Aakash Aath Announces Special Wedding Episodes In The Megaserial ‘Modhur Hawa’
Kolkata, 14 September, 2024: Aakash Aath, one of the leading General Entertainment Channels (GEC), is all set to captivate viewers with a special wedding-themed episode of its popular family drama Modhur Hawa. Directed by Anindya Sarkar and based on an original story by Pracheta Gupta, this episode will be telecasted as part of the regular series but with a distinctive focus on the beauty and humor of traditional Bengali wedding rituals and the beliefs associated with the ceremony. This specific episode will also introduce, one the very renowned face of the Bengali Television industry, actor Bhavana Banerjee as Piu.
The wedding special episode revolves around an exciting competition during the sacred puja ceremony which is common ritual of every Indian wedding. A fun yet serious face-off unfolds between Kanai, the elderly family priest and Piu, a young, tech-savvy Sanskrit scholar. But as the family gathers for the wedding everyone present for the occasion realizes that Piu is a widow. The guests and the family members disagrees to accept Piu’s presence in such a pious occasion. Amidst such ongoing turmoil, Vijay, who secretly was in deep love with Piu, fills her head with red sindoor and renders her the social recognition of his better half. Now, the show will gradually reveal about the challenges which Piu will encounter and how Vijay’s family and society will accept Piu-Vijay by breaking all the pre imposed societal limitations.
“In Modhur Hawa, we delve into the evolving dynamics of family relationships, where four generations live under one roof. The upcoming special episode centers around a beautiful Bengali Wedding with an interesting twist in the running story. However, through this specific episodes, the mega serial will shed light on the long running superstitious notions dominating the lives of the innocent women and the revolutionary initiatives undertaken by few brave men who ultimately emerged successful. Till today, history remembers them as the iconic figures who are backbone of our modern society. We believe this special episodes will resonate with our audience, reflecting before them both the modern values inspired and evolved from the past traditional faiths,” said Ms. Priyanka Bardia, Director, Aakash Aath.
“The character of Piu in Modhur Hawa provided me with a unique experience. It is quite different and definitely very special as it is going to portray me in a different onscreen image. Pronouncing the Sanskrit Shlokas with confidence and devotion is a very daunting task for any ordinary individual. Adequate practice and guidance brought the perfect shade on the screen. Moreover, traditions are not bound to any gender or race. It always ties everyone in bond of happiness and compassion. I hope the viewers will enjoy these episodes,” said Actor, Ms Bhavana Banerjee.
The special episode celebrates the beauty of traditional wedding customs while bringing out the evolving role of women in preserving these rituals. It promises to be an emotionally enriching experience for the audience, showcasing both the joy and conflicts that come with family gatherings.
Modhur Hawa features the actors, Arijit Guha, Gopa Nandi, Subhasish Banerjee, Mousumi Chakbraborty, Subhojit Banerjee, Shatabdi Nag, Swarup Dey, Shreyoshi Biswas, Pritam Das, Aarna Dhar, Sabuj Bardhan, Jayitri Banerjee, Shekhar Pal, Saikat Das, Riya Das, Ayshree Mukherjee, David Mitra and Montu Das in the prominent roles.
Modhur Hawa airs from Monday to Saturday at 7 PM on Aakash Aath. The anticipated wedding special episodes will be telecasted from 16th September, 2024 to 22nd September, 2024 on Aakash Aath.