Paithani (web series)

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Paithani
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GenreDrama
Written byMadhavi Wageshwari,Chetan Dange and Gajendra Ahire
Directed by Gajendra Ahire
Starring
Country of originIndia
Original languageHindi
Production
Producers
Original release
Network ZEE5
ReleaseNovember 15, 2024 (2024-11-15)

Paithani is a Hindi drama web series directed by Gajendra Ahire and produced by Zee Studios and Aarambh Entertainment. [1] It follows a mother and daughter as they face challenges while weaving their last Paithani saree. Starring Mrinal Kulkarni, Eisha Singh, [2] Shivam Bhaargava, Syed Zafar Ali, and Sangeeta Balachandran, [3] [4] the trailer was released on November 7, 2024, [5] and the series premiered on ZEE5 on November 15, 2024. [6] [7]

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Plot summary

The series revolves around the life of Godavari, a renowned artisan known for her exquisite Paithani sarees. [8] As she approaches retirement, her daughter, Kaveri, embarks on a mission to fulfill her mother's lifelong dream: to weave one last Paithani saree. [9] This journey takes them through a tapestry of emotions, challenges, and the enduring bond between a mother and daughter. [10]

Cast

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"Phir Se Hui Subah Hai"Gajendra AhireMadhavi Wageshwari,Chetan Dange and Gajendra Ahire15 November 2024 (2024-11-15)
Godavari, an expert weaver, continues to create beautiful Paithani sarees despite her failing eyesight. Her daughter, Kaveri, who is a school teacher, dreams of presenting her mother with the final saree she weaves.
2"Dhagon Ke Bol"Gajendra AhireMadhavi Wageshwari,Chetan Dange and Gajendra Ahire15 November 2024 (2024-11-15)
Kaveri secures a loan to fund the Paithani and places an advance order. When the order goes missing, Kaveri's grandmother takes a significant step to recover the money.
3"Main Paithan Se Hoon"Gajendra AhireMadhavi Wageshwari,Chetan Dange andGajendra Ahire15 November 2024 (2024-11-15)
Kaveri's quest to retrieve the Paithani order brings her to the vendor responsible for the mix-up. She decides to travel to Mumbai to resolve the issue, with her mother reluctantly giving her blessing.
4"Sherni Hai Wo Sherni"Gajendra AhireMadhavi Wageshwari,Chetan Dange and Gajendra Ahire15 November 2024 (2024-11-15)
Kaveri faces numerous challenges in Mumbai, including losing her phone. Her determination, however, helps her recover the phone and get closer to finding the person who placed the order.
5"Sapne Aur Hunar"Gajendra AhireMadhavi Wageshwari,Chetan Dange and Gajendra Ahire15 November 2024 (2024-11-15)
Kaveri attempts to contact Vinay Bhanushali, the individual who ordered her mother's Paithani. Meanwhile, back home, Godavari is anxious about her daughter's safety.
6"Hum Dharohar Manne Wale Log Hai"Gajendra AhireMadhavi Wageshwari,Chetan Dange and Gajendra Ahire15 November 2024 (2024-11-15)
Kaveri tries to persuade Vinay to return the payment for the Paithani she wanted. At the same time, Godavari is faced with a tough decision when she receives a request for a contemporary design for the saree.
7"Viraasat"Gajendra AhireMadhavi Wageshwari,Chetan Dange and Gajendra Ahire15 November 2024 (2024-11-15)
Kaveri is torn when her brother has an accident, and she struggles to raise funds for his treatment. Concurrently, Godavari decides to personally deliver the saree she crafted for Vinay.

Critical reception

Shaheen Irani from OTT Play rated the show 1.5 stars out of 5, describing it as "sweet but extremely slow-paced." She noted that while the show romanticizes Mumbai, this is its primary offering, along with a focus on the intricate craft of Paithani saree making. Irani suggested that viewers could either skip it entirely or opt to watch only the final episode, if they don't mind the over-dramatization. [11]

Tanmayi Savadi of Times Now , on the other hand, gave the series 3 stars out of 5, praising the performances of Mrinal Kulkarni and Eisha Singh, calling the series "warm and delicate." [12]

Smriti Kannan of Fugitives commented on Paithani by stating that it had the potential to be an emotional family drama exploring the deep cultural significance of the saree in Indian society. However, she felt that the show missed this opportunity, calling it "a lost chance." [13]

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References

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  2. ↑ "Paithani: Mrinal Kulkarni sends best wishes to co-star Eisha Singh for Bigg Boss 18; says 'It was heartwarming to...' | Exclusive". OTTPlay. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
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  4. ↑ "वयाच्या सोळाव्या वर्षी 'या'मालिकेत मी पहिल्यांदा पैठणी नेसली होती, भावुक झाल्या मृणाल कुलकर्णी". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 2024-11-15.
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