Well, we all are familiar with ‘Lolita’ of our teenage life. Perhaps, the first time Bengali daily soap bringing in new characters of the generation. Lost in the search for lively purpose, a generation that is trying to fetch a little love from the surrounding people. A generation messed up in the crossroads of growing up. But, when we see, the characters in real life finding the purpose of living and trying to make a little change with the experiences of growing up, certainly it becomes an inspiration.
Yes, ‘Lolita’ of ‘Ogo Bodhu Sundori’, Ritabhari Chakraborty in real life, is a true inspiration for the young blood. Not only did she showcase women’s struggle in her characters like in ‘Bhromo Janen Gopon Kommoti’, but she has also taken up a significant role in contributing to the women’s welfare across the city. While all of us are aware of menstruation being a taboo in Indian society, there are very few of us who can actively contribute in breaking such stereotypes or maybe making a move for the change of such notions. Ritabhari Chakraborty along with her few mates took up a wonderful initiative of establishing sanitary napkin vending machines in the public toilets of the city. Thus, helping women in times of need. During the time, when a woman is considered as ‘osuchi’ by the traditional societal orthodoxy, but in desperate need of health safety.
Besides, she also runs a childcare home for physically different children. Her pride for her children is displayed all over social media and news channels. Indeed, childhood is the most important age of nurturing as stated in psychology. And, to ensure an effective nurturing of experiences in course of growing up, children require to be attained with love and equality, special care, and efforts. Finding the purpose of life from such introspection, and corollary initiatives is undoubtedly worth praising.
Not to forget that as citizens of the country and as fellow human beings, each one of us has a stand to take, and establish its relevance through our work. Our actress, our inspiration, Ritabhari has been able to do so consistently throughout her journey of life and in terms of her acting profession as well. Her way of seeing things inspires the youngsters to become self-sufficient and responsible for the co-existence of living with unity in diversity.