The upcoming show ‘Laal Banarasi’ by Nazara explores the captivating story of Gauri, a weaving artist known not only for her beautiful work but also for weaving aspirations and reality with her strong character.

Savi Thakur, a popular television actor, will play Garv Aggrawal, while the very talented Gauri Chitranshi will make her debut as Gauri.

Narayani Shastri, a veteran television actor, will also appear in the show as Shakuntala Devi. The show, produced by Parth Productions, will premiere on the channel on May 9.

Set in the holy city of Benaras, the Bunkar community possesses exquisite weaving skills that result in ‘Banarasi Silk Sarees’, which are famous worldwide for their fine weave.

Even though their artistry is celebrated all over the world, members of this community are underpaid by traders, leading to a bleak reality for many. But what happens when a community girl rises against them for the respect and fame they deserve?

As love blossoms between a warm-hearted talented Bunkar weaving artist and a shrewd & cold-hearted businessman, new quandaries arise.

Excited to make her television debut and to essay the role of Gauri, actor Gauri Chitranshi shares, “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to showcase my talent and explore a new character as the lead in ‘Laal Banarasi’. Working closely with the talented team has been an incredible experience, and I am grateful for this opportunity. I have a great time working with my talented, collaborative, and committed co-actors, who uniquely bring their characters to life with their best performance. We all work together as a team, supporting each other towards a common goal of creating an entertaining show.”

Talking about joining the show as Garv Aggrawal, actor Savi Thakur shares, “When the show was offered to me, I was immediately intrigued by its fascinating storyline and the multi-layered character of Garv, who is a shrewd, cold-hearted businessman. As he hails from a broken family, he develops a practical nature with no room for love or emotions. I found this aspect of the character challenging as it pushed me as an actor to portray a character completely distinct from my personality. I am excited about the show and hope it resonates with the audience”.

Narayani Shastri who will be seen portraying the role of Shakuntala Devi, shares, “I have three requirements when it comes to joining a new show – a great character, a warm and genuine production house, and a channel with a great artistic taste. With Laal Banarasi, I hit a hat trick! Shakuntala Devi is formidable, and I love that she owns it as the antagonist. While Gauri is fresh and confident, Garv has many layers that I continue to discover. It’s been lovely to work with all my fellow actors, and I’m excited to take our roles to new heights”.

As the show gears up for its premiere, the channel is promoting the show across multiple markets to interact with viewers via LED vans that will play promos of Nazara and the network’s Bhojpuri movie channel – Filamchi Bhojpuri – from May 9.