Geetha is an Indian television drama in the Kannada language that premiered on the Colors Kannada channel on 6 January 2020.[1] It stars Dhanush Gowda and Bhavya Gowda in the lead roles. The show is produced by Gagana Enterprises and is directed by K.S.Ramji.[2][3][4][5][6][7]
| Geetha | |
|---|---|
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| Genre | Drama |
| Created by | Mahesh.G.Rao Sajeth Bhat |
| Screenplay by | K.S. Ramji Kapi Raghavendra |
| Directed by | K.S.Ramji |
| Creative director | Harish Puttanna |
| Starring |
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| Voices of | Lokesh |
| Opening theme | Geetha |
| Composer | Karthik Sharma |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Kannada |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 1107 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Latesh |
| Producer | Vimala.N. |
| Production location | Bengaluru |
| Cinematography | Ravikumar |
| Editor | Mahesh |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 22 minutes (approx.) |
| Production company | Gagana Enterprises |
| Original release | |
| Network | Colors Kannada |
| Release | 06 January 2020 – 09 March 2024 |
Plot summary edit
Geetha, a college-going, lower-middle-class girl wants to make it big in her life on her own, but she faces hurdles from Vijay, who hails from a rich family, studying in the same college. Vijay is a son of a minister who respects women, but his son Vijay is quite opposite to him. An arrogant Vijay studies in the college-owned by her father, and he gets caught red-handedly while copying in the college. Geetha decides to complain to college authorities, which earns her the wrath of Vijay, who leaves no stone unturned to spoil Geetha's life. He even abducts Geetha to tarnish her image. Geetha claims in front of the media that Vijay has married her and her life takes different changes after her marriage, forms the rest of the story.
Cast edit
Main Cast
- Dhanush Gowda[8] as Vijay; son of Minister Surya Prakash and Sudharani, Bhanumathi´s Stepson and Geetha's cousin & Husband
- Bhavya Gowda[9] as Geetha; A flower selling girl and Vijay's cousin & wife
Recurring Cast
- Sharmitha Gowda as Bhanumathi; Minister Surya Prakash's Second wife and Vijay's Stepmother; Shruthi's mother;
- Vijay Shobraj as Sithara; Bhanumathi's brother, Shruthi's uncle, Vijay's stepuncle
- Ashwath Neenasam as Sreenivas; Geetha's adoptive father
- Amrutha Roopesh as Susheela; Geetha's adoptive mother
- Nisarga as Sync Smitha; Geetha's college mate
- Jyesta as Kiran; Vijay's friend
- Unknown as Minister Surya Prakash; Bhanumathi and Sudharani's husband; Vijay and Shruthi's father; Chandrika's brother; Geetha´s maternal uncle
- Arathi Kulkarni as Sudharani; Minister Surya Prakash's first wife; Vijay's mother; Shruthi's stepmother
- Rekha Sagar as Chandrika; Minister Surya Prakash's sister; Vijay and Shruthi's paternal aunt; Geetha's biological mother
- Unknown as Shruthi; Minister Surya Prakash and Bhanumathi's daughter; Vijay's half-sister; Geetha's cousin and half sister-in-law
- Unknown as Shekhar; Chandrika´s husband, Geetha´s biological father; Vijay and Shruthi's paternal uncle
- Unknown as Vaiju alias Vajjayanthi, Bhanumathi and Sithara's sister, Shruthi's aunt, Vijay's stepaunt.
- Jayanth as Kiran - rival (Minister Surya Prakash and Bhanumathi's son, Sudharani's stepson, Shruthi's brother, Vijay's half-brother, Geetha's cousin and half brother-in-law
Cameo Appearances
- Anupama Gowda as Bhumika
- Divya Wagulkar as Dasavala;Tribal girl[10]
Adaptations edit
| Language | Title | Original release | Network(s) | Last aired | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kannada | Geetha ಗೀತಾ |
6 January 2020 | Colors Kannada | 9 March 2024 | Original |
| Bengali | Pherari Mon ফেরারি মন[11] |
7 November 2022 | Colors Bangla | Ongoing | Remake |
Production edit
The show owing to the COVID-19 pandemic in May 2021 started shooting in Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad for around a month.[12][13]
Awards edit
| Award | Category | Recipient | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Anubandha Awards 2020 | Best Story and Screenplay | K.S. Ramji | [14] |
| Mane Mecchida Aliya | Dhanush Gowda | ||
| Mane Mecchida Magalu | Bhavya Gowda | ||
| Mane Mecchida Atte | Sharmitha Gowda |
References edit
- ^ "Popular Kannada mega serial Agnisakshi to go off-air soon - Times of India". The Times of India. 27 December 2019. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- ^ "Team Geetha to feature in Majaa talkies for the first time - Times of India". The Times of India. 18 December 2020. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- ^ "Bhavya Gowda stays away from shooting due to ill health - Times of India". The Times of India. 21 April 2021. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- ^ "Geetha: Geetha teaches Vijaya and Sonu a lesson - Times of India". The Times of India. 9 October 2020. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- ^ "Geetha: Bhanumathi gets abducted - Times of India". The Times of India. 25 August 2020. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- ^ "Geetha: Geetha wins the college elections - Times of India". The Times of India. 19 September 2020. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- ^ "From Bhavya Gowda to Ninaad Haritsa: Promising newbies of Kannada television". The Times of India. 12 December 2020. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- ^ "Dhanush Gowda shares a priceless, throwback childhood photo - Times of India". The Times of India. 24 February 2021. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- ^ "I can relate to the fighting nature of Geetha, says Bhavya Gowda - Times of India". The Times of India. 31 March 2021. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- ^ "Divya Wagukar joins Geetha as Dasavala - Times of India". The Times of India. 26 March 2021. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- ^ "Did you know 'Pherari Mon' is inspired by a Kannada daily soap?". The Times of India. 28 June 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ "Kannada serial teams head to Hyderabad to continue shooting - Times of India". The Times of India. 26 May 2021. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- ^ "As Bengaluru reels under lockdown, makers of Kannada soap operas move sets to Hyderabad". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- ^ "Anubandha Awards 2020 to premiere on 15 January - Times of India". The Times of India. 12 January 2021. Retrieved 22 July 2021.