On October 2, 2024, at 5 a.m., Zee Bangla will air its much-awaited Mahalaya special, Nava Rupe Devi Durga. Renowned actress Subhashree Ganguly and other top actresses from the prominent Zee Bangla serials will be portraying the nine glorious forms of Goddess Durga in an enthralling one-hour presentation, which promises to take viewers on a visually spectacular journey.

Subhashree returns to her role as Mahamaya & Mahisashurmardini this year, leading the audience through Devi Durga’s captivating forms. Nava Rupe Devi Durga will delve into the distinct legends that accompany each of the Goddess’s nine incarnations, culminating in the fabled conflict with Mahishasura.

The cast includes Rishita Nandy as Shoiloputri, Ankita Mallick as Brahmacharini, Mohona Maiti as Chandraghonta, Divyani Mondal as Kushmanda, Shweta Bhattacharya as Skandamata, Pallavi Sharma as Katyayani, Aratrika Maity as Kalratri, Swikriti Majumder as Mahagouri and Dona Bhowmik as Siddhidatri. The ensemble cast also features Aarush as Kartik, Abhishek Bose as Mahadev, Arnab Chakraborty as Mahisashur, Sharly Modak as Parvati, Ritu Pyne as Saraswati and Somu Sarkar as Lakshmi.

Offering more than simply entertainment, Nava Rupe Devi Durga will be a potent fusion of dance, music, drama, and action. It will take viewers on an immersive journey into the core of Bengali mythology and culture. This show is a lively and visually magnificent portrayal of the Goddess in her many manifestations, capturing the essence of Durga Puja. Enthralling dancing and captivating storytelling will bring each form to life.

To remind viewers of the timeless relevance of these tales in the modern world, the production will also emphasize themes of fortitude, empowerment, and the victory of good over evil. Each act will be an homage to the divine feminine, entwined with the cultural importance that connects Bengalis all over the world and the nostalgia of Mahalaya.

Come celebrate Maa Durga’s spirit with Zee Bangla as Nava Rupe Devi Durga spreads the goddess’ divine presence throughout every home this Mahalaya.

Priyanka Dutta