She toils hard, she often gets a raw deal, but now the ubiquitous woman domestic help in India
known as 'kaamwali bai' is about to get a place in the sun thanks to a special episode of "Deal Ya No
Deal" on Sony TV.
Soni Arvi from Mumbai who works as a maid at a teacher's house will be seen in the Kaamwali Bai
Special of the game show with Mandira Bedi at 9 p.m. Friday.
Soni has been working as a maid since childhood. Now a mother of two, she is burdened with
responsibilities, as her husband is an alcoholic and sitting at home for the last 12 years.
It is difficult, especially for Indian women to lecture their husbands in front of others. But Mandira will
help Soni do just that in front of the camera.
Mandira made Soni request her husband to share her burden by working so they can together bring
up their children with dignity.
This comes after a Mumbai Dabbawala episode.
Also, watch out for Mandira dressed in a nine-yard sari, dancing to the tune of "Aika dajiba" with the
other maids invited to play the game.
Friday, March 03, 2006 15:15 IST