A Phoenix's Flight
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This is an alternate story of Anupama, showcasing her life after the divorce with Vanraj Shah. Unlike what was presented on tv, Anu living with the Shahs after her divorce, this one embarks on Anupama's lone journey sans the Shahs involvement in her life.
So this story is about how she starts living for herself before Anuj entered her life.
Ps. Always wondered how it would be if Anu had not stayed with the Shahs after the divorce. I think the other counterparts of Anupama had the FL succeed before she meets Anuj. I have not watched any other of her regional versions, so I'm giving the story a different take myself.
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