Shonar Bengal is a travel show hosted by popular TV personality Sumona Chakravarti Sumona Chakravarti is an actress and a model born >> Read More... on ZEE Zest. The travel show aired every Wednesday at 08:00 PM on ZEE Zest from 30 March 2022 and every Sunday at 12:30 PM on ZEE Bangla from 03 April 2022. As the show title suggests, the host, Sumona, gears up to explore the cultural richness of West Bengal and uncover the lesser-known stories of the Indian Eastern state. Sumona offers the audience the vibrancy of diverse cultural destinations across art, music, community, and literature. The beautiful and evergreen landscape of Bengal is a token of the unique culinary anecdotes, diverse cultures, art forms, and tribes of international influence, such as Jews and Europeans, which, when combined, formed a beautiful and vibrant mixture of cultures and lifestyles.
Sumona Chakravarti discovered the hidden glories at every destination she covered, from the City of Tea Estates and Toy Train, Darjeeling, to the City of Joy, Kolkata; she traveled the length and breadth of West Bengal. Sumona discovered the renowned Sundarban Tiger Reserve and the mangrove trees at the junction of the Meghna, Padma, and Brahmaputra Rivers. The travel series uncovers the Bengal Tiger's cultural, culinary, and historical gems intertwined with literature, architecture, and festivals. Shonar Bengal strives to portray unconventional, less- explored paths and reveal hidden treasures through this travel journal. Sumona, the host, showcased traditional Bengal sarees, including the Murshidabad Silk Saree and the authentic Kantha Work Saree.
The host, Sumona Chakravarti, has her ancestral roots in Bengal. Her connection with the Eastern state makes her the best fit for being the host of the show. Sumona is a travel enthusiast. She loves exploring the unexplored, and this show allowed her to discover the Bengali cuisines, festivities, and culture. Expressing her excitement regarding the show, Sumona Chakravarti stated, "Raised in Lucknow and Mumbai, my time on Zee Zest's Shonar Bengal provided a unique opportunity to reconnect with my roots from a fresh perspective. Exploring the state allowed me to rediscover childhood stories and experiences up close. Interacting with people from diverse cultural backgrounds has been surreal and enriching. The captivating beauty of Bengal continually amazes me. I'm honored to be part of the show and aspire to offer viewers limitless experiences through Zee Zest." The travel show, Shonar Bengal, showcases the perfect itinerary to discover the offbeat adventure and undiscovered secrets of the eastern state of West Bengal.
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