The series uses a vibrant, warm colour grade to evoke the 80s era.
Mastram Season 1 (2020) is a Hindi-language erotic thriller series that garnered significant attention upon its release on MX Player. The show is loosely based on the life of the famous Hindi pulp fiction writer Mastram, who became a cult figure in North India for his vividly descriptive and erotically charged stories. Genre: Erotic Thriller, Drama, Comedy Original Network: MX Player Release Date: April 30, 2020 Language: Hindi Format: WEB-DL Quality: 1080p Audio: AAC Video Codec: x264 Mastram S01 2020 Hindi 1080p WEB-DL AAC X264-Ve...
He begins to draw inspiration from the people and events in his everyday life, spinning them into wildly popular erotic stories under the pen name "Mastram". The series follows his rapid rise to success in the world of porn literature and the impact it has on his personal relationships. The series uses a vibrant, warm colour grade
The story is set in the 1980s and revolves around Rajaram’s journey from a failing novelist to a legendary figure in erotic literature. Creative Process Genre: Erotic Thriller, Drama, Comedy Original Network: MX
However, a review from Film Companion was highly critical, calling it "An Insufferably Boring Erotic Tale Made Worse By Its Limp Love Story." The review criticised the pacing, stating that "every thirty minute episode has about two ten-minute sex-scenes, choreographed with a vigour that is the sorry love-child of Gandii Baat and an 80s love-song". The review concluded that beyond the erotic scenes, the storytelling was "lifeless". A Times of India review echoed this sentiment, noting that while the narrative was fresh and engaging, the 10-episode length felt "lengthy and has been dragged beyond a point".
Upon its launch, Mastram became a massive commercial driver for MX Player, capitalizing on a growing demand for adult-oriented content in the Indian OTT (Over-the-Top) streaming landscape. While criticized by some reviewers for prioritizing sensationalism over deep narrative structure, it was widely praised for its high production values, retro aesthetic, and nostalgic 1980s art direction. It remains a definitive example of regional pulp culture adapted for modern digital audiences.