Mar 09, 2016 12:56 PM
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Set in rural Rajasthan, 'Balika Vadhu' traces the arduous journey of child bride ANANDI from the brink of childhood to womanhood. Married at tender age of eight, Anandi had to accept and accustom herself to a new family of strangers and accept her role as a friend, lover, wife and daughter in law during childhood itself. Now as a young adult, she faces new challenges as she tries to carve out her own identity in the world. Balika Vadhu very sensitively portrays the plight of children who are unwittingly forced into marriage, in the name of tradition, and have to bear the repercussions for the rest of their lives.
The dominance of the elders in her new home - the expectation of a child to take on the responsibilities of a woman. The harsh treatment meted out by the in-laws for any infraction and the complete lack of any outside support is both painful and shocking to viewers as this is the reality in rural INDIA even today! However the time passes they show this very child bride to become a strong independent woman with the support and unwavering love of these very in-laws. This serial has portrayed the plight of child brides in a very sensitive manner and story has gone on to focus on several women's issued that need to be addressed and reformed in India today. Most importantly the storyline emphasises the importance of respecting women and empowering them in every way in order to lead full lives and contribute to society at large
