Mumbai: ‘Durga,’ a COLORS series premiering on September 16th at 7.40 pm, showcases tribal girl Durga’s defiance of societal norms to pursue a medical career and love for royal heir Anurag, while facing opposition from tribal leader Paani Bai. Starring Pranali Rathod, Indira Krishnan, and Aashay Mishra, the series highlights reclaiming the right to rise against constraints.
This tale unfolds in Jodhpur, where Durga, a tribal girl, aspires to be a doctor to heal society. She challenges traditional norms with the help of unexpected allies and faces resistance from Paani Bai, a guardian of the status quo. Can she defy discrimination to bring justice and opportunity to all?
Talking about essaying the titular role, Pranali Rathod says, “I am extremely honoured that Leena Ji, Saibal Da and the channel offered me such a strong and multi-layered role. It is special to me because Durga is a force to be reckoned with, named after the fierce goddess we all look up to. The character of Durga is that of a vigorous Kabile girl whose emotions and struggles, every lady or girl would resonate with. It takes a lot to topple the generations of discrimination and centuries of social divide. She refuses to let any of that define her worth. Her battle is for her identity, her place in a world determined to hold her back. Durga’s fight isn’t just about her. It’s about showing the world that where you come from doesn’t decide where you can go. When people watch Durga’s story, I hope they see a bit of themselves in her. I want them to feel that spark, that voice inside that says ‘Mujhehaqhai.”
Excited to essay the role of Paani Bai, Indira Krishnan says, “Paani Bai is a character who is deeply rooted in tradition, committed to preserving Rajgharana’s honor no matter the cost. For my character, upholding the rules of the past is her way of maintaining control in a world that’s constantly shifting. She stands firm against Durga who dares to believe they can rise above their birth and station—after all, in her mind, sonasonarahega, mittimittirahegi.”
Sharing his thoughts about portraying Anurag, Aashay Mishra says, “Anurag is a man caught in the crossfire of two very different worlds—the weight of his royal lineage and the call of his heart. His love for Durga runs deep, and so does his commitment to supporting her dream of uplifting her community. They share moments of passion, but face huge challenges, especially with Paani Bai’s opposition. For Anurag, it’s a constant battle to reconcile his love for Durga with the expectations placed upon him.It will mean the world to me if this showinspires people to follow their dreams.”
COLROS’ ‘Durga’ stars Pranali Rathod, Aashay Mishra, Karam Veer, Rishi Kaushik, Heera Mishra, Akshaan Sherawat, Jassjeet, Sachin Verma, Digvijay Purohit, Jaya Binju, Krishna Soni, Aditi Asija, and Soumendra Bhattacharya in key roles.
