Archive · 15 Aug 2026
Eternal Bonds: Nader Nimai, Nal-Damayanti Debut on Aakash Aath
A TV channel called Aakash Aath in Bengal is showing two brand-new television shows.
The shows tell old and famous stories from Bengal's culture and mythology.
One show, Nader Nimai, is about Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, a wise teacher who shared a message of love, compassion and human unity.
The other show, Nal-Damayanti, is about Prince Nal and Princess Damayanti, who love each other very much.
In the story, Nal is tricked in a game of dice, loses his kingdom and is forced into exile.
Damayanti stays loyal and devoted, and her love eventually helps Nal win back his kingdom.
Both shows are about faith, sacrifice, courage and the victory of truth over evil.
Nader Nimai is already on the air, and Nal-Damayanti starts on August 17.
It will be shown Monday to Saturday at 7.30 pm.
Bengali channel Aakash Aath is presenting two new serials, Nader Nimai and Nal-Damayanti, rooted in Bengal's cultural and mythological heritage.
Nader Nimai, directed by Sushanta Basu, brings alive the life and teachings of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, covering his spiritual awakening, struggles and sacrifices.
Nal-Damayanti follows prince Nal and princess Damayanti through love, betrayal and exile after Nal loses his kingdom in a game of dice.
Nal-Damayanti stars Rishabh Bhowmik as Nal and Rupsa Choudhury as Damayanti and is directed by Milan Mondal.
Nal-Damayanti premieres on August 17 and airs Monday to Saturday at 7.30 pm, while Nader Nimai is already on air.
- Who
- Aakash Aath channel, directors Sushanta Basu (Nader Nimai) and Milan Mondal (Nal-Damayanti), and actors Ranit Basu, Arian Pratim Maity, Safalya Debnath, Rishabh Bhowmik and Rupsa Choudhury.
- What
- Two new serials: Nader Nimai, on the life and teachings of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, and Nal-Damayanti, the epic love story of prince Nal and princess Damayanti.
- When
- Nader Nimai is already on air; Nal-Damayanti premieres on August 17 and airs Monday to Saturday at 7.30 pm.
- Where
- On the Bengali television channel Aakash Aath, for viewers across Bengal.
- Why
- To bring meaningful stories of devotion, love, sacrifice and righteousness from Bengal's rich cultural heritage to contemporary audiences.
- Channel
- Aakash Aath
- Serial 1
- Nader Nimai (already on air)
- Subject of Nader Nimai
- Life and teachings of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
- Director of Nader Nimai
- Sushanta Basu
- Serial 2
- Nal-Damayanti
- Director of Nal-Damayanti
- Milan Mondal
- Lead actors of Nal-Damayanti
- Rishabh Bhowmik as Nal, Rupsa Choudhury as Damayanti
- Premiere and air time of Nal-Damayanti
- August 17, Monday to Saturday at 7.30 pm