 Sony's latest offering, Godh Bharaai, by Sphere Origins, deals with
the rather sensitive topic of women who cannot have children, and the
way these women are treated by their families, and by society. With the
first look of the show yesterday on Sony Entertainment Television, we
introduce you to the Agnihotri family, as we join them and their bahu,
Aastha, on an emotional journey so close to many in real life.
Aastha, the protagonist, is married to Shivam Agnihotri. She is the
ideal bahu - a simple, undemanding, caring, and loving person. She is
also the ideal wife, content with being a part of the happy Agnihotri
family. She turns to Shivam for all the big decisions in her life.
Pallavi Subhash, of Karam Apna Apna, Kasam Se and Basera fame, plays
Aastha. Pallavi is also a well-known face in the Marathi theatre and
film circles, as well as in the TV commercial circuit.
Shivam is the second son of the Agnihotri family, and Aastha's
husband. An ideal friend, son and husband, Shivam has the ability to
cheer up the most depressed person. His one weakness is that he trusts
people blindly. Shakti Anand, who begun his TV career with Kyunki Saas
Bhi Kabhie Bahu Thi, and became a household name with shows like Saara
Aakash and Ek Ladki Anjani Si, plays Shivam.
The patriarch of the Agnihotri clan, and the authoritarian father of
Shivam, Gaurav and Kavita, is Ramakant. He may have retired from his
government job, but he is actively involved in social work, and writing.
He believes that a home is a woman's domain, and expects his wife to
rule the house with love, honesty, and sincerity. Ramakant has a
positive outlook towards life, but he can become cynical about certain
social issues. National and State Awards winner, Ravindra Laxaman
Mankani plays the role of Ramakant Agnihotri. Ravindra was a Civil
Engineer, before he ventured into acting. He is a well-known persona in
Marathi films and television, and best remembered for his roles in
Saakshi, CID Special Bureau, and Jhansi Ki Rani.
Bhagyashree Agnihotri is a calm, content and loving person. Married
to Ramakant, she knows how to keep her family close-knit. She is
extremely fond of her younger daughter-in-law, Aastha, and often
supports her in times of crises. Mangal Kenkre, who plays Bhagyashree,
is a well-known film, theatre and television actor, with most of her
films winning international accolades.
Rajesh Jais plays Gaurav, the eldest son of the Agnihotri family. He
is hard-working, honest, and calm. He loves the simple joys of life, and
is content spending as much time with his daughter as possible. He
supports all family decisions, and is most non-interfering.
Aanchal Dwivedi (Saat Phere, Nagin) plays Gaurav's ambitious and
pushy wife, Meena. She ie jealous of the rapport that Aastha shares with
the rest of the family, and secretly hopes that she will never
conceive. Meena never misses an opportunity to humiliate Aastha.
Mohit Mallik (Milli, Pari Hoon Main, Durgesh Nandini) plays Bharat,
Shivam's business partner and friend. He has had a hard life, but is an
extremely easy-going person. His life revolves around his mother,
Indira, and he is a firm believer in honest relationships. He is married
to Avni.
Neha Kaul (Kyunki Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hain, Galli Galli Sim Sim) plays
Avni, Bharat's workaholic wife. She is a jewellery designer, and quite
successful. A failed relationship early in life made the bubbly Avni
bitter, but Bharat managed to cut through her cold facade. Bharat and
Avni are each other's second relationship.
Pallavi Subhash, a.k.a. Aastha, says, "For society, a childless woman
is like a shadow - you may or may not notice it on the wall. There is
no shape, no sound, and it disappears in darkness, like it never
existed." A source from the production house says that the show is all
set to change the way society looks at childless women, by highlighting
the issue. Watch out for Godh Bharaai on Sony.
Sampurn Wire
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