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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
    YOUR RATING
    • 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
    Shalini Arora
    • Suman Kabra
    • 2013
    Sheetal Sharad Antani
    • 2013
    Jay Pathak
    • 2013
    Neha Marda
    Neha Marda
    • Gehna Basant Singh
    • 2008–2011
    • Creator
      • Purnendu Shekhar
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    7myellepeddi

    Is Anandi actually telling the truth?

    In the witness box, Anandi tells the court that Jagdish's attitude towards women is impeccable!!!!!!!!!! This from a woman who has been treated so shabbily as a wife does not ring true AT ALL. She should have been more sincere about her past experience with Jagdish. Her statement was in poor taste and not fair to Shiv who saw her through her bad times with Jagdish. The write up at the end of the episode praising Anandi for her truthfulness is rather misleading. Granted Jagdish is making an effort to change, but he still has to go a long way to prove himself. Just by treating a few sick patients will not wipe away his behavior in the past - it is the duty of every doctor to do so!
    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.
    10kalpeshmewada

    Loved the character of Collector Sahab

    Actually I watched this show last year when it was retelcasted.... & then I became fan of #SidharthShukla for the second time... 1st time when he was in Bigg Boss.... I loved your chemistry with late pratyusha....

    love you #SidharthShukla.
    Kirpianuscus

    surviving

    a series who reminds the work of Penelope expecting Ulyses. story by story by story. united by small moral lessons. great themes, huge dramas, unrealistic situations and the characters in the skin of eternal youth. at its end, the start remains more confuse by the first episode. sure, noble, good intentions. crumbs of Indian civilization . and the grandmother as pillar of family and interest. but the story of poor Anandi remains strange and confuse. like the evolution of her daughter. and the only question about this series, with a so precise target, remains the obscure desire to give a kind of American soap opera without any coherence. it is strange to say if it is a good or a bad series because, after a long time , it becomes familiar. not interesting or seductive but, like an easy novel, familiar. so, a surviving series. about tradition, family and more small details.
    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.

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    • Trivia
      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
      • Balika Vadhu in Turkish
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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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      • 22m
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