1. Karunamoyee Rani Rashmoni
Karunamoyee Rani Rashmoni is a Bengali period drama airing on Zee Bangla at 6:30pm. The show premiered on 24th July, 2017 and is still airing. It covers the life of the strongwilled leader and independent woman, Rani Rashmoni of Bengal. Rashmoni is seen to be married off at a very young age to Babu Rajachandra Das of Janbazar, Kolkata. Babu Rajachandra was a very wealthy and popular zamindari aristrocrat. After her husband’s early death, Rashomani took charge of her household and the estate.
Her estate prospered under her rule. Rani Rashmoni faced many obstacles while taking charge after her husband’s untimely demise as in the 19th century women were not allowed to inherit or take leadership in B...
2. Prothoma Kadambini
Prothoma Kadambini is a Bengali series that started airing on Star Jalsha on 16th March 2020 and went off air on 28th February 2021.
Kadambini is a medical student, who finds it hard in pursuing it. However, she becomes a successful doctor, with a school teacher, Dwarakanath’s help. Later, they get married. Dwarakanath is a social reformer, too. After his death, Kadambini puts all her effort into balancing her family and rendering service to society as per Dwarakanath’s wish. The series showcases how she got an immortal name in Indian history.
Solanki Roy plays Dr. Kadambini Ganguly, and Honey Bafna plays Dwarakanath Ganguly. The rest of the series features Meghan Chakraborty, Animesh Bhadu...
3. Netaji
Netaji is a Bengali biographical series about the life of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose which aired on the Bengali Channel Zee Bangla and premiered on 14 January 2019. Based majorly on Udyata Kharga Subhash by Achintya Kumar Sengupta and produced by Surinder Films, the series stars Abhishek Bose in the eponymous role, with Basabdatta Chatterjee. The series also starred other actors such as Dhruvajyoti Sarkar, Kaushik Chakraborty, Sriparna Roy, Debopriyo Sarkar, and Fahim Mirza. During COVID-19, the shooting of the series was postponed and it was rumored in the audience that the series had been removed by the Channel. Later, the shooting started from 11 June 2020 and aired on the Channel from 15 June 2020.
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4. Jagat Janani Maa Sarada
Jagat Janani Maa Sarada is a historical drama on Aakash Aath that revolves around the life of the pious Maa Sarada. Maa Sarada, fondly called ‘Sri Maa,’ was betrothed to the great Ramakrishna Paramhansa. After her betrothal, she became a devotee and an icon for kindness.
The serial focuses on how Maa Sarada attains her devotional life and overcomes all her obstacles by having faith in the Almighty. Portraying a life with no distractions and an utterly calm reverential trance has been quite challenging for the actors.
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5. Sadhak Bamakhyapa
Sadhak Bamakhyapa is a Bengali series that started airing on 15th January 2007.
Sadhak Bamakhyapa is the story of the 18th century spiritual leader, a devotee of Goddess Tara. It showcases his superpowers and how he utilized them for the betterment of people.
The cast includes Priyanka Mishra, Debesh Roy Chowdhury, Aritaa Paul, Sayak Chakraborty, Samata Das, Monu Mukherjee, and Arindam Gangopadhyay.
