Balaji Telefilms

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Balaji Telefilms Ltd.
Company type Public
BSE:  532382
NSE:  BALAJITELE
IndustryTelevision
GenreEntertainment
Founded11 November 1994
Founder Jeetendra
Headquarters
Mumbai, Maharashtra
,
India
Area served
India
Key people
ProductsTelevision series
Film production
Web series
RevenueIncrease2.svg593 crore (US$74 million) (2023) [1]
Increase2.svg590.3 crore (US$74 million) (2023) [1]
Decrease2.svg−38 crore (US$−4.8 million) (2023) (PAT) [1]
Total assets Increase2.svg1,320 crore (US$170 million) (2023) [1]
Owner
Divisions 3
  • Television Productions
  • Movie Productions
  • Web series Productions and Distribution
Subsidiaries
Website balajitelefilms.com

Balaji Telefilms is an Indian company that produces Indian soap operas in several Indian languages. Balaji Telefilms also owns Alt Balaji, the platform known for producing adult rated content. Balaji Telefilms also produces reality TV, comedy, game shows, entertainment, and factual programming. Balaji Telefilms is promoted by Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor and is a public company listed at Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange of India.

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In the 2000s, the company produced some historic blockbusters, which included Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi , [2] Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii , Kaahin Kissii Roz , Kasautii Zindagii Kay , Kahiin to Hoga , Kkusum and Kasamh Se amongst several others.

In the 2010s the company produced several hugely successful drama series which includes Pavitra Rishta , [3] Tere Liye , Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani , Bade Achhe Lagte Hain , [4] Jodha Akbar , Yeh Hai Mohabbatein , [5] [6] [7] Kumkum Bhagya , [8] [9] Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi , Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki , Kundali Bhagya , [10] [11] [12] Yeh Hai Chahatein and Bhagya Lakshmi . [13] [14]

Since 2015, the company introduced several seasonal format weekend drama thriller series which went out to be highly rated series amongst which includes Naagin (TV series) (running currently in its 6th season), Kavach (TV series) (2 seasons), Brahmarakshas (2 seasons), Haiwaan : The Monster , Daayan (TV series) and Qayamat Ki Raat amongst several others.

In 2017, the company launched its biography, Kingdom of the Soap Queen: The Story of Balaji Telefilms . [15]

History

The company was registered as 'Balaji Telefilms Private Limited' on 11 November 1994 in Mumbai, India, with the objective of creating serials and other entertainment content by Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor. Balaji has specialized in formatted programming that can be adapted for languages around the nation as well as abroad. One notable success Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi . Other examples include Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii , Kaahin Kissii Roz , Kahiin to Hoga , Kasautii Zindagii Kay , Kkusum , Kutumb , Kohi Apna Sa , Kasamh Se , Pavitra Rishta , Parichay , Kya Hua Tera Vaada , Jodha Akbar , Bade Achhe Lagte Hain , Yeh Hai Mohabbatein , Naagin , Kumkum Bhagya and Kundali Bhagya The later five are dubbed and re-produced in several languages across India and Asia. In recent years the company has been expanding its reality show output with shows such as titles such as Box Cricket League on Sony TV. [16]

Balaji was incorporated as a public limited company on 29 February 2000, and its name was changed to 'Balaji Telefilms Ltd' on 19 April 2000. [17] The company made public issue of 28,00,000 equity shares of 10 each at a premium of 120 aggregating 36.40 crore. The issue included a book-built portion of 25,20,000 equity shares and a fixed price portion of 2,80,000 equity shares. [17] In the same year, Nine Network Entertainment India Pvt. Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nine Broadcasting India Pvt. Ltd., merged with Balaji Telefilms Ltd. [17] During 2000–04 the stock market capitalization grew sixteenfold to 571 crores when Star India acquired a 26% stake in the business. [18]

Balaji Telefilms started a media training institute in 2010. Known as ICE Institute of Creative Excellence, [19] it trains students in acting, cinematography, direction, modelling, etc. [20] [21] [22] [23] [24] [25]

In 2014, the company and Ekta Kapoor were subject to protests in Jaipur led by the Shri Rajput Karni Sena (SRKS), a Hindutva group. These occurred because of perceived communal slights in the Jodha Akbar television series. [26] [27]

In 2015, Balaji Telefilms produced a finite series, Naagin , which became the most viewed show on Indian television since its inception. The show won multiple awards and returned for its second and third season, which also generated high ratings. The fourth season of series was broadcast starting in December 2019 but it was not doing well on television so it was replaced by the fifth season of the series in August 2020. [28] [29] [30] [31]

In 2017, Reliance Industries acquired a 25% stake in Balaji Telefilms for Rs413 crore. The deal gave RIL access to Balaji Telefilms' content for use by telecom unit Reliance Jio. [32]

Current productions

SeriesGenreChannelFirst airedEpisodesRef(s)
Kumkum Bhagya Drama Zee TV 15 April 20142726 [33]
Synopsis: The story of a middle class professor Pragya Arora and rockstar Abhishek Mehra who are destined for each other and their eternal love. Abhishek marries Pragya due to a misunderstanding caused by Abhishek's sister. Despite their initial aversion, Abhishek and Pragya fall deeply in love only for fate to separate them time and time again. However destiny brings them together each time, but they face many problems in their married life like their eldest daughter Kiara's death. After their tragic deaths, the story shifted its focus to their second daughter Prachi and her love life with Ranbir Kohli. However fate took unexpected turn when her twin sister Rhea, gets obsessed with him thus making numerous attempts to separate them. Later Prachi and Ranbir get married and have two daughters Khushi and Poorvi but the couple face several troubles in their married life as Prachi suffers a similar fate like Pragya. The story now focuses on their younger daughter Poorvi and her married life with a rich businessman Rajvansh Malhotra, the ex-boyfriend of Khushi and his ex-fiancée Monisha creating troubles for them.
Kundali Bhagya Drama Zee TV 12 July 20171820 [34]
Synopsis: Pragya's younger sister Dr. Preeta Arora's fate is intertwined with two Luthra brothers– Karan and Rishabh. Preeta, a physiotherapist falls for cricketer Karan Luthra and gets married to him after initial loathing towards each other while Rishabh too loves her one-sided. They face several predicaments in their married life like their adopted daughter Pihu's death. They later have a daughter Kavya after Karan is assumed dead and she marries Rishabh for Kavya's sake. But Karan returns and she reunites with him and they have twin sons– Rudraksh and Shaurya but they get separated again as Preeta and Rudraksh are persumed dead due to an accident. Now the story revolves around their son Rudraksh better known as Rajveer Arora. An amnesiac Preeta lives with her son, Rajveer, while Karan is with their other son Shaurya. A determined Rajveer promises to give Preeta justice and thus begins the quest to regain Preeta's lost glory as well as navigating through his life getting entangled in a love triangle with his mutual love life with Dr. Palki Khurana and Shaurya getting obsessed with her resulting in time and again Shaurya plotting against him.
Yeh Hai Chahatein Drama Star Plus 19 December 20191308 [35]
Synopsis: A rockstar Rudraksh marries a gynecologist Preesha to avenge his brother's death and obtain custody of his child but falls in love with her which lasts beyond their untimely deaths. With the focus then shifting to their play boy son, Samrat, a rockstar just like his father and a reserved physiotherapist Nayantara who cross paths only to fall in love with each other. The story now narrates the love life of Samrat and Nayantara's daughter, Kashvi and the love of her life Arjun. After their marriage they face several hurdles as Kashvi's namesake sister Mahima too gets obsessed with Arjun and makes attempts to separate them.
Bhagya Lakshmi Drama Zee TV 3 August 2021895 [36]
Synopsis: The rich and illustrious Oberoi family marries their only son Rishi to a poor girl Lakshmi because of his Kundali Dosh (Horoscope Flaw). The boy has a flamboyant nature whereas the girl is simple. However Rishi falls for Lakshmi and they get united failing all the plottings of his obsessed lover Malishka.
Parineetii Drama Colors TV 14 February 2022702 [37]
Synopsis: Two best friends Parineet and Neetii who adore each others as sisters, Turn the wives of a same man Rajeev. Circumstances take place when both grow distant, causing Neetii to become the main antagonist.
Chahenge Tumhe Itna Romance
Drama
Shemaroo Umang 20 February 2024
Synopsis: The drama series revolving around the life a protagonist who is unmarried but does all the rituals of a married women.

Upcoming productions

SeriesGenreChannel
Naagin 7 Supernatural fiction Colors TV

Former productions

Audio

YearShowNetworkLanguageGenrePremiersCastRef.
2021Darmiyaan Audible Hindi Podcast series 14 October 2021 Sriti Jha, Shabir Ahluwalia [38]

Hindi

YearTitleChannelGenreFirst airedLast airedEpisodesRef(s)
Hindi
1995 Captain House DD Metro Horror 2 January 199529 November 1996100
Hum Paanch (season 1) Zee TV Sitcom 1 March 199515 August 1999270
Padosan DD Metro Drama 10 April 19958 May 1997107
Mano Ya Na Mano Zee TV Thriller 16 June 199514 October 199668 [39]
1996 Itihaas DD National Drama 6 May 199617 September 1998488
1999BandhanDD Metro Drama 20 September 199928 December 2000268
Kanyadaan Sony TV 18 October 19997 July 2000142
Karma Mayavi Nagri DD National Action
Drama
9 November 19992 November 200052 [40]
2000Kaun DD National Horror25 February 20002 September 200052
Kashti Zee TV Drama1 March 200017 May 2001148
Koshish... Ek Aasha 7 March 200011 April 2002117
Ghar Ek Mandir Sony TV24 April 200023 March 2002360
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Star Plus 3 July 20006 November 20081833 [41]
Kasamm DD National 23 August 20007 December 2001109
Kundali Metro Gold 12 September 20007 September 200152
Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii Star Plus 16 October 20009 October 20081661 [42]
Kavita Metro Gold 18 October 20006 September 200178
2001 Karam SAB TV Drama16 January 200112 March 200260
Kabhii Sautan Kabhii Sahelii Metro Gold / Star Plus19 February 200114 November 2002223
Kuch Khona Hai Kuch Pana HaiDD Metro5 March 20019 July 200117
Kaliren19 March 20016 July 200179
Kaahin Kissii Roz Star Plus Thriller23 April 200123 September 2004714 [43]
Kkusum Sony TVDrama2 May 200130 November 20051001
Kohi Apna Sa Zee TV15 October 200115 January 2003312
Kalash Star Plus20 October 200120 February 2003270
Kutumb Sony TV29 October 20017 February 2003251
Kasautii Zindagii Kay Star Plus 29 October 200128 February 20081423 [44]
2002 Kitne Kool Hai Hum Zee TVSitcom15 April 200213 February 2003160 [45]
Kuchh Jhuki Palkain Sony TVDrama29 April 20028 January 2003147
Kammal Zee TVDrama1 July 200220 March 2003152
Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat Sony TVThriller

Horror

1 August 200214 April 2004252
Kahi To Milenge Sahara One Drama11 November 200223 October 2003240
Hum Paanch 2 Zee TVSitcom19 November 200212 August 200342
2003 Kahani Terrii Merrii Sony TVDrama21 January 200321 August 2003112
Kayaamat DD National / M-Net 7 April 20036 November 2003156
Kahiin To Hoga Star Plus8 September 200316 February 2007799
Kkoi Dil Mein Hai Sony TV21 December 200324 February 2005260
2004 Kkehna Hai Kuch Mujhko Drama11 March 200424 April 2005165
Kesar Star Plus19 April 200431 May 2007650
Kalki27 August 200417 December 200416
Karma (2004 TV series) Star Plus Superhero 27 August 200411 February 200554
Kosmiic Chat Zoom Talk show 19 September 200413 February 200520
Kyaa Kahein Drama17 September 200430 March 200542
Kaarthika Hungama TV Teen drama 27 September 200423 December 200452
K. Street Pali Hill Star PlusThriller27 September 200412 October 2006428
Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi MTV India Teen drama 25 October 200418 May 2005107
2005 Kkavyanjali Star PlusDrama25 January 200528 August 2006345
Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai Sony TV29 March 20055 October 2006331
Hum Paanch - Tadka Mar Ke Zee TVSitcom5 November 200522 April 200642
2006 Kasamh Se Drama16 January 200612 March 2009742
Kandy Floss Sony TVTalk show10 March 200628 July 200620 [46]
Kyaa Hoga Nimmo Kaa Star One Drama20 March 200618 January 2007176
Thodi Si Zameen Thoda Sa Aasmaan Star Plus20 August 20062 September 2007100
Karam Apnaa Apnaa 29 August 200627 March 2009603
2007 Kayamath Drama series19 February 200712 March 2009411
Kasturi 23 April 200731 March 2009350
Khwaish Sony TV16 July 200724 April 2008163
Kahe Naa Kahe 9X 12 November 20075 July 2008150
Kuchh Is Tara Sony TV26 November 200728 August 2008160
Kya Dill Mein Hai 9X1 December 20078 November 200898
2008 Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil Star Plus Drama series3 March 20085 February 2010444
Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ka Ticket 9X Reality TV 6 July 200828 December 200826
Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki Mythology 7 July 20086 November 200875
Kabhi Kabhii Pyaar Kabhi Kabhii Yaar Sony TV Dance
Reality
9 July 200821 August 200814
Tujh Sang Preet Lagai Sajna Star Plus Drama3 November 20085 February 2010295
2009 Kitani Mohabbat Hai 1 Imagine TV Drama
Romance
19 January 200925 September 2009170
Bandini Drama19 January 200929 January 2011518
Koi Aane Ko Hai Colors TV Horror13 March 20092 October 200952
Pavitra Rishta Zee TV Drama1 June 200924 October 20141424
Shraddha Star Plus28 September 200915 January 201080
Bayttaab Dil Kee Tamanna Hai Sony TV6 October 200924 February 201082
Pyaar Ka Bandhan 7 October 200928 April 2010108
Bairi Piya Colors TV 21 October 20093 September 2010252
2010 Sarvggun Sampanna Imagine TV Drama11 May 201029 October 2010125
Keshav Pandit Zee TV 15 May 201024 July 201011
Tere Liye Star Plus 14 June 20102 April 2011212 [47]
Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani Star One Supernatural18 October 201015 December 2011331 [48]
Kitani Mohabbat Hai 2 Imagine TV Drama1 November 201026 May 2011153 [49]
2011 Bade Achhe Lagte Hain Sony TVDrama30 May 201110 July 2014644 [50]
Parichay – Nayee Zindagi Kay Sapno Ka Colors TV 9 August 201115 March 2013415 [51]
2012 Kya Huaa Tera Vaada Sony TV30 January 201223 May 2013276 [52]
Gumrah: End of Innocence Channel V Crime11 March 201226 June 2016269
V The Serial Teen Drama26 November 20127 March 201375 [53]
2013 Savdhaan India Life OK Crime
Thriller
15 February 201312 May 201326 [54]
Ek Thhi Naayka Thriller
Supernatural
9 March 201328 April 201316 [55]
Jodha Akbar Zee TV Historical fiction 18 June 20137 August 2015566 [56]
Pavitra Bandhan DD National Drama9 September 20138 December 2016780 [57]
MTV Webbed MTV IndiaCyber Crime14 September 201321 September 201437 [58]
Confessions of an Indian Teenager Channel V IndiaTeen drama25 November 201322 May 201452 [59]
Yeh Hai Mohabbatein Star Plus Drama
Romance
3 December 201318 December 20191898 [6]
2014 Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi Colors TV Romance
Drama
24 June 201419 February 2016446 [60]
Ajeeb Daastaan Hai Ye Life OK Social
Drama
7 October 20146 March 2015110 [61]
Yeh Dil Sun Raha Hai Sony Pal Drama16 October 201413 February 201594 [62]
Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyaar Sony TVDrama18 November 201417 November 2015208 [63]
Box Cricket League 1 Reality TV
Sports
15 December 201422 January 201524 [64]
2015 Kalash - Ek Vishwaas Life OK Drama23 March 201517 March 2017518 [65]
Nach Baliye 7 Star Plus Dance
Reality
26 April 201519 July 201520 [66]
Kuch Toh Hai Tere Mere Darmiyaan Drama28 September 20152 January 201683 [67]
Pyaar Ko Ho Jaane Do Sony TVDrama20 October 201529 January 201673 [68]
Yeh Kahan Aa Gaye Hum &TV Thriller26 October 201524 August 2016214 [69]
Naagin 1: Mohabbat Aur Inteqaam Ki Dastaan Colors TV Supernatural
Fantasy
Thriller
Drama
1 November 20155 June 201662 [28]
2016 Box Cricket League 2 Reality TV
Sports
20 February 201631 July 201624 [70]
Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki Drama
Romance
7 March 201627 July 2018621 [71]
Kavach...Kaali Shaktiyon Se Supernatural
Horror
11 June 201620 November 201647 [72]
Mazaak Mazaak Mein Life OK Stand-up comedy 23 July 201625 September 201620 [73]
Brahmarakshas 1 – Jaag Utha Shaitaan Zee TV Fantasy
Thriller
6 August 201618 February 201757 [74]
Naagin 2 Colors TV Supernatural
Fantasy
Thriller
Drama
8 October 201625 June 201775 [75]
Chandra Nandini Star Plus Historical
Drama
10 October 201610 November 2017286 [76]
Pardes Mein Hai Meraa Dil Romance
Drama
7 November 201630 June 2017170 [77]
2017 Dhhai Kilo Prem Family
Drama
3 April 201730 September 2017152 [78]
Chandrakanta — Ek Mayavi Prem Gaatha Colors TV Fantasy24 June 201716 June 201894 [79]
2018 Box Cricket League 3 MTV IndiaReality TV
Sports
26 February 20184 April 201823 [80]
Naagin 3 Colors TV Supernatural
Fantasy
2 June 201826 May 2019103 [81]
Dil Hi Toh Hai Sony TVDrama18 June 20181 November 201890 [82]
Qayamat Ki Raat Star Plus Horror/
Thriller
23 June 201817 February 201970 [83]
Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2 Romance
Drama
25 September 20183 October 2020467 [84]
Daayan &TV Supernatural horror
15 December 201828 July 201966 [85]
2019 Box Cricket League 4 MTV IndiaReality TV
Sports
29 April 201922 May 201918 [86]
Kavach... Maha Shivratri Colors TV Supernatural horror
25 May 201927 October 201942 [87]
Bepanah Pyaar Colors TV Thriller
Drama
3 June 201928 February 2020190 [88]
Haiwaan : The Monster Zee TV Sci-Fi
Fantasy
31 August 201916 February 202050
Naagin 4 Colors TV Supernatural
Fantasy
Thriller
Drama
14 December 20198 August 202037 [89]
2020 Pavitra Bhagya Colors TV Drama
Romance
2 March 20202 October 202074 [90]
Naagin 5 Colors TV Fantasy Drama9 August 20206 February 202152 [91]
Prem Bandhan Dangal TV Drama 30 September 20209 June 2021166 [92]
Molkki Colors TV Social
Drama
16 November 202011 February 2022322 [93]
Brahmarakshas 2: Phir Jaag Utha Shaitan Zee TV Supernatural Drama22 November 20204 April 202139 [94]
2021 Kuch Toh Hai: Naagin Ek Naye Rang Mein Colors TV Supernatural Thriller 7 February 202121 March 202113 [95]
Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2 Sony Entertainment Television Drama30 August 202124 May 2023453 [96]
2022 Naagin 6 Colors TV Supernatural fiction 12 February 20229 July 2023146
Appnapan – Badalte Rishton Ka Bandhan Sony TV Drama
Romance
15 June 202218 November 2022119
Yeh Dil Mannge More DD National Drama
Romance
15 August 202212 November 202278 [97]
Pyar Ke Saat Vachan Dharampatnii Colors TV Drama 28 November 202229 September 2023220 [98]
2023 Molkki - Rishton Ki Agnipariksha Colors TV Social Drama 13 February 202322 March 202334 [99]
Bekaboo Fantasy Drama 18 March 20236 August 202341
Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 3 Sony Entertainment Television Drama 25 May 202311 August 202357 [100]
Barsatein – Mausam Pyaar Ka 10 July 202316 February 2024160
2024 Pracchand Ashok Colors TV History, Drama 6 February 202329 March 202439

Other languages

TitleNetworkGenreFirst airedLast airedEpisodesRef(s)
Bengali
Konya Zee Bangla Drama

Social

28 February 201127 August 2011144 [101]
Sohaagi Sindoor Colors Bangla Drama 18 January 201611 June 2016125
Phire Ashar Gaan Star Jalsha Music Reality 13 March 201631 July 201620 [102]
Rangiye Diye Jao Zee Bangla Drama 11 December 201715 June 2018135 [103]
produced under the banner 'Chayabani Balaji Entertainment'
Bhojpuri
Senur Mang Tikule Mahuaa TV Drama 18 July 201127 March 2012168 [104]
Kannada
Kavyanjali Udaya TV Drama 4 September 200023 August 2002515
Kannadi19 November 200129 August 2003460
Kavalu Daari26 August 200229 August 2003265
Khshanaa Khshanaa26 August 200219 December 2003345
Kapi Cheste6 April 200219 January 200384
Kanya Daana1 September 200312 May 2006705 [105] [106]
Kumkuma Bhagya5 May 20034 May 20071045 [107] [108]
Kadambari22 December 20036 November 20091530 [109]
Kankkana DD Chandana 14 November 200519 September 2007500 [110]
Kalyanee Udaya TV 21 November 20054 May 2007380
Kankkana1 December 20083 April 200995
Kalyanee9 November 200931 August 2012730 [111]
Kadiruve Ninagaagi12 June 201024 October 201040
Yuggadi16 May 201130 August 2013335
Pavithra Bandhana ETV Kannada 23 April 201217 May 2013275
Malayalam
Kavyanjali Surya TV Drama 24 May 200425 August 2006585
Pavithra Bandham4 April 20054 August 2006347
Kalyani28 August 200620 June 2008470
Koottukaari24 November 200828 August 2009198
Kadhaparayum Kaaviyaanjali20 July 200916 April 2010191
Marathi
Maziya Priyala Preet Kalena Zee Marathi Drama 14 June 201030 July 2011350
Bandh Reshmache Star Pravah 21 February 201117 March 2012198 [112]
Arundhati Zee Marathi 10 October 201114 April 2012162
Rang Maza Vegla Saam TV 2 April 201221 September 2012125
Mission Dosti.com 28 May 20124 January 2013160 [113]
Tumchya Aamchyatali Kusum Sony Marathi 4 October 202126 February 2022129 [114]
Punjabi
Kinna Sonaa Tenu Rab Ne BanayaGET Punjabi Drama 2 January 201228 September 2012195
Tamil
Pasamalargal Sun TV Drama 5 January 199823 March 1999315
Kudumbam24 March 19995 October 2001500
Kelunga Maamiyare Neengalum Marumagalthan8 October 20014 October 2002365
Kulavilakku7 October 200222 October 2004450
Kanavarukkaga25 October 200426 May 2006354
Kasthuri 21 August 200631 August 20121532
Kanmaneeya27 October 200816 April 2010340 [115]
Kavyanjali Star Vijay Drama 20012002485
Kudumbam Oru Kovil Star Vijay Drama 20012001117
Telugu
Anubandham Gemini TV Drama21 June 199927 October 2000350 [116]
Kutumbam23 August 19993 October 2000295
Pavithra Bandham15 May 200017 January 2003700 [117]
Kalisundram Raa30 October 200025 October 2002508 [118]
Pelli Kanuka15 January 20014 June 200121 [119]
Kkalavaarii Kkodulu23 July 20011 July 20051024
Kante Koothurne Kanali20 January 200319 March 2004302 [120]
Kavyanjali22 March 20041 April 2005270
Ka Kaa Ki Kee Ku Koo Ku7 April 200426 September 200452 [121]
Karthika Deepam4 April 200521 July 2006340
Kalyanee4 July 200529 January 20101220
Brahma Mudi29 June 200927 November 2009100
Kotha Bangaram1 February 201016 September 2011425
Kaliyuga Raamayanam12 July 20107 January 2011130
Kannavari Kalalu19 September 20116 April 2012143
Nuvvu Nachav 2 April 201231 August 2012108

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Gold Award for Best Actress in a Lead Role</span>

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Gold Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role</span>

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Gold Award for Best Actress in a Negative Role</span>

Gold Award for Best Actress in a Negative Role is an award given by Zee TV as part of its annual Gold Awards for Indian television series and artists, to recognize an actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a supporting role.

Aishwarya Khare is an Indian actress who works in Hindi television. She is best known for her role as Mahima Srinivasan Khurana in Star Plus's romantic drama Yeh Hai Chahatein and Lakshmi Bajwa in Zee TV's romantic drama Bhagya Lakshmi.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Varun Joshi</span> Indian television actor (born 1996)

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