Akbar Ka Bal Birbal

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Akbar Ka Bal Birbal
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GenreHistorical comedy
Written by
  • Rakesh Baranwal
  • Timir Kireet Bakshi
  • Bunty Rathore
  • Balwinder Suri
Screenplay by
  • Rakesh Baranwal
  • Bunty Rathore
Story by
  • Rakesh Baranwal
  • Timir Kireet Bakshi
Directed byMukesh Kumar Singh
StarringAli Asgar
Vishal Kotian
Aditi Sajwan
Charu Asopa
Pawan singh
Vijhay Badlaani
Rose Sardana
Sumit Arora
Malkhan Singh Gaur
Theme music composerJitesh Panchal
Country of originIndia
Original languageHindi
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes55
Production
ProducersNikhil Sinha
Sohanna Sinha
CinematographyKaran Indoriya
EditorSatya Sharma
Running time20-22 minutes
Production companyTriangle Films Company
Original release
Network Star Bharat
Release31 August (2020-08-31) [1]  
27 November 2020 (2020-11-27)

Akbar Ka Bal... Birbal (transl... Akbar's Power Birbal) is an Indian Hindi historical comedy show that aired on Star Bharat and digitally available on Disney+ Hotstar. [2] The show starred Ali Asgar and Vishal Kotian as Akbar and Birbal respectively. This show is based on folktales of mighty Mughal Emperor Akbar and his witty and trusted courtier Birbal. This show revolves around Akbar and Birbal's friendship. This show is produced by Nikhil Sinha under the banner of Triangle Film Company. [3] [4]

Contents

Cast

Production

Filming

The series was filmed at the historical sets created in Mumbai. [8]

Cancellation and resuming

The show was abruptly axed midway by the channel on 23 October 2020 due to its low trp. [9] But on 18 November 2020 it started telecasting its remaining few bank episodes on the morning slot. [10]

Reception

The Times of India stated, "A lot of twists with a heavy pinch of entertainment that is what Akbar Ka Bal…Birbal has been. With every new episode, the makers have made sure to keep the audience engaged with their powerful content." [11]

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References

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  3. "Ali Asgar is 'honoured' to play Akbar in new show - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
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