Happy Rakhi 2020: From Ke Apon Ke Por to Rakhi Bandhan, Bengali TV shows that beautifully depicted the bond between brother and sister

A caring brother or a sister is all one needs. On this special day of Raksha Bandhan, let’s take a look at the Bengali TV shows which beautifully depicted the bond between a brother and sister. (Photo: Facebook)

The television serial became hugely popular right after its launch. It narrated a beautiful story of brother and sister Bandhan-Rakhi, who lost their parents at a young age. After being neglected by their relatives, the kids decide to be each other’s support system. Bandhan, a few years older to Rakhi, faced many hardships only to keep the smile intact on his sister’s face. Child artists Soham Roy Choudhury and Krittika Chakraborty played Bandhan and Rakhi. It was a smash hit and the child artists became a household name. The show was dubbed into Tamil as well. (Photo: Facebook)

Based on the popular stories of ‘Thakurmar Jhuli’, the show beautifully captured the journey of sister Parul to save her 7 brothers who are being kept captive by an evil queen. Actress Promita Chakrabortty played Parul’s character. (Photo: Facebook)

Ke Apon Ke Por: It is currently the longest-running fiction show on Bengali television. The story revolves around protagonist Joba (played by Pallavi Sharma), husband Param (Biswajit Ghosh) and their beautiful joint family. The couple made many sacrifices for the family. The show, which highlights family values, beautifully depicted the relationship between brother and sister. Both Param and his elder brother Joy share a strong bond with sisters Tiya (Soumi Paul) and Mayuri (Anindita Ray Chaudhury). They supported them in every step. Tiya and Mayuri had broken marriages but like doting brothers, Parama and Joy stood by them and encouraged them to have a start afresh. The show also narrates a beautiful bond between Sarthak and Koel-Kuhu. Elder brother Sarthak acts like a shield when it comes to protecting his sisters Koel and Kuhu. When Joba was expecting Koel and was attacked by a goon, little Sarthak risked his life to save his mom and the baby in her womb. During the incident, Sarthak was badly injured and was left in a paralysed state. Even after treatment, Sarthak still can’t walk properly. Sarthak’s character is now played by Indranil Chatterjee, while Simran Upadhyay plays Koel’s character. (Photo: A still from the show)

The story of handsome guy Krish and bubbly girl Radhaa, who often faced criticism due to her overweight, became popular among the audience. Though Krish and Radha’s love story was the main track, it also narrated the bond between a younger brother and elder sister. Krish’s elder sister Kankana was separated from her husband. She used to keep herself aloof from the family matters and had a difficult life. But Krish used to take care of her and was very protective. Model-actor Ravi Shaw played Krish while actress Anindita Bose played Kankana’s character. (Photo: Facebook)

Starring Rezwan Rabbani Sheikh, Debchandrima Singha Roy and Priya Mondal, ‘Sanjher Baati’ is a family drama. It narrates the story of Arya, who is visually impaired and Charu, a village belle. Arya belongs to a joint family that believes in certain values. Three generations live together under one roof. Arya has two siblings Angshu, Mouli and cousin Bonny. Being elder brothers Arya and Anghsu mostly pull Mouli’s leg. But they love her and fulfil her wishes. Arya, who is visually challenged, didn’t think twice before facing the goons while saving Mouli. The character Mouli is played by Priyanka Chakraborty, Rezwan play’s Arya while Soumodip Singha Roy plays Angshu’s character in ‘Sanjher Baati’. (Photo: Facebook)

Family-drama ‘Phagun Bou’ revolves around a triangular lovestory. But it also dealt with the bond between brothers and sisters in a beautiful way. Roddur was very affectionate about his younger sister Tuki. But his relationship with sister Tultuli was really beautiful. Tultuli was termed as the black sheep of the family after having a sad past followed by a bad marriage. It was only younger brother Roddur who stood by her like a strong support system. Vikram Chatterjee played Roddur’s character in ‘Phagun Bou’, while actress Bulbuli Panja essayed Tultuli. (Photo: A still from the show)