Madam Prime Minister (Singha Durbar, "The Lion's Palace", in Nepali) is a 13-episode drama show which debuted in November, 2015. The show tells the story of Aasha Singh, the fictional first female Prime Minister of Nepal, played by Nepali star Gauri Malla. Over the course of 13 episodes, Madam Prime Minister showcased examples of female leadership, positive gender roles, and democratic values. The show was funded by USAID and created by Search For Common Ground–Nepal, along with production partner Mila Productions.