Star Plus’ popular serial Anupama has made a special place in the hearts of the audience. This story is about a woman who tries to balance her family, relationships and self-respect. Anupama starts her own dance academy with Samar and Nandini, where all three are seen passionate about dance. But with time Nandini breaks up with Samar due to her doubts and insecurities and leaves forever.
Meanwhile, Anupama meets her college friend Anuj Kapadia, who has been in love with her for years. Gradually Anupama also falls in love with Anuj and both get married. After marriage, they adopt a daughter, Choti Anu. This time is very challenging for Anupama as she tries to handle responsibilities between her in-laws and parents’ house.
Meanwhile Kinjal gives birth to a daughter Aarya and she learns that her husband Paritosh has cheated on her. However, they reunite for their daughter. Anupama’s daughter Pakhi gets married to Anuj’s sister-in-law Barkha’s brother and foster son Adhik. Samar marries the rape victim Dimple, whose husband had left her after the incident.
The story takes a turn when misunderstandings arise between Anuj and Anupama due to Choti Anu’s biological mother Maya and Anuj moves to Mumbai with Maya and Choti Anu. Anupama meets Gurumaa Malti Devi and decides to move to the US with her for three years. But after Maya’s death, Anupama and Anuj reunite with Pakhi’s help.
It is later revealed that Malti Devi is Anuj’s mother who abandoned him for her career. Anuj initially hates her but then brings her home. Tragically, Samar dies and Dimple is left pregnant.
Barkha, Pakhi and Malti Devi instigate Choti Anu against Anupama. Choti Anu feels that Anupama gives more priority to Aarya. On Aarya’s second birthday, a car accident occurs involving Anupama, Kinjal, Pari and Choti Anu. Anupama saves Kinjal and Pari first, leaving Choti Anu injured. Anuj and Anupama then get divorced and Anuj takes Choti Anu with him and names her Aarya.
Anupama now lives in solitude after her mother’s death. She runs a social media channel where she teaches cooking and donates the income from it to old age homes. On the other hand, Anuj and Aarya live in the US, where Anuj gets engaged to photographer Shruti so that Aarya can get motherly love.
Vanraj is now financially strong and pampering Samar’s son Ansh. Dimple is now serving the Shah family as a housewife. Kinjal and Paritosh are struggling in the US. Pakhi Shah is back home and raising her adopted daughter Ishani carefree after her divorce from Parikh. Kavya also has a daughter – Mahi, who yearns for her father’s love but Vanraj is unable to make an emotional connection with her as he has not been able to forget Kavya’s betrayal.
Conclusion
Anupamaa serial is not just a story of a woman but an inspiration of how a woman can strike a balance between her self-respect, family, and dreams despite every difficulty. Its complex storyline highlights social issues, making it a very popular show on TV.