Season three of Aarya is set to be unveiled in two installments, with the first part currently available for streaming on Disney + Hotstar.
Undoubtedly, Aarya Sareen falls short of claiming the title of Mother of the Year. As the plot unfolds in season three, her rationale for delving into the realm of illegal trade — ostensibly to safeguard her children — becomes increasingly unconvincing. Amidst evading bullets and navigating police checkpoints, she seems to revel in the chaos.
It’s a breath of fresh air to witness Sushmita Sen’s Aarya finally embracing her strength. Initially opting for a conventional approach, fleeing the country with her three children in tow, proved futile. Now, instead of being the hunted, she has chosen to become the hunter. Season three, part one, released on November 3, strongly conveys this shift. Even the (re)introduction scene, featuring Aarya in a black satin robe, smoking a Cuban, and employing intimidation tactics by the pool, exudes a hint of the classic gangster trope, skillfully avoiding cliché territory thanks to Sen’s nuanced portrayal.
In a departure from previous seasons, the latest installment boasts a simpler plot. Aarya, on the business front, aims to expand her drug trade, which involves negotiating with the opium field owners in the region. However, her new venture encounters obstacles, with adversaries emerging from a professional, rather than personal, space. Inspector Khan (Vikas Kumar), a persistent figure determined to catch her engaging in illegal activities, the formidable Nalini Sahiba (Ila Arun), an OG huntress armed with life-threatening ultimatums, and Sooraj (Indraneil Sengupta), the vengeful husband seeking retribution for his late wife Nandini’s accidental death in the previous season, all pose challenges for Aarya.
Part one concludes with Aarya facing a formidable trio of adversaries. Sooraj kidnaps Maya and demands Aarya reveal the location where his late wife was buried. Aarya rushes to rescue her friend, showcasing a contrasting, softer side beneath her tough exterior. Inspector Khan becomes aware of her rescue mission, setting the stage for a pursuit, but Aarya’s loyal henchmen manage to thwart his efforts. While Khan survives, the same cannot be said for Sooraj, unintentionally killed by Aarya in a moment that almost signaled a truce.
The aftermath leaves Aarya’s relationship with her family strained. Veer holds his mother responsible for failing to save Roop, his love interest, as promised. Aaru, too, expresses displeasure after Aarya shoots her love interest, Dhruv, revealed to be Khan’s informant. Their accusations, though somewhat justified, underscore Aarya’s prioritization of business over their happiness.
As part two looms, Aarya faces the daunting task of recovering a stolen consignment worth Rs 1000 crores for the Russians within a week, or risk facing the wrath of Nalini Sahiba. The opening scene of part one hints at Aarya being shot in front of her family, raising questions about her survival and how she will shield her children from Nalini and the Russians. The impending release of part two early next year promises answers to these pressing questions.
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