"My dream is to open an old-age home!" - Payal Rajput

Aakhir Bahu Bhi Toh Beti Hee Hai is a daily soap based on the eternal concept of how bahus and betis are treated differently in our society. The series will show a direct conflict in two diametrically different point of views, one where the bahu thinks she can be a beti to her saas (Mother in law) and therefore a saas can obviously be a mother. And the saas believes that this is simply not possible. The story is set in UP and revolves around a typical conservative family, where the mother-in-law is a very strict and dominating woman and ritualistic to the core. In her opinion, the bahus of the house should be ruled with an iron hand. She feels if the bahus are treated as the betis of the house, then the limit will be crossed and it will disrupt the discipline of the entire house. She feels that Bahu...bahu hoti hai and Beti...Beti.

Prior to this show, I was into modeling and also tried my hands in a lot of commercials too. In addition to this, I'm also a part of an upcoming Tamil film 'Irruvar Ullam'. Even though Akhri Bahu... is my debut show as a main lead, I also played pivotal role in television show Sapno Se Bhare Naina. So, just when I completed shooting for my Tamil movie, I was approached for this particular show. On reading the entire story, I was so impressed by its remarkable catchy concept that I gave my nod for the show, without any hesitance.

I don't understand why does everybody have an orthodox perception and countless expectations from a Bahu? Why not see the Bahu as a person? The only thing required for a stable long-term relationship today is a mutual understanding and a broad minded thinking.  Nevertheless, I agree that a girl needs to fulfill her responsibilities when she gets married and adjust with her new family.

Yes, one of my most desired dreams is to open an old-age home, sometime in my life. Actually, there is a back-story to this ambition of mine. My Naani used to stay with us, when I was a child. But after she passed away, my life became void and thereon, I have always missed having the blessing of a grand person in my life. Therefore, my mission is to start an old-age home and serve the aged people by attending their needs; wounds and agony at the crucial time of their life, given by their own children. In fact, I'm so friendly that I easily get along better with elderly people and spend long hours chit-chatting with them.

Monica Varma