Published 12:50 IST, January 5th 2021

Punyashlok Ahilyabai: Here's all you need to know about the upcoming period drama

'Punyashlok Ahilyabai' is a story about a unique relationship between a father-in-law who breaks patriarchal rules for his daughter-in-law. Read to know more.

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Punyashlok Ahilyabai is an upcoming TV drama which will narrate real-life inspiring and courous tale of Ahilyabai Holkar on Indian TV for first time. A period drama set in 18th century, show’s core lies in bringing forth story of a woman, ahe of her time, who was relentlessly supported by her far-in-law. At a time when societal rules and patriarchy dictated lives, education was a taboo for women, who were bereft of voice and rights. In such times, Ahilyabai stood out as a rare and exemplary example that a person becomes great t by or birth, but by deeds.

What new show Punyashlok Ahilyabai is all about?

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Born in a vill of Chaundi, Ahilyabai was chosen as a child bride by Malhar Rao Holkar, one of chief generals (Subhedaar) of Peshwa and ruler of Malwa, for his son Khande Rao. Impressed by her egalitarian approach, unique thought process and inquisitive personality, Malhar Rao realising her thirst for kwledge, bent societal rules to quench it and unkwingly prepared her to be his true heir.

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Punyashlok Ahilyabai cast

While exploring this narrative, Punyashlok Ahilyabai will also bring forth unique bond shared between a daughter-in-law and her far-in-law, without whose unflinching support, her life would have h a different course altoger. show features child actress iti Jaltare as Ahilyabai, while TV actor Rajesh Shringarpore will be seen playing Ahilyabai’s far-in-law, Malhar Rao Holkar. Krish Chauhan will be seen as Ahilyabai’s husband Khande Rao Holkar while Snehlata Vasaikar will be portraying character of Gautamabai, Ahilyabai’s mor-in-law.

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Altoger, Ahilyabai Holkar me a place for herself in history and in hearts of people. Her bility and life story exemplifies what can be achieved with sheer determination, grit and by receiving true guidance. upcoming TV show Punyashlok Ahilyabai is produced by Dashami Creations and will air every Monday to Friday at 7:30 pm. 

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12:50 IST, January 5th 2021