Durga – Atoot Prem Kahani is an Indian Hindi-language television drama series that aired on Colors TV from 16 September 2024 to 5 January 2025[1] and streams digitally on JioCinema.[2] Produced under Magic Moments Motion Pictures, it starred Pranali Rathod and Aashay Mishra.[3]
Plot
Durga, a young tribal girl, embarks on a journey of self-discovery, navigating societal prejudices, domestic abuse, and her pursuit of education amid unfulfilled love and cultural complexities. As Durga's childhood friendship with Anurag blossoms into a deep love, they encounter resistance from Paani Bai, challenging their bond and her aspirations.
Cast
Main
- Pranali Rathod as Durga Kalmera: Gayatri and Niketan's daughter; Anurag's childhood friend and love interest; Rajesh's widow; Jari Burhi's grandniece (2024–2025)
- Hera Mishra as child Durga (2024)
- Aashay Mishra as Anurag Singh Rathore: Vikram and Aarti's son; Anubhav, Charu and Devika's cousin; Durga's childhood friend and love interest (2024–2025)
- Akshaan Sehrawat as child Anurag (2024)
Recurring
- Indira Krishnan as Veena "Paani Bai": Hukkum's mistress; Madhav's mother; Vikram and Anant's step mother; Rathore's family advisor; Durga's caretaker (2024–2025)
- Jasjeet Babbar as Savitri Singh Rathore: Hukkum's wife; Vikram and Anant's mother; Madhav's step-mother; Anurag, Anubhav, Charu and Devika's grandmother (2024–2025)
- Sachin Verma as Vikram Singh Rathore: Savitri and Hukkum's elder son; Veena's step son; Anant's elder brother; Madhav's step brother; Aarti's husband; Anurag's father (2024–2025)
- Karmveer Choudhary as Dadaji ji
- Parineeta Borthakur as Aarti Singh Rathore: Vikram's wife; Anurag's mother (2024–2025)
- Digvijay Purohit as Anant Singh Rathore: Savitri's younger son; Veena's step son; Vikram's brother; Madhav's step brother; Indira's husband; Anubhav, Charu and Devika's father (2024–2025)
- Jaya Binju Tyagi as Indira Singh Rathore: Anant's wife; Anubhav, Charu and Devika's mother (2024–2025)
- Madhurima Basak as Suhani Bhattacharya: Anurag's obsessive lover (2024–2025)
- Krishna Soni as Madhav Singh Rathore: Veena and Hukkum's son; Savitri's step son; Vikram and Anant's step brother; Bhavya's husband (2024–2025)
- Aditi Asija as Bhavya Singh Rathore: Madhav's wife (2024–2025)
- Soumendra Bhattacharya as Anubhav Singh Rathore: Anant and Indira's son; Charu and Devika's brother; Anurag's cousin (2024–2025)
- Rishi Kaushik as Rajesh: Meera's ex-husband; Durga's husband (2024)
- Akanksha Gilani as Meera Singh: Rajesh's ex-wife (2024–2025)
- Lavanya Singh as Chandni (2024–2025)
- Kajal Khanchandani as Rajesh's aunt (2024–2025)
- Vineeta Malik as Jari Burhi: Gayatri's aunt; Durga's grandaunt (2024)
- Kimmy Kaur as Dr. Aditi Agarwal: SKH's mother (2024)
- Farhan Khan as SKH: Aditi's son (2024)
- Unknown as Niketan Kalmera: Gayatri's husband; Durga's father (2024)
Production
Casting
Pranali Rathod was cast as Durga.[4] Previously, Dhruv Bhandari was rumored to play the lead role of Anurag but Aashay Mishra replaced him.[5] Indira Krishnan was cast as Paani Bai.[6] Sachin Verma was selected to portray Vikram Singh Rathore.[7]
Cancellation
Due to declining viewership and low ratings, the show ended on 5 January 2025 within 4 months of the launch.[8]
Adaptations
| Language | Title | Original release | Network(s) | Last aired | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindi | Durga – Atoot Prem Kahani दुर्गा – अटूट प्रेम कहानी |
16 September 2024 | Colors TV | 5 January 2025 | Original |
| Taara तारा |
10 March 2026 | StarPlus | Ongoing | Remake |
References
- ↑ Exclusive- Durga's Parineeta Borthakur on show going off air says, 'I'm sad as my main track was supposed to start!'. The Times of India(2024-12-30). Retrieved 2025-01-04.
- ↑ Colors to launch new fiction 'Durga' in September. BizAsia(29 August 2024). Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ↑ Pranali Rathod Returns To Television With 'Durga – Atoot Prem Kahani'; To Romance Aashay Mishra. The Times of India(28 August 2024). Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ↑ Pranali Rathod opens up on returning to Colors with new show 'Durga' on Colors; says, "I can't wait for audiences to see me in a completely different avatar". Bollywood Hungama(29 August 2024). Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ↑ Pranali Rathod Paired Opposite Dhruv Bhandari For Upcoming Show Durga: REPORTS. The Times of India(16 May 2024). Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ↑ Pranali Rathod Makes A Comeback With Durga, To Star Alongside Aashay Mishra And Indira Krishna. News18(29 August 2024). Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ↑ Jhanak Actor Sachin Verma Joins The Cast Of Pranali Rathod's Durga. The Times of India(26 July 2024). Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ↑ Indira Krishna, Paani Bai from Durga confirms the show to end on 5th January says, 'It's an emotional feeling' Exclusive. The Times of India(2024-12-27). Retrieved 2025-01-04.