Zee TV's ongoing show Ganga Mai Ki Betiyan is set to shine a light on the darker side of college life. The show will address the issue of bullying and ragging through the journey of Soni, played by actress Vaaishnavi Prajapati.
The show, which is known for portraying socially relevant subjects alongside its family drama, will highlight the emotional and psychological impact that relentless bullying can have on an individual.
Vaaishnavi Prajapati opens up about the emotional ragging track
Vaaishnavi Prajapati, who plays Soni, opened up about filming this emotionally challenging track. She revealed that reading the script itself affected her deeply.
Sharing her perspective on the subject, the actress said, "Reading the script itself was an emotional experience for me. Since most of my studies happened online, I've been fortunate enough to have never experienced ragging personally, although I know..."
According to Bollywood Hungama, the show is taking on this serious issue as part of its ongoing narrative, blending social messaging with its family-centric storyline.
Why the ragging storyline matters in Ganga Mai Ki Betiyan
The track is designed to show viewers the real consequences of bullying. It does not just show the act of ragging but focuses on what it does to a person emotionally and psychologically over time.
For Vaaishnavi, this was a new kind of challenge. Because she studied online for most of her education, she never went through ragging herself. This made the script even more powerful for her — it introduced her to an experience she had only heard about from others.
"Reading the script itself was an emotional experience for me." — Vaaishnavi Prajapati, as reported by Bollywood Hungama
The show's decision to include this track fits with its pattern of taking up issues that matter in real life. By placing Soni in this difficult situation, the writers are giving the audience a chance to see the pain that victims of ragging go through.
What this track means for the show's viewers
For regular viewers of Ganga Mai Ki Betiyan, this storyline adds a layer of seriousness to the family drama. It is a reminder that college life is not always fun and games — for many students, it can be a time of fear and pressure.
The show is using its platform to start a conversation about ragging, which remains a serious problem in many educational institutions. By showing Soni's struggle, the show hopes to create awareness and empathy among its audience.
According to Bollywood Hungama, the show continues to balance its entertainment value with meaningful storytelling, and this ragging track is the latest example of that approach.
Our Take: A brave step for television storytelling
In our view, this is exactly the kind of story that television should be telling more often. Ragging is a real issue that affects thousands of students every year, and yet it is rarely shown with the seriousness it deserves.
Vaaishnavi's honesty about not having personal experience with ragging makes her performance even more interesting. She is stepping into a world she does not know firsthand, and that requires both research and emotional sensitivity.
The fact that reading the script moved her to tears or deep emotion — as she has shared — tells us that the writers have done their job well. They have written something that connects with the actor first, which usually means it will connect with the audience too.
We hope this track does not just stay on screen. If it makes even one viewer think twice before taking part in ragging, or encourages one victim to speak up, it will have done more than most entertainment shows ever manage.
Ganga Mai Ki Betiyan airs on Zee TV. The ragging track is part of the ongoing storyline featuring Soni.
