Shree Ganesh
| Shree Ganesh | |
|---|---|
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| Genre | Mythology |
| Created by | Vikas Kapoor |
| Based on |
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| Written by | Vikas Kapoor/Lt. Darshan Laad |
| Directed by | Dheeraj Kumar |
| Starring | Jagesh Mukati |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Hindi |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 144 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Zuby Kochhar |
| Running time | 45 min (approx ) |
| Production company | Creative Eye Limited |
| Release | |
| Original network | Sony Entertainment Television |
| Original release | 1 October 2000 – 29 June 2003 |
Shree Ganesh is an Indian mythological television series that aired on Sony Entertainment Television from 1 October 2000 and ended on 29 June 2003.[1] Directed by Dheeraj Kumar, it follows the story of Hindu God Ganesha portrayed by Jagesh Mukati.
Plot[]
It is the narration of the story of Lord Shiva and Parvati's son Ganesha who is considered as remover of any obstacles.
Cast[]
- as Ganesh
- Gayatri Jayaraman as Adishakti
- as Shiva
- as Parvati
- Sandeep Mohan as Vishnu
- Arup Pal as Brahma
- Surbhi Tiwari as Sati
- Sunil Nagar as Daksh
- Sameer Dharmadhikari as Indra
- Shilpa Kataria Singh as Shachi
- Sanjay Swaraj as Narada
- Radha Krishna Dutt as Kashyapa
- Kirti Singh as Devi Diti
- Shweta Rastogi as Devi Aditi
- Nimai Bali as Tarakasura
Production[]
We did a lot of research, stuck to the scriptures, and made the show with a lot of passion. We worked closely with the research scholars from various states of India. We spent almost two years on the research before Zuby and I decided to make a show.
Speaking about the series, director Dheeraj Kumar said, "Shree Ganesh is a show with many untouched aspects of Lord Ganesh which can be truly understood at dire times."[3]
Reception[]
The Tribune quoted, "It triumphs due to its slick production values and neatly packaged anecdotes."[4]
As in April 2001, it was garnering a rating of 1.9 TVR in India.[5]
Syndication[]
Star Plus, DD National, ABZY Cool acquired the broadcast rights for the series in June 2020, during the nationwide coronavirus lockdown, as a substitute to its original programming.[6]
References[]
- ^ "The five most memorable representations of Lord Ganesha on television". Hindustan Times.
- ^ "As 'Shree Ganesh' returns to TV, producer Dheeraj Kumar says that mythology is here to stay". The Times of India.
- ^ "'Shree Ganesh' TV show to be back on small screen". Zee News.
- ^ "War of the lords". The Tribune.
- ^ "Bankable mythologicals materialise on TV screens at a fantastic pace". India Today.
- ^ "'Shree Ganesh' to be back on small screen". Times of India.
External links[]
- Shree Ganesh on IMDb
- Indian television series about Hindu deities
- 2000 Indian television series debuts
- 2001 Indian television series endings
- Sony Entertainment Television original programming