Posted:
14 years ago
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Stree ki Kahaani... Jhansi Ki Rani
It's a story of an ordinary girl who
went on to become an extraordinary ruler. Her defiance against the
British is exemplary even today. The fervour that she aroused gave
birth to various leaders and revolutionaries who finally freed our
nation from the British. Through this venture, Zee TV attempts to bring
forth the various facets of this remarkable woman which are yet unknown
to people. The Rani is shown as a mother, as a wife, as a daughter, as
a warrior and essays all the roles with equal aplomb. The show is a
tribute to her bravery, gallantry and patriotism.
Born as
Manikarnika, Lakshmi Bai, also known as 'Manu' was the daughter of a
Maharashtrian Brahmin Moropant Tambey from Varanasi. While the other
girls of her age chose to do household chores, she played and defeated
the local boys in muddy matches of kabaddi. She married Gangadhar Rao,
who was the Raja of Jhansi, at a very tender age. It was after her
husband's untimely demise, while she was still an adolescent that the
agile Rani became a true warrior and an epitome of women's power in the
country. In this historical tale, Zee TV attempts to portray how an
ordinary woman became an extraordinary exponent of Indian freedom
movement.
Speaking on the launch, Mr. Nitin Vaidya, COO of ZEEL
and Business Head of Zee TV said, "Rani Lakshmi Bai was an icon of the
Indian Independence movement. The new show on ZEE TV will present it
from an outlook that will definitely leave its audience inspired. It
will talk about how a simple girl turned out to be a revolutionary by
merely making difficult choices. In this time and age where shows are
adopting western content to grab eyeballs, ZEE TV, the original
architect of Indian TV entertainment has yet again broken clutter with
a story of the famous Indian warrior told differently. The topic has
been well researched and even the minutest of details have been borne
in mind so as to capture the true essence of that era. I see the Rani
as an inspiration to every woman of today, who wants to carve a niche
for herself, while simultaneously taking care of her family. The topic
is very much relevant in contemporary times, when women are being
inflicted with so many atrocities. The show has been shot extensively
across 4 states - Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan
with opulent sets and ostentatious presentations. Jhansi Ki Rani was an
inspiration for the women of her times to make themselves stronger; a
response she still does not fail to elicit."
Zee has always
strived to be a guiding force and select topics which are not only
pragmatic but also ingrained in our culture, ethos and tradition. By
presenting the life story of Rani Lakshmi Bai on the eve of
Independence Day, this is another step forward to preserve the rich
custom and tradition of India.
The show is being produced by
Contiloe Films and boasts of some established theatre and television
personalities like Aruna Irani, Shailesh Datar, Ravindra Mankane, to
name a few.
Source:
ZEE TV
The show will air at 8 PM from Tuesday to Friday
Edited by Gur.N.cool - 14 years ago