Rajani (TV series)
| Rajani | |
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| Written by |
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| Directed by | Basu Chatterjee |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Hindi |
| Production | |
| Camera setup | Single camera |
| Running time | Approx. 25 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | DD National |
| Release | 1985 |
Rajani is an Indian television series which aired on Doordarshan directed by Basu Chatterjee. It had Priya Tendulkar in lead role.[1] It became immensely popular for creating awareness among lax government offices and officials.[2] Shah Rukh Khan and Subhash Ghai had played as themselves for two episodes. It was written by Karan Razdan and Anil Chaudhary.During lockdown;Rajani is telecasting at 3:30 P.M. daily on DD Bharati.
Cast
- Priya Tendulkar as Rajani
- Karan Razdan
- Amar Upadhyay
- Sheela Sharma
- Prashant Narayanan
- Rajeev Paul
- Vikram Gokhale as Commissioner
- Sayaji Shinde
- Sharukh Khan
- Subhash Ghai
Storyline
Rajani fights a government laxity in every episode. It tried to reflect the mid-1980s state of services at government offices.
Casting
After Padmini Kolhapure opted out, Priya Tendulkar was convinced to essay the role of a crusading housewife who fights the corrupt, inept civic system.[citation needed]