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 This summer, NDTV Imagine brings to life a TV adaptation of the 70's
blockbuster Seeta Aur Geeta. This new daily TV series airs from May
25, Monday to Friday at 7.30 p.m on Imagine and brings a new approach
and a fresh new cast to this classic story.
Superstar Hema Malini, who set the silver screen ablaze with her lead
role in the original film, visited the cast of the new show. She
interacted with the cast and crew and shared some fun moments
recounting her memories of her role and the film. Set in the backdrop
of the city of Mumbai, the TV adaptation of Seeta Aur Geeta is a
rollercoaster ride filled with humor, romance, drama and thrill.
Based on the cult movie Seeta Aur Geeta, the story is one of identical
twins separated at birth. The show will mark Anjori Alagh's debut on
the small screen essaying the twin roles of the characters of Seeta and
Geeta. The story traces the journey of Seeta, who is brought up with
all the luxurious trappings of life and is untimely orphaned and then
brought up under the evil eye of her Chachi - Sushmita Mukherjee and
fearsome Chacha- Ritu Raj. She grows up to be a tortured and timid
girl. On the other hand Geeta also played by Anjori Alagh, who grows up
on the streets of Mumbai, becomes a completely confident street smart
and bindaas girl who is capable of taking care of herself. Cezanne Khan
makes his come back as Suraj, the love interest of Geeta while Gaurav
Dixit will essay the role of Raka opposite Seeta. Varied twists of
fate lead to Seeta and Geeta's lives getting interchanged and the
unfolding of a fun-filled tale of the two sisters.
Says Hema Malini, "It will be clichéd to say that Seeta Aur Geeta is
one of my favorite films but honestly it's true. I was first time
playing a double role and was excited and nervous. The best part is
that a lot of youngsters I meet today have seen the film and compliment
me so its feels really good. I am elated that the film is being made
into a TV serial and I wish Anjori and rest of the cast the very best
and hope that the audiences give it the same love as they gave me and
the film."
Talking about the new show, Shailja Kejriwal, EVP Content Imagine said,
"Imagine has always delivered shows with newer shades of entertainment
that deal with the day-to-day life of every individual. For the first
time ever on television, a Bollywood blockbuster film will be
translated to a daily series giving it a fresher approach and
treatment. Seeta Aur Geeta is a classic story with a twist and a touch
of imagination, modern elements and a fresh new cast. We hope our
audiences thoroughly enjoy our offering of this entertaining flick."
Excited about her debut on television Anjori Alagh says "I am really
excited, but also nervous at the same time, as I have to portray a
double role on television for the first time. I have seen the classic
Seeta Aur Geeta several times and I have enjoyed every bit of the movie
immensely. No one can ever replace Hemaji. It's a pride and challenge
for me to essay this role and I hope I do justice to my characters."
On his comeback on the small screen, Cezzane Khan said, "It is a great
opportunity for me to bag this role which was once played by the
legendry Sanjeev Kumar. My image has always been of a lover boy and now
I want to showcase my versatility. This role has the freshness and
challenge that I have been looking for. I am really happy to be back on
television with a bang with such a big and promising series."
Says Gaurav Dixit on his new character, "I will be seen as Raka in this
show, who is brawny auto driver with a heart of gold. It's a challenge
to play Dharamji's role but I am confident that I will give my best. I
also wish to take some tips from Dharamji in future to enhance my
performance."
Adds producer, Sunil Bohra of Bohra Brothers, "There are many shows on
television that are inspired by Bollywood, but for first time someone
has bought the rights of a movie for its remake. Since the film was
high on drama and comedy we thought it would be really interesting to
remake it on television. I am delighted to be associated with Imagine's
Seeta Aur Geeta. The show is very entertaining, engaging mix of
storylines, settings and characters."
The series will be a complete family entertainer with a gripping
storyline, doses of comedy, power packed sequences and a completely new
and talented cast. Catch the rollicking entertainer only on Imagine.
Sampurn Media
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