Social media influencer Payel Basak to embody Devi Durga for ‘Mahishasurmardini’

Bengal is awaiting its biggest festival, Durga Puja, in a couple of weeks. Despite the ongoing protests demanding justice for the RG Kar rape-murder victim and her family, the Bengali entertainment industry is gearing up to usher in Durga Puja in a few weeks. The Pujo special shows are almost ready for the audience. As the festivities start with the commencement of Devi Pokkho, the dawn of Mahalaya is a special occasion for the Bengalis. The Bengali TV is set to cater several Mahalaya special shows to mark the occasion. As Tollywood stars like Subhashree Ganguly, Koel Mallick are set to enthrall the viewers with their embodiment of the Goddess Durga, a social media influencer Payel Basak is bracing herself to give the stars tough competition with her portrayal of Devi Durga in ‘Mahishasurmardini’ on Bengali TV.Payel Basak, a popular social media influencer and dancer, has been cast as Goddess Durga for a popular Bengali Channel’s Mahishasurmardini event. This iconic program, airing on Mahalaya morning, showcases various interpretations of the Goddess and the mythology surrounding her. This year, two of the most popular Bengali TV channels feature Koel Mallick and Subhashree Ganguly in their shows.Payel’s journey began with her YouTube channel, where she and her husband, Dwaipayan, share their dance performances on a regular basis. After releasing promotional content for their Mahishasurmardini production this year, a popular channel on Bengal TV approached the dancer with an offer to portray Goddess Durga at the said channel’s Mahalaya special event.Payel remains grateful for the opportunity to embody Goddess Durga for her special stint on Bengali TV. The dancer revealed that she tried to do her best. Payel also mentioned that while shooting for the show, she felt a strong connection with the divine feminine too. Payel counts her blessings to be able to pull the show off with her husband by her side. Payel’s transition from social media to television marks a significant milestone in her career. Previously, she has appeared on popular shows like ‘Dadagiri Unlimited’ and ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa’, showcasing her impressive dance skills. Her online presence has garnered a substantial following, making her an ideal candidate for this iconic role.Moreover, the respective channel’s decision to cast a digitally popular face for their Pujo special event is expected to pull in more viewers. It also underscores the growing influence of social media personalities in mainstream entertainment. This crossover is expected to captivate audiences and bridge the gap between digital and traditional platforms.