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Balika Vadhu

  • TV Series
  • 2008–2016
  • 22m
IMDb RATING
3.8/10
1.3K
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Avinash Mukherjee and Avika Gor in Balika Vadhu (2008)
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Child bride Anandi navigates life in rural Rajasthan from age eight, adapting to her new family and multiple roles. As she grows, she seeks her identity while dealing with the impacts of tra... Read allChild bride Anandi navigates life in rural Rajasthan from age eight, adapting to her new family and multiple roles. As she grows, she seeks her identity while dealing with the impacts of traditional forced marriage.Child bride Anandi navigates life in rural Rajasthan from age eight, adapting to her new family and multiple roles. As she grows, she seeks her identity while dealing with the impacts of traditional forced marriage.

  • Creator
    • Purnendu Shekhar
  • Stars
    • Paritosh Kumar
    • Surekha Sikri
    • Toral Rasputra
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  • IMDb RATING
    3.8/10
    1.3K
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    • Creator
      • Purnendu Shekhar
    • Stars
      • Paritosh Kumar
      • Surekha Sikri
      • Toral Rasputra
    • 12User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 58 wins & 52 nominations total

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    Paritosh Kumar
    • Gopi
    • 2008–2011
    Surekha Sikri
    Surekha Sikri
    • Kalyani Devi
    • 2008–2013
    Toral Rasputra
    Toral Rasputra
    • Anandi Shivraj Shekhar…
    Pratyusha Banerjee
    Pratyusha Banerjee
    • Anandi Jagdish Singh…
    • 2010–2013
    Avika Gor
    Avika Gor
    • Young Anandi Jagdish Singh…
    • 2008–2010
    Mallika Nayak
    • 2008
    Sunil Bhargav
    • Narayan…
    • 2009–2013
    Shashank Vyas
    Shashank Vyas
    • Dr Jagdish Bhairon Singh…
    • 2010–2013
    Anup Soni
    Anup Soni
    • Bhairon Singh
    • 2008–2013
    Smita Bansal
    Smita Bansal
    • Sumitra Bhairon Singh
    • 2008–2013
    Satyajit Sharma
    Satyajit Sharma
    • Basant Singh
    • 2008–2013
    Sidharth Shukla
    Sidharth Shukla
    • Shivraj Alok Shekhar
    • 2012–2013
    Avinash Mukherjee
    • Young Jagdish Bhairon Singh
    • 2008–2010
    Yogi Raj
    • Shankar singh
    • 2013
    Sheetal Sharad Antani
    • 2013
    Shalini Arora
    • Suman Kabra
    • 2013
    Jay Pathak
    • 2013
    Neha Marda
    Neha Marda
    • Gehna Basant Singh
    • 2008–2011
    • Creator
      • Purnendu Shekhar
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    User reviews12

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    9navupatel-47689

    Sidhart shukla

    Mene 1000 se dekhana start kiya tha just for you sidhart shukla mene ye serial after bb13 dekha hai kya performance di hai sidhart love you character shiv dekhane ke bad laga aap real me bhi shiv jese hi ho amazing human being I ever seen in my life. We always love you sid.
    2lipnusis

    A Disturbing and Morally Reprehensible Film

    Child Bride is a film that can only be described as deeply troubling and morally reprehensible. It delves into disturbing subject matter and presents a narrative that glorifies and normalizes child marriage, making it an uncomfortable and unsettling viewing experience.

    One of the most significant issues with Child Bride is its portrayal of underage marriage. The film romanticizes and justifies this abhorrent practice, presenting it as a viable and acceptable choice. This irresponsible portrayal perpetuates harmful and dangerous ideas, ignoring the serious consequences and long-lasting trauma associated with child marriage. It is deeply unsettling to witness a film that fails to acknowledge the inherent ethical and legal concerns surrounding such practices.

    The production values of Child Bride are lackluster, further adding to its questionable nature. The cinematography, editing, and overall technical execution of the film are subpar, making it difficult to engage with the story or characters. The poor quality of the production further detracts from any potential merits the film could have had, leaving it devoid of artistic value.

    The characters in Child Bride lack depth and are reduced to shallow stereotypes. The young girls depicted in the film are presented as passive and submissive, perpetuating harmful gender norms and perpetrating the notion that girls should be married off at a young age. This lack of character development undermines any potential for empathy or emotional investment in the story.

    Child Bride also fails to offer any meaningful or thought-provoking narrative. The story unfolds in a predictable and simplistic manner, lacking any semblance of nuance or depth. It fails to address the complex social and cultural factors surrounding child marriage, instead opting for a superficial and ill-conceived storyline that does a disservice to the gravity of the subject matter.

    In conclusion, Child Bride is a disturbing and morally reprehensible film that glorifies and normalizes child marriage. Its lackluster production values, shallow characters, and simplistic narrative fail to provide any meaningful exploration of the deeply concerning issue it tackles. It is a prime example of a film that should be condemned rather than praised, as it perpetuates harmful ideas and disregards the well-being and rights of young girls.
    10anishaalluru

    A brave attempt that made this an iconic show

    Balika Vadhu was probably the first show on Indian television that broke away from the traditional saas-bahu stories and focused on a real social issue. A brilliant star cast helped this show become the longest running show at the time and the show also helped catapult them to super-stardom.

    Avika Gor, Avinash Mukherjee, Anup Soni, Smita Bansal, Pratyusha Banerjee, Sidharth Shukla, Shashank Vyas, Neha Marda, Satyajit Sharma, Amar Sharma, Vikrant Massey, Veebha Anand and most importantly Surekha Sikri play their parts to perfection!

    I grew up watching this show and even though they really dragged it towards the end, I was teary eyed when the show ended. It was truly the end of an era.

    The love the show has received really shows given the fact that even the re-runs are topping the TRP charts. Balika Vadhu will definitely be written down in history.
    sonuta

    Best Hindi TV Serial Ever for all age groups

    Balika Vadhu is not just a television serial-it's an emotion, a revolution, and a beautifully woven narrative that changed the landscape of Indian TV forever. From its very first episode, the show gripped audiences with its bold storytelling, exceptional performances, and a heart-touching portrayal of a sensitive social issue-child marriage.

    The characters, especially Anandi, are etched into the hearts of viewers. Her journey from a naive young girl to a strong, educated woman is portrayed with such depth and realism that it becomes impossible not to connect with her. The performances by Avika Gor, Surekha Sikri, and later Toral Rasputra and Siddharth Shukla, are simply phenomenal. Each actor brought soul and authenticity to their roles.

    What sets Balika Vadhu apart is its courage to address taboo topics with empathy and responsibility. It educates while entertaining, never losing its emotional core. The show's writers deserve praise for keeping the story grounded, powerful, and relevant through hundreds of episodes.

    The background score, cinematography, and cultural richness make it a visually and emotionally enriching experience. Despite being a long-running show, it never lost its essence-a rare achievement in the world of daily soaps.

    In short, Balika Vadhu is a landmark show that will be remembered for generations. It taught us, moved us, and inspired a much-needed conversation in society.

    A must-watch for anyone who appreciates meaningful storytelling and stellar performances.
    1talkketanpatel

    trash

    I am forced to watch this one while my MIL runs it on full blast. how do you accept the divorced woman staying in the house with her ex and his new wife? the damn guy has a third wife. it goes on and on with some idiotic theme where the old lady (albiet a good actress) has great teenage grandchildren and is still unchanged....i cannot believe the bunch of idiots who can watch this trash for years and years. Absolutely bad script. It started with some substance but then went into a cesspool. How can people watch this crappy soap. Waiting for the day when this folds up. How non creative these writers are i cannot imagine.

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      A quote is shown at the end of each episode, which depicts the theme of each episode and gives a relevant message for the society on the same. These quotes are given by the writer Purnendu Shekhar's father.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Chhoti Anandi (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      Choti Si Umar
      (Rajasthani folk wedding song)

      Composed by Lalit Sen

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    • Release date
      • July 20, 2008 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
      • Child Bride
    • Filming locations
      • Jaitsar, district of Rajasthan, India
    • Production companies
      • Sphere Origins
      • Sphereorigins Multivision
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      • 22 minutes
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