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{{Short description|Indian web series}}
{{Infobox television
| name = His Storyy
| network = [[ZEE5]], [[ALTBalaji]]
| caption =
| genre = {{Plain list|
*Drama
*Romantic}}
| runtime = 24 minutes
| director = Prashant Bhagia
| writer = {{Plain list|
*Suparn Verma
*Ritu Bhatia
}}
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| location = India
| image = His Story (web series).jpg
| picture_format = [[HDTV]], [[1080i]]
| company = Ding Entertainment
| producer = {{Plain list|
*Ekta Kapoor
*Shobha Kapoor
*Tanveer Bookwala
}}
| num_seasons = 1
| num_episodes = 11
| list_episodes = His Storyy (web series)#Episodes
| website = https://www.zee5.com/zee5originals/details/his-storyy/0-6-3299/
| released = 25 April 2021
| camera = [[Multi-camera]]
| distributor = [[ZEE5]], [[ALTBalaji]]
| audio_format = [[Dolby Digital]]
| starring = {{Plain list|
*[[Satyadeep Mishra | Satyadeep Misra]]
*[[Priyamani]]
*[[Mrinal Dutt]]
}}
| cinematography = Srinivas Achary
| production_website = https://www.altbalaji.com/show/his-storyy/361
| production_website_title = ALTBalaji
}}

'''''His Storyy''''' (alternatively titled '''''His Story''''') is an Indian, Hindi-language [[Romance drama|romantic drama]] web series directed by Prashant Bhagia. It is an [[ALTBalaji]] and ZEE5 original, released on 25 April 2021. It stars [[Satyadeep Mishra]], [[Priyamani|Priyamani Raj]], and Mrinal Dutt in the lead roles.<ref>{{Cite web| title=Mrinal Dutt talks about his experience while working on upcoming series 'His Story'|url=https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/web-series/mrinal-dutt-talks-about-his-experience-while-working-on-upcoming-series-his-storyy.html|access-date=2021-04-27|website=Republic World}}</ref> The series was produced by Tanveer Bookwala and Ding Entertainment, and was written by Suparn Verma and Ritu Bhatia.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-04-26|title=His Story review: Satyadeep Misra, Priyamani Raj's series approaches love and sexuality with sensitivity |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/his-story-review-satyadeep-misra-priyamani-rajs-series-approaches-love-and-sexuality-with-sensitivity-9566301.html|access-date=2021-04-27|website=Firstpost}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last1=Keshri |first1=Shweta |title=Satyadeep Misra, Mrinal Dutt play gay couple in His Storyy, series premieres on April 25|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/satyadeep-misra-mrinal-dutt-play-gay-couple-in-his-storyy-series-premieres-on-april-25-1788732-2021-04-08|access-date=2021-04-27|website=India Today}}</ref> The series revolves around the life of Sakshi, Kunal and his lover Preet and the social issue of acceptance of homosexuals by the society and family.

== Plot ==
Sakshi and Kunal are a South-Bombay power couple who are running a business together. Sakshi is the head chef and Kunal takes care of the business end of the restaurant. They have two children, Shlok and Shivaay. Things fall apart for Sakshi when she realizes that her 20 years of familial and marital bliss was nothing but a pack of lies. Kunal has an extra-marital affair with a man called Preet and this destroys Sakshi. The couple decide to separate and end the marriage. Kunal moves in with Preet; but the family, especially his eldest son Shivaay, doesn't take this very well. He is homophobic and abuses his father as well his friend Ved, who is discovering his sexuality in his adolescence. Shlok and Sakshi accept the truth and decide to move on. But due to various events that occur, the story does not have a happy ending.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-04-27|title=His Storyy Web Review: Honest intentions, sensitive writing drive this story|url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/web-series/article/his-storyy-web-review-honest-intentions-sensitive-writing-drive-this-story-23170361|access-date=2021-04-27|website=Mid Day}}</ref>

== Cast ==
The prime cast of the show is:<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-04-26|title=Priyamani on controversies around His Storyy, The Family Man: Our job as an actor is to bring characters to life|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/priyamani-on-his-storyy-the-family-man-7289893/|access-date=2021-04-27|website=The Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Ekta Kapoor releases the teaser of her new show 'His Storyy' along with its release date! |url=https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/web-series/ekta-kapoor-releases-the-teaser-of-her-new-show-his-storyy-along-with-its-release-date.html |access-date=2021-04-27|website=Republic World}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=His Story Web Series: Review, Trailer, Star Cast, Songs, Actress Name, Actor Name, Posters, News & Videos|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/his-story/seriesreview/82253028.cms|access-date=2021-04-27}}</ref>
* [[Satyadeep Mishra]] as Kunal
* [[Priyamani]] as Sakshi
* [[Mrinal Dutt]] as Preet
* Nitin Bhatia as Shivaay, elder son of Kunal and Sakshi
* [[Mikhail Gandhi]] as Shlok, younger son of Kunal and Sakshi
* Charu Shankar as Rafia
* Rheanne Tejani as Jhanvi, daughter of Rafia
* Rajeev Kumar as Nihal
* Parinitaa Seth as Loveleen, Nihal's wife
* Anmol Kajani as Ved, son of Nihal and Loveleen
* [[Shruthy Menon]] as Rati, works with Sakshi

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== Episodes ==
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 1
|EpisodeNumber2 = 1
|Title = Marriage is a Racket
|DirectedBy = Prashant Bhagia
|WrittenBy = Suparn Verma, Ritu Bhatia
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2021|4|25}}
|ShortSummary = Sakshi and Kunal are hosting the launch party of their third hotel "Saffron" and all their friends have gathered for the big day. Preet, a food connoisseur and critic, is the chief guest of the event, who has been invited by Sakshi. The launch night becomes dramatic when Sonakshi questions Sheena about having an affair with her husband Rahul. But Preet’s presence is a bigger problem for Kunal.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 2
|EpisodeNumber2 = 2
|Title = Yeh Dil, Kyun Na Keh Saka
|DirectedBy = Prashant Bhagia
|WrittenBy = Suparn Verma, Ritu Bhatia
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2021|4|25}}
|ShortSummary = Jhanvi's sex tape goes viral and her school suspends her, while her mother Rafia supports her. The girl gang is discussing the nuances of marriage at the gym. Sakshi realizes that she needs to bring back the lost spice in her marriage with Kunal. She cancels the work plans and goes home, only to find the home empty. She goes looking for him and comes very close to finding his dark secrets.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 3
|EpisodeNumber2 = 3
|Title = Hidden Dreams
|DirectedBy = Prashant Bhagia
|WrittenBy = Suparn Verma, Ritu Bhatia
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2021|4|25}}
|ShortSummary = Sakshi is embarrassed with her gaff at Preet’s house and decides to host a game night for her friends, and also invites Preet. Sakshi and Preet bond over a discussion about their respective partners, unaware of the reality. Rafia sees something that might put Kunal and Sakshi’s relationship in jeopardy.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 4
|EpisodeNumber2 = 4
|Title = It All Comes Crumbling Down
|DirectedBy = Prashant Bhagia
|WrittenBy = Suparn Verma, Ritu Bhatia
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2021|4|25}}
|ShortSummary = Families gather for a pool party and Jhanvi confronts Shivaay on his homophobia. Saskhi calls him out on the same when they are coming back home. It’s ladies night at Saffron hotel. Jhanvi organizes open mic where Ved and Jhanvi give stellar performances. Sakshi happens to step out and follow Kunal to find something that would shake her to the core.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 5
|EpisodeNumber2 = 5
|Title = History
|DirectedBy = Prashant Bhagia
|WrittenBy = Suparn Verma, Ritu Bhatia
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2021|4|25}}
|ShortSummary = Kids have a big blow out at school and the parents are called in as Ved has hit ball on Shivaay's face during cricket practice match. Sakshi is in denial about what she saw the previous night, but still meets Preet for a conversation. Preet realizes that Sakshi knows the hidden secret. The bigger conversation happens when she goes home to confront Kunal and he confesses.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 6
|EpisodeNumber2 = 6
|Title = Pretense and Lies
|DirectedBy = Prashant Bhagia
|WrittenBy = Suparn Verma, Ritu Bhatia
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2021|4|25}}
|ShortSummary = Sakshi starts coming to terms with Kunal’s reality. Nihal and Loveleen celebrate their 20th anniversary in grandeur. Kunal and Sakshi raise toasts to their marriage; but Sakshi announces her big decision of separating from Kunal.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 7
|EpisodeNumber2 = 7
|Title = Of Rumors and Endings
|DirectedBy = Prashant Bhagia
|WrittenBy = Suparn Verma, Ritu Bhatia
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2021|4|25}}
|ShortSummary = Sakshi meets Preet and they have a heated argument which Nihal oversees. Shivay and Ved have another tussle where Shivay abuses and claims Ved to be gay. The school calls in their parents again. Nihal is close to living his nightmares after suspecting his son Ved to be gay. Preet and Kunal take a step forward out of no choice. Nihal assumes and tells everyone about Sakshi’s new relationship.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 8
|EpisodeNumber2 = 8
|Title = Out of the Closet
|DirectedBy = Prashant Bhagia
|WrittenBy = Suparn Verma, Ritu Bhatia
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2021|4|25}}
|ShortSummary = Sakshi confronts Nihal while she is angry. Loveleen apologizes on his behalf. Kunal confronts Nihal on being a bigot and storms off. Nihal finds out the truth about Kunal and Preet as he follows Kunal. Shivay finds the truth before Sakshi could explain both the kids.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 9
|EpisodeNumber2 = 9
|Title = Love is Love
|DirectedBy = Prashant Bhagia
|WrittenBy = Suparn Verma, Ritu Bhatia
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2021|4|25}}
|ShortSummary = Shivay is frustrated with his father’s secret and acts aggressively at a football match for which he is thrown out of the school team. He then runs away from home, while Ved has to deal with his father’s pressure of "being a man". Kunal reaches out to his son but nothing works out. It's only when Shlok steps in, entire family and Sakshi are able to reconcile with the fact of Kunal's identity.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 10
|EpisodeNumber2 = 10
|Title = A New Beginning
|DirectedBy = Prashant Bhagia
|WrittenBy = Suparn Verma, Ritu Bhatia
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2021|4|25}}
|ShortSummary = Finally, free from her marriage Sakshi, has a girl’s night to move on and meets a possible date. Rafia organizes a party with their entire circle so Kunal could get a glimpse of his whole family. Kunal and Shivaay bond again in the party and Kunal feels happy about it for getting his son's acceptance. This lovely evening is ruined by people with lathis who came to teach Preet a lesson and injure him badly on the sstreets.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 11
|EpisodeNumber2 = 11
|Title = Happily Never After
|DirectedBy = Prashant Bhagia
|WrittenBy = Suparn Verma, Ritu Bhatia
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2021|4|25}}
|ShortSummary = Kunal is heartbroken at the hospital seeing his love being hated upon. Preet and Sakshi try to hide the identity of the assaulter. Jhanvi teaches Shivay about consequences. Sakshi decides to throw a party to commemorate Kunal and Preet’s love. There is no happy ending in this story though.
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== Soundtrack ==
The series has a original soundtrack consisting of 5 songs. In their review of the series, ''[[Amar Ujala]]'' appreciated the work of music directors Kartik Shah, Abhiruchi Chand and Abhishek Arora for their original scores and of playback singer Sukanya Purkayasth for her rendering of song "Naina Kahe Bhar Aaye".<ref name="AU">{{cite web | url=https://www.amarujala.com/photo-gallery/entertainment/bollywood/his-story-review-by-pankaj-shukla-ekta-kapoor-alt-balaji-zee5-priya-mani-satyapdeep-mishra-mrinal?pageId=2 | title=His Story Review: 'अजीब दास्तान्स' सी एक और कहानी, एकता की दुनिया से निकलती तो होती कमाल की सीरीज | work=Amar Ujala |language=Hindi | date=28 April 2021 | accessdate=3 May 2021 | author=Shukl, Pankaj}}</ref>
{{Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Yeh Dil
| extra1 = Savera Mehta
| lyrics1 = Kartik Shah
| music1 = Kartik Shah

| title2 = Naina Kahe Bhar Aaye
| extra2 = Sukanya Purkayasth
| lyrics2 = Abhiruchi Chand
| music2 = Abhishek Arora

| title3 = Axele
| extra3 = Samar Jyoti Boram
| lyrics3 =
| music3 = Samar Jyoti Boram

| title4 = Aasaan Se
| extra4 = Samar Jyoti Boram
| lyrics4 =
| music4 = Samar Jyoti Boram

| title5 = Tu Jaisa Bhi Hai
| extra5 = Samar Jyoti Boram
| lyrics5 =
| music5 = Samar Jyoti Boram
}}

== Release and reception ==
On 9 April 2021, the promo video and poster of the series were released. However, the released poster that showed Mishra and Dutt [[Spoons sex position|spooning]], was criticized for similarities with the poster of 2015 film ''[[Loev]]'' directed by [[Sudhanshu Saria]]. Saria, film director [[Vikramaditya Motwane]] and various others criticized AltBalaji over various social networking platforms. AltBalaji issued an apology on 11 April and pulled down the poster.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/altbalaji-apologises-removes-controversial-his-story-poster-after-vikramaditya-motwanes-scathing-criticism-7268502/ | title=ALTBalaji apologises, removes controversial His Storyy poster after Vikramaditya Motwane's scathing post | work=Indian Express | date=12 April 2021 | accessdate=4 May 2021 | author=Sharma, Priyanaka}}</ref>

The series was released on 25 April 2021 on the digital platforms of ALTBalaji and Zee5. It was reported by ''[[Bollywood Hungama]]'' that the end of the story, which would have shown the wedding of the lead gay characters, was changed by the creators given the prevailing social discrimination against the [[LGBT rights in India|LGBTQIA+ community in India]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/web-series/his-storyy-makers-called-off-same-sex-marriage-in-the-series-for-this-reason.html | title='His Storyy' Makers Called Off Same-sex Marriage In The Series For THIS Reason? | work=Republic | date=30 April 2021 | accessdate=4 May 2021 | author=Vora, Kashyap}}</ref> It also informed that second season of the series may or may not happen depending on the change in prejudiced atmosphere towards the community in the real society.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/sex-marriage-called-off-ekta-kapoors-series-storry/ | title=Same-sex marriage called off in Ekta Kapoor's series His Storry | work=Bollywood Hungama | date=30 April 2021 | accessdate=6 May 2021 | author=Jha, Subhash}}</ref> Various intimate scenes shot between Mishra and Dutt were also edited out by creators as self-censorship to avoid getting into troubles, except for few discreet kissing scenes.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/breaking-ekta-kapoor-voluntarily-edits-intimacy-sex-series-storyy/ | title=Ekta Kapoor voluntarily edits out intimacy in same-sex series His Storyy | work=Bollywood Hungama | date=27 April 2021 | accessdate=6 May 2021 | author=Jha, Subhash}}</ref>

[[Subhash Jha]] from ''SpotboyE'' rates this web series at 3/5. In his own words, "No matter how you look at it His Storyy is a game-changer for same-sex celluloid stories in India. It shows its layered characters, played with rock-star assurance by the cast that knows its job, making some tough choices in life and standing by them. For this alone His Storyy must be seen at your earliest."<ref>{{Cite web|title=His Storyy Review: Satyadeep Mishra, Priyamani, Mrinal Dutt's Web Series Is About Three Brilliant Actors And One Broken Marriage |url=https://www.spotboye.com/just-binge/binge-reviews/his-storyy-review-satyadeep-mishra-priyamani-mrinal-dutt-s-web-series-is-about-three-brilliant-actors-and-one-broken-marriage/608565f67ffe97055c2b4d1f |access-date=2021-04-27 |website=www.spotboye.com}}</ref> ''[[The Times of India]]'' rates ''His Story'' at 3/5. "‘His Story’ is a decent attempt at starting a dialogue on eradicating homophobia that still—sadly—exists in our country. Honest performances make this LGBTQIA-centric drama a delightful watch."<ref>{{Cite web|title=His Story Season 1 Review: Honest performances make this LGBTQIA-centric drama a delightful watch |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/his-story/season-1/seasonreview/82253214.cms |work= Times of India |access-date=2021-04-27}}</ref> ''[[Amar Ujala]]'' gives 2/5 and criticizes the series for being a typical Ekta Kapoor series and is unable to be part of the real world. The setting and the weak dialogues have been criticized which do not enable to the lead actors to perform up to their mark. Roles of supporting actors played by Charu Shankar, Rheanne Tejani and [[Mikhail Gandhi]] have been appreciated.<ref name="AU"/>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
*''[https://www.altbalaji.com/show/his-storyy/361 His Storyy]'' at [https://www.altbalaji.com/ ALTBalaji]
*{{IMDb title|id=tt14368638|title=His Storyy}}
* ''[https://www.zee5.com/zee5originals/details/his-storyy/0-6-3299 His Storyy]'' at [[ZEE5]]

{{ALT Balaji Shows}}
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[[Category:Indian LGBT-related web series]]
[[Category:2021 Indian television series debuts]]

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