Kavya – Ek Jazbaa, Ek Junoon
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| Story by | Shabia Walia |
| Directed by | Vikram Ghai |
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| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Hindi |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 40 |
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| Editor | Jaskaran Dosanjh |
| Camera setup | Multi camera |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Production company | DJ's a Creative Unit |
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| Network | Sony Entertainment Television |
| Release | 25 September 2023 – present |
Kavya – Ek Jazbaa, Ek Junoon (transl. Kavya – One Passion, One Obsession) is an Indian Hindi-language drama television series that premiered on 25 September 2023 on Sony Entertainment Television.[1] It digitally streams on Sony LIV. Produced by Deeya Singh and Tony Singh under DJ's a Creative Unit, it stars Sumbul Touqeer, Mishkat Varma, and Anuj Sullere.[2][3]
Plot
The story follows the life of Kavya Bansal, who belongs to a middle class family. She aspire to become a civil servant. Kavya and her fiancé Shubham dream to become IAS officers together. While Kavya fulfils the dream, Shubham fails and ask her to choose between her dreams and him. Kavya moves on in life and then crosses path with Adhiraj Pradhan, who becomes her support.
Kavya and her fiancée Shubham had cleared the first two stages of the UPSC exam and gave their interview. On the day of their engagement, the results are declared- Kavya secures AIR 47 but Shubh couldn't clear the exam. Since it was his last chance, Kavya asks him to try something else, but in turn he asks Kavya to leave the seat as he is ready to walk along with her but never behind her. The age limit of UPSC is extended for one more year and Shubh asks Kavya to take EOL(Extraordinary Leave), to which Kavya doesn't agree. He asks her to either choose him or her career and she decides to move on.
Cast
Main
- Sumbul Touqeer as Kavya Bansal: IAS OT; Rajeev and Anjali's younger daughter; Navya and Mayank's sister; Shubham's ex-fiancé (2023–present)
- Sarah Killedar as young Kavya Bansal (2023)
- Mishkat Varma as Adhiraj "Adi" Pradhan: suspended IAS OT; Giriraj and Malini’s younger son; Omkar's brother (2023–present)
- Anuj Sullere as Shubham Thakur: Jaydeep and Gauri's son; Kavya's ex-fiancé (2023–present)
Recurring
- Chandresh Singh as Rajeev Bansal: Anjali's husband; Navya, Kavya and Mayank's father (2023–present)
- Rudrakshi Gupta as Anjali Bansal: Rajeev's wife, Navya, Kavya and Mayank's mother (2023–present)
- Varun Kasturia as Mayank Bansal: Rajeev and Anjali's son, Navya and Kavya's brother (2023–present)
- Vinay Jain as Jaydeep Thakur: An IAS officer; CAdTS Course Director; Gauri's husband; Shubham's father (2023–present)
- Gayatri Soham as Gauri Thakur: Jaydeep's wife; Shubham's mother (2023–present)
- Govind Pandey as Giriraj Pradhan: A Politician; Malini's husband; Omkar and Adhiraj's father (2023–present)
- Asmita Sharma as Malini Kumar Pradhan: Former IAS officer; Giriraj's wife; Omkar and Adhiraj's mother (2023–present)
- Azad Ansari as Omkar Pradhan: Giriraj and Malini's elder son; Adhiraj's brother (2023–present)
- Parakh Madan as Ms. Renu Sinha: Training Academy Incharge (2023–present)
- Neeva Malik as Dr. Navya Bansal: Rajeev and Anjali's elder daughter, Kavya and Mayank's sister (2023–present) (Dead; flashback)
- Hemant Bharati as Sanjeev Verma: IAS OT, Kavya and Adhiraj's friend from the Training Academy (2023–present)
- Kshitiz Kiran Punia as Karan: IAS OT, Kavya and Adhiraj's friend from the Training Academy (2023–present)
- Nikhita Chopra as Anuja: IAS OT, Kavya and Adhiraj's friend from the Training Academy (2023–present)
- Kritika Pande as Payal: IAS OT, Kavya and Adhiraj's friend from the Training Academy (2023–present)
Production
Development
The series was announced by Deeya Singh and Tony Singh under DJ's a Creative Unit for Sony Entertainment Television. It follows the life and struggle of a female IAS officer.[4]
Casting
Sumbul Touqeer was cast as the female lead, an IAS Officer Kavya Bansal.[5] Mishkat Varma was cast as the male lead, Adhiraj Pradhan.[6] Anuj Sullere, the second male lead cast as Shubham, an IAS aspirant, marking his TV debut.[7]
Filming
The series is set in Lucknow. Principal photography commenced from July 2023 and it is mainly shot at the Film City, Mumbai.[8] Few initial portions were also shot in Lucknow, Kanpur and Delhi.[9]
Reception
Prachi Arya of India Today stated, "The show had a great start, ticking all the boxes, in terms of performance, engaging storyline and taut direction. Ditching the usual saas-bahu trope of daily soaps, Kavya is a respite for the viewers as it offers a compelling narrative about the protagonist as an IAS officer."[10]
See also
References
- ^ "Kavya- Ek Jazbaa Ek Junoon shares a tale of a woman's battle between career and family; Kavya remembers her past when she was held on a pedestal to choose between her dream and marriage". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ "Mishkat Varma to portray lazy genius 'Adiraj Pradhan' in 'Kavya – Ek Jazbaa, Ek Junoon'". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ "Anuj Sullere on playing a pivotal role in Kavya: Ek Jazba, Ek Junoon: His ego makes him overly sensitive to failure". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
- ^ "Sumbul Touqeer Khan makes a comeback with Sony TV's new show 'Kavya'. Watch promo". India Today. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
- ^ "Sumbul Touqeer to play an IAS Officer in new show 'Kavya- Ek Jazbaa, Ek Junoon'". News18 India. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
- ^ "Mishkat Varma roped in to play the lead opposite Sumbul Touqeer Khan's IAS officer in Kavya". Pinkvilla. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
- ^ "Anuj Sullere to make TV debut opposite Sumbul Toqueer in 'Kavya'". India Today. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ "Kavya-Ek Jazba, Ek Junoon Promo: Sumbul Touqeer wields authority and compassion as IAS Officer". News18 India. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
- ^ "Kavya: Sumbul Touqeer and co-star Mishkant get goofy as they hangout post shoot". Pinkvilla. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
- ^ "Kavya review: Sumbul Toqueer show challenges conventional narratives of society". India Today. Retrieved 28 September 2023.
