Channa Mereya (TV series)
| Channa Mereya | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama Romance |
| Created by | Yash A Patnaik |
| Developed by | Yash A Patnaik |
| Starring | |
| Opening theme | Channa Mereya by Arijit Singh |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Hindi |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 110 |
| Production | |
| Producers | Yash A Patnaik Mamta Patnaik |
| Running time | 20-24 minutes |
| Production company | Beyond Dreams Entertainment |
| Original release | |
| Network | Star Bharat |
| Release | 5 July – 12 November 2022 |
Channa Mereya (transl. The light of my soul) is an Indian Hindi-language romantic drama television series that premiered on 5 July 2022 on Star Bharat. It digitally streams on Disney+Hotstar. Produced by Yash A Patnaik and Mamta Patnaik under the banner Beyond Dreams Entertainment, it stars Niyati Fatnani and Karan Wahi.[1] The show went off air on 12 November 2022.[2]
Plot
The story actually revolves around the love for cooking and is based on the culture of Punjab. Ginni Garewal is a 24-year-old woman who is full of life. She lives in her own little bubble of chaos and is desperate for a resolution for her family problems and the missing feeling of love. Ginni and her family run a Dhaba in Amritsar. On the other hand, Aditya Singh is a 27-year-old man who aspires to be one of the world's highest hoteliers. He is on a quest for significance and meaning in his life, and he finds the answers in a girl he despises. But then decides to fall in love with her, not knowing his mother is still alive . He marries Ginni.
Cast
Main
- Niyati Fatnani[3] as Ginni Aditya Raj Singh (née Garewal): Khushwant and Gulraj's daughter; Goldie, Dimpy and Shampy's sister; Aditya's wife
- Karan Wahi as Aditya Raj Singh: Amber and Gurkirat's son; Supreet's step-son; Akash's half- brother; Rajwant's grandson; Gurleen and Marleen's cousin; Anand and Shailaja's nephew; Ginni's husband
- Swarnim Neema as Child Aditya Singh
Recurring
- Puneet Issar as Rajwant Singh aka Daarji: Anand and Amber's father; Aditya, Gurleen, Marleen and Akash's grandfather; Khushwant and Sonia's friend
- Shakti Anand as Amber Singh: Rajwant's younger son; Anand's younger brother; Gurkirat's widower; Supreet's husband; Aditya and Akash's father; Gurleen and Marleen's uncle
- Vishavpreet Kaur as Supreet Amber Singh: Amber's second wife; Akash's mother; Aditya's stepmother; Gurleen and Marleen's aunt; Gurkirat's murderer
- Perneet Chauhan as Gurkirat Amber Singh: Amber's first wife; Aditya's mother; Gurleen and Marleen's aunt; murdered by Supreet (Dead)
- Tanushree Kaushal as Gurraj Garewal: Khushwant's widow; Ginni, Goldie, Dimpy and Shampy's mother
- Kanwalpreet Singh as Goldie Garewal: Khushwant and Gurraj's; Ginni, Dimpy and Shampy's brother; Simranpreet's husband
- Charu Mehra as Simranpreet Goldie Garewal / Sam Dhillon: Goldie's wife; Aditya's obsessed lover
- Harpal Singh Sokhi as Khushwant Garewal: Ginni and Goldie, Shampy and Dimpy's father; Gurraj's husband; Rajwant's friend (Dead)
- Shardul Pandit as Armaan: Aditya's best friend
- Aashish Kaul as Anand Singh: Rajwant's elder son; Shailaja's husband; Gurleen and Marleen's father; Amber's elder brother; Aditya and Akash's uncle
- Mamta Verma as Shailaja Anand Singh: Anand's wife; Gurleen and Marleen's mother; Aditya and Ajash's aunt
- Aanya Rawal as Dimpy Garewal: Khushwant and Gurraj's daughter; Ginni and Goldie's younger sister; Shampy's twin sister
- Jasleen Singh as Shampy Garewal: Khushwant and Gurraj's daughter; Ginni and Goldie's younger brother; Dimpy's twin brother
- Dhriti Goenka as Gurleen Cheema (née Singh): Anand and Shailaja's elder daughter; Rajwant's granddaughter; Marleen's elder sister; Aditya and Akash's cousin; Harjeet's wife
- Dhantejas Pandit as Akash Singh: Amber and Supreet's son; Aditya's younger half-brother; Rajwant's grandson; Gurleen and Marleen's cousin; Anand and Shailaja's nephew
- Chirag Bhanot as Harjeet Cheema: Gurleen's husband
- Sonika Gill as Sonia: Rajwant's friend
- Sanjana Solanki as Marleen Singh: Anand and Shailaja's younger daughter; Rajwant's granddaughter; Gurleen's younger sister; Aditya and Akash's cousin
- Aradhana Sharma as Harnaaz Cheema: Aditya's ex-prospective bride
- Nisha Gupta as Ginni's friend
- Aashi Mickey
Production
Development
The show's title is based on the song "Channa Mereya" sung by Arijit Singh from the 2016 film Ae Dil Hai Mushkil.[4] The shooting of the series began in May 2022.[5][6]
Casting
Niyati Fatnani and Karan Wahi[7] were cast as the main leads.[8]
Reception
Critical reception
Channa Mereya received mixed to positive reviews from critics. Gayatri Nirmal of Pinkvilla stated "Channa Mereya is a decent watch and brings along a dash of freshness. Niyati Fatnani's optimism & Karan Wahi's rage grips viewers."[9]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actress (Popular) | Niyati Fatnani | Nominated | [10] |
| Best Actor (Popular) | Karan Wahi | Nominated | |||
| Best Actor in a Negative Role | Shakti Anand | Won | |||
| Popular Serial (Drama) | Channa Mereya | Nominated |
See also
References
- ^ Service, Tribune News. "Channa Mereya, a show set in Punjab, will soon air on Star Bharat". Tribuneindia News Service.
- ^ "Actress Niyati Fatnani pens an emotional note, 'good things end soon'; fans trend 'bring back Channa Mereya'". TOI. 12 November 2022. Retrieved 13 November 2022.
- ^ "Balle Balle: Niyati Fatnani learns Punjabi for her role in 'Channa Mereya' - Times of India". The Times of India. 16 June 2022.
- ^ Service, Tribune News. "Karan Wahi and Niyati Fatnani to star in Channa Mereya". Tribuneindia News Service.
- ^ "Niyati Fatnani: I owe my acting career to Madhuri Dixit - Times of India". The Times of India. 3 June 2022.
- ^ "Channa Mereya actress Niyati Fatnani performs a Punjabi dance number with cast and crew; watch - Times of India". The Times of India. 21 June 2022.
- ^ "Exclusive! Karan Wahi talks about his return to Channa Mereya: I was not ready to give 30 days a month to TV because I feel I'll burnout". Hindustan Times. 25 June 2022. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
- ^ "Niyati Fatnani on bagging 'Channa Mereya': I'm overjoyed and supremely elated to take on this role - Times of India". The Times of India. 27 May 2022.
- ^ "Channa Mereya First Episode Review: Niyati Fatnani's optimism & Karan Wahi's rage grips viewers". Pinkvilla. 5 July 2022. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
- ^ "22nd Indian Television Academy Awards Nominations - Vote Now". Indian Television Academy Awards. Retrieved 9 September 2022.