Ghar Ki Lakshmi Betiyann

Ghar Ki Lakshmi Betiyann (also known as Betiyann) (International Title:Destiny) is a Hindi language television drama-series that aired on Zee TV. It premiered on 26 September 2006 and was directed by the famous television director, Rajan Shahi.^[1] The serial ended on 27 August 2009.

This serial was a success and hit among viewers because of the storyline and character portrayal winning them prestigious awards in award functions. This serial along with Maayka were under the banner of Creative Eye Ltd.

Other versions/telecasts

An Arabic dubbed-version was premiered on Zee Alwan under the name "Al Banat Zinat Al Bayt/ The girls are the beauty of the house" / "البنات زينة البيت", the second season aired on 16 April 2014.

Plot

Suryakant Garodia is married to Savitri. They have four daughters: Saraswati, Durga, Gauri and Laxmi. Owing to medical problems, Savitri can't have any more children. Suryakant wants a male child and decides to take a second wife. He gets married to Menaka, who gives birth to a son, Yuvraj. Suryakant pampers his son and neglects his daughters. He also pays Menaka more attention than Savitri.

As his four daughters grow up, they have to struggle hard to fulfill their dreams. On the other hand, Yuvraj gets everything on a platter and starts abusing his father's trust in him. Kajir who used to be Yuvraji's wife tricks Yuvraji in killing his dad. Kajir is a bad woman who tries to ruin the Gardia family and take their money. She eventually gives a baby leading Yuvraji back to her.Much later, they learn that Menaka had given birth to a daughter and, knowing Suryakant's desire for son, she secretly exchanged the baby girl with a boy. Hence, Yuvraj is not Suryakant's son. Menaka's daughter is traced to a brothel. She comes back home and eventually joins her four elder sister in the fight for the rights of daughters.

Cast

References

1. ↑ "New soap opera goes on air". Tribune India. 2006-09-27.