"My life belongs to Rajagadh, but my heart... it belongs to you."
Veer, the celebrated General of Rajagadh, has never questioned his loyalty or duty. With every battle fought and every decision made, his heart remains committed to the kingdom he serves-until he encounters Meher, the fierce and beautiful Rajkumari who does not fit the mold of royal decorum. Known for her untamable spirit and defiance, Meher has long been the subject of whispered criticism among the court's elite. But Veer finds himself captivated, not by her beauty alone, but by the fire within her.
When the Maharani commands him to become Meher's personal guard and trainer, Veer's duty is clear, but the lines between duty and desire begin to blur as his growing feelings for her spark an internal war. Meher, on the other hand, resists the confines of court life, and Veer's presence only intensifies her sense of being controlled. Despite her resistance, the connection between them grows-unspoken yet undeniable.
As the palace's tensions rise and a series of unexpected events unfold, Veer and Meher are forced to confront the complexities of loyalty, duty, and love. Can a bond forged in rebellion withstand the demands of duty? Or will the weight of the kingdom tear them apart, leaving only a memory of what could have been?
*** PS.
While Duty and Desire is set against the rich and vibrant backdrop of an Indian royal court, the story takes creative liberties and may not strictly follow traditional Indian royal customs or historical accuracy.
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✦ RITVIKA KAPOOR ✦
A girl who carries the sun in her smile and storms in her silence.
She wasn't raised in riches, but she's richer than most-in love, in softness, in strength. A single mother at 24, her heart beats not just for herself, but for her little girl who calls her "Mumma."
𝙎𝙞𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 is her language and 𝙩𝙤𝙪𝙘𝙝 her comfort-she loves quietly, endures deeply. Every scar has a story, but she chooses not to tell them, only to live past them.
She dreams of love, but doesn't expect it.
She hopes for a miracle, yet walks through life with calm acceptance.
She is a - ❝ Khud se zyada kisi aur ke liye jeene wali ladki. ❞
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✦ VIDYUT RAJVANSH ✦
His presence demands silence.
A man built from shadows and steel. Cold eyes, sharp suits, and a reputation darker than the night. He's the kind of man who doesn't flinch at loss, and never looks back once he walks away.
A CEO, a name whispered in fear, a heart hidden behind layers of pain and pride.
Commitments? He avoids them.
Emotions? He shuts them out.
Children? He doesn't do soft things-until Tara calls him "Dadda."
He doesn't believe in second chances,
but somehow, Ritvika feels like the home he never had.
He is a - ❝ Mohabbat se door bhaagne wala, lekin mohabbat mein doobta hua aadmi. ❞
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