Bhagyalakshmi is a popular Bengali television drama that aired on Star Jalsha. The show became well known for its emotional family dynamics and the trials of a daughter-in-law striving for acceptance.
Its cast list is quite rich, with lead and supporting actors bringing depth to the narrative.
Cast & Key Characters
Here are some of the main cast members of Bhagyalakshmi:
- Sharly Modak as Bhagyasree “Bhagya” Sarkar — the central female protagonist who marries into the Sarkar family.
- Rahul Mazumdar as Bodhayon “Bodhi” Sarkar — the elder son in the Sarkar family and Bhagya’s husband.
- Farhan Imroze as Rupayon “Roop” Sarkar — Bodhi’s brother.
- Prarabdhi Singha as Subhayan “Subho” Sarkar — another brother in the family.
- Moyna Mukherjee as Lakshmi Sarkar — the matriarch, mother of Bodhi, Roop & Subho.
- Surabhi Mallick as Rusha Gupta — Roop’s wife, from the Gupta family.
- Ashmita Chakraborty as Riya Basak — Subho’s wife, cousin of Bhagya and Rohini.
- Swagata Sen as Rohini Basak — Bhagya’s cousin and a central antagonist in early arcs.
- Others: Arpita Mukherjee (Hoimonti Basak), Avrajit Chakraborty, Debdoot Ghosh (Himadri Gupta), Argha Mitra, Yuvraaj Chowdhury, etc.
The strength of Bhagyalakshmi lay in how these characters’ relationships twist around duty, trust, betrayal and redemption.
Timing & Broadcast Details
- Bhagyalakshmi premiered on 31 August 2020 on Star Jalsha.
- It ran until 21 March 2021, completing its story arc in approximately 7–8 months.
- Typical daily telecast: Monday to Saturday (weekday serial format).
- Time slot: in prime evening hours (typical Bengali serial slot) — though exact hour shift varied during the run. (Multiple promos and schedule listings mention evening prime time).
Because the show ended in March 2021, it is no longer part of current Star Jalsha schedule. But during its run it held a decent viewership and fan following.
Story / Synopsis
At its heart, Bhagyalakshmi (Bhaggolokkhi) is the journey of Bhagyasree, a humble, caring woman who becomes the daughter-in-law of the Sarkar family. On her wedding day, through a twist of fate, she ends up marrying Bodhayon “Bodhi” Sarkar, much to the shock of his mother, Lakshmi, who disapproves of her.
Bhagya’s struggle is to find acceptance in a family that regards her as an outsider. She takes upon the responsibility of salvaging the family’s business (which is in debt), maintaining harmony among siblings, and proving her integrity and love for the family.
Meanwhile, Rohini Basak, her cousin, becomes a rival – aiming to create rifts and seeking revenge, believing she was more deserving of Bodhi.
Over episodes, the show explores themes of family loyalty, sacrifice, conflicts arising from misunderstandings, conspiracies from rival families (like the Guptas), and the resilience of Bhagyasree as she holds the family together.
In the end, familial harmony is restored, antagonists are exposed, and Bhagyasree manages to prove her worth and win her place in the heart of her in-laws.
