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Tulsi to Madhubala: Transformation of Indian TV actresses
Jul 22, 2012 16:23pm
- TV serials that started with kitchen politics have moved towards social issues.
- Tulsi of 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' became an ideal daughter-in-law after the telecast of the serial in 2000.
- Parvati, the lead actress of 'Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii', has been the motivation for women fighting against the odds.
- Kumkum, the leading lady of 'Kumkum', who lost her husband at a very young age, marries her brother-in-law for the sake of family.
- Godavari, the old lady from 'Baa Bahoo aur Baby', shows how a determined woman can support a family. Despite an alcoholic husband, she fights all odds with courage.
- Sia, the girl who challenges Ammaji in 'Na Aana Iss Desh Laado', fights against injustice done to women in rural areas.
- Laali of 'Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo' stands up against the caste system in spite of belonging to a lower caste.
- Anandi, the smiling girl from 'Balika Vadhu', becomes the victim of child marriage. She, after geting divorced from her childhood husband, starts a school for girls and fights against the tradition of child maarriage.
- Gulal of the TV soap 'Gulal', falls in love with the son of her family's enemy. After losing her husband in a clash, she fights against the sati system.
- Rachna, the girl in 'Kaali-Ek Agnipariksha', opposes a local politician who tries to take her advantage.
- Pratigya, the protagonist from 'Mann Ki Aawaz...Pratigya', marries a local goon and eventually tries to transform him into a good man.
- Archna of 'Pavitra Rishta', finds solutions to the monetary problems of her family.
- Jeevika, the younger sister in 'Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai', survives cancer and shows the courage to move ahead in life.
- Indira, the strict girl in 'Hitler Didi', is the only source of income for her family.
- Sandhya, the female protagonist from 'Diya Aur Bati Hum', is an educated girl who wants to become an IAS officer. However, she is married to an uneducated boy.
- Megha, the heroine of 'Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha', is a widow managing her life and two children.
- Krishna, the protagonist of 'Afsar Bitiya', is a fearless officer.
- Aarti of 'Punar Vivah', marries again for the sake of her son.
- Jaanvi, the tortured girl in 'Dil Se Di Dua... Saubhagyavati Bhava?', has been fighting against the autocracies of her husband.
