Sony Entertainment Television welcomed 2021 by bringing forth an important and glorious chapter of Indian history through its latest offering Punyashlok Ahilyabai. The show will narrate the real-life inspiring and courageous tale of Ahilyabai Holkar on Indian television for the very first time.  The serial is produced by Dashami Creations.

The period drama is set in the 18th century and shows a woman ahead of her times, who was relentlessly supported by her father-in-law.

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

While exploring this narrative, Punyashlok Ahilyabai will also bring forth, the unique bond shared between a daughter-in-law and her father-in-law, without whose unflinching support, her life would have had a different course altogether.

The show features acclaimed child actress Aditi Jaltare as Ahilyabai, while renowned TV actor Rajesh Shringarpore will be seen playing Ahilyabai’s father-in-law, Malhar Rao Holkar. Krish Chauhan will be seen as Ahilyabai’s husband Khande Rao Holkar while SnehlataVaisaikar will be portraying the character of Gautamabai, Ahilyabai’s mother-in-law.

Speaking at the press meet, Aditi said “I am getting to learn new things daily and her journey is very inspiring to me. She has instilled in me the belief of how courage, a determination can go a long way in shaping the future of a person”.

Punyashlok Ahilyabai began from 4^th January, every Mon-Fri at 7:30 pm only on Sony Entertainment Television.

Priyanka Dutta