Kabani (TV series)

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Kabani
Kabani.jpg
GenreSoap opera
Written byDinesh Pallath
Directed by Sudheesh Sankar / Shiju Aroor
Starring Gopika Anil
Prem Jacob
Theme music composer M. Jayachandran
Opening themeKilimakal Paadi
Country of originIndia
Original languageMalayalam
No. of episodes303 [1]
Production
CinematographyShijinjith / Vipin Paruvakkal
Camera setup Multi-camera
Running time22 minutes
Production companySpinwheel Production
Original release
Network Zee Keralam
Release11 March 2019 (2019-03-11) 
27 March 2020 (2020-03-27)
Related
Mutyala Muggu

Kabani is an Indian Malayalam television series directed by Sudheesh Sankar. The show premiered from 11 March 2019 on the channel Zee Keralam. It stars Gopika Anil, Prem Jacob and Keerthana Anil in lead roles along with Mallika Sukumaran and Krishna.

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The series is a remake of the Telugu language television show Mutyala Muggu which was broadcast on Zee Telugu. The show was taken off the air abruptly, due to the COVID-19 pandemic in India from March 2020. Later, it was announced that it will not be brought back after the lockdown bringing the show to an abrupt ending.

Plot

The serial revolves around a girl named Kabani. Her passion is to pursue higher education, but due to her family situation, she is unable to continue her studies. Still, luckily she takes part in a kabaddi competition and grabs the opportunity of a scholarship in a renowned college in the city. Initially, she faces hardships in the college as she comes from the village, it becomes difficult for her to adapt to modern culture.

The story heats up when she meets her half-sister Rambha, who despises her. She also happens to meet Rishi, and they both start to have feelings for each other. Rambha is envious to see them together as she has a crush on Rishi. Rambha plots numerous plans to create a rift in their relationship. The remaining episodes showcase how they succeed in love even after tackling countless conspiracies created by Rambha. [2]

Cast

Main

Recurring

Adaptations

LanguageTitleOriginal releaseNetwork(s)Last airedNotes
Telugu Mutyala Muggu
ముత్యాల ముగ్గు
7 March 2016 Zee Telugu 22 August 2019Original
Tamil Azhagiya Tamil Magal
அழகிய தமிழ் மகள்
28 August 2017 Zee Tamil 14 June 2019Remake
Kannada Kamali
ಕಮಲಿ
28 May 2018 Zee Kannada 7 October 2022
Malayalam Kabani
കബനി
11 March 2019 Zee Keralam 27 March 2020

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