Popular
TV
show
Balika
Vadhu,
starring
Toral
Rasputra
in
the
lead,
has
become
the
first
drama
series
to
cross
the
2000
episode
landmark.
The
Colors'
show
features
various
social
issues
including
child
marriage,
domestic
abuse
and
marital
rape.
It
showcased
the
realities
of
rural
India
and
took
a
stand
towards
women
empowerment.
Since
its
launch
in
2008,
"Balika
Vadhu" struck
a
chord
with
audience
for
its
strong
story-line
and
powerful
performances.
"Over
the
years
'Balika
Vadhu'
became
a
key
identifier
for
our
offerings
and
its
success
is
synonymous
with
our
success
as
an
entertainment
channel.
This
journey
has
been
incredible
and
we
would
like
to
thank
our
viewers
for
their
unending
love
and
support
to
make
this
milestone
a
reality," said
Raj
Nayak,
CEO,
Colors.
Commenting
on
the
mother-daughter
reunion,
Anandi
aka
Toral
said,
"They
say
that
the
strongest
bond
in
the
world
is
that
which
is
shared
by
a
mother
and
her
daughter.
Over
the
past
two
years,
I
have
had
the
good
fortune
to
experience
a
multitude
of
emotions
while
living
the
life
of
Anandi
on
Balika
Vadhu."
To
kick
off
the
2000
episode
celebrations,
the
channel
has
organised
an
all-India
photography
initiative
on
social
media,
and
invited
viewers
to
share
some
of
their
most
precious
moments
commemorating
the
mother-child
relationship.