Zee TV’s Ganga Mai Ki Betiyan, starring Amandeep Sidhu (Sneha) and Sheizaan Khan (Siddhu) in lead roles, has always gone beyond entertainment by bringing socially relevant stories to the forefront. Whether it’s challenging society’s obsession with a male heir, celebrating women who dare to follow their dreams against all odds, or portraying the many shades of female resilience, the show has consistently held up a mirror to realities that deserve to be talked about. Continuing this legacy, Ganga Mai Ki Betiyan is now addressing the pressing issue of bullying and ragging through Soni’s (Vaaishnavi Prajapati) college journey. Known for her fearless and spirited personality, Soni’s ordeal highlights how relentless bullying can shatter even the strongest individuals, sensitively portraying the emotional and psychological trauma such experiences can leave behind while delivering a powerful message against ragging.
Vaaishnavi Prajapati, who essays the role of Soni, said , “Reading the script itself was an emotional experience for me. Since most of my studies happened online, I’ve been fortunate enough to have never experienced ragging personally, although I know it’s a reality for many students. While shooting these scenes, I truly felt how serious the issue is and it made me realize how deeply it can affect a person. A little harmless fun among friends is completely different, but ragging that humiliates or traumatizes someone is unacceptable. The sequence where Soni’s clothes get torn was especially difficult to perform because it made me think about how heartbreaking it would be if something like this happened to someone in real life.”
The actress further add s, “I would often wonder why Soni, who has always been portrayed as such a strong girl, wasn’t fighting back. But as I performed those scenes of her silently enduring the bullying, I understood the emotional impact it can have on a person. As an actor, I felt incredibly emotional while shooting this track, but at the same time, I also felt grateful to be a part of a story that sheds light on such an important issue.”
In the upcoming episodes, viewers will witness Shivani, the very student responsible for bullying Soni, cleverly turning the tables on her and making it appear as though Soni was the one who harassed her. As the entire college begins to believe Shivani’s version of events, Soni is left with an impossible choice, call her family to college or face expulsion. With no one else to turn to, Soni reaches out to Sneha for support. Will Sneha and the family stand by Soni and expose the truth, or will Shivani’s manipulations destroy Soni’s future? The answers promise to unfold in an emotionally gripping track.
Tune in to Ganga Mai Ki Betiyan, every day at 9:00 PM, only on Zee TV!