October 19, 2009 (2009-10-19) – August 3, 2014 (2014-08-03)
Maa...Tomay Chara Ghum Ashena, also called Maa (Bengali: মা...তোমায় ছাড়া ঘুম আসেনা; transl.Mother), is a Bengali television serial broadcast on Star Jalsha.[1][2][3] It was produced by Shree Venkatesh Films. The show narrates the bond between mother and daughter. It is one of the longest-run Bengali television series and Star Jalsha's longest-run serial.
Premise
It is the story of a mother, Pratima Mukherjee, and her daughter, Pari Mukherjee. When Pari is only 3 years old, she is kidnapped, leading to Pratima being separated from her daughter. For years, Pari is raised as a thief under the name Jhilik by her kidnapper. Circumstances eventually lead to Jhilik and Pratima meeting again after many years. The story then follows how Jhilik gradually accepts Pratima back into her life.
Cast
Main
Tithi Bose as Pari Mukherjee aka Jhilik - Pratima and Manish's daughter
Sohena Roy as child Pari
Sritama Bhattacharjee as Diya Roy/Chatterjee - fake Jhilik; Raj's childhood love-turned-wife and angshu's former lover
The show was produced by Shree Venkatesh Films. For three years it was the highest rated show on Star Jalsha.[4] The serial ended on August 3, 2014.[4] A special episode featured stars of other serials as well as film personalities like Koel Mallick and Raj Chakraborty.[5]