In a time when parenting is no longer just about rules and responsibilities, but about navigating emotions, expectations, and unspoken fears, COLORS’ ‘Mangal Lakshmi’ starring Deepika Singh, brings this reality to the screen with striking honesty. Known for capturing the emotional fabric of Indian families, the show now steps into deeper territory — shedding light on the silent struggles of today’s youth and the emotional tightrope parents walk while trying to understand them. What began as the story of two sisters has evolved into a portrait of real families today, where love and care exist, but so do confusion, conflict, and the constant effort to bridge the emotional gap between generations.
With teenagers growing up online, dealing with constant peer pressure and emotional overwhelm, their inner world often goes unnoticed. The family drama depicts this truth through Ishana’s arc – Mangal’s daughter dealing with heartbreak, rejection, and a desperate need to be seen. Instead of expressing her pain, she lets it fester, slipping into risky choices and secret crimes. While Mangal ends her engagement with Kapil to protect her family’s dignity, she is unaware of the emotional storm brewing within her own home. In a shocking twist, Soumya tips off the police about a drug consignment planted by Ishana, leading to Mangal’s arrest leaving the entire family stunned, especially Ishana. Will Mangal realise what’s slipping away before the consequences catch up?
Reflecting on the emotional depth of the track, Deepika Singh shares, “Parenting today goes far beyond setting boundaries or providing comfort. It’s about decoding silences, tuning in to unspoken anxieties, and being emotionally available in a world that’s noisier, faster, and more complicated than ever before. Our children are growing up in a time of constant comparison, digital overload, and immense social pressure. They’re trying to fit into the world often without the vocabulary to express what they’re going through. Ishana’s track is about a downward spiral that a few teenagers go through. It’s about the kind of emotional isolation that can creep in even within a loving home. Mangal, like so many of us, believes she’s giving her daughter everything, but sometimes, despite love and care, a few kids pick unimaginable paths. I hope this storyline helps parents identify a cry for help hiding under defiance.”
Watch ‘Mangal Lakshmi’ every Monday to Friday at 9:00 PM only on COLORS.
