Meri Gudiya
Meri Gudiya was an Indian television fantasy drama series which premiered on 16 December 2019 and is telecasted on Star Bharat.[1] A remake of the Tamil serial Neeli, which inturn is a remake of Kannada serial Neeli, aired on Star Suvarna, it starred Aalisha Panwar and Jinisha Bhadhuri. It ended on 20 March 2020 due to the Corona pandemic.
| Meri Gudiya | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama Fantasy Romance Supernatural |
| Created by | Anirudh Pathak, Resham Sinha |
| Written by | Anirudh Pathak Sweta Mishra(Writer Galaxy Studio) Vikas Sharma |
| Directed by | Mohit Jha, N R Pachisia |
| Starring | Aalisha Panwar Jinisha Bhaduri |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Hindi |
| No. of episodes | 81 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Dheeraj Dhoopar |
| Cinematography | Mohan Naidu |
| Production company | DD Makers Bharat Fam |
| Original release | |
| Network | Star Bharat |
| Release | 16 December 2019 – 20 March 2020 |
The production and broadcast of the show was indefinitely halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in India in late March 2020. It was later announced that the show will not be brought back after the lockdown bringing the show to an abrupt ending.[2]
Plot
The story revolves around the Gujral family who lives in Shimla. Raghvendra Gujral is a successful businessman who runs his ancestral business of coffee plantations. His wife, Madhuri, is an extremely protective mother of their seven-year-old daughter, Avi. The show highlights the unconditional love of a mother for her daughter.
Cast
Main
- Aalisha Panwar as Madhuri "Mads" Gujral: Avi's mother and Raghav's wife[3] (2019–2020, dead character)
- Jinisha Bhaduri as Avi Gujral: Madhuri and Raghavendra Daughter (2019–2020)
Recurring
- Gaurav S Bajaj as Raghavendra "Raghav" Gujral: Avi's father and Madhuri's husband (2019–2020)
- Vineet Raina as Rahu: Madhuri's Enemy (2020)
- Vidisha as Ratrita "Ratri" Arora Gujral: Raghav's second wife (2019–2020)
- Nishigandha Wad as Parvati Gujral: Avi's grandmother, Raghav and Shaurya's mother (2019–2020)
- Rahul Singh as Dr. Rudraksh Kaushal (2019–2020)
- Samvedna Suwalka as Piya: Raghav's secretary (2020)
- Sagar Parekh as Shaurya Gujral: Raghav's younger brother (2019–2020)
- Jasmeet Kaur as Adhrika Arora: Ratri's sister (2019–2020)
- Surendra Pal as Rajendra "Guruji" Sherawat (2020)
Production
The first promo of the series was released on 13 November 2019 where Aalisha Panwar and Child actress Jinisha Bhaduri were introduced. [4]
Talking about the series, Star Bharat spokesperson said, "With the launch of Meri Gudiya, we want our audiences to witness the undying affection and concern of a mother for her daughter."[5]
Anirudh Pathak, the show's producer, said, "Audience has seen many shows on the mother-daughter bond but the unique concept of the show ‘Meri Gudiya’ revolves around a doll depicting the role of a mother. It's a show that will portray the eternal bond a mother shares with her child even after her death."[6]
Broadcast
This show was premiered on 16 December 2019.The shooting of the show was halted due to COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in India in late March. It was later announced that the show will be not brought be back, bringing the show to an abrupt ending.[2]
References
- Baddhan, Raj (13 November 2019). "Star Bharat to launch new series 'Meri Gudiya' in December". BizAsia | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music. Retrieved 14 November 2019.
- "Alisha Panwar: It is sad that our show 'Meri Gudiya' had to go off air". The Times of India. 9 June 2020.
- "After Ishq Mein Marjawan, Aalisha Panwar Bags Star Bharat's Upcoming Fantasy Drama". India Forums. Retrieved 14 November 2019.
- "Meri Gudiya Promo: Star Bharat's This Aalisha Panwar Show Is All About A Mother's 'Undying' Love". Latestly.com. 15 November 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
- Baddhan, Raj (14 December 2019). "Star Bharat set for 'Meri Gudiya' launch this week". BizAsia. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
- "Star Bharat looks to enthrall viewers with new show 'Meri Gudiya'". Television Post. Retrieved 14 December 2019.