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Kasautii Zindagi Ki is an Indian soap television series created by Ekta Kapoor and distributed by Balaji Telefilms. It was a re-imagining of Kapoor's 2001 soap drama of the same name. It broadcast on Star Plus from September 25, 2018 to October 3, 2020. Parth Samthaan, Erica Fernandes, Hina Khan, Karan Singh Grover, Aamna Sharif, and Karan Patel featured in the show.
Genre |
Drama |
Created by |
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Screenplay by |
Anil Nagpal, Mrinal Tripathi |
Story by |
Anil Nagpal |
Directed by |
Muzammil Desai |
Creative directors |
Richa Ambolkar, Shivangi Babbar |
Starring |
Erica Fernandes, Parth Samthaan, Hina Khan, Karan Singh Grover, Aamna Sharif, Karan Patel |
Opening theme |
Babul Supriyo and Priya Bhattacharya |
Country of origin |
India |
Original language |
Hindi |
No. of seasons |
2 |
No. of episodes |
468 |
Executive producers |
Nilesh Mishra, Ranjan Jena |
Producers |
Ekta Kapoor, Shobha Kapoor |
Cinematography |
Deepak Malvankar |
Editors |
Vikas Sharma, Vishal Sharma, Sandeep Bhatt |
Camera setup |
Multi-camera |
Running time |
22 minutes |
Production company |
Balaji Telefilms |
Original network |
StarPlus |
Picture format |
576i, 1080i HDTV |
Audio format |
Dolby Digital |
Original release |
25 September 2018 – 3 October 2020 |
Related |
Kasautii Zindagii Kay (2001 TV series |
Kasauti Zindagi Ki is an Indian television series that follows the story of Anurag and Prerna, two individuals who are destined to be together but are forced to go through various obstacles to be with each other.
The series begins with the introduction of Anurag, a successful business tycoon who falls in love with Prerna, a simple girl who works as a manager in his company. However, their love story faces many challenges, including Anurag's engagement to Komolika, a manipulative woman who is obsessed with him.
Prerna, on the other hand, is in a committed relationship with Naveen, a corrupt politician who wants to marry her for his own selfish reasons. Despite these obstacles, Anurag and Prerna continue to love each other and try to find a way to be together.
As the story progresses, Anurag and Prerna face several trials and tribulations, including the revelation that Naveen is actually Komolika's brother and the mastermind behind their separation. Anurag and Prerna's love is put to the test when they are forced to choose between their families and their own happiness.
Komolika, determined to win Anurag's love, creates havoc in their lives by manipulating situations and people around them. She also teams up with Ronit, a criminal who is hired by Naveen to kill Anurag. Despite all the difficulties, Anurag and Prerna fight for their love and ultimately manage to overcome all the obstacles.
Towards the end of the series, Anurag and Prerna finally get married, but their happiness is short-lived as they face new challenges in the form of Mr. Bajaj, a business rival of Anurag's who is secretly in love with Prerna. Anurag and Prerna's love is once again put to the test as they try to navigate their way through this new challenge.
The series ends with Anurag and Prerna finally managing to overcome all the obstacles and living happily ever after.
Erica Fernandes as Prerna Basu
Parth Samthaan as Anurag Basu
Hina Khan / Aamna Sharif as Komolika Chaubey
Karan Singh Grover / Karan Patel as Rishabh Bajaj
Shubhaavi Choksey as Mohini Basu:
Uday Tikekar as Moloy Basu
Kanupriya Pandit as Veena Sharma
Kali Prasad Mukherjee as Rajesh Sharma
Pooja Banerjee as Nivedita Basu
Sahil Anand as Anupam Sengupta
Upasana Salunke / Priyal Mahajan / Aastha Abhay / Garima Parihar as Tapur Basu
Karan Arora as Shekhar Sharma
Prerna Sharma: Prerna, played by actress Shweta Tiwari, is the female lead character of the show. She is a simple and sweet girl from a middle-class family who falls in love with Anurag. Prerna is depicted as a kind-hearted and caring person who is always willing to help others. She is also shown to be resilient and strong-willed, and she often stands up for herself and those she loves. Prerna's character undergoes many challenges throughout the show, including betrayal, heartbreak, and tragedy, but she always manages to bounce back and remain true to herself.
Anurag Basu: Anurag, played by actor Cezanne Khan, is the male lead character of the show. He is depicted as a charming and intelligent young man from a wealthy family who falls deeply in love with Prerna. Anurag is also shown to be a principled and compassionate person who values honesty and integrity above all else. He is deeply devoted to his family and friends, and he often puts their needs above his own. Anurag's character is also characterized by his conflict with the show's antagonist, Komolika.
Komolika Basu: Komolika, played by actress Urvashi Dholakia, is the show's primary antagonist. She is depicted as a manipulative and conniving woman who will stop at nothing to get what she wants. Komolika is in love with Anurag and is jealous of his love for Prerna. She constantly schemes and plots against Prerna, trying to break her and Anurag apart. Komolika's character is often seen as a classic example of a villain in Indian television.
Mr. Bajaj: Mr. Bajaj, played by actor Ronit Roy, is a wealthy and successful businessman who is introduced later in the show's run. He is depicted as a suave and sophisticated man who is often at odds with Anurag. Mr. Bajaj is also shown to be a kind-hearted person who is deeply committed to his family, and he often acts as a mentor and guide to Prerna. Despite his conflicts with Anurag, Mr. Bajaj's character is often seen as a gray area character, who is neither fully good nor fully bad.
Overall, "Kasautii Zindagii Kay" was known for its complex characters and their intricate relationships. These characters and their dynamics continue to resonate with viewers, even years after the show went off the air.
Parth Samthaan and Erica Fernandes beautifully fit into the shoes of punctual Anurag and carefree Prerna, said Shweta Kesari of India Today. The show's majesty and magnificence will leave you speechless. The filmmakers attempted to capture the spirit of Kolkata and Bengalis. Overall, the show is a full package of soap opera entertainment!
According to Soumya Srivastava of the Hindustan Times, the performance is louder and garnish, and the background score is excessive. It plays for no apparent purpose and far too frequently. Whether the situation calls for it or not, a joyful, somber, or comical tone is always present to trick your brain into believing that this is how you should feel right now.
Times Now remarked that, The reboot takes you in the lives of Anurag and Prerna that were part of our everyday lives and the first episode is all about nostalgia of the epic Kasautii Zindagii Kay.
The title track of Kasautii Zindagii Kay was sung and recreated by the original series' composers and vocalists, Babul Supriyo and Priya Bhattacharya.
Year |
Title |
Language |
Channel |
Notes |
2019–2020 |
Premaloka |
Kannada |
Star Suvarna |
Remake version starring Vijay Suirya and Ankita Navya Gowda |
Year |
Award |
Category |
Nominee |
Result |
2019 |
Indian Telly Awards |
Best Actor In Lead Role (Popular) |
Parth Samthaan |
Nominated |
2019 |
Indian Telly Awards |
Best Actress In Lead Role (Popular) |
Erica Fernandes |
Nominated |
2019 |
Indian Telly Awards |
Best Daily Series (Popular) |
Balaji Telefilms |
Nominated |
2019 |
Indian Telly Awards |
Best Actress In Supporting Role (Popular) |
Shubhavi Choksey |
Nominated |
2019 |
Indian Telly Awards |
Best Actor In Comic Role (Popular) |
Sahil Anand |
Nominated |
2019 |
Indian Telly Awards |
Best Actress in Negative Role (Popular) |
Shubhavi Choksey |
Nominated |
2019 |
Indian Telly Awards |
Best Actor In Negative Role (Popular) |
Sanjay Swaraj |
Nominated |
2019 |
Indian Telly Awards |
Best Jodi (Popular) |
Parth Samthaan & Erica Fernandes |
Won |
2019 |
Indian Telly Awards |
Best Actress In Negative Role (Jury) |
Hina Khan |
Won |
2019 |
Indian Telly Awards |
Best Actress In Negative Role (Popular) |
Hina Khan |
Won |
2019 |
Gold Awards |
Best Actor Male (Popular) |
Parth Samthaan |
Nominated |
2019 |
Gold Awards |
Best Actor Female (Popular) |
Erica Fernandes |
Nominated |
2019 |
Gold Awards |
Best Actor Female (Critics) |
Erica Fernandes |
Won |
2019 |
Gold Awards |
Best Onscreen Jodi (Popular) |
Parth Samthaan & Erica Fernandes |
Nominated |
2019 |
Gold Awards |
Best Actor In Supporting Role (Male) |
Uday Tikekar |
Nominated |
2019 |
Gold Awards |
Best Actor In Supporting Role (Female) |
Pooja Banerjee |
Nominated |
2019 |
Gold Awards |
Best Actor In Comic Role (Male) |
Sahil Anand |
Nominated |
2019 |
Gold Awards |
Best Actor In Negative Role (Female) |
Hina Khan |
Won |
2019 |
Gold Awards |
Best Actor In Negative Role (Male) |
Karan Singh Grover |
Won |
2019 |
Indian Television Academy Awards |
Best Actress (Popular) |
Erica Fernandes |
Nominated |
2019 |
Indian Television Academy Awards |
Best Show (Popular) |
Balaji Telefilms |
Nominated |
2019 |
Asian Viewers Television Awards |
Male Actor Of The Year |
Parth Samthaan |
Nominated |
2019 |
Asian Viewers Television Awards |
Female Actor Of The Year |
Erica Fernandes |
Won |
2019 |
Asian Viewers Television Awards |
Soap Of The Year |
Balaji Telefilms |
Nominated |
‘Kasauti Zindagi Ki’ has been a popular and well-loved Indian television drama series that has entertained audiences with its captivating storyline, talented cast, and high production values. The show has tackled various themes, including love, family, and societal issues, and has been able to strike a chord with viewers of all ages.
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