As of early 2026, the series has produced over 130 episodes across more than 30 seasons. While individual episodes like "Benami Shadi" are documented on IMDb , the show is part of a growing trend of digital-first anthology dramas in India that prioritize high-intensity emotional and romantic narratives.

Before we delve into the specifics of the series, it's essential to understand the platform that brought it to life. ALT Balaji, a subsidiary of Balaji Telefilms, has been a formidable player in the Indian OTT market since its launch. Known for producing a wide range of content, the platform has successfully experimented with genres like drama, romance, crime, and thriller. Its library includes hits like Broken But Beautiful , Baarish , Apharan , and the wildly popular Gandii Baat .

In the Hindi language, the word Benami literally translates to "without a name" or "anonymous". While traditionally used in a legal or financial context—referring to property bought under a proxy name to hide the identity of the real owner— Rangeen Kahaniyan subverts this concept into a romantic and marital metaphor.

: The title literally translates to "Anonymous Marriage: Deceitful Love," fitting the show's drama genre

The term Benami originally refers to property or assets held in someone else’s name. Applied to a wedding, it takes on a dangerous poetry. A Benami Shadi is a wedding that exists legally but not socially. It is a union witnessed by God and a handful of souls, but never announced to the world.

The narrative structure of these digital novellas typically revolves around specific, high-stakes emotional tropes:

The story revolves around the consequences of this secret being revealed.

B) A drama involving deceitful love and a "benami" (anonymous/unnamed) marriage C) A documentary about legal marriage laws in India D) A comedy about a big fat Indian wedding

: Panic, comedy of errors, and hidden motives among family members. 2. Benami Shadi: Anokhi Suhagraat (Episode 2)