Kasthuri (TV series)
| Kasthuri | |
|---|---|
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| Tamil | கஸ்தூரி |
| Genre | Tamil soap opera Family Drama |
| Based on | Gopurangal Saivathillai by Manivannan |
| Directed by | Rajiv Prasath Thava. Karthik K.Shiva V.Sadasivam R.Nandhakumar S.R.Elavarasan |
| Creative directors | Subbha Venkat S.Ashok Kumar Kamela Nasser Chandramohan Nag |
| Starring | Easwari Rao Niya Latha Delhi Ganesh Shyam Neelima Rani Aparna Nithish |
| Theme music composer | S. Vijayashankar |
| Opening theme | "Kasthuri Pennoda"" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam (Vocal) Kabilan (Lyrics) |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Tamil |
| No. of seasons | 02 |
| No. of episodes | 1532 |
| Production | |
| Producers | Ekta Kapoor Shobha Kapoor |
| Production locations | Salem, Tamil Nadu Chennai Singapore |
| Running time | approx. 20-22 minutes per episode |
| Production company | Balaji Telefilms |
| Original release | |
| Network | Sun TV (Original Air) Zee Tamil (Re-Air) |
| Release | 21 August 2006 – 31 August 2012 |
Kasthuri is an Indian Tamil-language soap opera that aired on Sun TV from 21 August 2006 to 31 August 2012 on Monday through Friday at 11:30AM IST for 1532 episodes.[1]
The show starred Easwari Rao, Niya, Latha, Delhi Ganesh, Shyam, Neelima Rani, Aparna and Nithish among others. It was produced by Balaji Telefilms Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor, directed by Rajiv Prasath, K.Shiva Thava. Karthik,V.Sadasivam,and R.Nandhakumar.It had been receivingthe highest ratings of Tamil serials and received high praising from viewers. It also aired in Sri Lanka Tamil Channel on Shakthi TV.
Plot
The story of a village girl who gets married to a groom from the city. Ram is the groom and he is very particular in choosing a modern and educated girl. While he and his parents come to this village to actually see Kasturi, unknowingly he sees another girl who is fairer near the well of the house. Thinking that she is Kasthuri (Easwari Rao), Ram says OK for the marriage and they arrange the marriage. On the date of marriage, Ram is shocked to see the real Kasturi very dark in color and not educated or looks modern. However, there is no choice for him other than to marry Kasthuri (Easwari Rao), so he marries her. Later he brings Kasturi to his residence in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Ram later identifies the girl he had seen in the village, gets in touch with her, and hides the truth that he is married to Kasturi and marries that girl. There is a friend of Ram who is very polite and responsible. He helps Kasturi and her father to reunite with Ram again. The entire serial showcases how Kasthuri (Easwari Rao) solves all the problems when she is alone without Ram.
Cast
- Easwari Rao as Kasthuri
- Supraja as Rekha
- Niya as Simi
- Latha
- Delhi Ganesh
- Shyam
- Neelima Rani as Dhanam
- Aparna
- Nithish
Airing history
The show started airing on Sun TV on 21 August 2006. It aired on Monday to Friday 6:30PM IST. Later its timing changed to Monday to Friday at 11:30AM IST.
Broadcast
The series was broadcast in Sri Lanka on the Tamil Channel Shakthi TV.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "Kasthuri serial on Sun TV". www.nettv4u.com.