life. Fame, secrecy, and creative pressure begin to test his relationships, morality, and sense of self.
Beyond its erotic surface, Mastram offers a satirical and insightful look at censorship, hypocrisy, and sexual repression in conservative society. The series balances humor and drama while exploring how desire, imagination, and anonymity can both liberate and complicate an individual’s life.
