Kumkum Bhagya
| Kumkum Bhagya | |
|---|---|
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| Genre | Drama Romance |
| Created by | Ekta Kapoor |
| Based on | Sense and Sensibility byJane Austen[1] |
| Developed by | Ekta Kapoor |
| Screenplay by | Anil Nagpal Mrinal Tripathi Dialogues Dheeraj Sarna Vikash tiwari |
| Story by | Anil Nagpal |
| Directed by | Ravindra Gautam Sameer Kulkarni Sharad Pandey Jeetu Arora Deepak Chavan Shahnawaz Khan Khalid Akhtar Muzammil Desai |
| Creative directors | Shaalu Nitin Dhall Rajan Prachi Tanya Rajesh Kiran Gupta |
| Starring |
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| Theme music composer | Lalit Sen Nawab Arzoo |
| Opening theme | "Kumkum Bhagya" |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Hindi |
| No.of seasons | 3 |
| Production | |
| Producers | Ekta Kapoor Shobha Kapoor |
| Cinematography | Sanjay Memane Anil Katke |
| Original release | |
| Network | Zee TV |
| Release | 15 April 2014– present |
| Related | |
| Kundali Bhagya Bhagya Lakshmi | |
Kumkum Bhagya(transl. Vermillion in My Fate) is an IndianHindi-language drama television series produced byEkta KapoorunderBalaji Telefilms.[2]It premiered on 15 April 2014 onZee TVand digitally streams onZEE5.[3]It formerly starredSriti JhaandShabir Ahluwalia.Currently, it starsMugdha Chaphekar,Krishna Kaul, Rachi Sharma andAbrar Qazi.One of thelongest running Indian television soap opera,the concept of the show was originally based onJane Austen's novelSense and Sensibility.[1]
Plot
Cast
Main
- Sriti Jhaas Pragya Arora Mehra: Sarla and Raghuveer's eldest daughter; Preeta, Bulbul and Srishti's sister; Abhi's wife; Kiara, Prachi and Rhea's mother; Khushi and Poorvi's grandmother (2014–2021, 2023)
- Shabir Ahluwaliaas Abhishek "Abhi" Mehra: Santoshi and Prem's son; Alia's brother; Raj and Akash's cousin; Pragya's husband; Tanu's ex-husband; Kiara, Prachi and Rhea's father; Khushi and Poorvi's grandfather (2014–2021, 2023)
- Mugdha Chaphekaras Prachi Mehra Kohli: Pragya and Abhi's second daughter; Kiara and Rhea's sister; Bunty, Neha, Bittu and Aryan's cousin; Akshay's ex-wife; Ranbir's estranged wife; Khushi and Poorvi's mother (2019–2024)
- Krishna Kaul as Ranbir Kohli / Krishna "KK" Kakkar: Pallavi and Vikram's son; Mishti's brother; Siddharth and Mihika's cousin; Prachi's estranged husband; Trishna’s husband; Rhea's ex-husband; Khushi and Poorvi's father (2019–2024)
- Rachi Sharma as Poorvi Kohli Malhotra: Ranbir and Prachi's younger daughter; Khushi's sister; Rajvansh's wife (2023–present)
- Abrar Qazias Rajvansh "RV" Malhotra: Harman and Harleen's younger son; Vikrant's brother; Poorvi's husband; Khushi and Monisha's ex-fiancé (2023–present)
Recurring
- Simran Budharup as Panchi "Khushi" Kohli Randhawa: Ranbir and Prachi's elder daughter; Akshay’s adoptive daughter; Poorvi's sister; Arman's wife; Rajvansh's ex-fiancée (2023–2024)
- Trisha Rohatgi as Child Panchi "Khushi" Kohli (2023)
- Aakash Talwaras Arman Randhawa: Khushi's husband (2024–present)
- Mallika Nayak as Manpreet Tandon: Ashok's second wife; Akshay and Mihika's stepmother; Prachi’s mother-figure (2023–present)
- Kaushal Kapoor as Ashok Tandon: Prachi's former Boss and father figure; Vishakha's brother; Manpreet's husband; Akshay and Mihika's father (2023–present)
- Utkarsha Naik as Vishakha Tandon: Ashok's sister; Divya's mother; Diya’s grandmother (2023–present)
- Riya Kapoor as Divya Tandon: Vishakha's daughter; Akshay, Mihika, Neha and Abhay's cousin; Diya’s mother (2023)
- Mahira Sharma replaced Kapoor as Divya (2023–present)
- Sanchita Ugale as Diya Tandon: Divya’s daughter; Poorvi’s best friend; Soham's fiancee (2023–present)
- Srishti Jainas Monisha: Dipika's sister; Rajvansh's ex-fiancée and one-sided obsessive lover (2024–present)
- Imran Khanas Harman Malhotra: Rajvansh and Vikrant's father; Harleen's husband (2023–present)
- Pyumori Mehta Ghoshas Harleen Malhotra: Rajvansh and Vikrant's mother; Harman's wife; Yug's aunt (2023–present)
- Kirti Sualy as Rajvansh's grandmother (2023–present)
- Susheel Parasharas Rajvansh's grandfather (2023–present)
- Preet Kaur Nayakas Dipika Malhotra: Monisha's sister; Vikrant’s wife (2023–present)
- Rahul Ram Manchanda as Vikrant Malhotra: Dipika's husband; Rajvansh's elder brother (2023–present)
- Nakul Ulja as Yug Malhotra: Rajvansh’s younger cousin; Diya’s love interest (2023–present)
- Arjun Shekhawat as Ashutosh: Poorvi’s ex-fiancée (2023–2024)
- Kavita Banerjee as Trishna Jaiswal: Krishna's wife (2024–present)
- Hemant Choudharyas Amar Dayal; Jaiswal’s political rival (2024)
- Ajay Sharma as Gajendra Jaiswal; Trishna’s father (2024–present)
- Hetal Yadav as Rajni Jaiswal; Trishna's mother (2024–present)
- Mrunal Thakuras Bulbul Arora Khanna: Sarla and Raghuveer's third daughter; Pragya, Preeta and Srishti's sister; Purab's first wife (2014–2016)
- Arjit Tanejaas Purab Khanna: Abhi's best friend, business partner and brother-figure; Bulbul's widower; Disha and Aliya's ex-husband; Sunny and Aryan's father (2014–2016)
- Vin Ranareplaced Taneja as Purab (2016–2021)
- Madhurima Tulias Tanushree "Tanu" Mehta: Alia's best friend; Abhi's ex-wife; Nikhil's ex-girlfriend (2014)
- Leena Jumanireplaced Tuli as Tanu (2014–2021)
- Supriya Shuklaas Sarla Arora: Raghuveer's widow; Pragya, Preeta, Bulbul and Srishti's mother; Kiara, Prachi and Rhea's grandmother; Panchi and Purvi's great-grandmother (2014–2018)
- Madhu Raja as Daljeet Kaur Arora: Raghuveer's mother; Pragya, Preeta, Bulbul and Srishti's grandmother; Panchi and Purvi's great-grandmother (2014–2018)
- Jasjeet Babbar as Janki: The Aroras' handmaiden; Poorvi's mother (2014–2018)
- Kanupriya Pandit as Sweety: Pragya and Bulbul's aunt; Sarla's sister-in-law (2014)
- Faisal Rashid as Suresh Shrivastav: Rachna's brother; Pragya's ex-fiancé (2014–2015)
- Daljeet Soundh as Daljeet Kaur Mehra: Matriarch of the Mehra family; Swarni and Indu's sister; Ajay and Prem's mother; Abhi, Alia, Raj and Akash's grandmother; Bunty, Neha, Bittu, Kiara, Prachi, Rhea and Aryan's great-grandmother (2014–2018)
- Charu Mehra as Poorvi: Janki's daughter; Pragya and Bulbul's namesake sister (2014–2015)
- Neel Motwanias Corporator Neil Thakur (2014–2015)
- Shikha Singhas Alia Mehra: Santoshi and Prem's daughter; Abhi's sister; Raj and Akash's cousin; Purab's second ex-wife; Aryan's mother; Kiara, Prachi and Rhea's aunt (2014–2020)
- Reyhna Malhotrareplaced Singh as Alia (2020–2023)
- Shivaani Sopuri as Parminder "Pammi" Kaur Mehra: Ajay's wife; Raj and Akash's mother. (2014–2021)
- Ajay Trehan as Ajay Mehra: Daljeet's elder son; Prem's brother; Parminder's husband; Raj and Akash's father; Bunty, Neha and Bittu's grandfather (2014–2020)
- Ankit Mohanas Akash Mehra: Parminder and Ajay's younger son; Raj's brother; Abhi and Alia's cousin; Rachna's husband; Bittu's father (2014–2016)
- Aditi Rathoreas Rachna Shrivastav Mehra: Suresh's sister; Akash's wife; Bittu's mother. (2014–2016)
- Zarina Khan as Inderjit Kaur Suri: Daljeet and Swarni's sister; Ajay and Prem's aunt; Abhi, Alia, Raj and Akash's grand-aunt; Kiara, Sunny, Prachi, Rhea and Aryan's great-grandaunt. (2014–2020)
- Radha Israni as Swarni Dasi: Abhi, Alia, Raj and Akash's grand-aunt; Daljeet and Indu's sister (2014–2018)
- Asha Sharma replaced Israni as Swarni (2018–2020)
- Anurag Sharmaas Raj Mehra: Parminder and Ajay's elder son; Akash's brother; Abhi and Alia's cousin; Mitali's husband; Bunty and Neha's father (2014–2021)
- Samikssha Batnagaras Mitali Mehra: Raj's wife; Bunty and Neha's mother (2014)
- Swati Anand replaced Batnagar as Mitali (2014–2021)
- Haelyn Shastri as News Reporter (2015)
- Nikhil Arya as Nikhil Sood: Tanu's ex-lover (2015–2017)
- Rajat Dahiya replaced Arya as Nikhil (2017–2018)
- Shaad Randhawareplaced Dahiya as Nikhil (2018–2019)
- Bobby Khanna as Mr. Mehta: Tanu's father (2015–2017)
- Roma Lavani as Mrs. Mehta: Tanu's mother (2015–2018)
- Pratik Parihar as Manohar: Abhi's accountant who schemed against Pragya (2016)
- Vijay Kashyapas Raghuveer Arora: Daljeet's son; Sarla's husband; Pragya, Preeta, Bulbul and Srishti's father; Kiara, Prachi and Rhea's grandfather (2017)
- Nitin Goswamias Dushyant Rana: Simonica's husband who was accidentally killed by Abhishek (2017–2018)
- Ruchi Savarnas Disha Singh: Purab's first ex-wife; Sunny's mother (2017–2019)
- Sharhaan Singh as Sangram Singh Chautala: Disha's ex-fiancé (2017–2018)
- Vivana Singhas Simonica Dushyant Rana: Dushyant's widow (2017–2018)
- Shwetanshu Singh as Dr. Sheila (2017)
- Mishal Rahejaas King Singh: A rapper based in theUK;Pragya's former Boss and one-sided lover (2018–2019)
- Kaurwaki Vasistha as Kiara Mehra: Pragya and Abhi's eldest daughter; Prachi and Rhea's sister; Bunty, Neha, Bittu and Aryan's cousin (2018–2019)
- Vedansh Jaju as Sunny Khanna: Purab and Disha's son; Aryan's half-brother (2018–2019)
- Ashlesha Sawantas Meera: Rhea's foster mother and Abhi's ex-fiancé (2019–2021)
- Abeer Adil as Tarun: King's cousin; Neha's husband (2018–2019)
- Richa Rathoreas Neha "Babli" Mehra: Mitali and Raj's daughter; Bunty's sister; Bittu, Sunny, Kiara, Prachi, Rhea and Aryan's cousin; Tarun's wife. (2018)
- Roma Bali as Tarun's mother: King's aunt (2018–2019)
- Naina Singhas Rhea Mehra: Pragya and Abhi's youngest daughter; Kiara and Prachi's sister; Bunty, Neha, Bittu and Aryan's cousin; Siddharth and Ranbir's ex-wife (2019–2020)
- Pooja Banerjeereplaced Singh as Rhea (2020–2022)
- Tina Philipreplaced Banerjee as Rhea (2022–2023)
- Zeeshan Khan as Aryan Khanna: Alia and Purab's son; Sunny's half-brother; Bunty, Neha, Bittu, Kiara, Prachi and Rhea's cousin; Ranbir's best friend; Mili's ex-boyfriend; Shahana's love interest (2019–2021)
- Pulkit Bangia replaced Khan as Aryan (2022–2023)
- Naveen Sharma replaced Bangia as Aryan (2023)
- Abhishek Malikas Akshay Tandon: Ashok's son; Manpreet's step-son; Mihika's brother; Abhay, Neha and Divya's cousin; Prachi's fake husband; Khushi's adoptive father (2023)
- Aafreen Dabestani as Mihika Tandon: Ashok's daughter; Manpreet's step-daughter; Akshay's sister; Abhay, Neha and Divya's cousin; Ranbir's fake fianceé (2023)
- Sparsh Kotwal as Abhay Tandon: Vishakha and Ashok's nephew; Akshay, Mihika, Neha and Divya's cousin (2023)
- Mehul Kajariaas Vikram Kohli: Daljeet's eldest son; Vikrant and Arun's brother; Pallavi's husband; Ranbir and Mishti's father; Siddharth's uncle/adoptive father; Abhi's friend and business partner; Khushi and Poorvi's grandfather (2019–2021)
- Rushad Ranareplaced Kajaria as Vikram (2021–2023)
- Khyati Keswani as Pallavi Kohli: Vikram's wife; Ranbir and Mishti's mother; Siddharth's aunt/adoptive mother; Khushi and Poorvi's grandmother (2019–2023)
- Kiran Bhargavaas Daljeet "Dida" Kohli: Vikram, Vikrant and Arun's mother; Ranbir, Mishti, Siddharth and Mihika's grandmother; Khushi and Poorvi's great-grandmother (2019–2022)
- Smita Shetty replaced Bhargava as Daljeet (2022–2023)
- Aparna Mishra as Shahana Sharma: Beeji's granddaughter; Pragya's niece-figure; Prachi's best friend and sister-figure; Aryan's love interest (2019–2023)
- Jaanvi Sangwan as Beeji: Anursewho took Pragya in after the latter's exile, Shahana's paternal grandmother (2019)
- Manmohan Tiwarias Rohit "Sanju" Gill: A local gangster ofHoshiarpur;Prachi's obsessive one-sided lover (2019–2020)
- Ashwini Tobe as Dimpy: Rhea's friend (2019–2020)
- Shivali Choudhry as Shaina: Rhea's friend (2019–2022)
- Pooja Singh as Mishti Kohli: Vikram and Pallavi's daughter; Ranbir's sister; Siddharth and Mihika's cousin (2019)
- Neena Cheemaas Sarita Ben: A Gujarati woman who gave refuge to Pragya and her daughters after they left Hoshiarpur for Delhi; Rishi's maternal grandmother (2019–2020)
- Rupa Divetia replaced Cheema as Sarita Ben (2020–2021)
- Sonali Joshi as Chief Minister Vasudha (2019)
- Ribbhu Mehraas Ritik: Disha's friend and secret lover (2019)
- Gautam Nain as Rishi Dhaval: Sarita's grandson; Prachi and Shahana's friend; Purab's employee (2019)
- Kajal Chauhan as Priyanka Rane: Abhi's friend's daughter, Rishi's obsessive lover (2019)
- Farida Dadias Baljeet Mehra: Daljeet's sister-in-law; Abhi, Raj, Akash and Alia's grand-aunt; Bunty, Neha, Bittu, Sunny, Kiara, Prachi, Rhea and Aryan's great-grandaunt (2020–2021/2023)
- Rose Khan as Maya Choubey, Ranbir's ex-fiancée (2020)
- Manish Khannaas Dushyant Singh Chaubey, Maya's uncle (2020)
- Bhupendra Khuranna as Mr. Choubey, Maya's father, Dushyant's younger brother (2020)
- Anuradha Sharma as Mrs. Choubey, Maya's mother (2020)
- Naina Yadav as Palak: Prachi and Shahana's friend (2021)
- Sharukh Firoz Khan as Sharp Shooter (2021)
- Gagan Anand as Digvijay: Abhishek's business rival (2021)
- Gazala Silawat as Pari: Rhea's friend (2021)
- Rohit Choudhary as Pradeep Khurana: Tanu's ex-husband (2021)
- Dolly Sohias Sushma Tandon: A rich businesswoman and Pragya's mentor (2021)
- Vineet Kumar Chaudharyas Gautam Thapar: A businessman; Sushma and Pragya's business partner; Pragya's one-sided lover (2021)
- Jatin Shah as Gaurav Thapar: Gautam's elder brother (2021)
- Riyaz Panjwani as Mr. Thapar: Gaurav and Gautam's father (2021)
- Kushagra Nautiyal as Siddharth "Sid" Kohli: Vikrant's son; Pallavi and Vikram's nephew/adopted son; Mihika's elder brother; Ranbir and Mishti's cousin; Rhea's ex-husband (2021–2023)
- Shamik Abbas as Arun Kohli: Daljeet's youngest son; Vikram and Vikrant's younger brother; Teji's husband (2021)
- Mridula Oberoi as Teji Kohli: Arun's wife (2021)
- Abhishek Kumar as Jai Bhatt: Ranbir's best friend (2021–2022)
- Gulshan Shivani as Stanley: Ranbir's assistant (2022)
- Aishana Singh as Mihika Kohli: Vikrant's daughter; Siddharth's younger sister; Ranbir and Mishti's cousin (2022–2023)
- Veronica Talreja as Mili: Aryan's ex-girlfriend and friend (2022)
- Aalisha Panwaras Kaya Malhotra: Ranbir's former Boss and Prachi's friend (2023)
- Mimicharve Khadse as Mauli: a girl whom Prachi loved as her own after she lost Panchi in the six-year leap (2023)
- Vishal Solanki as Satinder: Prachi's rival colleague (2023)
- Pallavi Mahara as Damini: Aryan's suitress (2023)
- Sharika Ahluwalia as Laali: A poor, greedy woman who raised Panchi/Khushi (2023)
- Mohsin Khan as Balbira: Laali's boyfriend (2023)
- Purvi Pawar as Neha Tandon: Akshay, Mihika, Abhay and Divya's cousin; Ashok's brother's daughter (2023)
- Ipsita Jena as Priya: Prachi's assistant (2023)
Kumkum Bhagya Saavan Mahotsav
- Vishal Singhas Rahul: Abhishek and Purab's friend; Anjali's husband (2018)
- Rhea Sharmaas Anjali: Abhishek and Purab's friend; Rahul's wife (2018)
- Yuvika Chaudharyas Tina: Rahul's former fiancé (2018)
- Kavita Ghai as Rahul's mother (2018)
- Rakesh Kukreti as Rahul's father (2018)
Cameo appearances
- Shraddha Aryaas Dr. Preeta Arora: Pragya, Bulbul and Srishti's sister; Karan's wife (2017–2018)
- Anjum Fakihas Srishti Arora: Pragya, Preeta and Bulbul's sister (2017–2018)
- Dheeraj Dhooparas Karan Luthra: Abhi's friend; Preeta's husband (2017–2018)
- Manit Jouraas Rishabh Luthra: Abhi's friend, Karan's elder brother (2017–2018)
- Vijay Kashyapas Raghuveer Arora: Daljeet's son; Sarla's husband; Pragya, Preeta, Bulbul and Srishti's father; Kiara, Prachi and Rhea's grandfather (2017)
Production
Development
The series is alove story[4]produced byEkta KapoorandShobha Kapoorunder the bannerBalaji Telefilmsthat airs on Zee TV. Ekta Kapoor considers the letterKto be lucky and has named many of her productions starting withK.[5]Talking about introducing a fresh concept on prime time, Zee TV Programming head Namit Sharma said, "It takes one epic show to replace another, so you can imagine. It is a passionate drama of love, a far cry from regular saas-bahu soaps and has an ensemble cast of some very talented actors."
Ekta Kapoor added, "While two of my shows (Pavitra RishtaandJodha Akbar) are already on-air and doing immensely well onZee TV,it's a pleasure to extend my partnership with Zee to a third show.Pavitra Rishtahas had a run of over five years now and the journey has been most gratifying for me as a producer. While the audiences who are hooked on toPavitra Rishtawill continue to enjoy the show at 6:30 PM,Kumkum Bhagyawill open at 9 PM, drawing maximum eyeballs. It is so contemporary in its treatment that viewers will be able to instantly spot characters out of their own lives in the show. It's a story of passionate love that anyone with a soul would be able to easily relate to ".
Kapoor rejected 19 costumes while selecting the look of character Pragya.[6]
Filming
The production and airing of the show was halted indefinitely in late March 2020 due to theCOVID-19outbreak in India.[7]The outbreak caused the halt of filming of television shows and movies on 19 March 2020, and they were expected to resume on 1 April 2020. But shooting remained suspended and the remaining episodes were aired up to 24 March 2020.[8][9][10]After three months, the production and filming of the series resumed on 29 June 2020 and airing resumed on 13 July 2020.[11][12][13]
Casting
Shabbir Ahluwalia,[14]who was also cast in Ekta's TV seriesKayamath,was selected to portray the lead role of Abhishek Prem Mehra. Ahluwalia made his comeback after Zee twenty years. ActressSriti Jhalanded in lead role in the show.[14]Mrunal Thakurwas selected to portray the second leading role of Bulbul[15]whileArjit Tanejawas cast opposite her.[15][16]In May 2014,Shikha Singhentered the show as the main antagonist Alia Mehra,[16][17][18]whileMadhurima Tuliwas cast to portray the negative role of Tanu. Later, Tuli had to shoot for her filmBabyso, this role was later played byLeena Jumanifrom September 2014.[19]Actor Faisal Rashid was selected to portray the role of Suresh (Pragya's fiancé) who played an important role in April–May 2014, but in May 2015 he quit the series. Actress Supriya Shukla was cast to play the role of Sarla Arora, while Madhu Raja played the role of Daljeet Arora. Other supporting cast members includeSamikssha Batnagar,Ankit Mohan,Charu Mehra and Amit Dhawan. Bhatnagar, who portrayed the supporting role of Mitali was replaced by Swati Anand within the month of launch whileAnurag Sharmareplaced Amit. In 2015, Neel Motawani (who was also cast in other shows of Ekta) was selected to play the negative role of Neel; while in June 2015 Nikhil Arya entered the series playing the role of main male antagonist Nikhil Sood.[20]
In December 2015, Mrunal Thakur opted out from the show and was to be replaced by Kajol Shrivastava, however the character of Bulbul was phased out of the series after Mrunal's departure. In August 2016, Ankit Mohan quit the show so his character left as well. In September 2016, Arjit Taneja quit the show and was replaced byVin Rana.In October 2016, Nikhil Arya was replaced by Rujut Dahiya.[21]In July 2017, actressRuchi Savarnentered the show as Purab's new love interest. Mishal Raheja as King Singh and Kaurwakee Vashista as Kiara Mehra entered the show after the leap. Actor Abeer Adil was cast in 2018 as King's cousin Tarun and Roma Bali as Tarun's mother.
In March 2019, a twenty-year leap was introduced with which several new characters entered in the show and became pivotal characters. In March 2019,Mugdha Chaphekar,Krishna Kaul andNaina Singhwere introduced as leads of the second generation who play Prachi, Ranbir and Rhea respectively alongside Sriti and Shabbir. In August 2020, Naina left the show as she was not happy playing a negative role anymore andPooja Banerjeereplaced Singh as Rhea. In February 2022, Pooja Banerjee quit the show because her due date was near, and she was replaced byTina Ann Philip.[22]
The show then introduced the third generation post a leap of twenty years in November 2023, with Rachi Sharma andAbrar Qaziroped in as the new leads with Sharma portraying Prachi and Ranbir's younger daughter Poorvi Kohli while Qazi as Rajvansh Malhotra respectively.[23]Simran Budharup was roped in to play grown-up version of Prachi and Ranbir's elder daughter Khushi Kohli Randhawa replacing Trisha Rohatgi who played childhood version of same.[24]
In February 2024Srishti Jainwas cast to play negative lead Monisha thus making her second collaboration withBalaji TelefilmsafterBade Achhe Lagte Hain 3.[25]
Spin-off
Kundali Bhagya
A spin-off seriesKundali Bhagyapremiered on 12 July 2017. The series narrates the story of Pragya's sisters, Preeta and Srishti and their attempt to find their mother Sarla and how they meet the rich and famous Luthra family. Later that show too took a generation leap and story shifted to Preeta's sons Rajveer and Shaurya. The show starsSupriya Shukla,Shraddha Arya,Dheeraj Dhoopar,Manit Joura,Anjum Fakih,Shakti Arora,Shakti Anand,Paras Kalnawat,Sana Sayyad,Baseer AliandAdrija Roy.[26][27][28]
Bhagya Lakshmi
A similar seriesBhagya Lakshmipremiered on 3 August 2021. It traces the love story of Pragya's best friend, Lakshmi and Rishi. It starsAishwarya KhareandRohit Suchanti.[29][30]
Reception
Critical reception
Here's celebrating a show that has stood the test of time and crossed the boundaries of language, a big thank you to each and every one of you from all over the world for all the love you have givenKumkum Bhagya,for always keeping it at the top, no matter where it aired, and what language. We, as a team, are truly grateful that you let us entertain you for half a decade.
— Shabir Ahluwaliaon the series completing 5 Years.[31]
The show climbed to Top 5 most-watched shows across all GECs, after only a few weeks of its launch.[32]It was touted as the biggest fiction launch of 2014.[33]The serial is very popular among Indian women.[citation needed]The show also gave tough fight to the long-time Hindi GEC leaderDiya Aur Baati Humthat aired at same slot onStar Plus.[citation needed]
Reruns of Kumkum Bhagya premiered onZee Anmolfrom 2017 and received high ratings in the BARC rural chart when Zee Anmol wasFTA.It began running on the network again from episode 1 from 10 June 2020, due to the return toDD Free Dish.[citation needed]
The show also managed to strike a chord with West Africans too.[34]ActorKartik Aaryanalso watched the show during the lockdown.[35][36]
Awards and nominations
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