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Dosti..Yariyaan..Manmarzian: A dekko at the story of Star Plus’s new show
We live in a society that expects women to follow set norms based on archaic customs by totally surrendering their wish to their family and leave for her husband’s home as soon as possible by marrying a partner of their parents’ choice. But imagine a woman who chooses to make her own choices and exercise her basic right to choose a career and groom of her own liking?
STAR Plus’ new show ‘Dosti..Yariyaan..Manmarzian’ recognizes this change in Indian society, and reflects the how slowly the society accepts the desires of a girl. Produced by the makers of ‘Mahabharat’, Swastik Productions, the show features protagonist Radhika Mishra (Monica Sehgal), a girl next-door who wishes to live life on her own manmarzian.
The story is about a girl called Radhika, who belongs from a middle-class family. She is keen to explore uncharted territories and all that life wishes to offer her. Although she known in her heart that one day she has to do what her parents want, she wants to walk on her own for the time being. Like most of 21-year olds, Radhika is clueless about her true calling. Nevertheless, she wishes to know herself, explore, dream before the expectations of the family claim her.
Monica Sehgal who hails from Ujjain in real life says, “I can relate to Radhika as it is my story. I put forth my arzi of moving to Mumbai to follow my dream and luckily for me my parents agreed. However, doing your manmarzi cannot mean going against your family, you need to involve and include them in your decision-making process. It is a negotiation for a little time to be allowed to do your manmarzi. I hope Radhika’s story strikes a chord with all the young girls of India who just like her want to get to know themselves and forge friendships which will define them.”
Kashmira Irani will be seen making a comeback to TV after 7 years with this show, playing the parallel lead role of Samaira. The show explores the friendship of these two girls who challenge and inspire one another at every step of the way to go beyond the ordinary, move out of their comfort zones to discover themselves and find their true calling in life.
Kashmira Irani says, “My life has come full circle as I started off with Swastik Productions and they are re-launching me with this brilliant show. I am sure the audiences will like it as it’s young, fresh and so relatable and is the story of most Indian girls.”
Along with Monica Sehgal and Kashmira Irani Manmarzian also stars Aam Sharma as Arjun, and Shravan Reddy as Niel. They are joined by an ensemble cast including TV veteran Mohan Kapoor and Karan Khanna of Just Dance fame.
Maybelline New York presents Dosti..Yariyaan..Manmarzian starts 13th April, every Monday to Saturday at 10:30 PM only on Star Plus.
