Bepannah

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Bepannah
Bepannah title card.png
GenreRomance
Drama
Mystery
Created byAniruddha Rajderkar
Written byPrakriti Mukherjee
Screenplay by Ishita Moitra
Prakriti Mukherjee
Ishaan Bajpayee
Story byPrakriti Mukherjee
Shreenita Bhaumik
Directed byAniruddha Rajderkar
Vikram Labhe
Yogesh Pundir
Creative directorAmeeta Devadigga
Starring Harshad Chopda
Jennifer Winget
Theme music composer Rahul Jain
Opening themeBepannaah
ComposerRahul Jain
Country of originIndia
Original languageHindi
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes186
Production
Executive producerVijay Singh Phoolka
Producers Prem Krishen
Sunil Mehta
CinematographyHanoz VK
EditorsShadab Khan
Aasif Khan
Sanjay Sapte
Running time20 minutes
Production company Cinevistaas Limited
Original release
Network Colors TV
Release19 March (2018-03-19) 
30 November 2018 (2018-11-30)

Bepannah (Endless) is a Hindi romantic mystery drama television series that aired from 19 March to 30 November 2018 on Colors TV. [1] Produced by Cinevistaas Limited, it streamed on Voot and starred Harshad Chopda and Jennifer Winget. [2]

Contents

Plot

Aditya Hooda and Zoya Siddiqui are two individuals brought together by fate through their spouses' betrayal.

Aditya and Zoya's partners Pooja Mathur and Yash Arora are found dead together in a road accident. They discover that the two were having an affair and are left shocked. Aditya channels his grief into anger while Zoya goes into denial. The divorce papers filed by Pooja and Yash reach them late. Unable to run from the truth anymore, Zoya attempts suicide but is saved by Aditya.

As the two bond over their shared trauma, CBI Inspector Rajveer Khanna enters their lives with a relentless hunger to put them behind bars. He believes them to be guilty for the murder of their spouses and frames for the same. Having grown to trust one another, Aditya and Zoya go on the run to prove their innocence.

Harshvardhan proves them innocent. Aditya and Zoya read Pooja's diary and break down, learning that Pooja was pregnant with Yash's child. Broken but resolute, Aditya and Zoya decide to move on. Together, they forgive Yash and Pooja. Aditya leaves for Paris, wanting time to reflect on himself, while Zoya focuses on reviving her bankrupt company.

Six months later

Zoya is a successful entrepreneur, while Aditya remains in Paris. Sakshi is being held hostage by Anjana. Zoya supports Noor and Arjun when she finds out about their feelings. When Aditya returns, he finds Zoya a more confident and assertive version of herself while he himself has grown quieter. Their friendship blooms as they begin spending time together. Aditya feels new emotions arising in his heart for Zoya. He ignores them at first but later accepts that he has fallen in love with her.

When Aditya decides to confess to Zoya, he gets to know about her suitor Arshad Habib. Aditya gets jealous on seeing Zoya spend time with him. Sakshi is aware about Anjana being Pooja and Yash's murderer and warns her of the fact. Afraid of getting exposed, Anjana pushes Sakshi off a cliff. Differences arise between Arjun and Noor. Aditya confesses his love to Zoya, but she misunderstands him.

Amidst the confusion, Zoya agrees to marry Arshad. Aditya confronts her and asks her to listen to her heart. Zoya remains obstinate but his words continue to linger in her mind. She tries faking a smile but realizes she is genuinely not happy. Zoya reminisces her moments with Aditya on her wedding day. She accepts her feelings for him, but Waseem breaks ties with her. Aditya proposes Zoya and the two get married, promising to always love, trust and stand by each other.

Zoya starts getting anonymous messages and calls threatening her from Kalpana Dadeech. She brings out the truth about Rajveer being Harshvardhan's son and reveals his past where her daughter Pallavi was pregnant with Rajveer but Harshvardhan, unaware of it, had married Anjana. Heartbroken and shattered, Pallavi had committed suicide. Rajveer and Kalpana kill Harshvardhan to avenge Pallavi's death and frame Aditya, who is found unconscious near Harshvardhan's body, holding the knife. Anjana goes in shock and Arjun leaves the house. Rajveer causes misunderstandings between Aditya and Zoya. The two, broken and helpless, go their separate ways.

One year later

Aditya has taken over Hooda and Associates. Anjana is mentally unstable and kept under supervision. Zoya having studied clinical psychology, gets an internship in the same hospital Anjana is admitted in. Aditya and Zoya miss each other and reminisce the love they shared. Noor bumps into Arjun in Delhi. They try to resist one another, but fail. Aditya and Zoya come face to face. They try to ignore their feelings and act cold towards each other.

Eventually, unable to control their emotions anymore, Aditya and Zoya reconcile. Arjun reaches Mussoorie and confesses his love for Noor. Anjana recalls everything and owns up about killing Pooja, Yash and Sakshi. She asks Aditya and Zoya to forgive her and is arrested. Aditya breaks down in disbelief. Zoya comforts him and the two embrace. Arjun and Noor get married and Aditya, Zoya, Arjun, Noor, Roshnaq and Waseem pose for a photograph.

Cast

Main

Recurring

Guests

Episode(s)NameIntegration
69 Meera Deosthale Jashn–E–Eid
Vijayendra Kumeria
142—146 Vatsal Sheth Sitaron Se Saji Baarat
Ishita Dutta
142 Hina Khan
143 Karan Tacker

Production

Development

The show was earlier titled Adhura Alvida but was later renamed Bepannaah. [3]

Casting

Harshad Chopda and Jennifer Winget were cast as Aditya Hooda and Zoya Siddiqui. [4]

On being asked about how he selected his role, Chopda said, "I am returning to television after a hiatus and I was consciously waiting to pick the right story. Bepannaah's core concept was the major influence in this case; Jennifer and I hit off as soon as we met. I'm sure it will be exciting for the audience to see us together onscreen." [5] Winget added, "The first time I heard the narration for the show, I had tears in my eyes; a show like Bepannaah comes your way rarely and I am ecstatic to be a part of it." [5]

Apart from them; Rajesh Khattar, Parineeta Borthakur, Shehzad Shaikh, Aanchal Goswami, Iqbal Azad, Aaryaa Sharma, Namita Dubey, Sehban Azim and Vaishnavi Dhanraj were cast to portray Harshvardhan Hooda, Anjana Hooda, Arjun Hooda, Noor Siddiqui, Waseem Siddiqui, Roshnaq Siddiqui, Pooja Mathur, Yash Arora and Mahi Arora. [6]

In May 2018, Apurva Agnihotri joined the cast as Rajveer Khanna. [7] Taher Shabbir was chosen to play Dr. Arshad Habib. [8]

Filming

Bepannaah was mainly shot in Cinevistaas Studios, Mumbai but the opening sequences were filmed in Mussoorie. [9]

Soundtrack

Bepannah
Original Soundtrack
Soundtrack album by
Rahul Jain
Released26 March 2018
Genre Romance
Soundtrack
Length18:33
Language Hindi
Label Pehchan Music
Producer Soham Naik

Bepannah's soundtrack is written and composed by Rahul Jain. It released on 26 March 2018. The title track, Bepannaah, is sung by Rahul Jain and Roshni Shah. [10] Zaroorat, sung by Rahul Jain and Ankita Dwivedi, was released on 18 August 2018. [11]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Bepannah" (Male)Rahul Jain & Amit LakhaniRahul JainRahul Jain5:12
2."Bepannah" (Duet)Rahul Jain & Amit LakhaniRahul JainRahul Jain & Roshni Shah6:30
3."Mere Dil Ko Tere Dil Ki Zaroorat Hai" (Male)Rahul Jain, Sandeep Jahaal & Vandana KhandelwalRahul JainRahul Jain5:44
4."Mere Dil Ko Tere Dil Ki Zaroorat Hai" (Female)Rahul Jain, Sandeep Jahaal & Vandana KhandelwalRahul JainAnkita Dwivedi1:47
Total length:18:33

Reception

Ratings

According to BARC India reports, Bepannaah debuted with 5.8 million impressions and a 2.7 TRP. [12] Thus, making it to the list of top five shows in its very first week. [13]

Reviews

The Times Of India said, "The show comes as a breath of fresh air and attempts at a new story filled with mystery and romance." [14]

India Today noted, "Bepannaah is as intense as it could get: be it romance or murder mystery and as fresh as an Indian TV show can be in terms of packaging and treatment. Jennifer Winget and Harshad Chopda deliver a stupendous performance.” [15]

Bollywood Life commented, "Bepannaah with its finesse is a welcome change. The story promises to be an enthralling one." [16]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNomineeResultReference
2018 Gold Awards Best Actor Male Harshad Chopda Nominated
Best Actor Female Jennifer Winget Nominated
Best Actor Female CriticsWon [17]
Best Onscreen Jodi Harshad Chopda & Jennifer Winget Nominated
Best Actress in a Negative Role Vaishnavi Dhanraj Nominated
Best ShowBepannaahNominated
Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actor Drama Popular Harshad Chopda Won [18] [19]
Best Actress Drama Popular Jennifer Winget Nominated
Best Drama Popular BepannaahWon [20]
Best Actress Drama Jury Jennifer Winget Nominated
Best Actress in a Negative Role Parineeta Borthakur Nominated
Best Drama Jury BepannaahNominated
Best Director Drama Aniruddha RajderkarWon [21]
Best SingerRahul JainNominated
Best Song Track
Best Lyricist
Asian Viewers Television Awards Male Actor of the Year Harshad Chopda Won [22]
Female Actor of the Year Jennifer Winget Nominated
Soap of the YearBepannaahNominated
2019Lions Gold AwardsBest Actor Popular Harshad Chopda Won [23]
Best Actress Popular Jennifer Winget Won
Best Supporting Actor Male Rajesh Khattar Won
Indian Telly Awards Fan Favorite Actor Harshad Chopda Nominated
Fan Favorite Actress Jennifer Winget Won [24]
Fan Favorite Jodi Harshad Chopda & Jennifer Winget Nominated
Best Actor in Supporting Role Popular Shehzad ShaikhNominated
Best Actor in Negative Role Popular Rajesh Khattar Won [25]
Best Actress in Negative Role Popular Parineeta Borthakur Nominated
Best Daily Series PopularBepannaahNominated
Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actor Drama Popular Harshad Chopda Nominated
Asian Viewers Television Awards Male Actor of the YearWon [26]
Female Actor of the Year Jennifer Winget Nominated
Soap of the YearBepannaahWon

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