It's hard to believe, but it's been four years since the fabulous whirlwind of Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives (FLOBW) hit our screens, offering fans an inside peek into the glitzy and glamorous world of Bollywood's wives. The Netflix series, originally launched on November 27, 2020, introduced viewers to the lives of Neelam Kothari, Maheep Kapoor, Bhavna Pandey, and Seema Kiran Sajdeh (formerly known as Seema Khan), the wives of Bollywood stars Samir Soni, Sanjay Kapoor, Chunky Pandey, and Sohail Khan, respectively. What followed was a spectacular mix of drama, fashion, and friendship, all wrapped in a reality-show format, which kept audiences hooked from the very first episode.
To mark this milestone, the show’s official Instagram celebrated with the hashtag #4YearsOfFLOBWS1, thanking fans for supporting the journey of these fabulous ladies who became the queens of their own right in the Bollywood social scene. The series, originally titled Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives, quickly became a guilty pleasure for many. It not only shed light on their personal and professional lives but also gave fans a front-row seat to their glamorous events, struggles, and sparkling personalities. The first season was a runaway hit, sparking endless memes, hashtag trends, and online discussions that only cemented its place in pop culture.
Season 2 of the show premiered on September 2, 2022, and introduced even more drama, with the ladies continuing to serve up jaw-dropping moments. But it was Season 3, which premiered on October 18, 2024, under the new title Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives, that brought even more sparkle and excitement. This season expanded the cast to include new faces—Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, Shalini Passi, and Kalyani Saha Chawla—adding fresh dynamics to the show, while still maintaining the original star power of Neelam, Maheep, Bhavna, and Seema. This new season promises even more juicy moments and drama, with the addition of Riddhima, the daughter of late actor Rishi Kapoor, giving fans an extra reason to tune in.
The idea for the series, which was inspired by shows like The Real Housewives, first came to life in 2018, but it wasn’t until two years later that the show debuted and took the world by storm. Behind the camera, industry bigwigs like Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, Aneesha Baig, and Uttam Domale helped bring the glamorous lives of these Bollywood wives to life on Netflix. As the show continues to evolve, it’s clear that the drama, the friendships, and the fabulousness are far from over. Whether you love the lavish parties, the heartfelt moments, or the fierce fashion, Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives remains the ultimate guilty pleasure for anyone who loves a little chaos with their glamour.