Bankimchandra's "Rajani" on ATN Bangla
Cultural Correspondent
Based on Banikmchandra Chattyopadhyay's novel, single episode TV play "Rajani" will be aired on ATN Bangla tonight at 8:45pm. The story revolves around Rajani, a visually impaired girl adopted by an impoverished flower vendor. One day while taking flowers to Labangalata, a Zamindar's wife, Rajani meets Sachindra, the son of the Zamindar. However, she cannot reveal her feelings to anyone. Labangalata arranges Rajani's marriage to the aging, already married Gopal. A heartbroken Rajani tries to kill herself, but is saved by Amarnath. Amarnath develops feelings for Rajani and finds out that Rajani is the real owner of Sachindra's property. Amarnath then takes steps to get the property back to its true owner. Determined to keep the ownership of the property, Labangalata now hatches a plan to get Rajani married to Sachindra. Badrul Anam Soud has directed the play. Dipa Khandakar, Ahsan Habib Nasim and Fahmida Haque Koli have played the lead roles.
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Dipa Khandakar (R) and co-actor in Rajani |