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{{Infobox television | {{Infobox television | ||
| name | | name = Saans | ||
| image | | image = | ||
| caption | | caption = | ||
| genre | | genre = [[Television drama|Drama]] | ||
| creator | | creator = | ||
| developer | | developer = | ||
| writer | | writer = [[Neena Gupta]] | ||
| director | | director = [[Neena Gupta]] | ||
| creative_director | | creative_director = | ||
| starring | | starring = [[#Cast and characters|See below]] | ||
| theme_music_composer | | theme_music_composer = Lalit Sen | ||
| opentheme | | opentheme = "Saans" by [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]] | ||
| country | | country = India | ||
| language | | language = Hindi | ||
| num_seasons | | num_seasons = 1 | ||
| num_episodes | | num_episodes = 179 | ||
| executive_producer | | executive_producer = | ||
| producer | | producer = | ||
| editor | | editor = | ||
| location | | location = | ||
| cinematography | | cinematography = | ||
| camera | | camera = [[Multi-camera]] | ||
| runtime | | runtime = Approx. 24 minutes | ||
| company | | company = | ||
| channel | | channel = [[Star Plus]] | ||
| picture_format | | picture_format = [[576i]] | ||
| audio_format | | audio_format = | ||
| first_aired | | first_aired = {{start date|1998}} | ||
| last_aired | | last_aired = {{end date|1999}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Saans''''' (English: ''Breath'') is an Indian television series written and directed by actress [[Neena Gupta]] who works in the series as well alongside television actor [[Kanwaljit Singh (actor)|Kanwaljit Singh]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/1999/99feb28/sunday/head4.htm|title=Saans: A Breath of Fresh Air|first=Vimla|last=Patil|work=[[The Tribune (Chandigarh)|Tribune India]]|date=28 February 1999}}</ref> The series premiered on [[Star Plus]] in 1998.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/profile/story/19990503-actress-neena-guptas-trademark-sauciness-remains-intact-but-the-hard-edges-have-softened-825119-1999-05-03|title=Actress Neena Gupta's trademark sauciness remains intact but the hard edges have softened|last=|first=|date=|website=India Today|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref> The story focused on the accidental [[love triangle]] between the characters Priya, Gautam, and Manisha. Neena Gupta won the award for 'Best Director' and [[Kanwaljit Singh (actor)|Kanwaljit Singh]] won for the 'Best Actor' categories at the Kalakar Awards 1998.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kalakarawards.com/adver/105937televisionlist-sub.html|title=Kalakar Awards: 7th Awards Ceremony 1998|work=kalakarawards.com|year=1998}}</ref><ref> | '''''Saans''''' (English: ''Breath'') is an Indian television series written and directed by actress [[Neena Gupta]] who works in the series as well alongside television actor [[Kanwaljit Singh (actor)|Kanwaljit Singh]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/1999/99feb28/sunday/head4.htm|title=Saans: A Breath of Fresh Air|first=Vimla|last=Patil|work=[[The Tribune (Chandigarh)|Tribune India]]|date=28 February 1999}}</ref> The series premiered on [[Star Plus]] in 1998.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/profile/story/19990503-actress-neena-guptas-trademark-sauciness-remains-intact-but-the-hard-edges-have-softened-825119-1999-05-03|title=Actress Neena Gupta's trademark sauciness remains intact but the hard edges have softened|last=|first=|date=|website=India Today|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref> The story focused on the accidental [[love triangle]] between the characters Priya, Gautam, and Manisha. Neena Gupta won the award for 'Best Director' and [[Kanwaljit Singh (actor)|Kanwaljit Singh]] won for the 'Best Actor' categories at the Kalakar Awards 1998.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kalakarawards.com/adver/105937televisionlist-sub.html|title=Kalakar Awards: 7th Awards Ceremony 1998|work=kalakarawards.com|year=1998}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mouthshut.com/product-reviews/Saans-reviews-925007383|title=Saans Reviews and Ratings - MouthShut.com|website=www.mouthshut.com}}</ref> | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
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* [[Bharat Kapoor]] as Ajit | * [[Bharat Kapoor]] as Ajit | ||
* [[Neelima Azeem]] as Ajit's Estranged Wife | * [[Neelima Azeem]] as Ajit's Estranged Wife | ||
* [[Rakesh Pandey]] as Gautam's Father | * [[Rakesh Pandey (actor)|Rakesh Pandey]] as Gautam's Father | ||
* Asha Sharma as Mr. Suri's Mother | * Asha Sharma as Mr. Suri's Mother | ||
* Neelam Singh as Neelam Dhawan | * Neelam Singh as Neelam Dhawan | ||
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==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
[[The Tribune]] quoted the series as 'A breath of fresh air'.<ref name=":0" /> | The show initially received mixed reviews from critics.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/1998/98oct18/sunday/filmtv.htm|title=Tribuneindia... Film and tv|website=www.tribuneindia.com}}</ref> [[The Tribune]] quoted the series as 'A breath of fresh air'.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Indian drama television series]] | [[Category:Indian drama television series]] | ||
[[Category:Indian television soap operas]] | [[Category:Indian television soap operas]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:14, 2 April 2022
| Saans | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Written by | Neena Gupta |
| Directed by | Neena Gupta |
| Starring | See below |
| Theme music composer | Lalit Sen |
| Opening theme | "Saans" by Hariharan |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Hindi |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 179 |
| Production | |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | Approx. 24 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | Star Plus |
| Picture format | 576i |
| Original release | 1998 – 1999 |
| External links | |
| [{{#property:P856}} Website] | |
Saans (English: Breath) is an Indian television series written and directed by actress Neena Gupta who works in the series as well alongside television actor Kanwaljit Singh.[1] The series premiered on Star Plus in 1998.[2] The story focused on the accidental love triangle between the characters Priya, Gautam, and Manisha. Neena Gupta won the award for 'Best Director' and Kanwaljit Singh won for the 'Best Actor' categories at the Kalakar Awards 1998.[3][4]
Plot[edit | edit source]
The story revolved around Priya and Gautam, who were a happily married couple with two children, Akul and Mithi. Everything went wrong when Priya and Gautam became friends with Manisha. Manisha falls in love with Gautam, then Manisha and Gautam have an affair. When Priya finds out, it is up to Priya to get her husband back in line.
Cast and characters[edit | edit source]
- Neena Gupta as Priya Gautam Kapoor
- Kanwaljit Singh as Gautam Kapoor
- Kavita Kapoor as Manisha
- Shagufta Ali as Shakutala Suri
- Ashok Lokhande as Mr. Suri
- Sushmita Daan as Mithi Kapoor
- Bharti Jaffrey as Priya's Mother
- Bharat Kapoor as Ajit
- Neelima Azeem as Ajit's Estranged Wife
- Rakesh Pandey as Gautam's Father
- Asha Sharma as Mr. Suri's Mother
- Neelam Singh as Neelam Dhawan
- Akul Tripathi as Akul Kapoor
- Jatin Sial as Jatin Kapoor
Production[edit | edit source]
Initially, Director Neena Gupta offered Saans for Zee TV. However, when they rejected the series, Star Plus accepted it.[5]
Reception[edit | edit source]
The show initially received mixed reviews from critics.[6] The Tribune quoted the series as 'A breath of fresh air'.[1]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Patil, Vimla (28 February 1999). "Saans: A Breath of Fresh Air". Tribune India.
- ↑ "Actress Neena Gupta's trademark sauciness remains intact but the hard edges have softened". India Today.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Kalakar Awards: 7th Awards Ceremony 1998". kalakarawards.com. 1998.
- ↑ "Saans Reviews and Ratings - MouthShut.com". www.mouthshut.com.
- ↑ "Guts, grit and a shy interior". Rediff.com.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Tribuneindia... Film and tv". www.tribuneindia.com.