
Role models in every sense of the word, the officers’ anecdotes of self-belief, display of courage and patriotism left everyone in the room moved and inspired.

The event saw the officers share personal stories of braving all odds to become who they are and finding the power within to rewrite the destiny of new age India. The reflection of the same spirit is seen in these women officers who fearlessly protect the citizens from dusk to dawn every day. Jhansi Ki Rani rewrote the pages of history with sheer courage and love for her country. Joining the cast for the launch of the show were the brave lady officers from Mumbai police force who are the ‘warrior queens’ of today.

From being a young demure girl, Manikarnika, to a compassionate wife of a pro-British King and ultimately holding the reins of Jhansi – Rani Laxmi Bai’s overall life-story is bound to mesmerize the viewers.” Riding high on the success of shows like Chakravartin Samrat Ashoka, Karmphaldata Shani and Mahakaali, we bring to the viewers another epic tale of a queen whose act of courage and heroism inspire many even today. Nina Elavia Jaipuria, Head, Hindi Mass Entertainment and Kids TV Network, Viacom18, said, “Colors has always mounted the historical-mytho genre gloriously and tapped into storylines that are hitherto untold.

‘Khoob Ladi Mardani – Jhansi Ki Rani’ gives you a perspective into these numerous unknown events and tales from the life of the iconic Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi. In an era, when the role of a woman was reserved for childbearing and rearing, the compassionate Queen helped emancipate her British-sympathizing husband and became the pillar of strength for her motherland especially her land, Jhansi. Not just as a Queen, but Manikarnika battled multiple internal conflicts, challenged societal stigmas and rebelled against the British to become the legend of her time. Produced by Abhimanyu Singh of Contiloe Pictures and featuring Anushka Sen as Manikarnika along with Vikas Manaktala, Rajesh Shringarpure, Vijay Kashyap in pivotal roles, Dabur Red Tooth Paste presents ‘Khoob Ladi Mardani – Jhansi Ki Rani’ premiers on Monday, February 11, 2019, and will air every Monday to Friday at 9.30 pm.Ī young, virtuous girl born in the holy city of Varanasi, Manikarnika was raised by a patriotic father who shaped her world view and instilled in her the virtues of freedom and national pride. Colors’ period drama, Khoob Ladee Mardani…Jhansi Ki Rani, will delve into this untold aspect of her life along with accounts of her bravado. But history often forgets to recount the emotional and tender side of a young Manikarnika and the turmoil she had to endure to metamorphose into a feisty warrior. Rani Laxmi Bai lost a war but won the hearts of the Nation.

The rulers tagged her as the only man amongst the rebels! Such was her might and valour.
