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Television shows of Hindi GECs have delved into divinity as long as one can remember and have mirrored the nation's strong religious and spiritual connect. And it is not just mythological shows that have overdosed on all things celestial. Even regular saas bahu soaps too have God as one of the central characters being evoked at all good and bad moments. From 'Saath Nibhaana Saathiya's' Kaanha ji to 'Sasural Simar Ka's' Mata Raani, the Gods have been woven as an integral part of the shows' storyline.
Pune Times explores what is it about divinity that's so appealing to show makers and has audiences hooked.
India, The land of Mythology "Indians by and large are believers in God and rituals and pray on all important events. Our festivals too are a celebration of religion, be it the birth of Gods or Goddesses or something equally significant. Our lives are steeped in divinity, religion and mythology and we never tire of such stories," says Gracy Singh, who plays the Goddess in 'Santoshi Maa'.
On a similar note, Ashish Sharma, the Ram of 'Siya Ke Ram', says, "As our culture and thought process is driven entirely by our mythology, there's a psychological connect that works well."
- Pallavi Shahi TNN
Pune Times explores what is it about divinity that's so appealing to show makers and has audiences hooked.
India, The land of Mythology "Indians by and large are believers in God and rituals and pray on all important events. Our festivals too are a celebration of religion, be it the birth of Gods or Goddesses or something equally significant. Our lives are steeped in divinity, religion and mythology and we never tire of such stories," says Gracy Singh, who plays the Goddess in 'Santoshi Maa'.
On a similar note, Ashish Sharma, the Ram of 'Siya Ke Ram', says, "As our culture and thought process is driven entirely by our mythology, there's a psychological connect that works well."
While all shows are aimed at entertainment, such shows also try sending across a message. "All shows are based on the two sides - virtues and vices and we try conveying that good always wins. Both right and wrong are highlighted just like we have Santoshi Maa as the positive aspect and Irshawali Maa (Sayantani Ghosh) as the negative one," says Shanti Bhushan, writer Santoshi Maa.
On a similar note Ashish adds, "We are programmed to see that good always wins. We grew up reading those stories and that's the format of our shows too. Good is always shown connected to God or the divine and evil is shown losing, to keep the psychological balance between good and bad in the audiences' minds."
On a similar note Ashish adds, "We are programmed to see that good always wins. We grew up reading those stories and that's the format of our shows too. Good is always shown connected to God or the divine and evil is shown losing, to keep the psychological balance between good and bad in the audiences' minds."
- Pallavi Shahi TNN
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