Dhartiputra Nandini is a Hindi-language television drama series from India that first aired on 21 August 2023 to 18 October 2024 on Nazara TV.[1][2] The series is produced by Dipika Chikhlia[3] under DCT Movies and features Shagun Singh and Aman Jaiswal in lead roles. [4]
| Dhartiputra Nandini | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Genre | Drama Romance |
| Created by | Harsh Jagdeesh |
| Developed by | Harsh Jagdeesh |
| Story by |
Abhishek Sharma |
| Directed by | Shashank Bharadwaj Vipul Mishra |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Hindi |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 303 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Dipika Chikhlia |
| Producer | Dipika Chikhlia |
| Cinematography | Veerchandhan Singh |
| Editors | Jay B Ghadiyali Affan Khan |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 22-24 minutes |
| Production company | DCT Movies |
| Original release | |
| Network | Nazara TV |
| Release | 21 August 2023 – 18 October 2024 |
Plot
editThe series follows the story of a farmer's daughter named Nandini (Shagun Singh). Her love for the land leads her to face numerous challenges. She crosses paths with Sumitra (Dipika Chikhlia), who is dealing with family issues and seeks assistance for her grandson, Akash (Aman Jaiswal). Sumitra enlists Nandini's help for Akash, leading to unexpected familial bonds.[5]
Cast
edit- Shagun Singh as Nandini Akash Bharadwaj: Akash's wife
- Aman Jaiswal[6] as Akash Bharadwaj; Sumitra 's grandson; Suraj and Neel's cousin; Nandini's husband
- Shriya Tiwari as Kamya Bharadwaj: Imarti's daughter-in-law; Neel's mother
- Seema Anand as Imarti Bharadwaj; Akash and Neel's grandmother;Kamya and Sumitra's mother-in-law;
- Dipika Chikhlia[7] as Sumitra Bharadwaj; Akash's grandmother; Nandini's grandmother-in-law;Imarti's daughter-in-law
- Abhi Sharma as Suraj
- Ruchi Tripathi as Priya
- Hritik Yadav[8] as Neel Bharadwaj; Kamya's son; Akash's cousin
- Tanu Shree as Jyoti Bharadwaj; mr.bharadwaj 's wife
- Anuj Ahluwalia as Mr. Bharadwaj; Sumitra's younger grandson; Akash's brother; Jyoti's husband
- Urvashi Upadhyay[9] as Leela Devi
- Shahmir Khan[10] as Beera
- Renee Dhyani[11]
Crossover episodes
edit| No. Of Episodes | Original Air Date | Serial |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 9–10 November 2023 | Laal Banarasi |
| 18–19 January 2024 |
Production
editCasting
editShagun Singh was cast as Nandini and Aman Jaiswal as Akash for the series.[12] Dipika Chikhlia was chosen to portray the role of a grandmother. The series marks the return of Dipika Chikhlia to television drama after a hiatus of 33 years.[13] She stated, "In my own production, I am playing a grandmother because the role appealed to me."[14]
The series also marks the return of Renee Dhyani to television after a two-year break. She expressed her desire to work alongside Dipika Chikhlia, who has portrayed the iconic character of Sita.[15]
Development
editThe series was announced on Nazara TV by DCT Movies in July 2023. It was produced by Dipika Chikhlia.[16]
In July 2023, Dipika Chikhlia visited Ayodhya's Ram Mandir ahead of the TV show shoot.[17]
Filming
editPrincipal photography commenced from July 2023 in Ayodya, Uttar Pradesh.[18]
References
edit- ^ "Dhartiputra Nandini: रामायण की 'सीता' का अयोध्या से फिर जुड़ा नाता, जानिए 'धरतीपुत्र नंदिनी' की क्या है कहानी". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ "IN10 Media's Nazara announces third original show 'Dhartiputra Nandini'". Indian Broadcasting World. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ "Ramayan's Dipika Chikhlia backed new show Dhartiputra Nandini selects lead; Find out who". PINKVILLA. 2 August 2023. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ "दीपिका चिखलिया बोलीं- चाहूं तो कई वेब सीरीज कर लूं: कहा- इसमें गाली-गलौज होते हैं, सीता वाली इमेज यह करने की इजाजत नहीं देती". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ "Dipika Chikhlia: रामायण की 'सीता' के बाद 'सुमित्रा' बनीं दीपिका चिखलिया, अयोध्या पर बनी है नए शो की कहानी". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ "Aman Jaiswal: There is a unique connection that I feel with Shah Rukh Khan". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ "OG Sita Dipika Chikhlia visits Ayodhya's Ram Mandir ahead of TV show shoot". India Today. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ "I start as the good guy and will then turn negative: Hritik Yadav on his role in Dhartiputra Nandini". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ "Hamari Devrani actress Urvashi Upadhyay is the new antagonist in Dipika Chikhlia's Dhartiputra Nandini, says 'Looking forward to explore new opportunities' - Exclusive". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ "Exclusive! Shahmir Khan joins the cast of Dhartiputra Nandini in a negative role". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ "Exclusive - Renee Dhyani returns to work after 2 years with Dhartiputra Nandini; says 'Wanted to do this show so that I could work alongside Dipika Chikhlia Ji who has played the iconic Sita Maa'". The Times of India. 18 September 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ "Aman Jaiswal: I am glad I got opportunity to be part of Dharamputra Nandini | TV - Times of India Videos". timesofindia. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ "33 साल बाद टीवी पर लौट रही हैं 'रामायण' की सीता दीपिका चिखलिया, अयोध्या पर बुनी है 'धरतीपुत्र नंदिनी' की कहानी". Navbharat Times (in Hindi). Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ "I did not want to play a maa or saas on TV, but in my own production, I am playing a grandmother because the role appealed to me: Dipika Chikhlia". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ "Exclusive - Renee Dhyani returns to work after 2 years with Dhartiputra Nandini; says 'Wanted to do this show so that I could work alongside Dipika Chikhlia Ji who has played the iconic Sita Maa'". The Times of India. 18 September 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ "Dipika Chikhlia returns to TV after 33 long years with Dhartiputra Nandini | TV News – India TV". Indiatvnews. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ "OG Sita Dipika Chikhlia visits Ayodhya's Ram Mandir ahead of TV show shoot". India Today. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ "OG Sita Dipika Chikhlia visits Ayodhya's Ram Mandir ahead of TV show shoot". India Today. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
