
What is Your Name?
Drama
Overview
A government job brings Seema Valmiki to Mumbai. On her first day, she hears two remarks: a casteist comment from a female officer and a loud “Jai Bhim” from the liftman.Trying to fit in, Seema hides her surname and avoids the liftman's greetings. But Seema is changed when the liftman is fired for wanting to celebrate Dr. Ambedkar’s birth anniversary.
Top Cast
Ipshita Chakraborty Singh
Ipshita Chakraborty Singh
Seema Valmiki
Ipshita Chakraborty Singh
Seema Valmiki


Shashank Shende
Shashank Shende
Liftman
Shashank Shende
Liftman
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