Romil & Jugal

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Romil & Jugal
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Genre Drama
Created by Ekta Kapoor
Based on Romeo and Juliet
Developed by Ekta Kapoor
Screenplay byAnu Menon
James Ruzicka
Dialogues
Ishita Moitra
Story byRaj Routh
Directed by Nupur Asthana
Creative directorNimisha Pandey
Starring Rajeev Siddhartha
Manraj Singh
Mandira Bedi
Shrishti Ganguly Rindani
ComposerRooshin Kaizad
Country of originIndia
Original languages
  • Hindi
  • English
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Producers Ekta Kapoor
Shobha Kapoor
Production locations Mumbai, India
EditorGeeta Singh
Camera setup Multi-camera
Running time18-25 minutes
Production company Balaji Telefilms
Original release
Network ALT Balaji
Release21 April 2017 (2017-04-21)

Romil and Jugal is an Indian Hindi web series, produced by Ekta Kapoor for her video on demand platform ALTBalaji. Rajeev Siddhartha and Manraj Singh are the main protagonists of the series. [1] The first debut of Raj Routh as a writer in the Alt Balaji Production includes all the love twist and drama. The series follows two young gay men, and the way the society accept/treat them.[ citation needed ]

Contents

The series is available for streaming on the ALT Balaji App and its associated websites since its release date. [2]

Plot

The series concerns two modern men who fall in love with each other. [3] Jugal (Manraj Singh), a Tamil-Brahman boy, is a little bit shy but falls in love with Romil (Rajeev Siddhartha), a Punjabi hunk and playboy. After spending time and navigating life together, they successfully become accepted by their narrow minded society. Their orthodox family also becomes more aware. They understand that their relationship is completely genuine and that they can't live without each other. They end up being accepted as a couple by both the general society and their families, but... [4]

Cast

List of episodes

Though the series is originally shot in Hindi, its available as dubbed versions in three languages ; Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu.

No.TitleOriginal release date
1"Love at First Sight"16 April 2017 (2017-04-16)
Ramya narrates the story of Romil and Jugal to Ahalya.In a small town of Colwynganj, Rosie is excited to get intimate with Jugal. Jugal refuses Rosey as he is a gay and a frustrated Rosey pushes him in the pool of water.
2"The New Guy Next-Door"16 April 2017 (2017-04-16)
Romeo and Juliet have been shortlisted. A classic love story is about to take center stage. But who is in love with whom?
3"Three Words Dear Romeo"16 April 2017 (2017-04-16)
An invite from your sweetheart can be the perfect beginning of a love story. But is Jugal lucky enough?
4"A Kiss and a Punch"16 April 2017 (2017-04-16)
Ramya explains Jugal has tried to come out many times but her family ignored him . Ramya is in love with Romil. Jugal goes a trip with Romil worrying Mehul as he could break his heart. The book club ladies bunk the book club and join Sunitha's party. In the trip, Jugal kisses Romil for which Romil thrashes Jugal.
5"Dream or Reality?"16 April 2017 (2017-04-16)
Jugal returns from the trip to home. Jugal's dad warns him to stay away from Romil. Romil kisses Jugal as he realised his feelings for men. Sunitha befriends Subramaniyam whereas Bhagyalakshmi befriends Rajinder. Jugal takes Romil to a private place.
6"Virgins No More!"16 April 2017 (2017-04-16)
Romil and Jugal have sex. Mr and Mrs Kohli and Subramaniyam have a dinner. Mehul worries as she secretly likes Jugal. Ramya flirts with Romil but Romil rejects her saying he is in love with someone else. Sunitha reads the messages of Romil and Jugal and assumes that her son is in love with Rosie.
7"Truth and Lies"16 April 2017 (2017-04-16)
Romil and Rosey perform well their stage roles as Romeo and Juliet impressing their parents to give a shot to their relation. Ramya learns the truth about Romil and Jugal. Jugal decides to reveal the truth to their parents and insists Jugal to do the same. Ramya begs Romil to tell the truth later but Jugal drops the truth. Enraged about this, Jugal's parents disown him. Romil accepts the marriage proposal of Romil and Rosy disappointing Jugal.
8"In Love and War!"16 April 2017 (2017-04-16)
Jugal stays with Mehul. Mr.Kohli invites Mr and Mrs Subramaniyam to the engagement of Romil and Rosey. Frustrated Subramaniyam reveals the truth that Romil is a gay.In the fear of acceptance, Romil rejects Jugal and accepts to marry Rosey. Romil breaks up with Jugal and avoids him. Their families celebrate the relationship. Frustrated Ramya stands for Jugal and calls Romil a coward to accept the truth and if he marries Rosey, he would be spoiling her life. Feeling sorry for Jugal, Romil tries to console Jugal but Jugal calls him a coward. Estranged Romil decides to have sex with Rosey and visits her house. He couldn't do it and reveals her the truth. Angered, her father thrashes him outside. Romil reveals the truth to his family. Romil and Jugal mend their relationship and kiss in public. Their families involve in a quarrel publicly and create a public nuisance. Romil and Jugal bail their parents but still they refuse them.
9"Thus With a Kiss I Die"16 April 2017 (2017-04-16)
Disowned and hurt, the love birds find another nest. Will they find acceptance in their new surroundings?
10"Season Finale:A Happy Ending...NOT"16 April 2017 (2017-04-16)
Marriages are made in heaven, but they sure have to be managed right here on earth. Will Romil and Jugal be successful in doing so?

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