Baarish - When you are in mood for romance is a 2019 Hindi web series developed by Ekta Kapoor for video on demand platform ALTBalaji & ZEE5. The series stars Asha Negi and Sharman Joshi as protagonists[1][2] and revolves around their completely opposite personalities and explores their lives.[3]
The series is available for streaming on the ALTBalaji app and its associated websites since its release date.[4]
The series was launched on Zee TV on 25 March 2020 as a substitute to the Zee TV shows whose broadcast had to be stopped by the channel due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[5]
Plot
The series revolves around a millionaire Gujarati businessman Anuj (Sharman Joshi) and a Marathi girl Gauravi (Asha Negi) who are two complete strangers hailing from completely different backgrounds.
Anuj quits his studies to take care of his siblings and the family business after the death of his father. He builds his own business empire "Mehta Diamonds" from scratch. He has great respect for all his employees and considers them family. On the other hand, Gauravi grows up in a middle-class family where education is of prime importance. She works in Mehta Diamonds. Her younger brother Aniket (Vikram Singh Chauhan) is dating Shreya, Anuj's sister. Anuj also has a spoilt brother, Rishi, who looks after sales at Mehta Jewelers. Anuj and Gauravi come close to each other during an exhibition where he saves her from a conspiracy.
Circumstances lead to Anuj and Gauravi's families arranging for them to be married. Gradually, they fall in love.[6]
Cast
| Actor | Role(s) | Description | Appearances | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | Season 2 | |||
| Sharman Joshi | Anuj Mehta[7] | colspan=2 Template:CMain | ||
| Asha Negi | Gauravi Karmakar Mehta | Anuj’s wife | colspan=2 Template:CMain | |
| Manit Joura | Lawyer Manit Joura | colspan=2 Template:CRecurring | ||
| Vikram Singh Chauhan | Aniket Karmakar | Gauravi’s brother | colspan=2 Template:CRecurring | |
| Abhishek Verma | Rohit | colspan=2 Template:CRecurring | ||
| Priya Banerjee | Shreya Mehta Karmakar | Anuj’s sister | colspan=2 Template:CRecurring | |
| Sahil Shroff | Rishi Mehta | Anuj’s brother | colspan=2 Template:CRecurring | |
| Benaf Dadachandji | Zeenia[8] | colspan=2 Template:CRecurring | ||
| Jay Zaveri | Mr. Mehta | Anuj's father | Template:CRecurring | |
| Jeetendra | Jeetu Bhai | Template:CRecurring | ||
Episodes
Season 1
Season 2
References
- ↑ Romance blooms during Mumbai's favorite season RAIN in ALTBalaji's new series Baarish. Scroll(18 April 2019).
- ↑ Asha Negi and Sharman Joshi pair up for ALT Balaji's next web series Baarish. India Today(6 April 2019).
- ↑ Baarish trailer: Asha Negi and Sharman Joshi’s simple love story looks promising. Indian Express(17 April 2019).
- ↑ ALT Balaji launches new web series Baarish starring Asha Negi and Sharman Joshi. Catch News(8 April 2019).
- ↑ #CoronavirusOutbreak: Zee TV replaces Kumkum Bhagya and Kundali Bhagya with three AltBalaji shows. www.bestmediaifo.com.
- ↑ Baarish first impression: A not-so-new TV drama. The Indian Express(25 April 2019).
- ↑ Sharman Joshi: Baarish is perfect for a Sunday family binge. Indian Express(25 April 2019).
- ↑ Benaf Dadachandji in ALTBalaji’s Baarish – A Mood For Love. IWM Buzz(19 January 2019).