Romil & Jugal
| Romil & Jugal | |
|---|---|
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| Genre | Drama |
| Created by | Ekta Kapoor |
| Based on | Romeo and Juliet |
| Developed by | Ekta Kapoor |
| Written by | Story and Screenplay Anu Menon James Ruzicka Dialogues Ishita Moitra |
| Directed by | Nupur Asthana |
| Creative director | Nimisha Pandey |
| Starring | Rajeev Siddhartha Manraj Singh Mandira Bedi Shrishti Ganguly Rindani |
| Composers | Original Background score Rooshin Kaizad Valentine Dance Track Anurag Saikia |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original languages | |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 10 |
| Production | |
| Producers | Ekta Kapoor Shobha Kapoor |
| Production locations | Mumbai, India |
| Editor | Geeta Singh |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 18-25 minutes |
| Production company | Balaji Telefilms |
| Distributor | ALT Digital Entertainment Ltd. |
| Release | |
| Original network | ALT Balaji |
| Picture format | HDTV 1080i |
| Audio format | Dolby Digital |
| Original release |
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| External links | |
| Website | |
Romil and Jugal is an Indian Hindi web series, produced by Ekta Kapoor for her video on demand platform ALTBalaji. Rajeev Siddhartha and Manraj Singh are the main protagonists of the series.[1] The series follows two young gay men, and the way the society accept/treat them.[2]
The series is available for streaming on the ALT Balaji App and its associated websites since its release date.[3]
Plot[]
The show is all about two men of today's society who fall in love with each other[4] Jugal (Manraj Singh), a Tamil-Brahman boy, is a little bit shy but falls in love with Romil (Rajeev Siddhartha), a Punjabi hunk and playboy. After spending time and navigating life together, they successfully become accepted by their narrow minded society. Their orthodox family also becomes more aware. They understand that their relationship is completely genuine and that they can't live without each other. They end up being accepted as a couple by both the general society and their families.[5]
Cast[]
- Rajeev Siddhartha as Romil Kohli
- Manraj Singh as Jugal Subramaniam
- Mandira Bedi as Ahalya
- Hariman Dhanjal as Mehul
- Shrishti Ganguly Rindani as Ramya Subramaniam
- Manini Mishra as Sunita Kohli
- Suchitra Pillai as Bhagyalaxmi Subramaniam
- Vritika Ramnani as Meher
- Rohan Mehra as Amit
- Mudita Shauq as Dimple Kohli
- Bhuvnesh Shetty as Mr. Subramaniam
- Harssh A. Singh as Jindal Kohli
- Divina Thakur as Kenny Desai
List of episodes[]
Though the series is originally shot in Hindi, its available as dubbed versions in three languages (Dravidian languages); Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu.
| No. | Title | Original release date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Love at First Sight" | 16 April 2017 | |
| A new attraction comes to the small town of Colwynganj, and Jugal is excited as he thinks his dream might finally come true. | |||
| 2 | "The New Guy Next-Door" | 16 April 2017 | |
| Romeo and Juliet have been shortlisted. A classic love story is about to take center stage. But who is in love with whom? | |||
| 3 | "Three Words Dear Romeo" | 16 April 2017 | |
| An invite from your sweetheart can be the perfect beginning of a love story. But is Jugal lucky enough? | |||
| 4 | "A Kiss and a Punch" | 16 April 2017 | |
| Love blossoms. Dreams come true. Heart skips a beat. Can a kiss convey the feelings? | |||
| 5 | "Dream or Reality?" | 16 April 2017 | |
| A change of heart and love finally finds acceptance. Has the love story really begun? | |||
| 6 | "Virgins No More!" | 16 April 2017 | |
| Love is at its peak. Two souls have finally found peace in each other's arms. Will they face the world hand in hand? | |||
| 7 | "Truth and Lies" | 16 April 2017 | |
| Two individuals, two families, one truth. Will their worlds fall apart or will there be a better end to this story? | |||
| 8 | "In Love and War!" | 16 April 2017 | |
| Love knows no boundaries, but courage does. Will Romil's fear overpower his love? | |||
| 9 | "Thus With a Kiss I Die" | 16 April 2017 | |
| Disowned and hurt, the love birds find another nest. Will they find acceptance in their new surroundings? | |||
| 10 | "Season Finale:A Happy Ending...NOT" | 16 April 2017 | |
| Marriages are made in heaven, but they sure have to be managed right here on earth. Will Romil and Jugal be successful in doing so? | |||
References[]
- ^ "Ekta Kapoor's Romil and Jugal is a modern, gay take on Romeo-Juliet. Actors Rajeev Siddhartha and Manraj Singh reveal more". indianexpress.com. Retrieved 2017-05-21.
- ^ "After Saas-Bahu Soaps, Ekta Kapoor Surprises All With Queer Twist To Romeo & Juliet". youthkiawaaz.com. Retrieved 2017-04-21.
- ^ "AltBalaji: Online shows that hit a new low". livemint.com. Retrieved 2017-04-28.
- ^ "A web series that is 'HONEST' – Romil and Jugal". yovizag.com. Retrieved 2017-04-26.
- ^ "Dev DD, Romil and Jugal, Boygiri: Five ALT Balaji web series worth investing in". firstpost.com. Retrieved 2017-11-04.
External links[]
- 2017 television films
- 2017 web series debuts
- Hindi-language web series
- Indian LGBT-related web series
- ALTBalaji original programming
- Works based on Romeo and Juliet