MUMBAI: A decade back, COLORS decided to break through and put forth gripping stories and characters with issues that were very real. With shows like Balika Vadhu, Udaan, Uttaran and Shakti, COLORS highlighted the struggles the social evils that women are subjected to. Continuing this strong tradition, COLORS brings another socially relevant narrative about the custom of buying brides in India with the story of Purvi, a 19-year old girl who is married off to a much older man. How she establishes her place in the society, earns respect and love in life, are some of the aspects that Molkki focuses on. Here are some of the brave female protagonists from COLORS’ iconic shows that created impact
The Courageous Purvi (played by Priyal Mahajan) from Molkki fights back her circumstances after falling prey to the custom of buying brides
Through Anandi’s (played by Avika Gor) empowering story, COLORS highlighted the grave social perils of child marriage
Dhaani (played by Eisha Singh) in Ishq Ka Rang Safed questioned the society on why widows cannot have the right to find a new life
The relentless fighter Chakor (played by Meera Deosthale) from Udaan highlighted the issue of bonded labour in Indian villages
The very strong Heer (played by Jigyasa Singh) in Shakti — Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki showed that transgenders too deserve a happy and fulfilling life
The tiny yet bindaas Bondita (played by Aura Bhatnagar) in Barrister Babu posed some very important questions on the set societal norms
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