Mrs. Deshpande Ending Explained: Madhuri Dixit’s Final Twist Just Humbled the Entire Police Force
- Vishal waghela
- Dec 20, 2025
- 3 min read
Okay, stop everything you're doing because we need to process the absolute chaos that was the Mrs. Deshpande finale. If you thought this was just another "cop catches killer" procedural, you played yourself. The timeline is spiraling because Madhuri Dixit didn’t just play a serial killer; she just delivered a masterclass in "Gaslight, Gatekeep, Girlboss" that would make Joe Goldberg take notes. The ending wasn't a resolution; it was a threat.
The Copycat Reveal: It’s Always the Quiet Neighbor
Let’s get the obvious out of the way. The copycat killer terrorizing the city? It’s Alex (Vishwas Kini). While the show tried to distract us with "Hosh" (the obsessively creepy fan), the real villain was right next door to ACP Tejas the whole time.
The Insider Take: Alex wasn't a genius; he was just a stan with zero chill. He witnessed Mrs. Deshpande's first kill years ago and decided to turn it into his entire personality. It’s giving "Pick Me" energy, but fatal.
The Reality Check: Mrs. Deshpande realized it was him way before the cops did. Why? Because originals always recognize the dupes.
The Great Escape: Weaponized 'Maa Ke Haath Ka Khaana'
Here is where the math starts mathing in the most terrifying way. How does a convicted serial killer escape a high-security safehouse? By cooking.
The Strategy: She spent episodes cooking elaborate meals for the police detail. We thought it was a redemption arc; actually, she was just lowering their defenses.
The Climax: In the finale, she drugs the chai/food. The entire police team drops like flies. It’s a literal "Kill 'em with kindness" moment.
The Ultimate "Toxic Mom" Moment
Forget the murders for a second. The most Indian thing about this show is the manipulation. Mrs. Deshpande handcuffs her own son, ACP Tejas (Siddharth Chandekar), to his car steering wheel.
The Vibe: She basically looked at him and said, "I love you, but you’re incompetent." Leaving him helpless while she drives off into the night is a level of trauma that not even therapy can fix. This has more family drama than a Dharma movie, but with body bags.
The "TL;DR" Snippet
MRS. DESHPANDE: THE FACT FILE Copycat Identity: Alex (The neighbor/friend). Mrs. Deshpande's Fate: Escaped custody; currently at large. Method of Escape: Drugged the police team's food; incapacitated her son. Key Twist: She never intended to serve her time; she only helped to assert dominance over the copycat. Season 2 Potential: High. (The villain is free).
5. Fans Also Asked
Who is the copycat killer in Mrs. Deshpande?
The copycat killer is revealed to be Alex (played by Vishwas Kini), ACP Tejas's friend. He was mimicking Mrs. Deshpande’s crimes to honor her legacy, which is frankly a terrible way to show appreciation.
Does Madhuri Dixit die in Mrs. Deshpande?
No, she absolutely does not die. In fact, she orchestrates a brilliant escape plan involving drugged food and leaves the series as a free woman.
How does Mrs. Deshpande end?
The series ends with Seema Deshpande escaping custody after handcuffing her son Tejas to a car and fleeing into the night. It’s a cliffhanger that screams "Catch me if you can."
Is Mrs. Deshpande based on a true story?
No, it is an official adaptation of the French series La Mante. However, the Indian adaptation adds extra layers of "Desi Mom" guilt that the French version could never achieve.
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