Lakshmibai Newalkar, the Rani of Jhansi or Jhansi ki Rani widely known as Rani Lakshmibai, was the Maharani consort of the princely state of Jhansi in the Maratha Empire from 1843 to 1853 by marriage to Maharaja Gangadhar Rao Newalkar. She was one of the leading figures in the Indian Rebellion of 1857, who became a national hero and symbol of resistance to the British rule in India for Indian nationalists.
StarPlus is an Indian Hindi-language general entertainment pay television channel operated by Disney Star, a subsidiary of Disney India. Its programming consists of family dramas, comedies, youth-oriented reality shows, shows on crime, and television films.
Kishori Shahane Vij is an Indian classical and folk dancer and actress who works in the Marathi and Hindi movies and television. She is married to Hindi filmmaker Deepak Balraj Vij. She is a producer who helped to make a film about the life of Sai Baba of Shirdi. She is known for appearing in shows like Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki and Ishq Mein Marjawan. In 2019 she participated in the reality show Bigg Boss Marathi 2 finishing at the fifth place. From October 2020 until January 2024, she was playing the role of Bhavani Chavan in Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin. and Babita Singh Ahuja in Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye
Jaya Bhattacharya is an Indian television actress. She is known for playing antagonistic roles in TV serials, widely known for playing Payal in Ekta Kapoor's soap opera Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. She also played the roles of Jigyasa Bali in Kasamh Se, Sakku Bai in Jhansi Ki Rani, and Sudha Buaa in Gangaa. She regained her popularity with her role of Vasundhara Pandey in drama series Thapki Pyar Ki (2015–2017). She appeared in Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka (2018–2019) and then she played the role of veena devi in Thapki Pyar Ki 2.
Ek Veer Stree Ki Kahaani – Jhansi Ki Rani is an Indian historical drama based on the life of Lakshmi Bai, the Rani of Jhansi. The series was directed by Jitendra Srivastava and written by Rajesh Saksham, Ila Dutta Bedi, Malavika Asthana, Mairaj Zaidi and Virendra Singh Patyal. It premiered on 18 August 2009 on Zee TV with Ulka Gupta playing young Queen Lakshmi Bai. On 8 June 2010, the story moved on several years and Kratika Sengar portrayed the Queen from there on. The last episode aired on 19 June 2011, completing 480 episodes.
Dolly Mattoo is an Indian actress, former model and beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss India Universe 1988 and represented her country at Miss Universe 1989. She has acted in Hindi, Punjabi, and Kannada films. She has also worked in Hindi TV shows such as Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? Ek Baar Phir and Choti Sarrdaarni. During the 1990s, she worked in negative shades in Mukesh Khanna's popular serial Mahayoddha as Rajkumari Bijli and in Shaktimaan as Shaliyaa - Catwoman; considered as India's first actress to play Catwoman.
Kratika Sengar Dheer is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi television. Sengar is widely recognised for her portrayal of Rani Lakshmibai in Ek Veer Stree Ki Kahaani – Jhansi Ki Rani and Tanushree Khurana Bedi / Tanuja Sikand Bedi in Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki.
Shailesh Datar is an Indian film, television and stage actor, who started in Marathi theatre and television. He is best known for playing role of sage Narada in the mythological TV series Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev (2012). Prior to it he gained popularity while playing the role of Moropant Tambe, the father of Rani Lakshmibai in TV series, Jhansi Ki Rani and in Baba Aiso Varr Dhoondo as the female lead's father, the shows rerun is telecasted on Dangal Tv(2010-2012). He has acted in TV series include, Bandhan Saat Janamon Ka (2008-2009), Aan, Main Teri Parchhain Hoon, Banoo Main Teri Dulhan (2006-2009), and Char Divas Sasuche (2005) on ETV Marathi.
Shakti Arora is an Indian television actor.
Shafaq Naaz is an Indian television actress and trained Kathak dancer, best known for her roles as Kunti in Mahabharat (2013) which aired on Star Plus and Mayuri in Chidiya Ghar (2014). She is the sister of actors Falaq Naaz and Sheezan Khan.
Deepali Pansare is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi television and Hindi films. Pansare is known for portraying Suhaagi in Neer Bhare Tere Naina Devi, Payal Singh Raizada in Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?, Devyani Kelkar in Devyani and Sanjana Deshmukh in Aai Kuthe Kay Karte.
Sheetal Maulik is an Indian television actress.
Neil Bhatt is an Indian actor and a dancer known for his work on television. He is best known for his role as Ranveer Singh Vaghela in Colors TV's Roop - Mard Ka Naya Swaroop and DCP Virat Chavan in Star Plus's Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin. In 2023, he participated as a contestant on the Indian reality TV show, Bigg Boss 17.
Paras Madaan is an Indian television actor who shot to fame with the television series Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil on Star Plus and later known for the roles in the shows like Nisha Aur Uske Cousins and Qubool Hai. He is currently playing the role of Rajeev Chandra in famous Indian Drama Series, Beyhadh 2 Hero Wardiwala
Manek Bedi is a Bollywood actor. He is currently a Film and TV producer and has produced a big hit show "Hitler Didi" for Zee TV.
Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin, abbreviated as GHKKPM, is an Indian Hindi-language television family drama series that premiered on 5 October 2020 on Star Plus. It streams on Disney+ Hotstar and is produced by Cockrow Entertainment and Shaika Films. In the beginning, it was a loose adaptation of Bengali series Kusum Dola. The series formerly starred Ayesha Singh, Neil Bhatt and Aishwarya Sharma. The second generation starred Bhavika Sharma, Shakti Arora and Sumit Singh. Since June 2024, the series stars Sharma with Hitesh Bharadwaj and Amayra Khurana.
Ravivaar With Star Parivaar is an Indian Hindi-language television game show that premiered on 12 June 2022 on StarPlus. It digitally streams on Disney+ Hotstar. The series is a remake of the Tamil reality script show Enkitta Modhaade The series is hosted by Arjun Bijlani and Amaal Mallik and features various StarPlus television series casts competing in a music competition. The show features eight shows competing against each other to win the title of Best Parivaar. Team Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai emerged as the winner of the show.
Bhavika Sharma is an Indian television actress who is best known for her role as Niyati Purohit in Jiji Maa, Constable Santosh Sharma in Maddam Sir and Savi Rajat Thakkar in Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin.
Aishwarya Sharma is an Indian actress who works in Hindi television. She is best known for her portrayal of Patralekha "Pakhi" Mohitepatil in Star Plus's romantic drama Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin. In 2023, she participated in the reality shows Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 13 and Bigg Boss 17.
Rishi Saxena, is an Indian actor who primarily works in Marathi and Hindi television and films. He is best known for his lead role in Zee Marathi's Kahe Diya Pardes as Shivkumar Shukla.
