A look at the 5 best mother-daughter duos that ruled television.

There is something magical about the bond between a mother and her daughter and that’s why this fascinating relationship has been at the centre of many popular shows on television. Many onscreen mother-daughter pairs have served as a reminder that life is so much more fulfilled when we get to share it with a family member.  Celebrating the unique bond between mothers and daughters, these power-packed shows epitomize tenderness, love, and unwavering support. Let’s take a closer look at the shows:

1.’Neerja… Ek Nayi Pehchaan’, a compelling family drama that narrates a poignant tale of a mother Protima and her daughter Neerja: Set in Kolkata’s red-light area Sonagachi, the show revolves around a mother, who is a sex worker and her unshakeable dedication to shielding her daughter from the perils and biases of society. It beautifully delves into the trials and sacrifices she endures, leaving no stone unturned to ensure a brighter future for her daughter despite the challenges that arise from residing in an ill-famed locality.

2.In the heartwarming show ‘Shubharambh’ we witnessed the wonderful bond between Rani and Vrinda: Shubharambh narrated the tale of Rani, a determined and industrious woman who tirelessly strived to make ends meet. Fate intervened when she met Raja, a man who profoundly transformed her life. In this story, the relationship between Rani and her mother Vrinda was characterized by love and understanding and enriched with valuable life lessons. Vrinda guided Rani to always pursue the truth, no matter the obstacles.

3.‘Barrister Babu’, a family drama that featured the inspiring and loving relationship between Bondita and Sumati: The story unfolds with the unjust circumstance of eight-year-old Bondita, forced into a marriage with a much older man in Kolkata. However, destiny intervened, weaving together the lives of Bondita and Anirudh, a lawyer from London, who defied societal norms to empower her. Anirudh became her guiding light, leading her on a transformative path toward becoming an advocate. As Bondita shattered cultural stereotypes, her loving mother, Sumati, stood as an unwavering pillar of support and strength. Their heartwarming bond underlined the power of love and determination, propelling Bondita forward on her journey to liberation.

4. ‘Shakti Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki’ set family goals with Saumya and Nimmi’s bond: The show depicted the journey of Saumya whose mother Nimmi fought with the entire world to give her transgender child a normal life. She instilled in Saumya the courage to fight any number of odds and supported Saumya in creating an identity. This story demanded answers from society as to why transgender people were treated differently and stigmatized.

5. ‘Pavitra Bhagya’ won viewers’ hearts with Jugnu and Pranati’s bond: The show’s story was about collegemates Pranati Mishra and Reyansh Khurana who fell in love but went their separate ways when Reyansh learned that Pranati was pregnant. After eight years, oblivious to the existence of the child she had from Reyansh, she decides to move on but accidentally she meets her daughter Jugnu, whom she thought she had lost after giving birth. And eventually, separated by destiny but connected by love, Jugnu and Pranati discover the relationship that binds them as affection begins to bloom between them.