প্রেমের রাগিনী (The Raga of Love)

Act 1: সুরেলা সূচনা (The Harmonious Beginnings)

Settings: Kolkata & Darjeeling (India) | Amsterdam (Netherlands)

• Meera Mallick is introduced as a poised, graceful singer of Rabindra Sangeet, deeply rooted in Kolkata’s cultural traditions.

• Her romance with Ishaan Sanyal, a rockstar from a modern entrepreneurial family, begins to bloom, despite their contrasting worlds.

• Tension arises with the arrival of Tulika Chatterjee, Ishaan’s ex-girlfriend, who still harbors feelings for him and schemes to come between them.

• Subir Mallick, Meera’s father, questions her career choices, concerned about tradition and status, while her mother, Radha Mallick, and Bipasha Banerjee wholeheartedly support her artistic dreams.

• In Darjeeling, Medha Mallick, Meera’s twin sister, offers emotional support, providing strength, musical companionship, and subtly revealing her own internal struggles.

• Back in Kolkata, Ishaan’s family dynamics unfold as his supportive grandmother Bela Sanyal, concerned mother Soma Sanyal, resistant father Amitava Sanyal, and morally grounded twin sister Riya Sanyal each reveal their stance on the relationship.

• The act culminates with Meera and Ishaan’s love deepening in Amsterdam amidst the misty canals, even as underlying tensions begin to emerge.

Act 2: প্রেমের কাহিনী (The Love Story)

Settings: Paris (France) | Los Angeles (USA) | Kolkata & Darjeeling (India)

• Meera is invited to perform in Paris with her friend Trisha Biswas, marking her entry onto the international stage. 

• Bipasha Banerjee mentors Meera both musically and emotionally, guiding her through this new phase.

• Medha provides continued emotional and artistic support to Meera, while also beginning her own love story with Sagnik Mondal, a soulful baritone.

• Meera and Ishaan’s love story blossoms further after her successful concert in Paris, as they bond over their shared passions.

• They travel to Darjeeling, where Sister Agnes and Father Benedict provide spiritual and artistic mentorship.

• The serene atmosphere of Darjeeling nurtures Meera and Ishaan’s relationship.

• Meera and Ishaan perform a joint concert in Los Angeles, blending Tagore with rock, showcasing their unique musical fusion.

• Back in Kolkata, Tulika conspires with Rajot and Niharika to sabotage Ishaan’s relationship with Meera.

• Ishaan’s bandmates—Shourjo, Roktim, and Priyam—offer comic relief and unwavering loyalty during his struggles.

Act 3: সত্যের সংগ্রাম (The Struggle for Truth)

Settings: Kolkata (India) | New York (USA) | Brussels & Bruges (Belgium)

• Meera gains international recognition and receives an invitation to perform in New York.

• Tulika and her parents orchestrate a smear campaign against Meera, aided by scandalous TV host Rupankar Ghosh, straining Meera’s relationship with Ishaan.

• Bela gives Ishaan poignant advice about authenticity and love, grounding him in truth.

• Urmi Bhattacharya plays a key role in helping Meera through emotional and spiritual growth.

• After her concert in New York, Meera mentors Nilanjana Roy, a blind pianist, rediscovering joy and purpose in music.

• Overwhelmed by public scrutiny and personal betrayals, Meera and Ishaan break up.

• In Belgium, Meera finds clarity and strength, with Medha’s quiet support, setting the stage for her renewal.

• Trisha supports Meera emotionally and artistically, helping her regain confidence and clarity amid personal turmoil and public scrutiny following her breakup with Ishaan.

Act 4: ভারসাম্য ও পুনর্নবীকরণ (Finding Balance and Renewal)

Settings: New York (USA) | London (UK) | Kolkata (India) | Berlin (Germany)

• Ishaan is offered a prestigious global tour in London, complicating the balance between his love for Meera and his ambition.

• Arko Sen, a journalist, uncovers the manipulations of Tulika and her parents, clearing Meera’s name and exposing the truth.

• Meera’s concert in New York is a resounding success, and Subir finally supports her career choice. 

• Amitava comes to understand the importance of emotional support over status, silently accepting Meera and Ishaan’s love and artistic journey.

• In New York, Tista Saha, a glamorous actress, helps Meera navigate the pressures of fame with grace.

• Back in Kolkata, filmmaker Tanmoy Ghoshal offers Meera an opportunity to merge classical music with cinema.

• Priyanka Lahiri advises Meera to manage the intersection of personal life and art.

• Meera begins to evolve artistically, blending traditional music with global influences.

• In Berlin, Meera’s debut performance blends Rabindra Sangeet with electronic and contemporary world music, earning global acclaim and marking a significant artistic transformation.

• After Ishaan’s performance in London, he reunites with Meera, and his parents offer silent support, acknowledging their bond.

Act 5: একটি নতুন সকাল (A New Dawn)

Settings: Vienna & Salzburg (Austria) | Zürich, Lucerne, Interlaken, Zermatt, Grindelwald, Gstaad, Davos, St. Moritz, Geneva, Lausanne & Montreux (Switzerland) | Prague (Czechia) | Milan (Italy) | Kolkata (India)

• In Vienna, Ishaan cuts ties with Tulika permanently, choosing love, truth, and a life aligned with Meera.

• Meera and Ishaan embark on a fusion music project, symbolizing a new chapter both romantically and artistically.

• Trisha, Medha, and Sagnik continue to provide steadfast emotional and artistic support, celebrating Meera’s success in fusion music and reinforcing the strength of family and love.

• Meera and Medha’s performance in Salzburg marks their breakthrough in world music fusion, gaining recognition across Europe.

• In Switzerland, Meera and Ishaan deepen their bond through magical moments amid the breathtaking landscapes, blending their love and music in perfect harmony.

• Meera and Ishaan’s duet in Prague symbolizes both artistic and romantic harmony, transcending their individual journeys.

• Urmi collaborates with Meera in Milan, showcasing the beauty of traditional music presented in a modern light.

• Bipasha continues to mentor Meera through the pressures of fame and the pursuit of artistic integrity.

• The final scenes in Kolkata show Meera and Ishaan united both personally and artistically, symbolizing growth, renewal, and the realization of their shared vision.

Main Characters:

• Meera Mallick (Female Lead) – A graceful and talented singer, specializing in Rabindra Sangeet. Meera hails from a prestigious Kolkata family and is torn between preserving tradition and pursuing her music career. She also navigates the pressures of balancing her evolving relationship with Ishaan and the expectations of her family.

• Ishaan Sanyal (Male Lead) – A charismatic rockstar from an entrepreneurial Kolkata family. Ishaan is ambitious and creative, deeply in love with Meera, but struggles with his past, particularly his relationship with his ex-girlfriend, Tulika. He also grapples with the weight of public opinion and family expectations.

• Tulika Chatterjee (Antagonist) – Ishaan’s glamorous and manipulative ex-girlfriend. Hailing from a powerful family, she refuses to let go of Ishaan and uses her socialite status and influence to cause trouble in Ishaan and Meera’s relationship. 

Supporting Characters:

• Subir Mallick – Meera’s father, a successful businessman who balances traditional values with modern success. Protective of his daughter, yet understanding of her passion for music.

• Radha Mallick – Meera’s supportive mother, a classical music enthusiast. She provides emotional guidance and wisdom, helping Meera navigate life’s pressures.

• Medha Mallick – Meera’s twin sister and emotional anchor. As a sitarist, Medha shares Meera’s deep connection to classical music and understands the tensions Meera faces between family expectations and her blossoming music career.

• Sagnik Mondal – Medha's love interest, a soulful Paris-based baritone who performs Bengali songs internationally, spreading the beauty of Tagore’s work across borders.

• Trisha Biswas – Meera's best friend and a rising star in classical music. With a deep understanding of the genre and an open mind to new artistic expressions, Trisha helps Meera navigate the complexities of her growing career.

• Bipasha Banerjee – Meera’s vocal coach and mentor. A calming presence, Bipasha bridges the traditional and modern worlds of music, guiding Meera through personal and professional challenges.

• Bela Sanyal – Ishaan’s wise grandmother, offering grounding advice on family and love. She understands the complexities of Ishaan’s career and emotions, providing valuable perspective.

• Amitava Sanyal – Ishaan’s father, a business-minded man focused on family status. Initially unaware of his son’s emotional struggles, he eventually learns the importance of offering emotional support.

• Soma Sanyal – Ishaan’s caring mother, supportive yet often torn between her son’s desires and the expectations of their social circle.

• Riya Sanyal – Ishaan’s twin sister, a free-spirited individual who supports his relationship with Meera but also serves as a voice of reason, helping him navigate emotional conflicts.

• Rajot Chatterjee – Tulika’s powerful and manipulative father. As a businessman, he uses his influence to manipulate situations, particularly when it comes to Ishaan and Meera’s relationship.

• Niharika Chatterjee – Tulika’s calculating mother, a socialite who sees Meera as a threat to her daughter’s status and orchestrates conflicts in the story.

• Debojyoti Mukherjee – A renowned music critic and columnist, often an outsider to the drama, offering sharp commentary on Meera’s music career and the unfolding events.

• Shourjo Basu – Ishaan’s childhood friend and bandmate. As the lead guitarist, Shourjo is a supportive friend who adds a touch of humor to serious situations.

• Roktim Roy – The fun-loving drummer in Ishaan’s band, often providing comic relief in tense moments.

• Priyam Chakraborty – The calm bassist in Ishaan’s band, who offers grounded, thoughtful advice during times of conflict.

• Shreya Moitra – A gifted violinist who helps Meera prepare for a significant concert. Shreya is both practically and emotionally supportive.

• Arko Sen – An investigative journalist who uncovers the Chatterjee family's manipulations, revealing their role in sabotaging Ishaan and Meera’s relationship.

• Sister Agnes Gonsalves – A nun and music teacher in Darjeeling, offering spiritual guidance and artistic wisdom to Meera.

• Father Benedict D’Souza – The head of the convent in Darjeeling, providing philosophical counsel to Meera as she navigates the intersection of art and life.

• Priyanka Lahiri – A classical dancer who often intersects with Meera’s world. Priyanka offers advice on managing the balance between personal life and professional art.

• Urmi Bhattacharya – A gifted violinist in the classical music scene, Urmi occasionally collaborates with Meera and represents the more traditional side of the music world.

• Nilanjana Roy – A visually impaired young pianist who becomes Meera’s mentee. Through their bond, Nilanjana reinvigorates Meera’s passion for music during a personal crisis.

• Priyam Bhowmik – A veteran music director and a family friend of the Mallicks. He offers Meera a life-changing opportunity but cautions her about the dangers of losing her artistic integrity for fame.

• Rupankar Ghosh – A sharp-tongued TV talk show host who thrives on scandal. Often used by Tulika and her family to manipulate public opinion, especially regarding Ishaan and Meera’s relationship.

• Tista Saha – A glamorous Bengali actress and family friend of the Mallicks. Tista offers advice to Meera on managing the pressures of fame and media attention.

• Tanmoy Ghoshal – A respected Bengali film director interested in incorporating Meera’s music into a potential project, representing the fusion of classical art with mainstream cinema.

Primary Setting: Kolkata, India 

Other Settings: Darjeeling, India | USA (New York & Los Angeles) | London, UK | Paris, France | Belgium (Brussels & Bruges) | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Berlin, Germany | Austria (Vienna & Salzburg) | Switzerland (Zürich, Lucerne, Interlaken, Zermatt, Grindelwald, Gstaad, Davos, St. Moritz, Geneva, Lausanne & Montreux) | Prague, Czechia | Milan, Italy