Lakshya is an Indian crime television series which was first aired on 25 August 2011 and ended on 17 September 2016.[1][2][3] Its sequel has launched from 7 March 2021 on every Sunday named as Nave Lakshya.[4]

Lakshya
Genre
Created byAadesh Bandekar
Written by
Directed byBharat Gaikwad
StarringSeason 1 - Season 2 -
Theme music composerSeason 2 - Raviraj Kotharkar
Opening themeLakshya by Adarsh Shinde
Country of originIndia
Original languageMarathi
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes1226 (season 1) + 78 (season 2)
Production
Producers
Production locationsMumbai, Maharashtra, India
Camera setupMulti-Camera
Running time45 minutes
Production companySoham Productions
Original release
NetworkStar Pravah
Release25 August 2011 (2011-08-25) –
30 October 2022 (2022-10-30)

Series

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Season Episodes Originally Broadcast
First aired Last aired
1 1226 25 August 2011 17 September 2016
2 78 7 March 2021 25 April 2021
4 July 2021[5] 30 October 2022

Plot

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Lakshya (Season 1)

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It is a story of Police team named Unit 8. The team solves a new case and tactfully battles it out with the criminals. The team members shared a common goal to eradicating crime and they will go to any extent to ensure that justice is served.

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It is a story of Police team named Unit 9. It revolves around a competent police team. It will show the police team trying to solve crime cases and several social cases to make the lives of the people in society better. It will focus on how a dedicated team of police shall bring about justice in an area using their skills and resources.

Cast

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Lakshya (Season 1)

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  • Ashok Samarth as ACP Abhay Kirtikar
  • Aditi Sarangdhar as Sub-inspector Saloni Deshmukh
  • Shweta Shinde as Inspector Renu
  • Pari Telang as Inspector Disha Suryavanshi
  • Kamlesh Sawant as Head Constable Maruti Jagdale
  • Jagannath Nivangune as Sub-inspector Virendra Kadam
  • Dhanashree Kshirsagar as PSI Parna Desai
  • Ramesh Wani as Hawaldar
  • Mandar Kulkarni as Hacker Manas
  • Sandesh Jadhav as Inspector

Guest

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  • Abhijeet Shwetchandra as Vikrant Gaikwad
  • Soham Bandekar as Jay Dixit
  • Shubhangi Sadavarte as Mokshada Mohite
  • Amit Dolawat as Arjun Karandikar
  • Uday Sabnis as Appa Malwankar
  • Bhushan Telang as Sub-inspector
  • Aditi Sarangdhar as Inspector Saloni Deshmukh
  • Shweta Shinde as Inspector Renuka Rathore

Production

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Season 1

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Lakshya is a fast-paced narrative and its action packed sequences will differentiate it completely from other fictional shows on Marathi GECs. We are confident of a positive response from our audiences

— Nachiket Pantvaidya, General Manager of Star Pravah.

[8] ACP Abhay Kirtikar played by well-known actor Ashok Samarth who also starred in Singham.[9] Aditi Sarangdhar comeback to television as Sub-inspector Saloni Deshmukh[10] and Jagannath Nivangune was seen as Sub-inspector Virendra Kadam. Kamlesh Sawant and Mandar Kulkarni was essay constable Maruti Jagdale and ethical hacker Manas respectively. Shweta Shinde and Dhanashree Kshirsagar were selected to play the role of Inspector Renu and PSI Parna Desai respectively.[11]

Season 2

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We are proud to tell the story of our dutiful police and their department. This new goal will reveal what it takes to be fertile, what it takes to be smart, and how it can help you stay alert. While watching this series, you will realise that our Maharashtra Police Department is standing firmly behind you like brothers and sisters.

— Satish Rajwade, Programme Head of Star Pravah.

[12] Soham Bandekar son of Aadesh Bandekar and Suchitra Bandekar debutante with the role of Police inspector Jay Dixit.[13] Shubhangi Sadavarte playing the role of Police inspector Mokshada Mohite.[14]

Mahaepisode (2 hours)

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  • 15 August 2021
  • 13 March 2022
  • 24 July 2022

References

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  1. ^ "Lakshya – A gripping crime fiction series - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  2. ^ "Lakshya' - A New Thriller from 25th August". Marathi Movie World. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  3. ^ "'लक्ष्य' संपले!". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  4. ^ "Popular Marathi crime drama Lakshya to launch to its second season soon - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  5. ^ "Team Nave Lakshya begins shooting fresh episodes - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
  6. ^ "मालवणी फिश, उकडीचे मोदक, छायागीत आणि लक्ष्य मालिका, सोनम कपूरचं मराठी कनेक्शन". Divya Marathi (in Marathi). 10 February 2016. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  7. ^ "Sonam Kapoor will be seen in 'Lakshya'". Marathi Stars. 9 February 2016. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  8. ^ "Lakshya – A gripping crime fiction series - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  9. ^ ""Every film is an experiment" - Ashok Samarth". Marathi Movie World. 26 August 2011. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  10. ^ "Hello! This is Sub.Inspector Disha Suryavanshi speaking..." Marathi Movie World. 3 July 2014. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  11. ^ "'लक्ष्य'मध्ये इन्स्पेक्टर रेणूच्या भूमिकेत श्वेता शिंदे". Loksatta (in Marathi). 10 December 2014. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  12. ^ "नवी मालिका: महाराष्ट्र पोलिसांचं चातुर्य आणि साहसाची गोष्ट सांगणारी मालिका 'नवे लक्ष्य', आदेश बांदेकरांचा मुलगा करतोय पदार्पण". Divya Marathi (in Marathi). 22 February 2021. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
  13. ^ "नवी मालिका: महाराष्ट्र पोलिसांचं चातुर्य आणि साहसाची गोष्ट सांगणारी मालिका 'नवे लक्ष्य', आदेश बांदेकरांचा मुलगा करतोय पदार्पण". Divya Marathi (in Marathi). 22 February 2021. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
  14. ^ "I got to know the value of a cop's uniform when I wore one: Nave Lakshya actress Shubhangi Sadavarte - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
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