Aakash Aath announced the launch of Padmashri Ashapurna Devi‘s much-acclaimed work, ‘Agnipariksha’ as the new story to be aired in the series, ‘Sahityer Shera Somoy‘.

The protagonist of Agnipariksha is a musician named Tapasi who was forcibly wed as a young child to Bulu, the grandson of an elderly local zamindar. When her parents learn the truth, they swear to erase any memories of Tapasi ever getting married. After some time, Tapasi has developed into a pretty young woman and is in love with Kiriti. She introduces Kiriti to her mother, who is on board with them getting married and is happy with him. When Tapasi learns that she was married as a child, everything changes. She becomes conflicted as a result. Tapasi is shunned by those who learn about this truth. How are Tapasi and Kiriti going to handle this reputation? Will their love win them over?

Sambhavi Mukherjee will be seen portraying Tapasi’s childhood. Veronica Mona Dutta will be seen as young Tapasi. Swarnava Sanyal is going to play village Zamindar’s grandson, Bulu. Mafin Chakraborty will be seen in the character of Chitralekha and Biswabasu Biswas will be essaying the role of Kiriti. Manoj Ojha will be seen playing the role of Manindra, Suchandra Chowdhury as Hemaprobha and Bodhisattwa Majumdar as Kanti Mukherjee will be seen in other roles.

Agnipariksha is directed by Bijoy Jana.

Promita Bhattacharya has penned the dialogues and has also written the script.

Sahityer Sera Somoy was first used in 2001 by the late Shri Ashok Surana. The main goal of this endeavor was to introduce young people in particular to the depth and splendor of Bengali literature through the classic works of its illustrious authors. The first story to air in this series was Rabindranath Tagore’s Madhyabartini, which at the time enjoyed tremendous popularity and success.

Kodi Diye Kinlam by Late Shri Bimal Mitra and Kancher Dewal by Late SmtSuchitra Bhattacharya are two upcoming attractions of Sahityer Sera Somoy.

Agnipariksha started airing in the ‘Sahityer Sera Somoy’ series starting 24th April, 2023, every Monday to Saturday at 7:30 pm on Aakash Aath.

Priyanka Dutta