Vikram Aur Betaal — Season 1, Episode 6: Rich Girl Accepts Thief as Husband

Episode synopsis

King Veerketu of Ayodhya, troubled by a mysterious thief plaguing his kingdom, disguises himself to catch the culprit personally. Meanwhile, a wealthy young woman named Manna falls in love with a skilled young man who impresses her with his acrobatic abilities, despite her history of rejecting numerous suitors. The king befriends the thief (who is the same young man Manna loves) and learns he turned to theft because corruption prevented him from becoming a soldier, leading to the thief's arrest after the king reveals his true identity. During the trial, Manna's father pledges to protect the thief, revealing his daughter's love for him, which causes the thief to display mixed emotions. Moved by their friendship and understanding the thief's circumstances, King Veerketu not only pardons him but elevates him to the position of Commander.

About Vikram Aur Betaal

Vikram Aur Betaal was a children's television programme aired on DD National. The series contained stories from Indian mythology that aim at teaching kids life lessons while entertaining them. The concept of the program was based on Baital Pachisi, a collection of tales about the semi-legendary King Vikram and the Vetala, a vampire-like being.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1King Vikramaditya and the Yogi / Suryamal and His Bride's Dilemma
• E2King Rupsen and His Bodyguard Virvar
• E3Love Story of King Yashodhan
• E4Three Suitors and Somprabha
• E5The Story of Padmavati and Prince Vajramukti
• E7King Chandrasen and His Servant Satvasheel
• E8Three Sensitive Brothers
• E9The Husband, the Thief, and the Lover
• E10The Prince and the Three Sensitive Sisters
• E11Whom Will the Princess Marry
• E12Who Is the Real Father
• E13The Giant and the Brave Boy