Shree Ganesh
| Shree Ganesh | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Genre | Mythology |
| Based on | |
| Directed by | Dheeraj Kumar |
| Starring | Jagesh Mukati |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Hindi |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Zuby Kochhar |
| Production company | Creative Eye Limited |
| Original release | |
| Network | Sony Entertainment Television |
| Release | November 2000 – 2001 |
Shree Ganesh is an Indian mythological television series that aired on Sony Entertainment Television from November 2000 and ended in the year 2001.[1] Directed by Dheeraj Kumar, it follows the story of Hindu God Ganesha portrayed by Jagesh Mukati.
In 2020, it re-aired on Star Plus from June during Nationwide fifth lockdown in India.[2]
Plot
It is the narration of the story of Lord Shiva and Parvati's son Ganesha who is considered as remover of any obstacles.
Cast
- Jagesh Mukati as Ganesh
- Sunil Sharma as Shiva
- Priyanka as Parvati
- Sandeep Mohan as Vishnu
- Arup Pal as Brahma
- Surbhi Tiwary as Sati
- Sunil Nagar as Daksh
- Sameer Dharmadhikari as Indra
- Sanjay Swaraj as Narada
- Radha Krishna Dutt as Kashyapa
- Shweta Rastogi as Aditi
Production
We did a lot of research, stuck to the scriptures and made the show with a lot of passion. We worked closely with the research scholars from various states of India. We spent almost two years on the research before Zuby and I decided to make a show.
Speaking about the series, director Dheeraj Kumar said, "Shree Ganesh is a show with many untouched aspects of Lord Ganesh which can be truly understood at dire times."[4]
Reception
The Tribune quoted, "It triumphs due of its slick production values and neatly packaged anecdotes."[5]
References
- ^ "The five most memorable representations of Lord Ganesha on television". Hindustan Times.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "'Shree Ganesh' to be back on small screen". The Times of India.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "As 'Shree Ganesh' returns to TV, producer Dheeraj Kumar says that mythology is here to stay". The Times of India.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "'Shree Ganesh' TV show to be back on small screen". Zee News.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "War of the lords". The Tribune.
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External Links
- Shree Ganesh on IMDb