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{{short description|Indian television series}}

{{for multi|the demon spirit in Hindu mythology|Brahmarakshasa|other uses|Brahmarakshasa (disambiguation)}}

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| story               = Surbhi Sachal Sachdeva

| creative_director    = Chloe Ferns<br />Mukta Dhond<br />[[Nivedita Basu]]<br />Prachi Tiwari<br />Shaalu<br />kadar kazi(kk)

| language            = Hindi

| editor              = Vishal Sharma<br>Vikas Sharma<br>Sandeep Varma

| followed_by          =

'''''Brahmarakshas ''''' is an Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[supernatural]] [[Thriller (genre)|thriller]] television series broadcast on [[Zee TV]] and digitally available on [[ZEE5]].<ref>{{cite news|title=BARC Report Week 37: Not Kavach, it's Brahmarakshas that has matched Naagin's success!|url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/barc-report-week-37-not-kavach-its-brahmarakshas-that-has-matched-naagins-success/|publisher=Bollywood Life|date=22 September 2016}}</ref> Spanning two seasons, it is a franchise produced by [[Ekta Kapoor]] under her studio [[Balaji Telefilms]].<ref>{{cite news|title=reasons Brahmarakshas is everyone's favourite show right now|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/5-reasons-brahmarakshas-is-everyones-favourite-show-right-now-lifetv/1/771739.html|publisher=India Today|date=23 September 2016}}</ref>

The second season titled ''Brahmarakshas 2: Phir Jaag Utha Shaitan'' starring [[Pearl V Puri]] and Nikki Sharma aired from 22 November 2020 and 4 April 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/features/zee-tv-unveils-weekend-fantasy-thriller-brahmarakshas-2-starring-pearl-v-puri-nikki-sharma/#ampf=|title=Zee TV unveils its weekend fantasy thriller Brahmarakshas 2 starring Pearl V Puri and Nikki Sharma|website=Bollywood Hungama|date=20 November 2020}}</ref>

A small village named Kamalpura's landlord Sanjay marries Aparajita. On their wedding night, she betrays him and pushes him off a cliff for his wealth. Attacked by a gorilla, Sanjay's soul is enchanted into the animal's body converting him into a Brahmrakshas (a demon). He is angered whenever he sees brides with bridal jewellery and vermilion, and kills them as it reminds him of Aparajita.

====Twenty years later====

In Mumbai, a family decides to conduct destination wedding for their daughter, Rakhi at Kamalpura. Rakhi is close to her best friend Raina and easy-go-lucky flirting brother Rishabh. The whole family leaves for Kamalpura.

 

Learning that Rakhi loves someone else, Raina and Rishabh secretly has them married. Sanjay kills Varun and then Rakhi as well. Left shattered, Rishabh and Raina decide to seek revenge from Sanjay. Raina and Rishabh marry in order to bring Brahmrakshas in front of them and kills him.

Rishabh's brother Yug learns that Mohini is Rishabh's ''chachi''. His wife Naina learns this but is tied and locked in the house basement, where Rishabh's real mother Sudha is found. Mohini takes Sudha to Asursthal to kill her but Raina brings her back.  Wanting to awake Narsimha, Mohini takes Raina and Rishabh along with her; they learn her truth.

Mohini loses a Narsimha stone, which breaks. Due to its emitting intense light, the stone captures Rishabh into the stone. Mohini snatches it but is killed by Sanjay. While dying, she reveals to Raina about Narsimha. Rishabh comes out of the stone and notices changes in himself. Narsimha enters into his body. Sanjay gains more powers and kills Naina. Sanjay and Narsimha fight.

==== 16 years later ====

==== 2 months later ====

Brahmarakshas is revealed to be alive. Angad and Paridhi's haldi ceremony takes place. Madan comes out of the coma. The Brahmarakshas wreaks havoc again. Kalindi and Angad get Madan home. Angad gets jealous seeing Madan and Kalindi getting closer. The inspector learns something suspicious about Madan. Later, Kalindi seeks Madan's help. Angad gets a doubt on Madan. The incident at the mall raises Angad's suspicion on Madan. When the coconut turns black, Shalini thinks that Prithvi is Brahmarakshas. Brahmarakshas kills Inspector Shabana and Angad vows to expose the truth. Mahamaya Ma tells Shalini that Brahmarakshas is in the house. Angad summons Brahmarakshas and inadvertently saves Balan's life. Later, in a trance, Balan conveys Brahmarakshas's message and tries to kill Prithvi. Angad tries to explain to Kalindi that Madan is Brahmarakshas. Angad learns that Uma is his childhood friend Kalindi. Later, Kalindi learns Prithvi's truth and rushes to save Madan. Madan is saved by Kalindi but Brahmarakshas appears. Meanwhile, Damini stops Angad's marriage with Paridhi and shows everyone a video of Paridhi and Sid together, surprising everyone. Angad leaves the wedding and goes to find Kalindi and saves her from the Brahmarakshas. It is then revealed that After the trio return home, Prithvi fakes getting a heart attack and told everyone that Uma is Kalindi and that Kalindi should marry Angad and the preparation for Angad and Kalindi's starts. Meanwhile, Madan tells Kalindi not to marry Angad as Brahmarakshas could take anyone's form and he could take Angad's form and marry her so its not safe for her. Angad, Kalindi, Minty, Robin, Sakshi and Paridhi go for a picnic in the jungle. Where Paridhi learns of Kalindi's plan of leaving her wedding with Angad and marrying Madan. Paridhi agrees to help her by taking her place at the wedding with Angad. Angad realises the truth and goes to stop Madan and Kalindi's wedding. Brahmarakshas appears and wounds Madan but Kalindi manages to kill Brahmarakshas and Madan dies as well. Then Brahmarakshas is shown jumping out of the fire and is revealed to be alive. Prithvi tells Kalindi that Vikram is guilty of Raghav's death. Kalindi's words hurt Minty and she leaves the house for Robin. A revelation about Robin takes place, he is revealed as Brahmarakshas. Vikram dies by burning in front of everyone. Prithvi and Shalini go to a tantric. Kalindi gives consent to Robin and Minty's relationship and their Roka ceremony takes place. Later, Kalindi uses the solution given in the book to identify Brahmarakshas. Brahmarakshas saves Kalindi from the tantric. Kalindi learns that Robin is Brahmarakshas. Later, when the news of Brahamarakshas' death is broadcast on TV, Kalindi does not believe it. Kalindi tries to make everyone aware of Robin's truth. Later, Robin tells Kalindi that he is Brahmarakshas. A revelation about Brahmarakshas takes place while Angad announces his intention to marry Kalindi. Along with the kids, Kalindi makes a plan against Brahmarakshas. Due to Brahmarakshas, Kalindi gets proven wrong before Angad during the sangeet ceremony. Later, Angad sets the ‘granth’ on fire. Kalindi decides to sacrifice herself to save Robin. During Minty's haldi ceremony, Angad suspects that Kalindi has made a plan and asks her to tell the truth. Later, Brahmarakshas accepts Kalindi's condition. Kalindi saves Robin and puts an end to Brahmarakshas. Later, she falls prey to Prithvi's plan. And is later declared dead.

==== 2 years later ====

A secret agent is revealed and a new story begins.

In Delhi, a girl named Chandni steals a necklace and reaches Ambala. It is revealed that Chandni is the twin sister of Kalindi, who is also born in Rohini. As she steps on the ash of Brahmarakshas, it becomes alive again and kidnaps Chandni believing she is Kalindi to marry her. Soon, Kalindi is revealed to be alive as well. The Brahmarakshas gains control over Inspector Yug. Posing as her twin Kalindi, Chandni returns with Angad, who discerns that Chandni is not Kalindi. Meanwhile, Prithvi and Shalini try to kill Chandni. Iravat foils Guru Ma's attempt to release Kalindi. He learns Kalindi and Chandni's truth from her and informs Yug. Meanwhile, Chandni's bravery impresses Angad. Later, Yug locates Chandni and attempts to arrest her, only to be stopped by Angad. Chandni prepares for Ishaan and Sona's wedding. Yug gets Kalindi home and Guru Ma vows to save her from Yug and Iravat's clutches. Angad senses that Kalindi is nearby, while Guru Ma helps her escape from the house.

Sona and Ishaan's haldi ceremony begins. Prithvi tells Yug that an impostor is staying at his house. Prithvi then abducts Chandini and hands her over to Yug. On learning about it, Angad rescues Chandini and brings her home. Chandini tries to win Angad's heart but he asks her to leave the house. Robin and Minty give a piece of good news to the family. They tell the family that Minty is pregnant, resulting in Angad stopping Chandni from leaving the house. Later, suspicious of Yug, Angad reaches his house to seek the truth and is attacked by Iravat. Yug lies to Kalindi about her past. At the hospital, Kalindi helps Angad but fails to recognise him. A girl discovers the truth about Yug and Kalindi brings her home. At the hospital, one of the nurses tells Kalindi about a job. At home, Chandini gives a surprise to Angad and proposes to him. Angad doesn't give her an answer but after she risks her life to save his life he changes his mind, post which they get engaged. Posing as Minty's nurse, Kalindi sees her picture in the house. Chandini tries to see Minti's nurse's face. Later, Kalindi's clothes catch fire during Holika Dahan. Yug gets shocked on seeing Kalindi at Angad's house. He puts forth a condition before Prithvi, who plots to get Minty's nurse fired. Angad goes to the hospital to solve a mystery. Kalindi learns that Chandni is her twin. Brahmarakshas tries to kill Angad, but in vain. Later, Kalindi and Chandni join forces and kill Brahmarakshas. Chandni dies sacrificing her life for Kalindi and Angad. Angad and Kalindi unite. After sometime, Angad and Kalindi look at the sky together. They smile and see the broken star and pray.

* [[Krystle D'Souza]] as Raina Shrivastava: Rishabh's wife; Suresh's adoptive daughter  

* [[Aham Sharma]] as Rishabh Shrivastava/Narsimha: Raina's husband; Sudha and Ashish's son; Mohini's foster-son; Rakhi's brother

* [[Rakshanda Khan]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Next Article » Brahmarakshas promo review: Krystle D'Souza's bridal blush is ruined by a MONSTER!|url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/brahmarakshas-promo-review-krystle-dsouzas-bridal-blush-is-ruined-by-a-monster/|publisher=Bollywood Life|date=22 July 2016}}</ref> as Mohini Shrivastava: Yug's mother; Aditya and Aparajita's sister; Rishabh and Rakhi's aunt and stepmother

* [[Kishwer Merchant]] as Aparajita Thakur/Brahmarakshas: Sanjay's wife and killer; Mohini and Aditya's sister

* [[Shailesh Datar]] as Nalin Shrivastava: Rishabh, Yug and Rakhi's father; Mohini's husband

* Nikki Sharma as Kalindi Angad Mehra (née Sharma): Vishaka and Raghav's foster daughter and Minty's foster sister; Angad's love interest and later his wife (2020–21)

*Nikhil Arya as Prithvi Sharma: Shalini's husband; Paridhi, Sakshi and Raunak's father (2020–21)

*Shivani Jha as Sakshi Sharma: Prithvi and Shalini's daughter; Siddharth's wife (2020–21)

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