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Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si (Template:Translation) is an India Hindi-language drama television series for Star Plus. It stream digitally on Disney+ Hotstar. Produced by Rajan Shahi under Director's Kut Productions. It stars Mohit Malik and Sayli Salunkhe.
Premise
Vandana Karmarkar, a 35 year old woman is struggling to make a mark in the Indian music industry with her unique voice. What will happen when the owner of a renowned music studio, Kunal Malhotra crosses paths with her?
Cast
Main
- Mohit Malik as Kunal Malhotra: Kuldeep's son; Vedika's elder brother; Pammi's nephew; Bobby's maternal cousin
- Sayli Salunkhe as Vandana "Vandu" Karmarkar: Vijay's elder daughter; Mrunal's elder sister; Vaibhav's fiance; Shivam's elder paternal aunt
Recurring
- Garvita Sadhwani as Mrunal Karmarkar: Vijay's younger daughter; Vandana's younger sister; Shivam's younger paternal aunt
- Ujjwala Jog as Mrs. Karmarkar: Vijay's mother; Vandana and Mrunal's grandmother
- Yatin Karyekar[1] as Vijay Karmarkar: Vandana and Mrunal's father
- Karan Veer Mehra
- Sheeba Akashdeep as Pammi (nee Malhotra): Kuldeep's younger sister; Guneet's wife; Bobby's mother; Kunal and Vedika's paternal aunt
- Ankita Sharma as Vedika Malhotra: Kunal's younger sister
- Vishal Nayak as Mr. Karmarkar: Vijay's son; Vandana and Mrunal's elder brother; Shivam's father
- Romit Raj as Bobby: Pammi and Guneet's son; Kunal and Vedika's paternal cousin
- Aishwarya Narkar
- Amit Behl as Kuldeep Malhotra: Kunal and Vedika's father; Pammi's elder brother; Bobby's maternal uncle
- Digvijay Purohit as Guneet: Pammi's husband; Bobby's father
- Abhidnya Bhave as Mrs. Karmarkar: Shivam's mother
- Arisht Jain as Shivam Karmarkar: Vijay's grandson; Vandana and Mrunal's nephew
Production
Casting
Initially Drashti Dhami and Sriti Jha were approached to play the female lead.[2] Later, Mohit Malik as Kunal Malhotra and Sayli Salunkhe as Vandana Karmarkar were signed as the lead.[3]
Development
The series title is inspired by the song Baatein Kuch Ankahein Si, from the 2007 Bollywood movie, Life in a... Metro.Template:Citation needed The series was announced on Star Plus by Director's Kut Productions. It is Director's Kut Productions first attempt at a mature love story.[3]
Music
The title track has been sung by Usha Uthup and Sanam.[4] The musical event for the launch of title track was attended by the cast of Anupamaa and Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.[5][6]
Release
Initially scheduled to premiere on 8 August 2023, it was postponed for two weeks.[7] The launch event for the series was held on 19 August 2023.[8]
Soundtrack
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See also
References
- ↑ Exclusive! Sayli Salunkhe and veteran actor Yatin Karyekar reunite with Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si; former shares "My life's first show was with him". The Times of India(2023-08-07). Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ↑ Exclusive! Sayli Salunke revealed that Drashti Dhami and Sriti Jha were the first choice for Vandana's role in Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si, says 'I was just 24 and they wanted a girl who was 35 years old'. The Times of India(2023-08-11). Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Mohit Malik and Sayli Salunkhe come together for Star Plus’ new show Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si; watch promo : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama, Hungama, Bollywood(2023-07-08). Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ↑ Legendary artist Usha Uthup and band Sanam to collaborate for the launch of the upcoming show Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si. The Times of India(15 August 2023).
- ↑ A musical night for new show Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si, stars from Anupamaa and Yeh Rishta join too. The Times of India(16 August 2023).
- ↑ Anupama, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai and Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si cast to come together for a musical mehfil night; deets inside : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama, Hungama, Bollywood(2023-08-13). Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ↑ Sayali Salunkhe-Mohit Malik starrer Baatein Kuch Ankahee gets postponed? Find out. PINKVILLA(2023-08-01). Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ↑ Mohit Malik on 'Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si' launch: 'The jitters never change'. The Times of India(19 August 2023).