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| genre                = [[Nonsense]]
| genre                = [[drama (film and television)|Drama]]
| creator              =
| developer            = [[Leena Gangopadhyay]]
| developer            = [[Leena Gangopadhyay]]
| writer              = Bhavna Vyas
| writer              = Bhavna Vyas
| story                = Bhavna Vyas
| story                = Bhavna Vyas
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| screenplay          = Namita Vartak<br/>[[Zama Habib]]
* Namita Vartak
| director            = Romesh Kalra<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lights, camera, caution: Back on the set|url=https://www.livemint.com/mint-lounge/features/lights-camera-caution-back-on-the-set-11591954645123.html|website=Live Mint|date=12 June 2020 |access-date=12 June 2020 |last1=Bhatia |first1=Uday }}</ref>
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| director            = Romesh Kalra<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lights, camera, caution: Back on the set|url=https://www.livemint.com/mint-lounge/features/lights-camera-caution-back-on-the-set-11591954645123.html|website=Live Mint|access-date=12 June 2020}}</ref>
| creative_director    = Ketaki Walawalkar
| creative_director    = Ketaki Walawalkar
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| starring            = [[Rupali Ganguly]]<br/>[[Sudhanshu Pandey]]<br/>[[Madalsa Sharma]]<br/>[[Gaurav Khanna]]<br/>Shivam Khajuria<br/>[[Adrija Roy]]
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* [[Sudhanshu Pandey]]  
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| country              = India
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| num_episodes        = 1,883<!-- as of 1 January 2026-->
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| producer            = [[Rajan Shahi]]<br/>Deepa Shahi<br/>Vipin Reshammiya
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| cinematography      = Gulshan Shah
| cinematography      = Gulshan Shah
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| runtime              = 20–24 minutes
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| network              = [[StarPlus]]
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| first_aired          = {{Start date|2020|07|13|df=y}}
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| first_aired          = {{Start date|2020|07|13|df=yes}}
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| company              = [[Director's Kut Productions]]<ref>{{Cite news|first=Chandni |last=Mathur|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/superstars-of-the-small-screen/870579/|title=Superstars of the small screen|date=26 September 2017|work=The Financial Express}}</ref>
| company              = [[Director's Kut Productions]]<ref>{{Cite news|first=Chandni |last=Mathur|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/superstars-of-the-small-screen/870579/|title=Superstars of the small screen|date=26 September 2017|work=The Financial Express}}</ref>
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| related              = ''[[Aai Kuthe Kay Karte]]''<br/>''[[Sreemoyee]]''<br/>''[[Anupama: Namaste America]]''<br/>''[[Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai]]''
* ''[[Aai Kuthe Kay Karte]]''
* ''[[Sreemoyee]]''
* ''[[Anupama: Namaste America]]''}}
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'''''Anupamaa''''' ({{translation|Incomparable}}) is an Indian [[Hindi]]-language television drama series that premiered on 13 July 2020 on [[Star Plus]] and streams digitally on [[Disney+ Hotstar]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=What to expect on your favourite television shows from tonight|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/tv-shows-new-episode-spoiler-13-july-6504054/|website=The Indian Express|date=14 July 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-09-19|title=Being from the Hindi belt gives me an edge: Gaurav Khanna|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tv/being-from-the-hindi-belt-gives-me-an-edge-gaurav-khanna-101632056400441.html|access-date=2021-10-19|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> Produced by Rajan Shahi and Deepa Shahi under the banner of [[Director's Kut Productions]], it stars [[Rupali Ganguly]], [[Sudhanshu Pandey]] and [[Gaurav Khanna]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=Rupali Ganguly back on a fiction show after seven years|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/rupali-ganguly-back-on-a-fiction-show-after-seven-years/articleshow/74241593.cms|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|first=Neha|last=Maheshwri|date=22 February 2020|access-date=3 April 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=TV actors who quit Anupamaa abruptly: Paras Kalnawat, Aneri Vajani, Anagha Bhosale & others|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/photos/entertainment-tv-actors-who-quit-anupamaa-abruptly-paras-kalnawat-aneri-vajani-anagha-bhosale-latest-tv-news-2023-01-03-836245|access-date=2023-01-03|website=India TV News|language=en}}</ref> It is loosely based on [[Star Jalsha]]'s Bengali series ''[[Sreemoyee]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/rupali-ganguly-sudhanshu-pandey-starrer-anupamaa-is-a-remake-of-a-popular-benagli-show-sreemoyee/articleshow/74323173.cms|title=Rupali Ganguly- Sudhanshu Pandey starrer Anupamaa is a remake of a popular Bengali show 'Sreemoyee'|website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>
'''''Anupamaa''''' is an Indian Hindi-language television [[drama (film and television)|drama]] series that premiered on 13 July 2020 on [[StarPlus]] and streams digitally on [[Disney+ Hotstar]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=What to expect on your favourite television shows from tonight|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/tv-shows-new-episode-spoiler-13-july-6504054/|website=The Indian Express|date=14 July 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-09-19|title=Being from the Hindi belt gives me an edge: Gaurav Khanna|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tv/being-from-the-hindi-belt-gives-me-an-edge-gaurav-khanna-101632056400441.html|access-date=2021-10-19|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> Produced by [[Rajan Shahi]] and Deepa Shahi under the banner of [[Director's Kut Productions]], it is a remake of [[Star Jalsha]]'s Bengali series ''[[Sreemoyee]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Rupali Ganguly- Sudhanshu Pandey starrer Anupamaa is a remake of a popular Bengali show 'Sreemoyee' |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/rupali-ganguly-sudhanshu-pandey-starrer-anupamaa-is-a-remake-of-a-popular-benagli-show-sreemoyee/articleshow/74323173.cms_articleshow/74323173.cms |access-date=2023-03-23 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> It is one of the [[List of longest-running Indian television series|longest-running Indian television soap opera]]. [[Rupali Ganguly]] plays the titular role and formerly starred [[Sudhanshu Pandey]], [[Madalsa Sharma]] and [[Gaurav Khanna]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=Rupali Ganguly back on a fiction show after seven years|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/rupali-ganguly-back-on-a-fiction-show-after-seven-years/articleshow/74241593.cms|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|first=Neha|last=Maheshwri|date=22 February 2020|access-date=3 April 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=TV actors who quit Anupamaa abruptly: Paras Kalnawat, Aneri Vajani, Anagha Bhosale & others|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/photos/entertainment-tv-actors-who-quit-anupamaa-abruptly-paras-kalnawat-aneri-vajani-anagha-bhosale-latest-tv-news-2023-01-03-836245|access-date=2023-01-03|website=India TV News|date=3 January 2023 |language=en}}</ref> Since October 2024, the series stars Ganguly with [[Adrija Roy]] (replaced Alisha Parveen Khan) and Shivam Khajuria as second-generation leads.<ref name="Gen Leap">{{Cite web|title=Anupamaa Leap Promo: Aadhya Is Grown Up, Shivam Khajuria is Anu's Right-Hand Man, Where Is Anuj?|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tv/anupamaa-leap-promo-aadhya-is-grown-up-shivam-khajuria-is-anu-help-where-is-anuj-article-114038793|access-date=2024-10-08|website=Times Now News|date=8 October 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="Adrija">{{Cite web|title=Anupamaa: Adrija Roy REPLACES Alisha Parveen in Rupali Ganguly-led drama to play Rahi opposite Shivam Khajuria|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news/anupamaa-adrija-roy-replaces-alisha-parveen-in-rupali-ganguly-led-drama-to-play-rahi-opposite-shivam-khajuria-1364226|access-date=2024-12-24|website=Pinkvilla|date=24 December 2024 |language=en}}</ref>
 
The show revolves around Anupamaa Shah, a homemaker whose family has a low opinion of her and whose husband cheats on her. She gains more self-respect and becomes more independent. She navigates relationships and societal expectations while on her path of personal growth.


==Plot==
==Plot==
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Anupamaa is a middle-aged housewife who toils for her family but is always insulted by her husband, Vanraj, and her mother-in-law, Leela, for being uneducated. Anupamaa's constant emotional supports are her younger son, Samar, and her father-in-law, Hasmukh. However, on her 25th wedding anniversary, upon discovering that Vanraj has cheated on her with his colleague, Kavya, she feels heartbroken and sets out to create her identity. Meanwhile, Anupamaa's elder son, Paritosh, marries Kinjal, while Samar and Nandini, Kavya's niece, fall for each other. Anupamaa and Vanraj divorce, and he marries Kavya soon after her divorce from her husband, Aniruddh.
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Anupamaa, along with Samar and Nandini, opens a dance academy due to their shared passion for dance. However, Nandini breaks up with Samar and leaves him forever because of her misunderstandings and insecurities towards him. Anupamaa later reconnects with her college classmate, Anuj Kapadia, who has been in love with her since her college days. Anupamaa eventually falls in love with Anuj, and they marry. Together, they adopt a girl, Chhoti Anu. Anupamaa struggles to balance her responsibilities between her two families. Amidst all this, Kinjal gives birth to a baby girl, Aarya, and learns that Paritosh has cheated on her, but they reconcile for the sake of their child. Anupamaa's daughter, Pakhi, marries Adhik, who is the younger brother and foster son of Anuj's sister-in-law, Barkha. Samar marries a rape victim, Dimple, who herself was divorced by her husband after her rape.
    |Title        = Introduction to Anupamaa's life, her family's behavior towards her, and Vanraj's affair and betrayal
 
    |ShortSummary  = The story revolves around a Gujarati homemaker Anupamaa Shah. She's having a family-oriented and self-sacrificing nature. Some of her family members which include her mother-in-law Leela, her husband, Vanraj, and her children, Paritosh and Pakhi berate her for being a mere housewife and for her incomplete degree except her father-in-law Hasmukh Shah, younger son Samar, her younger sister-in-law Dolly, her husband Sanjay, and Dolly and Sanjay's daughter, Meenali.
Later on, Chhoti Anu's biological mother, Maya, arrives and takes Chhoti Anu with her. Anuj and Anupamaa feel devastated on Anu's departure, and Anuj leaves Anupamaa to stay with Maya and Chhoti Anu. Maya and Barkha conspire to keep Anuj and Anupamaa apart. Later on, Anupamaa has a chance to be a part of Malti Devi's Academy, Gurukul. Malti Devi is impressed with Anupamaa's hard work and dedication, and offers her a three-year contract to work with her and declares that she would be the heir of Gurukul. Maya realizes her mistake when she tries to separate Anuj and Anupamaa and asks for their forgiveness, but a truck hits her, and Maya dies. Before leaving for America, Anupamaa learns that Anu's health has deteriorated, and she rushes back to her. This angers Malti Devi, so she expels Anupamaa from her Gurukul. Meanwhile, Kavya is pregnant with Aniruddh's child, and Vanraj learns about that and avoids her. Later on, Anupamaa finds Malti Devi roaming in the streets, in a deteriorated condition, and brings her to her house. On Anuj's birthday, the entire family is shocked to know that Malti Devi is Anuj's biological mother, but Anuj refuses to accept her. Later on, Samar is murdered at a party, leaving behind Dimple, who is pregnant with his child. Anupamaa, Vanraj, and Anuj find out Samar's murderer and have him arrested. Paritosh, Kinjal, and Aarya move out of India.


Vanraj is having a secret extra-marital affair with his colleague Kavya Gandhi for the past eight years in the disguise of friendship. Pakhi and Paritosh even replace her with Kavya for Pakhi's school competition and meeting with Paritosh's girlfriend Kinjal Dave's parents. But Kinjal's mother Rakhi starts sensing the relationship between Vanraj and Kavya. Samar also meets Kavya's USA-returned niece Nandini Iyer and they instantly turn into friends of their love for Anupamaa. Soon Anupamaa's best friend Devika Mehta learns of the affair and informs Anupamaa about it along with Kavya's husband Aniruddh but she refuses to believe them and expresses her faith in Vanraj and Kavya. As Paritosh and Kinjal become engaged, the family prepares for Anupamaa and Vanraj's silver jubilee anniversary and Nandini learns of the affair and informs Paritosh about it. But he is manipulated by Vanraj. On the wedding anniversary day, Anupamaa feels heartbroken when she sees Vanraj and Kavya become intimate. She decides to live her life on her own terms and Samar also breaks all ties with Vanraj after learning about it and starts calling him "Mr. Shah" instead of "Papa".
Pakhi, Barkha, and Malti Devi instigate Chhoti Anu against Anupamaa, and she goes against her, whereas Dimple meets a dancer, Tapish, and they become friends. Vanraj tells Dimple to stay away from Tapish, or else he will keep Dimple's child away from her. Kinjal, Paritosh, and Aarya return to India to celebrate Aarya's first birthday. Anupamaa comes to meet Aarya, but Vanraj asks her to leave and tells her to never return to the house. Kavya also leaves the house after Vanraj tells her that her child has no place in this house. Malti Devi and Barkha collaborate to expel Anupamaa from Anuj's life and start instigating Chhoti Anu against Anupama. Anupamaa, Kinjal, Aarya, and Chhoti Anu go out for a picnic, but the car meets with an accident. Although Anupamaa rescues everyone, she is berated by Vanraj and Paritosh. Anupamaa decides to never return to the Shah house and returns to the Kapadia house. Chhoti Anu berates Anupamaa and avoids her. Anuj feels that Anupamaa has never paid attention to Chhoti Anu and the Kapadia family, and has always paid attention to the Shah family, and feels that he has married Anupamaa hastily. Anupamaa then decides to leave Anuj and Chhoti Anu forever and leaves the house. Anuj divorces Anupamaa and renames Chhoti Anu to Aadhya and leaves India.
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    |EpisodeNumber = {{no wrap |101-200}}
    |Title        = Affair being exposed in front of family, Samar's proposal to Nandini, Anupamaa's decision to divorce Vanraj, and Pakhi's depression
    |ShortSummary  = More people become aware of the affair, Samar falls for Nandini to which she initially declines and they decide to continue as friends. Rakhi exposes the affair in front of the whole family leaving them heartbroken. Vanraj also leaves home after Hasmukh refuses to support him and his family suffers a financial crisis leading Anupamaa to start working as a cooking and dance teacher. Paritosh and Kinjal elope and marry and Vanraj meets with an accident and starts realizing his feelings for Anupamaa. Samar also learns about Nandini's past accident which left her sterile due to the removal of her uterus and her hidden feelings for him. As Vanraj tries to confess his love, Anupamaa rebukes him and he returns to Kavya and loses his job. Thus Anupamaa decides to divorce Vanraj to set herself free from a caged relationship. However this leads to an ego hurt of Vanraj and he claims Anupamaa mentally unstable infuriating Samar. In the confrontation Kavya tries to instigate Samar to hit her but the latter ends up breaking her furniture and in return she falsely alleges him of hitting her. However takes back her complaint after Anupamaa threatens to reveal about her affair with Vanraj in front of police if she dares to ruin Samar's life. Later on Pakhi suffers from depression after seeing Kavya's real nature and Anupamaa and Vanraj decide to live together until Pakhi recovers.
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    |EpisodeNumber = {{no wrap|201-300}}
    |Title        = Kickstart of Samar and Nandini's love story, Anupamaa's fight with cancer and divorce, post-divorce life of Anupamaa and Shahs
    |ShortSummary  = While Nandini confesses her love for Samar, Kavya is molested and brought back to Shah's house. Later Vanraj and Leela objects to Samar and Nandini's relationship leading to a major drama and face-off between Vanraj and Samar on Mahashivratri. However Anupamaa objects to Samar for going against his father and he promises her to keep control over his anger and also vows to start "Anupamaa Dance Academy " to fulfill his, Anupamaa, and Nandini's dream. As the divorce date approaches, Vanraj fears that he will lose his family and Anupamaa leaving behind a letter. Later Anupamaa gets a call from Dr. Advait Khanna that Vanraj is in Blissdom's Wellness Resort of Surat. There, Anupamaa is diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Samar and Nandini's engagement is canceled after the truth about Nandini's sterility is revealed and Anupamaa supports them. Anupamaa urges Vanraj to divorce her to set herself free, Kavya also divorces Aniruddh. She starts preparing for her wedding with Vanraj and threatens to imprison the whole family under fake allegations as Vanraj flees from the marriage. After his arrival, Anupamaa confronts him for lacking courage and commitment and he marries Kavya. Soon Anupamaa undergoes emergency surgery and post her recovery, everyone returns to Ahmedabad. Hasmukh asks Anupamaa to return as she will become an integral part of the family forever to which she agrees. As Kavya and Anupamaa live under the same roof, problems arise and she tries to turn family members against her but fails miserably.
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    |EpisodeNumber = {{no wrap |301-400}}
    |Title        = Setup of "Anupamaa Dance Academy", Kavya creating problems in the family, Rohan troubling Anupamaa, Samar, and Nandini, and the arrival of Anuj Kapadia
    |ShortSummary  = Samar and Nandini establish "Anupamaa Dance Academy" with Anupamaa's ideas and family rejoices. But Vanraj and Kavya lose their jobs again and Anupamaa advises them to open a café in her dance academy and name it "Leela Ka Café". Kavya tries to turn Pakhi against Anupamaa but fails and then turns Vanraj against Anupamaa and it works as Vanraj instead of feeling grateful taunts Anupamaa for her help. Anuj Kapadia, an NRI business tycoon from the USA relocates to India and turns out to be Anupamaa and Devika's batchmate and friend. It is revealed that Anuj loved Anupamaa for twenty-six years and remained unmarried. He instantly becomes friends with Samar and other members of Shah's family after he saves the latter from a deadly accident. He gives Anupamaa a business partnership for his future project to which she agrees with the support of her well-wishers from the family. Seeing Anupamaa and Anuj's growing friendship, Vanraj seethes in jealousy. Meanwhile, Rohan, Nandini's former boyfriend, and obsessive lover also reenters her life to win her back and tortures Samar and Nandini for it, and even attempts to murder Samar and Anupamaa. But he is discovered by Anuj and leaves their lives fearing imprisonment for his father's scams.
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    |EpisodeNumber = {{no wrap |401-500}}
    |Title        = Anupamaa leaves Shah's house, Anuj confesses his unrequited love for Anupamaa, the arrival of Malvika Kapadia, and Anuj loses his business
    |ShortSummary  = As time passes, Vanraj, Leela, Paritosh, and Kavya slander Anupamaa for her growing friendship with Anuj. Tired of all taunts and accusations she leaves the house and Samar also follows her. They start living in a rented house. Kavya deceitfully makes Anupamaa, Dolly and Vanraj sign the property papers in her name. Anuj confesses his unrequited love for Anupamaa after getting irritated by some family members' slandering her, unaware of the fact that Anupamaa overheard his confession. Initially shattered, Samar and Gopichandra convince them to continue their relationship as friends. But Leela crosses her limits by brutally humiliating Hasmukh in front of the whole family and he leaves the house. While trying to bring him back, Vanraj asks Kavya to leave Shah's house with him and in a fit of rage, she reveals about tricking everyone by signing property papers in her name. This makes Vanraj vengeful and on the day of Hasmukh and Leela's golden jubilee anniversary celebration, he handovers divorce papers to her shocking everyone but she refuses to divorce him and returns back property to Hasmukh's name. Later Anuj meets with an accident while fighting some goons and Anupamaa starts realizing her feelings for him. While Samar proposes to Nandini for marriage, Vanraj signs a business partnership "Vanika Teamworks" with a girl named Malvika. But she turns out to be Anuj's younger sister and it is revealed that Anuj is an adopted child of Kapadias which makes Vanraj plot to steal his whole Kapadia Empire through Malvika. As time passes, it is revealed that Anuj's parents died in a road accident due to his mistake and in his attempt to save Malvika from her gold-digger boyfriend Akshay, he had her married but the man beat her, causing her depression. Kavya leaves after an instigation against Samar, Anupamaa and Shahs in Nandini's mind which leads to a major argument of her with Samar fuelled by Vanraj which even leads Nandini to question Samar's character and his love and loyalty towards her thus making him furious for not trusting his love. But they clear their misunderstandings after Kavya returns and Anupamaa appoints her in Anuj's company to monitor Vanraj so that he doesn't use Malvika for his own selfish needs. Vanraj manipulates Malvika against Anuj leading Anuj to transfer the whole Kapadia Empire under her name and he decides to start a new chapter with Anupamaa by working over her dance academy.
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    |EpisodeNumber = {{no wrap|501-600}}
    |Title        = End of Samar and Nandini's love story, Kinjal's pregnancy, Anupamaa and Anuj's marriage, Arrival of Kapadia family
    |ShortSummary  = On the night of Valentine's Day while Anupamaa proposes to Anuj, Nandini leaves Samar due to her insecurities regarding marriage and returns back to the USA. This leaves him heartbroken and he vows to never believe in love again and decides to focus on his dance career and dance academy for his mother. Later Shahs prepare to celebrate Anupamaa's forty-fifth birthday and Kinjal reveals her pregnancy making everyone happy. But Paritosh refuses to be responsible for the baby and calls her a bad omen ultimately facing the wrath of the whole family and Samar takes the fatherly responsibilities of the child. Soon Anupamaa announces her decision to marry Anuj much to Vanraj, Leela, Kavya, Paritosh, Pakhi, and Rakhi's dismay. As the marriage rituals start, Malvika fires Vanraj, Kavya, and Paritosh for unprofessionalism and Samar convinces Pakhi and Paritosh to attend Anupamaa's wedding wholeheartedly and Kavya also joins team Anupamaa. As the wedding approaches Hasmukh is diagnosed with heart disease and decides to delay the surgery till marriage and it is publicly revealed. He promises to take care of himself and Vanraj's ego is hurt by Samar, Pakhi, and Paritosh's growing affection for Anuj. Anuj promises to remain a father figure and friend to them only till the time Vanraj won't come between Anupamaa and her children. Malvika leaves back to the USA for some legal issues and Anuj asks Anupamaa's children to call him their "Anuj Buddy". Later Anupamaa promises that no one can come between a mother and her children and takes a promise in return to understand her. Later Leela also joins the wedding wholeheartedly and Anupamaa and Anuj marry in a grand way. Later Anuj transfers the signing authority of Kapadia Empire to Anupamaa and the newlyweds decide to adopt an orphan Anu from Mumbai's orphanage. Soon Anuj's cousin Ankush arrives with his wife Barkha while their children Sara and Adhik meet Samar and Pakhi respectively. Later it is revealed that Barkha pressures Ankush to demand a share in the Kapadia Empire and uses Adhik as her puppet for this.
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    |Title        = Anupamaa-Anuj dealing with class differences of Shahs and Kapadias, the beginning of Pakhi-Adhik's story and Paritosh's infedility
    |ShortSummary  = As Shahs and Kapadias meet at the new Kapadia Mansion for the housewarming party, differences arise due to their class dissimilarity between Vanraj, Barkha, and Ankush's egos while Samar-Sara and Pakhi-Adhik start becoming friends with each other. At Kinjal's baby shower, it is revealed that Pakhi and Adhik are having an affair and Vanraj tries to control Pakhi which makes her rebellious. Meanwhile, Sara determines to expose Adhik to being a playboy and his past affairs in the USA in front of Anupamaa. Soon Anuj comes to know about Ankush and Barkha's bankruptcy and their ploy to get the Kapadia Empire and gets qualified to foster Anu with Anupamaa. Samar, Pakhi initially feels jealous but eventually accepts her as their sister while Paritosh and Kinjal get worried about their unborn child. Later problems start increasing as Pakhi and Adhik keep meeting secretly by bunking college and Barkha turns Pakhi rebellious against her parents by offering her a luxurious lifestyle. Anupamaa vows to never return to Shah's house after Pakhi crosses all her limits to badly humiliate her while Sara moves back to the USA for her further studies. Soon Anupamaa and Anuj arrange a Mahamrityunjaya Paath for both families amidst which he and Vanraj meet with a deadly accident over a cliff and Vanraj is assumed to be responsible for it. Anuj falls into a coma and Kapadias start misbehaving with Anupamaa and slandering her for her soft nature towards Shahs and cleverly takes control over Kapadia Empire. However, Anuj comes back to consciousness and clarifies that the cliff accident was just an accident only and Vanraj tried to save him but they both fell off the cliff and banish Kapadias from Kapadia's business. Samar also reconciles with Vanraj after learning the truth and starts calling him "Papa" again. While Kapadia plots through hook and crook to regain Anuj's trust Kinjal delivers a baby girl. Later Rakhi catches Paritosh having an extramarital affair with a girl named Sanjana. Soon Shahs organize a naming ceremony for Kinjal's baby and names her "Aarya" while Anupamaa learns about Paritosh's extra-marital affair. Paritosh blackmails Anupamaa not to reveal his affair but she refuses to bend down recalling her own trauma and reveals it in front of the whole family post which Vanraj ousts Paritosh from Shah's house while Kinjal suffers depression and moves to Kapadia Mansion with Aarya. Later Vanraj brings back Paritosh to Shah's house in an intoxicated state after meeting Kinjal. Kinjal also returns to Shah's house as she did not want to become a burden on Anupamaa and Anuj and decides to divorce Paritosh on the grounds of adultery and cheating and Rakhi reveals that Pramod too cheated upon her when she was pregnant with Kinjal which turned her into a ruthless woman. Later, Paritosh calls the Foster Care Officers to take back Anu and accuses Anupamaa and Anuj of not fulfilling their duties. However, seeing the parental love and care of Anupamaa and Anuj for Anu and vice-versa they leave while Anuj slaps Paritosh after coming to know about his deeds.
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    |Title        = Pakhi-Adhik's marriage and her tantrums, Anupamaa's fight against Dimple's rapists, troubles in Anupamaa-Anuj's marital life
    |ShortSummary  = Seven days later, Shahs and Kapadias celebrate Kanya Puja at their respective homes while Samar decides to never get married owing to his trauma of failed relationship with Nandini and two divorces in the family and expresses his fear of ending up like Vanraj and Paritosh. Later both families come together to celebrate the Garba event while Paritosh turns a psychopath for Kinjal and Aarya and decides to take revenge upon Anupamaa. Later Kinjal decides to give a second chance to Paritosh for Aarya's sake and he goes to a rehabilitation center to control his anger issues. Soon women and men plan their separate day-out while Pakhi too goes on a secret trip with Adhik and coincidentally stays in the same resort where the women are staying and bumps into Anupamaa. While Leela and Vanraj become more strict on her making Pakhi more rebellious about her decision to marry Adhik, the latter reveals his true intentions to Anuj as he genuinely started loving Pakhi after seeing her love which made him reform himself. Later, Anuj gets Anupamaa enrolled in a three-month financial literacy diploma course while Pakhi and Adhik elope and marry leading to the former getting disowned by Vanraj. Later Paritosh returns from rehab and everyone agrees to a proper ritual wedding for Pakhi and Adhik on Anuj's insistence. Meanwhile Barkha continues to misuse Pakhi's greedy nature by influencing her against Anupamaa to the extent that Anupamaa slaps and kicks Pakhi and Adhik out of Kapadia Mansion and urges them to start their life by themselves. As a revenge Pakhi shifts to Nandini's house in Shah's neighborhood to trouble them with her unnecessary demands. Frustrated by drama happened at Pakhi's marriage Anupamaa goes on a vacation with Anuj and meet Nirmit and Dimple who eloped and married and were going to Nirmit's home as his family accepted their marriage. However some goons stalks the four people and rapes Dimple after knocking other three down. Fearing to face his family Nirmit leaves Dimple while the latter decides to fight for herself. Dimple's culprits threatens both families for supporting her but she manages to get justice for herself while Pakhi starts throwing tantrums on Adhik causing Adhik deciding to divorce her. However she reforms herself and he gives a second chance to their marriage while Anupamaa juggles between her responsibilities towards Aarya and Anu making troubles in her married life with Anuj.
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    |Title        = Anu's biological mother Uttara aka Maya's arrival, Paritosh sufferes from Paralysis and obstacles in Anupamaa and Anuj's marital life due to Maya's obsession towards him.
    |ShortSummary  = Anuj's friend Dheeraj enters the scene after Anuj starts ignoring Anupamaa for her attachment towards Shahs and makes him understand Anupamaa's point of view. After reconciliation Anu comes back from her school trip and reveals about Maya who took care of her at trip. Later Maya arrives and reveals that she's Anu's biological mother and she has come to take back her daughter while Vanraj gets jealous seeing Kavya's friendship with her modelling photographer Mohit.  Meanwhile Paritosh ends up in troubles due to him changing his business frequently and Ankush is revealed to be having a son from an extra-marital affair. Anuj assigns Ankush the task of finding about Maya's past and it is revealed that Maya was a prostitute. Later she reveals that her original name was Uttara, a priest's daughter who was sold for prostitution by her lover who cheated on her and Anu is her daughter from one of her visitors. She further reveals that she somehow managed to escape with her another prostitute friend Sushma and landed Anu at orphanage for her safety and reformed her life by completing her studies, opened an Event Management Company for women who suffered like her and renamed herself as Maya to secure Anu's future but just before arriving at orphanage to take back Anu she met with an accident and the same day Anupamaa-Anuj took foster care control of her. Later on Maya starts getting obsessed with Anuj and dreams to make a family with Anuj and Anu by ousting Anupamaa from their life as Paritosh sufferes [[paralysis]] and Anupamaa tries to give him support as his mother. However Kavya loses her modelling job due to Vanraj's constant habit of creating troubles out of his insecurities creating differences between the two meanwhile Maya keeps finding different ways to get close to Anuj despite Barkha's constant warnings. Kavya comes to know about Maya's obsession for Anuj post which she's asked to leave Kapadia Mansion. However she asks one more day to leave and Anupamaa agrees to do this. On Anupamaa's birthday Maya abducts Anu by manipulating her regarding Anupamaa and Anuj's fights for her.
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==Cast==
==Cast==
===Main===
===Main===
* [[Rupali Ganguly]] as Anupamaa "Anu" Joshi Kapadia: Kanta's daughter; Bhavesh's sister; Vanraj's former wife; Anuj's wife; Paritosh, Samar and Pakhi's mother; Anu's adoptive mother (2020–present)
* [[Rupali Ganguly]] as Anupamaa Joshi: Kanta's daughter; (2020–present)
* [[Sudhanshu Pandey]] as Vanraj "V" Shah: Leela and Hasmukh's son; Dolly's brother; Anupamaa's former husband; Kavya's husband; Paritosh, Samar and Pakhi's father (2020–present)
* [[Sudhanshu Pandey]] as Vanraj Shah: Leela and Hasmukh's son; (2020–2024)
* [[Madalsa Sharma Chakraborty]] as Kavya Shah: Nandini's aunt; Aniruddh's ex-wife; Vanraj's wife (2020–present)
* [[Madalsa Sharma]] as Kavya Shah: Aniruddh's ex-wife; (2020–2024)
* [[Gaurav Khanna]] as Anuj "AK" Kapadia: GK's adoptive son; Malvika's adoptive brother; Anupamaa's husband; Anu's adoptive father (2021–present)       
* [[Gaurav Khanna]] as Anuj Kapadia: Malti Devi's son; (2021–2024)
** Naksh Dhaval Adhyaru as young Anuj (2022)
* [[Alisha Parveen Khan]] / [[Adrija Roy]] as Rahi "Aadhya" Kapadia Kothari: Maya's daughter; (2024–present)
* [[Paras Kalnawat]] as Samar "Bakuda" Shah: Anupamaa and Vanraj's son; Paritosh and Pakhi's brother; Nandini's former boyfriend; Dimple's love interest (2020–2022)
** Aurra Bhatnagar Badoni as Teenage Aadhya Kapadia (2023—2024)
** Sagar Parekh replaced Kalnawat as Samar (2022–present)
*** Asmi Deo as Child Anu "Chhoti" Kapadia (2022—2023)
*** Vidhvaan Sharma as young Samar (2022) (archival footage of ''[[Anupama: Namaste America]]'')
* [[Shivam Khajuria]] as Prem "Tinku" Kothari: Gayatri and Parag's son; (2024–present)
** Parth as Child Prem (2025)


===Recurring===
===Recurring===
* [[Nidhi Shah]] as Kinjal "Kinju" Dave Shah: Rakhi and Pramod's daughter; Paritosh's wife; Aarya's mother (2020–present)
*Alpana Buch as Leela "Baa" Shah: Jignesh's sister (2020–present)
* Ashish Mehrotra as Paritosh "Toshu" Shah; Anupamaa and Vanraj's son; Samar and Pakhi's brother; Kinjal's husband; Aarya's father (2020–present)
*Arvind Vaidya as Hasmukh "Bapuji" Shah: Leela's husband (2020–present)
** Dheer Bhanushali as young Paritosh (2022) (archival footage of ''[[Anupama: Namaste America]]'')
*Ekta Saraiya as Dolly Shah: Leela and Hasmukh's daughter (2020–2023; 2024)
* Muskaan Bamne as Pakhi "Sweety" Shah Mehta: Anupamaa and Vanraj's daughter; Paritosh and Samar's sister; Adhik's wife (2020–present)
*Aashish Mehrotra / Gaurav Sharma / [[Manish Naggdev]] as Paritosh "Toshu" Shah: Anupamaa and Vanraj's elder son (2020–2024) / (2024) / (2024–present)
* Adhik Mehta as Adhik Mehta: Barkha's brother; Ankush and Barkha's adoptive son; Pakhi's husband (2022–present)
**Dheer Bhanushali as Child Paritosh (2022) (archival footage of ''[[Anupama: Namaste America]]'')
* Alpana Buch as Leela Shah aka Baa: Jignesh's sister; Hasmukh's wife; Vanraj and Dolly's mother; Paritosh, Samar, Pakhi and Meenali's grandmother (2020–present)
*[[Nidhi Shah]] / Milloni Kapadia as Kinjal Dave Shah: Rakhi and Pramod's daughter (2020–2024) / (2024–present)
* Arvind Vaidya as Hasmukh Shah aka Bapuji: Leela's husband; Vanraj and Dolly's father; Paritosh, Samar, Pakhi and Meenali's grandfather; GK's best friend (2020–present)
*[[Paras Kalnawat]] / Sagar Parekh as Samar Shah: Anupamaa and Vanraj's younger son (2020–2022) / (2022–2023; 2025)
* Shekhar Shukla as Jignesh aka Mamaji: Leela's brother; Vanraj and Dolly's uncle (2020–present)
**Vidvaan Sharma as Child Samar (2022) (archival footage of ''[[Anupama: Namaste America]]'')
* Deepak Gheewala as Gopichand "GK" Karodia aka Gopi Kaka: Anuj and Malvika's househelp and foster father; Hasmukh's best friend (2021–present)
*Varun Kasturia as Ansh Shah: Dimple and Samar's son; (2024–present)
* Asmi Deo as Anu "Chhoti Anu" Kapadia: Maya and Sampat's daughter; Anupamaa and Anuj's adoptive daughter; Paritosh, Samar and Pakhi's adoptive sister (2022–present)
*Muskan Bamne / [[Chandni Bhagwanani]] / Krutika Desai as Pakhi "Sweety" Shah: Anupamaa and Vanraj's daughter; (2020–2023) / (2024) / (2024–present)
* Noorain Khan as Aarya "Pari" Shah: Kinjal and Paritosh's daughter (2022–present)
*Sheersha Tiwari as Prarthana Kothari Shah: Gayatri and Parag's daughter; (2024–2026)
* Ekta Saraiya as Dolly Shah Dhamecha: Leela and Hasmukh's daughter; Vanraj's sister; Sanjay's wife; Meenali's mother (2020–present)
*[[Mehul Nisar]] as Bhavesh Joshi: Kanta's son; (2020–2024; 2025)
* Paresh Bhatt as Sanjay Dhamecha: Dolly's husband; Meenali's father (2020–present)
*Madhavi Gogate / [[Savita Prabhune]] as Kanta Joshi: Anupamaa and Bhavesh's mother (2020–2021) / (2021–2023; 2025)
* Lavishka Gupta as Meenali "Meenu" Dhamecha: Dolly and Sanjay's daughter; Paritosh, Samar and Pakhi's cousin (2020)
*Yachit Sharma as Nihar Joshi: Bhavesh's son (2020)
** Stuti Zakarde replaced Gupta as Meenali (2020–present)
*Paresh Bhatt as Sanjay Dhamecha: Dolly's ex-husband (2020–2022)
* [[Jasveer Kaur]] as Devika Mehta: Anupamaa and Anuj's best friend (2020–present)
*Sonal Khilwani as Dr. Meenakshi "Meenu" Dhamecha: Dolly and Sanjay's daughter; (2024)
* [[Tasneem Sheikh]] as Rakhi Dave: Pramod's wife; Kinjal's mother (2020–present)
**Lavishka Gupta / Stuti Zakarde as child and teenage Meenu (2020) / (2020–2022; 2023)
* Madhavi Gogate as Kanta Joshi: Anupamaa and Bhavesh's mother; Paritosh, Samar, Pakhi and Nihar's grandmother (2020–2021)
*[[Tasneem Sheikh]] as Rakhi Dave: Pramod's wife; (2020–2023)
** [[Savita Prabhune]] replaced Gogate (2021–present)
*Farooq Saeed as Pramod Dave: Rakhi's husband; (2020)
* [[Mehul Nisar]] as Bhavesh Joshi: Kanta's son; Anupamaa's brother; Nihar's father (2020–2021, 2022–present)
*[[Aneri Vajani]] as Malvika "Mukku" Kapadia: Anuj's adopted sister; (2021–2022)
* [[Rushad Rana]] as Aniruddh Gandhi: Kavya's former husband (2020–2021,2023–present)
*[[Rohit Bakshi (actor)|Rohit Bakshi]] as Ankush Kapadia: Barkha's husband; (2022–2024)
* [[Rohit Bakshi (actor)|Rohit Bakshi]] as Ankush Kapadia: Malvika's cousin; Anuj's foster cousin; Barkha's husband; Sara's father; Adhik's brother-in-law and foster father (2022–present)
*[[Ashlesha Sawant]] as Barkha Mehta Kapadia: Adhik's sister; (2022–2024)
* [[Ashlesha Sawant]] as Barkha Mehta Kapadia: Ankush's wife; Sara's mother; Adhik's sister and foster mother (2022–present)
*Alma Hussein as Sara Kapadia: Ankush and Barkha's daughter; (2022)
* Nishi Saxena as Dimple aka Dimpy: Nirmit's ex-wife; Samar's love interest (2022–present)
*Viraj Kapoor as Romil Kapadia: Ankush and Sneha's son; (2023)
* [[Nitesh Pandey]] as Dheeraj – Anuj's best friend (2023)
*Adhik Mehta as Adhik Mehta: Barkha's brother and foster son; (2022–2024)
* Amit Pachori as Mohit – Kavya's modelling photographer (2023–present)
*Viidushi Tiwari / Akshita Vatsayan as Ishani "Ishu" Mehta: A model; (2024–2025) / (2025–present)
* [[Chhavi Pandey]] as Uttara aka Maya – Anu's mother; a priest's daughter and a former prostitute who had an one-sided obsessive love for Anuj ; Sushma's friend; Sampat's wife.(2023–present)
**Aadhya Barot as Child Ishaani (2024)
* Rishabh Jaiswal as Nirmit – Dimple's former husband (2022)
*[[Alka Kaushal]] as Vasundhara "Moti Baa" Kothari: Parag, Anil and Pankhuri's mother (2025–present)
* Anagha Bhosale as Nandini "Nandu" Iyer – Kavya's niece; Rohan and Samar's former girlfriend  (2020–2022)
*[[Rahil Azam]] as Parag Kothari: Vasundhara's son; (2025–present)
* [[Aneri Vajani]] as Malvika "Mukku" Kapadia – Gopichandra's adoptive daughter; Anuj's foster sister; Ankush's cousin; Vanraj's former business partner and former one-sided lover (2021–2022)
*[[Zalak Desai]] as Khyati Patel Kothari: Parag's employee-turned-wife; (2025–present)
* Alma Hussein as Sara Kapadia – Ankush and Barkha's daughter; Adhik's niece and foster sister; Samar's best friend; Anu's foster cousin (2022)
*[[Randeep Rai]] as Aryan "Mohit / Akela" Kothari: Khyati and Parag's son; (2025)
* [[Apurva Agnihotri]] as Dr Advait "Adi" Khanna – Owner of Blissdom's Wellness Resort; Anupamaa's doctor and mentor (2021)
*[[Mazher Sayed]] as Anil Kothari: Vasundhara's son; (2025–present)
* [[Varun Sharma (actor)|Varun Sharma]] as Rohan – Nandini's former boyfriend and obsessive lover (2021)
*Shiwani Chakraborty as Meeta Kothari: Anil's wife; (2025–present)
* [[Payal Nair]] as Parul Sharma – Devika's former sister-in-law; Pakhi's principal (2020–2021)
*Jatin Suri as Raja Kothari: Anil and Meeta's elder son; (2025–present)
* Farukh Saeed as Pramod Dave – Rakhi's husband; Kinjal's father; Aarya's maternal grandfather  (2020)
*Ishita Modi as Aarya "Pari" Shah Kothari: Kinjal and Paritosh's daughter; (2024–present)
* [[Parull Chaudhary]] as Dr. Mona Chopra – Pakhi's psychiatrist (2021)
**Princy Prajapati as Child Aarya (2024)
* Bhakti Chauhan as Jhilmil – Gudiya's mother; Shah family's former househelp (2020)
***Noorain Khan as Baby Aarya (2022–2023)
* Vivan Singh Rajput as Siddharth "Sid" Desai – Pakhi's psycho classmate who blackmailed her (2020)
*Arisht Jain as Badshah Kothari: Anil and Meeta's younger son; (2025–present)
* Sunita Rai as Mansi Jain – Food critic at Vanraj's café (2021)
*Saee Barve as Gayatri Kothari: Parag's late wife; (2025) (in flashbacks only)
* Kiara Khantwal as Kiara – Video blogger at Vanraj's café (2021)
*Satya Tiwari as Gautam Gandhi: Prarthana's ex-husband; (2025–present)
* Riyaz Panjwani as Mr Dholakia – Vanraj, Kavya and Kinjal's former boss who tried to molest Kinjal. (2020, 2021)
*Spreha Chatterjee as Mahi Shah Gandhi: Kavya and Aniruddh's daughter; (2024–present)
* Arup Pal as CEO – New CEO of Vanraj's office (2020, 2021)
**Pahal Chaudhary as Child Mahi (2024)
* Tulika Patel as Kaamini – Leela's niece-in-law (2020)
*[[Manish Goel]] as Raghav Singh: Pankhuri's estranged husband (2025)
* Renuka Sharma as Sushma - Maya's friend and former prostitute (2023)
*Neetu Bhatt as Pankhuri Kothari Singh: Vasundhara's daughter; (2025) (only in flashbacks)
*[[Kanwarjit Paintal]] as Pandit Manohar Sharma: Raahi, Lily and ''Dance Ranis'''s dance teacher; (2025)
*Devarsh Nagar as Tarun Sharma: Manohar's estranged son (2025) (cameo appearance)
*Jay Zaveri as Viren Sanghvi: Rahi's foster father; (2024)
*[[Shivani Gosain]] as Megha Sanghvi: Rahi's foster mother; (2024)
*[[Rushad Rana]] as Aniruddh Gandhi: Kavya's ex-husband; (2020–2021; 2023)
*Shekhar Shukla as Jignesh "Mamaji": Leela's brother (2020–2022; 2025)
*[[Jasveer Kaur|Jaswir Kaur]] as Devika Mehta: Anupamaa's best friend (2020–2024; 2025–present)
*[[Payal Nair]] as Parul Sharma: Pakhi's principal (2020–2021)
*Bhakti Chauhan as Jhilmil: Gudiya's mother; (2020)
*Anagha Bhosale as Nandini "Nandu" Iyer: A dancer and former teacher of Anupamaa Dance Academy; (2020–2022)
*Tulika Patel as Kaamini (2020)
*Vivan Singh Rajput as Siddharth "Sid" Desai: Pakhi's classmate (2020)
*Riyaz Panjwani as Mr. Dholakia: Vanraj, Kavya, and Kinjal's former boss (2020; 2021)
*Arup Pal as CEO: New CEO of Vanraj's office (2020; 2021)
*[[Parull Chaudhary]] as Dr. Mona Chopra: Pakhi's psychiatrist (2021)
*[[Apurva Agnihotri]] as Dr. Advait "Adi" Khanna: Owner of Blissdom's Wellness Resort; (2021)
*Sunita Rai as Manasi Jain: Food critic at Vanraj's café (2021)
*Kiara Khantwal as Kiara: Video blogger at Vanraj's café (2021)
*[[Varun Sharma (actor)|Varun Sharma]] as Rohan: Nandini's former boyfriend and obsessive lover (2021)
*Deepak Gheewala as Gopichand "GK" Karodia: Anuj and Malvika's caretaker (2021–2022)
*Adhik Mehta as Adhik Mehta: Barkha's brother and foster son; (2022–2024)
*Rishabh Jaiswal as Nirmit: Dimple's ex-husband (2022)
*Nishi Saxena as Dimple aka Dimpy: Pammi's daughter; (2022–2024)
*[[Kunwar Amar]] as Tapish aka Titu: A dancer and former teacher at Anupamaa Dance Academy; (2023–2024)
*[[Nitesh Pandey]] as Dheeraj Kapoor: Anuj's best friend (2023)
*[[Amit Pachori]] as Mohit: Kavya's modeling photographer (2023)
*[[Chhavi Pandey]] as Uttara alias Maya: Priest's daughter; (2023)
*Renuka Sharma as Sushma: A former prostitute and Maya's friend (2023)
*Mahi Soni / Yashti Pamnani as Bhairavi: Student at Anupamaa Dance Academy (2023) / (2023)
*[[Apara Mehta]] as Malti "Gurumaa" Devi: Owner of Gurukul; (2023)
**Khushali Jariwala as young Malti Devi (2023)
*Aman Maheshwari as Nakul: Malti's student and accomplice (2023)
*Lovish Saini as Shivansh "Sonu" Rathore: Suresh's son; (2023; 2025)
*Kumar Hegde as Suresh Rathore: A politician; (2023)
*Kaddy Trawally as Kaddy: Waitress at "Spice and Chutney" restaurant (2023–2024)
*[[Rituraj Singh (actor)|Rituraj Singh]] as Yashpal Dhillon: Owner of "Spice and Chutney" restaurant; (2023–2024)
*Sunny Sadhwani as Vikram: Chef in "Spice and Chutney" restaurant; (2023–2024)
*[[Sukirti Kandpal]] as Shruti "Shru" Ahuja: A photographer; (2023–2024)
*Rahul Ojha as Rahul: Chef in "Kebabs & Curries" restaurant; (2023–2024)
*Dishi Duggal as Manjeet Kaur Dhillon: Yashpal and Yashdeep's mother (2024)
*[[Vaquar Shaikh]] as Yashdeep "Deepu" Dhillon: A retired army officer; (2024)
*[[Parakh Madan]] as Diya: A dancer; (2024)
*Aman Sachdev as Aarush: Pakhi's friend and business partner (2024)
*Yajuvendra Singh as Mr. Gulati: Owner of "Kebabs & Curries" restaurant; (2024)
*Akshita Tiwari as Nandita: Resident at Asha Bhavan; (2024)
*Parveen Kaur Hoogan as Indira: Resident at Asha Bhawan; (2024)
*Raaj Gopal Iyer as Bala: Resident at Asha Bhavan; (2024)
*Nitin Babu as Sagar: Resident at Asha Bhavan; (2024)
*Shahab Khan as Mr. Vyas: Owner of "Shishu Chhaya Ashram" (2024)
*Nidhi Pandya as Babli aka Bubbles: Raahi's best friend and helper from "Shishu Chhaya Ashram" (2024)
*Sejal Shah as Janki: Anupamaa's well-wisher and head chef in "Anu Ki Rasoi" (2024)
*Hera Mishra as Radha: Anupamaa's employee; (2024–2025)
*Gurpreet Kaur as Jaspreet "Jassi / Jass / Preeto" Kaur: Anupamaa and Bharti's roommate (2025–present)
*Arti Birajdar as Bharti Desai: Anupamaa and Jaspreet's roommate; (2025–present)
*Asha Dnyate as Sarita: Gajanan's wife; (2025–present)
*Reeta Prajapati as Reeta: Anupamaa, Jaspreet, Bharti and Sarita's neighbour (2025)
*Rinku Dhawan as Rajni Desai: Anupamaa's college friend; (2025–present)
*Mukul Harish as Varun Desai: Rajni's son; (2025–present)
*Bhawna Ajwani as Prerna Desai: Rajni's daughter; (2025–present)
*[[Sachin Tyagi]] as Digvijay Sood (2026-present)


 
==Production==
===Guest appearances===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Year
!Actor
! colspan="2" |Appearance
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2021
|[[Ajay Devgn]]
| colspan="2" | To promote ''[[Bhuj: The Pride of India]]''
|-
|[[Sara Ali Khan]]
| colspan="2" | as Rinku Suryavanshi to promote ''[[Atrangi Re]]''
|-
|2021, 2022
|[[Pranali Rathod]]
| as Akshara Goenka to promote generation leap and her engagement track
| rowspan="17" | from ''[[Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai]]''
|-
|rowspan="18"|2022
|[[Harshad Chopda]]
| as Dr. Abhimanyu Birla
|-
|Karishma Sawant
| as Dr. Aarohi Goenka
|-
|Mayank Arora
| as Kairav Goenka
|-
|Sharan Anandani
| as Vansh Goenka
|-
|[[Swati Chitnis]]
| as Suhasini Goenka
|-
|Niyati Joshi
| as Swarna Goenka
|-
|Sachin Tyagi
| as Manish Goenka
|-
|[[Ali Hassan (actor)|Ali Hassan]]
| as Akhilesh Goenka
|-
|[[Ami Trivedi]]
| as Manjari Birla
|-
|Vinay Jain
| as Dr. Harshvardhan Birla
|-
|Paras Priyadarshan
| as Neil Birla
|-
|Pragati Mehra
| as Dr. Mahima Birla
|-
|Ashish Nayyar
| as Dr. Anand Birla
|-
|Neeraj Goswami
| as Dr. Parth Birla
|-
|[[Nisha Nagpal]]
| as Shefali Birla
|-
|Niharika Chouksey
| as Nishtha Birla
|-
|[[Mika Singh]]
| colspan="2" | as Anuj's friend for Anupamaa-Anuj's Mehndi and Sangeet ceremony, and to promote ''[[Swayamvar – Mika Di Vohti]]''
|-
|[[Ulka Gupta]]
| colspan="2" | as Banni to promote ''[[Banni Chow Home Delivery]]''
|}
 
== Production ==
===Development===
===Development===
In February 2020, Rajan Shahi, the producer of ''[[Aai Kuthe Kay Karte]]'', announced his plan to produce its Hindi remake, ''Anupamaa'', stating, "This interesting concept around a mother's journey has been so inspirational that Star wants to bring it in Hindi too".<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=7 February 2020|title=Aai Kuthe Kaay Karte: Show would be remade in Hindi|url=https://news.abplive.com/videos/entertainment/television-aai-kuthe-kaay-karte-show-would-be-remade-in-hindi-1155207|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20210209125357/https://news.abplive.com/videos/entertainment/television-aai-kuthe-kaay-karte-show-would-be-remade-in-hindi-1155207|archive-date=9 February 2021|access-date=|website=[[ABP News]]}}</ref>
In February 2020, Rajan Shahi, the producer of ''[[Aai Kuthe Kay Karte]]'', announced his plan to produce its Hindi remake, ''Anupamaa'', stating, "This interesting concept around a mother's journey has been so inspirational that Star wants to bring it in Hindi too".<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=7 February 2020|title=Aai Kuthe Kaay Karte: Show would be remade in Hindi|url=https://news.abplive.com/videos/entertainment/television-aai-kuthe-kaay-karte-show-would-be-remade-in-hindi-1155207|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20210209125357/https://news.abplive.com/videos/entertainment/television-aai-kuthe-kaay-karte-show-would-be-remade-in-hindi-1155207|archive-date=9 February 2021|access-date=|website=[[ABP News]]}}</ref>


In early August 2020, the cast of the series recorded a special song for the Raksha Bandhan sequence titled ''"Aaj Rakhi Nau Tyohaar Chhe"'' ({{Trans|''Today is Raksha Bandhan's festival''}}) in a Gujarati, Hindi and English fusion.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=4 August 2020|title=Telly Tattle: Cast Of Anupamaa Records A Song In Their Own Voice For Raksha ended June 7th on 282 episode. Bandhan|url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/telly-tattle-cast-of-anupamaa-records-a-song-in-their-own-voice-for-raksha-bandhan/22916220|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20210302170101/https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/television-news/article/Jay-Bhanushali-speaks-about-the-time-he-hosted-an-episode-of-Khatron-Ke-Khiladi-22921226|archive-date=2 March 2021|access-date=|website=[[Mid-Day]]}}</ref>
To celebrate [[Raksha Bandhan]] in 2020, the cast of the series created a special song titled ''Aaj Rakhi Nau Tyohaar Chhe'' (Today is Raksha Bandhan's festival). This unique song blended Gujarati, Hindi, and English languages.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=4 August 2020|title=Telly Tattle: Cast Of Anupamaa Records A Song In Their Own Voice For Raksha Bandhan|url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/telly-tattle-cast-of-anupamaa-records-a-song-in-their-own-voice-for-raksha-bandhan/22916220|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20210302170101/https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/television-news/article/Jay-Bhanushali-speaks-about-the-time-he-hosted-an-episode-of-Khatron-Ke-Khiladi-22921226|archive-date=2 March 2021|access-date=|website=[[Mid-Day]]}}</ref>
 
The story took a five-year leap on 20 December 2023, with Anuj and Anupamaa's divorce and Anupamaa visiting the USA.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-12-14 |title=Anupamaa promo: After a 5-year leap, Anupamaa and Anuj are separated in America |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/anupamaa-promo-after-a-5-year-leap-anupamaa-and-anuj-are-separated-in-america/articleshow/106000320.cms |access-date= |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> On 15 July 2024, the show took another leap of six months showcasing Anupamaa and Anuj separately living miserable lives without Aadhya.<ref name=":2" /> On 14 October 2024, the show took a ten-year leap showcasing Anupamaa finding Aadhya/Raahi and Raahi's love story with Prem Kothari.


===Casting===
===Casting===
{{gallery|width=140|align=center|title=Main cast of ''Anupamaa''|File:Photos-Celebs-grace-the-28th-SOL-Lions-Gold-Awards-2022-7 (cropped).jpg|Rupali Ganguly|File:Sudhanshu Pandey at Mika's birthday bash hosted by Kiran Bawa 15 (cropped).jpg|Sudhanshu Pandey|File:MadalsaSharma-attending-the-Red-Carpet-of-the-22nd-ITA-Awards-in-Mumbai-10-480x360_(cropped).jpg|Madalsa Sharma Chakraborty|File:Paras-Kalnawat-grace-the-launch-of-Open-China-and-Sheesha-Sky-Lounge-in-Juhu-5_(cropped).jpg|Paras Kalnawat}}
Casting of the series started in February 2020 with [[Rupali Ganguly]] being cast as the protagonist Anupamaa Shah, returning to television after seven years.<ref name="indianexpress.com">{{Cite web|title=Rupali Ganguly on Anupamaa: Couldn't have asked for a better comeback|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/rupali-ganguly-on-anupamaa-star-plus-motherhood-6316808/|website=The Indian Express|date=16 March 2020}}</ref> She said, "''When I joined Anupamaa, I was a little plump and I told our producer Rajan Shahi that you want a heroine and at this age, let me lose some weight. But the producer told me that he didn't want a heroine but a mother instead. ‘I want a mother and you are perfect for the role because mothers are like this''."<ref>{{Cite web|title="Anupamaa has changed my life", says Rupali Ganguly|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/anupamaa-changed-life-says-rupali-ganguly/|website=Bollywood Hungama|date=4 November 2020}}</ref>
[[Rupali Ganguly]] was cast as the protagonist Anupamaa, returning to television after seven years.<ref name="indianexpress.com">{{Cite web|title=Rupali Ganguly on Anupamaa: Couldn't have asked for a better comeback|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/rupali-ganguly-on-anupamaa-star-plus-motherhood-6316808/|website=The Indian Express|date=16 March 2020}}</ref> She said, "When I joined Anupamaa, I was a little plump and I told our producer Rajan Shahi that you want a heroine and at this age, let me lose some weight. But the producer told me that he didn't want a heroine but a mother instead. ‘I want a mother and you are perfect for the role because mothers are like this."<ref>{{Cite web|title="Anupamaa has changed my life", says Rupali Ganguly|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/anupamaa-changed-life-says-rupali-ganguly/|website=Bollywood Hungama|date=4 November 2020}}</ref>


[[Sudhanshu Pandey]] was cast as Anupamaa's husband, Vanraj Shah.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sudhanshu Pandey says he chose to be a part of Anupamaa for his wife|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/sudhanshu-pandey-says-he-chose-to-be-a-part-of-anupamaa-for-his-wife/articleshow/74547993.cms|website=The Times of India}}</ref> [[Paras Kalnawat]], Muskaan Bamne, Aashish Mehrotra, Alpana Buch and Arvind Vaidya were cast as Samar Shah, Pakhi Shah, Paritosh Shah, Leela Shah and Hasmukh Shah respectively.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|title=Paras Kalnawat playing the good son|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/playing-the-good-son-119450|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-06|website=Tribuneindia News Service|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Paras Kalnawat aka ''Anupamaa's'' Samar speaks up about his role and love track in show|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/hindi/till-the-maan-wedding-is-over-i-dont-think-there-would-be-any-love-interest-track-for-me-in-anupama-paras-kalnawat/amp_articleshow/91463787.cms|access-date=2022-05-11|website=Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=If you feel the character, audience will feel it too: Muskan Bamne - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/if-you-feel-the-character-audience-will-feel-it-too-muskan-bamne/articleshow/84704097.cms|access-date=2021-12-02|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=A child who is good in arts, dancing or acting will be forced to study subjects which will have no use in his life: Aashish Mehrotra - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/a-child-who-is-good-in-arts-dancing-or-acting-will-be-forced-to-study-subjects-which-will-have-no-use-in-his-life-aashish-mehrotra/articleshow/79665838.cms|access-date=2021-12-02|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Alpana Buch on her role in 'Anupamaa': I am not like my character 'Baa' and I have not seen such people in real life - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/alpana-buch-on-her-role-in-anupamaa-i-am-not-like-my-character-baa-and-i-have-not-seen-such-people-in-real-life/articleshow/79443471.cms|access-date=2021-12-02|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Arvind Vaidya on returning to the set of 'Anupamaa': Not shooting is like saza-e-kalapani for an actor - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/arvind-vaidya-on-returning-to-the-set-of-anupamaa-not-shooting-is-like-saza-e-kalapani-for-an-actor/articleshow/78047401.cms|access-date=2021-12-02|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Madhavi Gogate, Ekta Saraiya, Paresh Bhatt, Stuti Zakarde, [[Mehul Nisar]] and Bhakti Chauhan were cast to play Kanta Joshi, Dolly Shah Dhamecha, Sanjay Dhamecha, Meenali Dhamecha, Bhavesh Joshi and Jhilmil respectively.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ekta Saraiya: Every Indian woman relates with Anupamaa's character|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/ekta-saraiya-every-indian-woman-relates-with-anupamaas-character/articleshow/77447699.cms|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Paresh Bhatt: Even as a viewer, I loved watching Rajan Shahi's shows|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/paresh-bhatt-even-as-a-viewer-i-loved-watching-rajan-shahis-shows/articleshow/77854184.cms|access-date=|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=I have been doing my own makeup for the last 10 years. So its not really new to me: Mehul Nisar|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/i-have-been-doing-my-own-makeup-for-the-last-10-years-so-its-not-really-new-to-me-mehul-nisar/articleshow/77436564.cms|website=The Times of India}}</ref> However, days before the filming resumed after the COVID-19 outbreak in late June, [[Additi Gupta]] was confirmed to be infected with the virus.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Additi Gupta joins cast of ''Anupamaa''|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/additi-gupta-joins-cast-of-anupamaa/1757213|website=Outlook India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Ishqbaaaz actor Additi Gupta tests coronavirus-positive: 'Chose to quarantine myself at home'|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/ishqbaaaz-actor-additi-gupta-tests-coronavirus-positive-chose-to-quarantine-myself-at-home/story-LKBPVKdIS4coZ4d8BzxwZP.html|website=Hindustan Times|date=July 2020}}</ref> She was replaced by [[Madalsa Sharma Chakraborty]] and the sequences earlier shot by Gupta were reshot by Chakraborty.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Madalsa Sharma Chakraborty's small screen debut|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/madalsa-madalsa-sharma-chakrabortys-small-screen-debut-111445|website=The Tribune}}</ref>
[[Sudhanshu Pandey]] was cast as Anupamaa's husband Vanraj Shah,<ref>{{Cite news|title=Sudhanshu Pandey says he chose to be a part of Anupamaa for his wife|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/sudhanshu-pandey-says-he-chose-to-be-a-part-of-anupamaa-for-his-wife/articleshow/74547993.cms|website=The Times of India|date=9 March 2020 }}</ref> [[Paras Kalnawat]], Muskaan Bamne and Aashish Mehrotra as Anupamaa's children Samar Shah, Pakhi Shah and Paritosh Shah respectively, Alpana Buch and Arvind Vaidya being cast as Anupamaa's in-laws Leela Shah and Hasmukh Shah respectively.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|title=Paras Kalnawat playing the good son|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/playing-the-good-son-119450|access-date=2021-12-06|website=Tribuneindia News Service|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Paras Kalnawat aka ''Anupamaa's'' Samar speaks up about his role and love track in show|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/till-the-maan-wedding-is-over-i-dont-think-there-would-be-any-love-interest-track-for-me-in-anupama-paras-kalnawat/articleshow/91463787.cms|access-date=2022-05-11|website=Times of India|date=10 May 2022 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=If you feel the character, audience will feel it too: Muskan Bamne - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/if-you-feel-the-character-audience-will-feel-it-too-muskan-bamne/articleshow/84704097.cms|access-date=2021-12-02|website=The Times of India|date=24 July 2021 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=A child who is good in arts, dancing or acting will be forced to study subjects which will have no use in his life: Aashish Mehrotra - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/a-child-who-is-good-in-arts-dancing-or-acting-will-be-forced-to-study-subjects-which-will-have-no-use-in-his-life-aashish-mehrotra/articleshow/79665838.cms|access-date=2021-12-02|website=The Times of India|date=10 December 2020 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Alpana Buch on her role in 'Anupamaa': I am not like my character 'Baa' and I have not seen such people in real life - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/alpana-buch-on-her-role-in-anupamaa-i-am-not-like-my-character-baa-and-i-have-not-seen-such-people-in-real-life/articleshow/79443471.cms|access-date=2021-12-02|website=The Times of India|date=27 November 2020 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Arvind Vaidya on returning to the set of 'Anupamaa': Not shooting is like saza-e-kalapani for an actor - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/arvind-vaidya-on-returning-to-the-set-of-anupamaa-not-shooting-is-like-saza-e-kalapani-for-an-actor/articleshow/78047401.cms|access-date=2021-12-02|website=The Times of India|date=11 September 2020 |language=en}}</ref> Later Madhavi Gogate and [[Mehul Nisar]] joined as Anupamaa's mother and brother, Kanta Joshi and Bhavesh Joshi, respectively, while Ekta Saraiya, Paresh Bhatt, Stuti Zakarde and Bhakti Chauhan were cast to play Dolly Shah Dhamecha, Sanjay Dhamecha, Meenakshi Dhamecha and Jhilmil respectively.<ref>{{Cite news|title=I have been doing my own makeup for the last 10 years. So its not really new to me: Mehul Nisar|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/i-have-been-doing-my-own-makeup-for-the-last-10-years-so-its-not-really-new-to-me-mehul-nisar/articleshow/77436564.cms|website=The Times of India|date=8 August 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Ekta Saraiya: Every Indian woman relates with Anupamaa's character|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/ekta-saraiya-every-indian-woman-relates-with-anupamaas-character/articleshow/77447699.cms|website=The Times of India|date=9 August 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=|first=|date=31 August 2020|title=Paresh Bhatt: Even as a viewer, I loved watching Rajan Shahi's shows|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/paresh-bhatt-even-as-a-viewer-i-loved-watching-rajan-shahis-shows/articleshow/77854184.cms|access-date=|website=The Times of India}}</ref> However, days before the filming resumed after the COVID-19 outbreak in late June, [[Additi Gupta]] was confirmed to be infected with the virus.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Additi Gupta joins cast of ''Anupamaa''|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/additi-gupta-joins-cast-of-anupamaa/1757213|website=Outlook India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Ishqbaaaz actor Additi Gupta tests coronavirus-positive: 'Chose to quarantine myself at home'|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/ishqbaaaz-actor-additi-gupta-tests-coronavirus-positive-chose-to-quarantine-myself-at-home/story-LKBPVKdIS4coZ4d8BzxwZP.html|website=Hindustan Times|date=July 2020}}</ref> She was replaced by [[Madalsa Sharma]] and the sequences earlier shot by Gupta as Vanraj's girlfriend Kavya Gandhi, were reshot by Sharma.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Madalsa Sharma Chakraborty's small screen debut|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/madalsa-madalsa-sharma-chakrabortys-small-screen-debut-111445|website=The Tribune}}</ref>


Days after premiering in July 2020, Shekhar Shukla, [[Nidhi Shah]] and Farrukh Saeed were signed to play Jignesh, Kinjal Dave and Pramod Dave respectively.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Anupamaa actor Shekhar Shukla celebrates birthday on sets; says 'This birthday was my best'|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/anupamaa-actor-shekhar-shukla-celebrates-birthday-on-sets-says-this-birthday-was-my-best/articleshow/79146862.cms|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Nidhi Shah on joining Anupamaa|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/nidhi-shah-on-joining-anupamaa-130439|website=[[The Tribune (Chandigarh)|The Tribune]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Farukh Saeed talks about his character in 'Anupamaa'|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/farukh-saeed-talks-about-his-character-in-anupamaa/articleshow/77915545.cms|website=The Times of India}}</ref> [[Tasneem Sheikh]], Anagha Bhosale were and [[Rushad Rana]] were cast as Rakhi Dave, Nandini Iyer and Aniruddh Gandhi.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Tassnim Sheikh: I am glad to have bagged a role in 'Anupamaa'|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/tassnim-sheikh-i-am-glad-i-bagged-a-role-in-anupamaa/articleshow/77167716.cms|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Anagha Bhosale to enter Anupamaa as Paras Kalnawat's love interest|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/anagha-bhosale-to-enter-anupamaa-as-paras-kalnawat-s-love-interest-1704592-2020-07-26|website=India Today}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-31|title=Hip Hip Hurray to Anupamaa: BFFs Mehul Nisar and Rushad Rana meet again|url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/television-news/article/Hip-Hip-Hurray-to-Anupamaa-BFFs-Mehul-Nisar-and-Rushad-Rana-meet-again-22911335|access-date=2021-10-25|website=www.mid-day.com|language=en}}</ref> In April 2021, [[Apurva Agnihotri]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=April 21, 2021|first=Grace|last=Cyril|title=Apurva Agnihotri joins the cast of Anupamaa in new twist. First-look out|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/apurva-agnihotri-joins-the-cast-of-anupamaa-in-new-twist-first-look-out-1793451-2021-04-21|access-date=2021-06-09|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> joined the cast as Dr. Advait Khanna for a cameo and completed his role in June 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-06-07|title=Apurva Agnihotri exits from Star Plus drama Anupamaa; bids adieu with a post|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/apurva-agnihotri-exits-star-plus-drama-anupamaa-bids-adieu-post/|access-date=2021-06-09|language=en}}</ref>
Days after premiering in July 2020, Shekhar Shukla was cast to play Leela's brother Jignesh while [[Nidhi Shah]] was cast opposite Mehrotra as Kinjal Dave and [[Tassnim Sheikh]] and Farooq Saeed were signed to play Kinjal's parents Rakhi Dave and Pramod Dave respectively.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Anupamaa actor Shekhar Shukla celebrates birthday on sets; says 'This birthday was my best'|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/anupamaa-actor-shekhar-shukla-celebrates-birthday-on-sets-says-this-birthday-was-my-best/articleshow/79146862.cms|website=The Times of India|date=10 November 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Nidhi Shah on joining Anupamaa|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/nidhi-shah-on-joining-anupamaa-130439|website=[[The Tribune (Chandigarh)|The Tribune]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Tassnim Sheikh: I am glad to have bagged a role in 'Anupamaa'|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/tassnim-sheikh-i-am-glad-i-bagged-a-role-in-anupamaa/articleshow/77167716.cms|website=The Times of India|date=27 July 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Farukh Saeed talks about his character in 'Anupamaa'|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/farukh-saeed-talks-about-his-character-in-anupamaa/articleshow/77915545.cms|website=The Times of India|date=3 September 2020 }}</ref> The next month Anagha Bhosale was cast opposite Kalnawat as Nandini Iyer while [[Rushad Rana]] was cast as Kavya's husband Aniruddh Gandhi.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Anagha Bhosale to enter Anupamaa as Paras Kalnawat's love interest|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/anagha-bhosale-to-enter-anupamaa-as-paras-kalnawat-s-love-interest-1704592-2020-07-26|website=India Today|date=26 July 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-31|title=Hip Hip Hurray to Anupamaa: BFFs Mehul Nisar and Rushad Rana meet again|url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/television-news/article/Hip-Hip-Hurray-to-Anupamaa-BFFs-Mehul-Nisar-and-Rushad-Rana-meet-again-22911335|access-date=2021-10-25|website=www.mid-day.com|language=en}}</ref> In April 2021, [[Apurva Agnihotri]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=April 21, 2021|first=Grace|last=Cyril|title=Apurva Agnihotri joins the cast of Anupamaa in new twist. First-look out|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/apurva-agnihotri-joins-the-cast-of-anupamaa-in-new-twist-first-look-out-1793451-2021-04-21|access-date=2021-06-09|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> joined the cast as Dr. Advait Khanna for a cameo and completed his role in June 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-06-07|title=Apurva Agnihotri exits from Star Plus drama Anupamaa; bids adieu with a post|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/apurva-agnihotri-exits-star-plus-drama-anupamaa-bids-adieu-post/|access-date=2021-06-09|language=en}}</ref>


In late August 2021 [[Gaurav Khanna]] was cast as Anuj Kapadia.<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-new-entry-in-anupamaa-revealed-gaurav-khanna-to-enter-the-show-soon/amp_articleshow/85654546.cms|title = Exclusive! New entry in Anupamaa revealed; Gaurav Khanna to enter the show soon - Times of India| website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> Khanna said that he found his character very "stylish and suave, yet rooted in motherland". He further said, "I feel my character is quite relatable. Yes, he seems to be very patient, but after a long time, audiences have seen a mature, emotionally stable, well-read and well-spoken guy, who respects women."<ref>{{Cite web|title="Good Things Come and Go but One Needs to Stay Grounded" says Gaurav Khanna and talks about his character Anuj Kapadia|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/hindi/good-things-come-and-go-but-one-needs-to-stay-grounded-gaurav-khanna/amp_articleshow/90847466.cms|access-date=2022-04-17|website=Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
In June 2021, rumours of "''conflicts and groupism on sets''" arose between cast members, one group led by Ganguly with Buch, Mehrotra and Bamne, and another by Pandey, with Sharma, Kalnawat and Bhosale which cast denied.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sudhanshu Pandey addresses rumours of rift with Rupali Ganguly, hints at 'difference of opinion'|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tv/sudhanshu-pandey-addresses-rumours-of-rift-with-rupali-ganguly-hints-at-difference-of-opinion-101624442852878.html|access-date=2022-10-07|website=The Hindustan Times|date=23 June 2021 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Anupamaa actor Madalsa Sharma says rumours of cold war on set are 'hurtful', no 'hard feelings' for Rupali Ganguly|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tv/anupamaa-actor-madalsa-sharma-says-rumours-of-cold-war-on-set-are-hurtful-no-hard-feelings-for-rupali-ganguly-101625214308072-amp.html|access-date=2022-10-07|website=The Hindustan Times|date=2 July 2021 |language=en}}</ref>


In September 2021, Deepak Gheewala was cast to play Gopichandra Karodia.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Deepak Gheewala on being cast as 'GK' in 'Anupamaa' - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/deepak-gheewala-on-being-cast-as-gk-in-anupamaa/articleshow/86060005.cms|access-date=2021-09-30|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Also that month, [[Varun Sharma (actor)|Varun Sharma]] was cast as Rohan to play a cameo and he finished off his role in October 2021. Next, [[Savita Prabhune]] replaced Madhavi Gogate as Kanta Joshi in late October 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Anupamaa New Entry Will Savita Prabhune Bring New Twist To Anupama-Anuj|url=https://www.india.com/entertainment/tv-news-anupamaa-new-entry-will-savita-prabhune-bring-new-twist-to-anupama-anujs-love-story-find-out-here-5074512/|access-date=2021-10-30|website=www.india.com|language=en}}</ref> In December 2021, actress [[Aneri Vajani]] joined the cast to play Malvika Kapadia.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Aneri Vajani How Selected For Anupamaa Serial{{!}} Anupamaa malavika Aka Aneri Vajani Who is in real life her family sister boyfriend And biography!- बिना ऑडिशन के अनेरी वजानी को मिला अनुपमा सीरियल, इस सेलिब्रिटी स्टाइलिस्ट की हैं बहन, जानें मालविका के रियल लाइफ Facts {{!}} TV|url=https://www.timesnowhindi.com/v/s/www.timesnowhindi.com/amp/entertainment/television/article/aneri-vajani-entry-in-star-plus-anupamaa-as-anuj-kapadia-and-vanraj-anupama-connection-know-who-is-malvika-in-real-life-family-and-biography/377523?amp_js_v=a6&amp_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQKKAFQArABIIACAw=#aoh=16396697128812&referrer=https://www.google.com&amp_tf=From%20%251$s&ampshare=https://www.timesnowhindi.com/entertainment/television/article/aneri-vajani-entry-in-star-plus-anupamaa-as-anuj-kapadia-and-vanraj-anupama-connection-know-who-is-malvika-in-real-life-family-and-biography/377523|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-16|website=www.timesnowhindi.com}}</ref>
In late August 2021 [[Gaurav Khanna]] was cast opposite Ganguly as Anuj Kapadia.<ref>{{Cite news|url = https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-new-entry-in-anupamaa-revealed-gaurav-khanna-to-enter-the-show-soon/articleshow/85654546.cms|title = Exclusive! New entry in Anupamaa revealed; Gaurav Khanna to enter the show soon - Times of India| website=[[The Times of India]]| date=27 August 2021 }}</ref>


In March 2022, Anagha Bhosale playing Nandini announced her decision to take a break from acting, however, she announced that she never quitted the show and can come back in future,<ref>{{Cite news|title=Anagha Bhosale aka ''Anupamaa's'' Nandini announces break from acting. Moves back to hometown Pune|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-i-want-to-quit-acting-says-anupamaa-actress-anagha-bhosale-who-takes-a-break-from-showbiz/amp_articleshow/90032481.cms|access-date=2022-03-07|website=Times of India|language=en}}</ref> but later confirmed her decision to quit acting forever thus making an end to Nandini's character and already shot her last scene in February 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Anagha Bhosale aka Anupamaa's Nandini quits acting forever|url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/tv/news/anupamaa-fame-anagha-bhosale-official-quitting-film-and-television-industry-due-to-religious-beliefs-and-spiritual-path/articleshow/90417443.cms|access-date=2022-03-24|website=Navbharat Times|language=hindi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=From Nandini leaving Samar to Shahs planning Anupamaa's birthday know the latest twist that happened this February in Anupamaa|url=https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/entertainment/television/anupama-spoiler-alert-vanraj-will-feel-threaten-from-anupama-anuj-will-propose-anupama/1104832|access-date=2022-03-17|website=Zee News Hindi|language=hindi}}</ref> Later that month, [[Aneri Vajani]] playing Malvika also announced that her role was just a cameo and right now its shown on a long break due to viewers' disconnect with her role's negative development.<ref>{{cite web|title=Aneri Vajani says audience wasn't able to connect with Mukku falling for Vanraj and she was just a cameo|url= https://www.timesnowhindi.com/entertainment/television/article/aneri-vajani-aka-mukku-of-anupamaa-take-break-from-tv-show-and-breaks-silence-on-her-absence/394494|access-date=2022-05-25|website=Times Now Hindi|date= 21 March 2022|language=hindi}}</ref>
In September 2021, Deepak Gheewala was cast to play Anuj's helper Gopichandra Karodia.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Deepak Gheewala on being cast as 'GK' in 'Anupamaa' - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/deepak-gheewala-on-being-cast-as-gk-in-anupamaa/articleshow/86060005.cms|access-date=2021-09-30|website=The Times of India|date=9 September 2021 |language=en}}</ref> Also that month, [[Varun Sharma (actor)|Varun Sharma]] was cast to play a cameo as Nandini's ex-boyfriend and obsessive lover Rohan and he finished off his role in October 2021. Next, [[Savita Prabhune]] replaced Madhavi Gogate (due to the latter's death) as Kanta Joshi in late October 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Anupamaa New Entry Will Savita Prabhune Bring New Twist To Anupama-Anuj|url=https://www.india.com/entertainment/tv-news-anupamaa-new-entry-will-savita-prabhune-bring-new-twist-to-anupama-anujs-love-story-find-out-here-5074512/|access-date=2021-10-30|website=www.india.com|language=en}}</ref> In December 2021, actress [[Aneri Vajani]] joined the cast to play Anuj's sister, Malvika Kapadia.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Aneri Vajani How Selected For Anupamaa Serial{{!}} Anupamaa malavika Aka Aneri Vajani Who is in real life her family sister boyfriend And biography!- बिना ऑडिशन के अनेरी वजानी को मिला अनुपमा सीरियल, इस सेलिब्रिटी स्टाइलिस्ट की हैं बहन, जानें मालविका के रियल लाइफ Facts {{!}} TV|url=https://www.timesnowhindi.com/v/s/www.timesnowhindi.com/amp/entertainment/television/article/aneri-vajani-entry-in-star-plus-anupamaa-as-anuj-kapadia-and-vanraj-anupama-connection-know-who-is-malvika-in-real-life-family-and-biography/377523?amp_js_v=a6&amp_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQKKAFQArABIIACAw=#aoh=16396697128812&referrer=https://www.google.com&amp_tf=From%20%251$s&ampshare=https://www.timesnowhindi.com/entertainment/television/article/aneri-vajani-entry-in-star-plus-anupamaa-as-anuj-kapadia-and-vanraj-anupama-connection-know-who-is-malvika-in-real-life-family-and-biography/377523|access-date=2021-12-16|website=www.timesnowhindi.com}}</ref>


In May 2022, singer [[Mika Singh]] made a special appearance as Anuj's friend in Anupamaa and Anuj's Mehendi and Sangeet ceremony and to promote his upcoming show ''[[Swayamvar – Mika Di Vohti]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mika Singh talks about his special appearance for MaAn's Mehendi Sangeet in ''Anupamaa''|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/mika-singh-talks-about-his-musical-appearance-on-anupamaa/articleshow/91370543.cms|access-date=2022-05-06|website=Times of India|language=en}}</ref> During that month, [[Aneri Vajani]] announced her decision to participate in ''[[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 12]]'' and confirmed permanently quitting the series with "''no scope of coming back as its all over for her role''".<ref>{{Cite web|title=''Anupamaa's'' Mukku aka Aneri Vajani all set to participate in 12th edition of "Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi". Going to bid adieu to "Anupamaa" soon|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-anupamaa-actress-aneri-vajani-to-participate-in-fear-factor-khatron-ke-khiladi-12/amp_articleshow/91547855.cms|access-date=2022-05-14|website=Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Aneri Vajani bids adieau to Anupamaa quoting there is no scope to come back.|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/hindi/aneri-vajani-bids-adieu-to-anupamaa-and-says-there-is-no-scope-of-returning-to-the-show/amp_articleshow/91713846.cms|access-date=2022-05-25|website=Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
In January 2022, there were rumours of "''ego clashes''" between Pandey and Khanna, which they both publicly denied.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Anupamaa's Sudhanshu Pandey on ego clashes with Gaurav Khanna: Can't run show with one storyline |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/anupamaa-s-sudhanshu-pandey-ego-clashes-gaurav-khanna-can-t-run-show-one-storyline-986299|access-date=2022-10-08|website=Pinkvilla|date=6 January 2022 |language=en}}</ref>


Later that month, [[Rohit Bakshi (actor)|Rohit Bakshi]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Actors Rohit Bakshi, Ashlesha Sawant and Alma Hussein to enter Anupamaa as Anuj's relatives and Samar's love interest respectively|url=https://www.timesnowhindi.com/entertainment/television/article/anupama-tv-serial-3-new-entry-form-kapadia-elder-son-and-bahu-barkha-to-samar-new-girlfriend-alma-hussein-spice-up-drama/410031|access-date=2022-06-04|website=Times Now Hindi|date=26 May 2022 |language=hindi}}</ref> and [[Ashlesha Sawant]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ashlesha Sawant all set to enter Anupamaa as Barkha Kapadia. Know the complete history about her career|url=https://www.timesnowhindi.com/entertainment/television/article/aslesha-sawant-to-play-barkha-bhabh-in-aupamaa-see-here-her-career-tv-shows-family-education/411557|access-date=2022-06-04|website=Times Now Hindi|date=June 2022 |language=hindi}}</ref> were cast to play Ankush Kapadia and Barkha Kapadia respectively while Alma Hussein<ref>{{Cite web|title=Paras Kalnawat aka Anupamaa's Samar welcomes his new love interest Alma Hussein aka Sara|url=https://www.prabhatkhabar.com/entertainment/anupamaa-fame-samar-aka-paras-kalnawat-photo-with-alma-hussein-fans-says-nayi-nandini-mil-gayi-dvy|access-date=2022-06-04|website=Prabhat Khabar|language=hindi}}</ref> and Adhik Mehta<ref>{{Cite web|title=Chhoti Sardarni fame Adhik Mehta aka Karan to enter Anupamaa as Pakhi's love interest |url=https://www.livehindustan.com/entertainment/tv/story-anupama-adhik-mehta-to-enter-in-rupali-ganguly-and-sudhanshu-pandey-starrer-show-soon-read-details-6564379.html|access-date=2022-06-04|website=Hindustan Live|language=hindi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Truth behind Barkha and Ankush's return revealed|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tv/anupamaa-written-update-june-7-truth-behind-barkha-and-ankush-s-return-to-india-comes-out-101654650834834.html|access-date=2022-06-13|website=Hindustan Times|date=8 June 2022 |language=en}}</ref> were cast to play Sara Kapadia and Adhik Kapadia opposite Kalnawat and Bamne respectively. In an interview after being cast as Adhik Kapadia, Mehta revealed that "''he earlier auditioned for the role of Samar (which eventually locked to Kalnawat) in the casting phase of the series but it didn't happened at that time''".<ref>{{Cite web|title="I don't have enough experience as an actor to into the screen time in the show": Adhik Mehta |url=https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/hindi/i-dont-have-enough-experience-as-an-actor-to-go-into-the-details-of-my-screen-time-in-a-show-adhik-mehta/amp_articleshow/92448971.cms|access-date=2022-07-11|website=Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Child artist Asmi Deo was also cast as an orphan Anu but her track was put on hold and resumed in July 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Asmi Deo enters Anupamaa as Chhoti Anu|url=https://www.timesnowhindi.com/entertainment/television/article/nima-denzongpa-fame-asmi-deo-to-enter-anupamaa-tv-show/410666|access-date=2022-06-05|website=Times Now Hindi|date=28 May 2022 |language=hindi}}</ref>
In March 2022, Anagha Bhosale playing Nandini announced her decision to take a break from acting,<ref>{{Cite news|title=Anagha Bhosale aka ''Anupamaa's'' Nandini announces break from acting. Moves back to hometown Pune|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-i-want-to-quit-acting-says-anupamaa-actress-anagha-bhosale-who-takes-a-break-from-showbiz/articleshow/90032481.cms|access-date=2022-03-07|website=Times of India|language=en}}</ref> and later quit acting forever, ending Nandini's character and shot her last scene in February 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Anagha Bhosale aka Anupamaa's Nandini quits acting forever|url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/tv/news/anupamaa-fame-anagha-bhosale-official-quitting-film-and-television-industry-due-to-religious-beliefs-and-spiritual-path/articleshow/90417443.cms|access-date=2022-03-24|website=Navbharat Times|language=hindi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=From Nandini leaving Samar to Shahs planning Anupamaa's birthday know the latest twist that happened this February in Anupamaa|url=https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/entertainment/television/anupama-spoiler-alert-vanraj-will-feel-threaten-from-anupama-anuj-will-propose-anupama/1104832|access-date=2022-03-17|website=Zee News Hindi|language=hindi}}</ref> Later that month, [[Aneri Vajani]] playing Malvika also announced that her role was just a cameo and right now its shown on a long break due to viewers' disconnect with her role's negative development.<ref>{{cite web|title=Aneri Vajani says audience wasn't able to connect with Mukku falling for Vanraj and she was just a cameo|url= https://www.timesnowhindi.com/entertainment/television/article/aneri-vajani-aka-mukku-of-anupamaa-take-break-from-tv-show-and-breaks-silence-on-her-absence/394494|access-date=2022-05-25|website=Times Now Hindi|date= 21 March 2022|language=hindi}}</ref>


In July 2022, [[Paras Kalnawat]] signed on to appear on the dance-based reality show ''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (season 10)|Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10]]'' on rival network [[Colors TV]]. ''Anupamaa'' makers objected and terminated his contract overnight. Speaking on the same, Producer Rajan Shahi said, "''We as a production house won’t entertain breach of contract. We have terminated his services as an actor with immediate effect. We wish him all the best for his future endeavors''".<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2022-07-26|title=Anupamaa makers terminate Paras Kalnawat's contract after he signs up Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10, actor responds|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/paras-kalnawat-contract-terminated-anupamaa-jhalak-dikhhla-jaa-10-8053372/|access-date=2022-07-26|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> While Paras said, "''Everything is great with Anupamaa but I did not see my character evolving. I have huge respect for Rajan sir and the team and wish them all the best. At this stage of my career, I wanted to take up a new challenge. Also, I must add that I did inform the production about my decision, however, due to the channel and contract clauses, it wouldn’t have been possible for me to continue with Anupamaa after signing Jhalak''". He further said, "''My character never evolved since past one year and after Anagha's exit I was just reduced to a family member standing in background with nothing to do''" and he signed off calling whatever happened was a "nightmare" and "sigh of relief" as makers asked him to choose between the two.<ref name=":0" /><ref name="PK">{{Cite web|title="My character was just reduced to being a family member in background with nothing to do anything and it never evolved" says Paras Kalnawat clearing the rumours about being kicked off from Anupamaa and reveals he himself quitted the series|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/hindi/paras-kalnawat-on-being-out-of-anupamaa-my-character-was-not-growing-i-did-not-want-to-be-reduced-to-a-family-member-in-the-background/amp_articleshow/93145335.cms|access-date=2022-07-26|website=Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref name="PK1">{{Cite web |title=Anupamaa makers said I can't do Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10 because it's on rival channel |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/paras-kalnawat-exclusive-anupamaa-makers-said-i-cant-do-jhalak-dikhhla-jaa-10-because-its-rival-channel-1168206?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=articletop&utm_content=web |access-date=2022-07-27 |website=Pinkvilla | date=27 July 2022 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="PK2">{{Cite web|title=Paras Kalnawat calls Anupamaa a "nightmare" and termination a "sigh of relief" as posts a sign-off note|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/paras-kalnawat-calls-anupamaa-a-nightmare-and-termination-of-his-contract-a-sigh-of-relief-5635225.html|access-date=2022-07-27|website=News18|date=27 July 2022 |language=en}}</ref> Later after facing several controversies related to the series, makers replaced Kalnawat overnight by Sagar Parekh in the same month.<ref name="SP">{{Cite web|title="I'm feeling pressure but I'll take it up as a challenge", Sagar Parekh on replacing Paras Kalnawat overnight as Samar in Anupamaa|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-i-am-feeling-the-pressure-but-i-will-take-it-up-as-a-challenge-says-sagar-parekh-who-has-replaced-paras-kalnawat-in-anupamaa/articleshow/93250691.cms|access-date=2022-07-31|website=Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
In May 2022, singer [[Mika Singh]] made a special appearance as Anuj's friend in Anupamaa and Anuj's Mehendi and Sangeet ceremony and to promote his upcoming show ''[[Swayamvar – Mika Di Vohti]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Mika Singh talks about his special appearance for MaAn's Mehendi Sangeet in ''Anupamaa''|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/mika-singh-talks-about-his-musical-appearance-on-anupamaa/articleshow/91370543.cms|access-date=2022-05-06|website=Times of India|date=6 May 2022 |language=en}}</ref> During that month, [[Aneri Vajani]] announced her decision to participate in ''[[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 12]]'' and quit the series permanently.<ref>{{Cite news|title=''Anupamaa's'' Mukku aka Aneri Vajani all set to participate in 12th edition of "Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi". Going to bid adieu to "Anupamaa" soon|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-anupamaa-actress-aneri-vajani-to-participate-in-fear-factor-khatron-ke-khiladi-12/articleshow/91547855.cms|access-date=2022-05-14|website=Times of India|date=13 May 2022 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Aneri Vajani bids adieau to Anupamaa quoting there is no scope to come back.|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/aneri-vajani-bids-adieu-to-anupamaa-and-says-there-is-no-scope-of-returning-to-the-show/articleshow/91713846.cms|access-date=2022-05-25|website=Times of India|date=25 May 2022 |language=en}}</ref>


In September 2022, Alma Hussein who was cast opposite Kalnawat also quit the series quoting, ''"I entered the show in May and was very happy about working in this show. But soon I realised that my track was going nowhere. I also felt that I was not growing as an actor. Being so young, I want to learn as much as possible, which was not happening. Due to major twists and turns in the story in the past couple of months, and also because of [[Paras Kalnawat|Paras']] exit from the show, the makers could not open the track of Sara and Samar. Instead of me just standing behind with not much to do I felt it was better to look for something worthwhile. So I spoke to Rajan Shahi sir and discussed with him. He also agreed with me. It was a mutual decisiona and it was decided that they would show Sara leaving for the US for higher studies. I am glad that he understood my point of view. So, yes, as of now I am not a part of the show."''<ref name="Alma1">{{Cite web|title=After Paras Kalnawat, Alma Hussein exits the show Anupamaa|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/hindi/after-paras-kalnawat-alma-hussein-exits-the-show-anupamaa/amp_articleshow/93960740.cms|access-date=2022-09-03|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref name="Alma2">{{Cite web|title=After Paras Kalnawat, co-star Alma Hussein exits Anupamaa: "I was not growing as an actor"|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tv/after-paras-kalnawat-co-star-alma-hussein-exits-anupamaa-101662190105649.html|access-date=2022-09-03|website=Hindustan Times|date=3 September 2022 |language=en}}</ref>
Later that month, [[Rohit Bakshi (actor)|Rohit Bakshi]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Actors Rohit Bakshi, Ashlesha Sawant and Alma Hussein to enter Anupamaa as Anuj's relatives and Samar's love interest respectively|url=https://www.timesnowhindi.com/entertainment/television/article/anupama-tv-serial-3-new-entry-form-kapadia-elder-son-and-bahu-barkha-to-samar-new-girlfriend-alma-hussein-spice-up-drama/410031|access-date=2022-06-04|website=Times Now Hindi|date=26 May 2022 |language=hindi}}</ref> and [[Ashlesha Sawant]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ashlesha Sawant all set to enter Anupamaa as Barkha Kapadia. Know the complete history about her career|url=https://www.timesnowhindi.com/entertainment/television/article/aslesha-sawant-to-play-barkha-bhabh-in-aupamaa-see-here-her-career-tv-shows-family-education/411557|access-date=2022-06-04|website=Times Now Hindi|date=June 2022 |language=hindi}}</ref> were cast to play Anuj's brother and sister-in-law, Ankush Kapadia and Barkha Mehta Kapadia respectively while Alma Hussein<ref>{{Cite web|title=Paras Kalnawat aka Anupamaa's Samar welcomes his new love interest Alma Hussein aka Sara|url=https://www.prabhatkhabar.com/entertainment/anupamaa-fame-samar-aka-paras-kalnawat-photo-with-alma-hussein-fans-says-nayi-nandini-mil-gayi-dvy|access-date=2022-06-04|website=Prabhat Khabar|date=3 June 2022 |language=hindi}}</ref> and Adhik Mehta<ref>{{Cite web|title=Chhoti Sardarni fame Adhik Mehta aka Karan to enter Anupamaa as Pakhi's love interest |url=https://www.livehindustan.com/entertainment/tv/story-anupama-adhik-mehta-to-enter-in-rupali-ganguly-and-sudhanshu-pandey-starrer-show-soon-read-details-6564379.html|access-date=2022-06-04|website=Hindustan Live|date=30 May 2022 |language=hindi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Truth behind Barkha and Ankush's return revealed|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tv/anupamaa-written-update-june-7-truth-behind-barkha-and-ankush-s-return-to-india-comes-out-101654650834834.html|access-date=2022-06-13|website=Hindustan Times|date=8 June 2022 |language=en}}</ref> were cast to play Barkha's daughter and brother, Sara Kapadia and Adhik Mehta opposite Kalnawat and Bamne respectively. In an interview after being cast as Adhik Mehta, Mehta revealed that "''he earlier auditioned for the role of Samar (which eventually locked to Kalnawat) in the casting phase of the series but it didn't happened at that time''".<ref>{{Cite news|title="I don't have enough experience as an actor to into the screen time in the show": Adhik Mehta |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/i-dont-have-enough-experience-as-an-actor-to-go-into-the-details-of-my-screen-time-in-a-show-adhik-mehta/articleshow/92448971.cms|access-date=2022-07-11|website=Times of India|date=25 June 2022 |language=en}}</ref> Child artist Asmi Deo was also cast as an orphan Anu but her track was put on hold and resumed in July 2022 as Anuj and Anupamaa's adopted daughter.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Asmi Deo enters Anupamaa as Chhoti Anu|url=https://www.timesnowhindi.com/entertainment/television/article/nima-denzongpa-fame-asmi-deo-to-enter-anupamaa-tv-show/410666|access-date=2022-06-05|website=Times Now Hindi|date=28 May 2022 |language=hindi}}</ref>


In January 2023, actress [[Chhavi Pandey]] was cast to do an extended cameo of Anu's biological mother Maya.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Chhavi Pandey to play Choti Anu's real mother in Anupamaa, will cause in Anuj-Anupama's lives|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/hindi/chhavi-pandey-to-play-choti-anus-real-mother-in-anupamaa-will-cause-trouble-in-anuj-anupamas-lives/articleshow/97085482.cms|access-date=2023-01-19|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
In July 2022, [[Paras Kalnawat]] signed on to appear on the dance-based reality show ''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa season 10|Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10]]'' on rival network [[Colors TV]]. ''Anupamaa'' makers objected and terminated his contract overnight on 26 July 2022.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2022-07-26|title=Anupamaa makers terminate Paras Kalnawat's contract after he signs up Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10, actor responds|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/paras-kalnawat-contract-terminated-anupamaa-jhalak-dikhhla-jaa-10-8053372/|access-date=2022-07-26|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> Kalnawat revealed that "''after Bhosale's exit his character never evolved, and that he was unhappy with his role being reduced to a mere family member standing in background with nothing to do anything''."<ref name=":0" /><ref name="PK">{{Cite news|title="My character was just reduced to being a family member in background with nothing to do anything and it never evolved" says Paras Kalnawat clearing the rumours about being kicked off from Anupamaa and reveals he himself quitted the series|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/paras-kalnawat-on-being-out-of-anupamaa-my-character-was-not-growing-i-did-not-want-to-be-reduced-to-a-family-member-in-the-background/articleshow/93145335.cms|access-date=2022-07-26|website=Times of India|date=26 July 2022 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="PK1">{{Cite web |title=Anupamaa makers said I can't do Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10 because it's on rival channel |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/paras-kalnawat-exclusive-anupamaa-makers-said-i-cant-do-jhalak-dikhhla-jaa-10-because-its-rival-channel-1168206 |access-date=2022-07-27 |website=Pinkvilla | date=27 July 2022 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="PK2">{{Cite web|title=Paras Kalnawat calls Anupamaa a "nightmare" and termination a "sigh of relief" as posts a sign-off note|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/paras-kalnawat-calls-anupamaa-a-nightmare-and-termination-of-his-contract-a-sigh-of-relief-5635225.html|access-date=2022-07-27|website=News18|date=27 July 2022 |language=en}}</ref> Later after facing several controversies related to the series, makers replaced Kalnawat overnight by Sagar Parekh in the same month.<ref name="SP">{{Cite news|title="I'm feeling pressure but I'll take it up as a challenge", Sagar Parekh on replacing Paras Kalnawat overnight as Samar in Anupamaa|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-i-am-feeling-the-pressure-but-i-will-take-it-up-as-a-challenge-says-sagar-parekh-who-has-replaced-paras-kalnawat-in-anupamaa/articleshow/93250691.cms|access-date=2022-07-31|website=Times of India|date=31 July 2022 |language=en}}</ref>
 
In September 2022, Alma Hussein who was cast opposite Kalnawat also quit the series, saying she was unhappy with the lack of character development and shot her last scene in early August 2022.<ref name="Alma1">{{Cite news|title=After Paras Kalnawat, Alma Hussein exits the show Anupamaa|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/after-paras-kalnawat-alma-hussein-exits-the-show-anupamaa/articleshow/93960740.cms|access-date=2022-09-03|website=The Times of India|date=3 September 2022 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="Alma2">{{Cite web|title=After Paras Kalnawat, co-star Alma Hussein exits Anupamaa: "I was not growing as an actor"|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tv/after-paras-kalnawat-co-star-alma-hussein-exits-anupamaa-101662190105649.html|access-date=2022-09-03|website=Hindustan Times|date=3 September 2022 |language=en}}</ref>
 
In January 2023, actress [[Chhavi Pandey]] was cast to do an extended cameo of Anu's biological mother, Maya, who wrapped up in July 2023 following her character's death.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Chhavi Pandey to play Choti Anu's real mother in Anupamaa, will cause in Anuj-Anupama's lives|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/chhavi-pandey-to-play-choti-anus-real-mother-in-anupamaa-will-cause-trouble-in-anuj-anupamas-lives/articleshow/97085482.cms|access-date=2023-01-19|website=The Times of India|date=18 January 2023 |language=en}}</ref> In May 2023, [[Apara Mehta]] was cast as Anuj's mother Malti Devi, while her daughter Khushali Jariwala played her younger version on screen and she quit the series prior to the first leap in December 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Anupamaa: Apara Mehta talks about entering Rupali Ganguly's show, says 'I had no reason to decline this offer'|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news/anupamaa-apara-mehta-talks-about-entering-rupali-gangulys-show-says-i-had-no-reason-to-decline-this-offer-1220397%3famp|access-date=2023-07-29|website=Pinkvilla}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=I am thrilled that my daughter is playing my younger version in Anupamaa: Apara Mehta|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/i-am-thrilled-that-my-daughter-is-playing-my-younger-version-in-anupamaa-apara-mehta/articleshow/102229379.cms|access-date=2023-08-10|website=Times of India|date=30 July 2023 }}</ref>
 
In August 2023, Ekta Saraiya, who portrayed Vanraj's sister Dolly, quit the series for her show ''Kyunki... Saas Maa Bahu Beti Hoti Hai'' on [[Zee TV]]. In same month, Viraj Kapoor entered the show as Ankush's illegitimate son Romil Kapadia.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Anupamaa शो से इस एक्ट्रेस ने 3 साल बाद कहा अलविदा, वजह जानकर हो जाएंगे हैरान|url=https://www.jagran.com/entertainment/tv-ekta-saraiya-said-goodbye-to-anupamaa-show-after-3-years-23501703.html|access-date=2023-08-14|website=Times Now Hindi|language=hindi}}</ref>
 
In October 2023, Sagar Parekh, who replaced [[Paras Kalnawat]] in the role of Samar in July 2022, was confirmed exiting the show with storyline showcasing Samar's death due to decreasing TRP ratings of the show.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Anupamaa's Rupali Ganguly and Nidhi Shah write a heartfelt note for Sagar Parekh aka Samar's last scene; former writes 'It is heartbreaking and emotionally draining and exhausting'|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/anupamaas-rupali-ganguly-and-nidhi-shah-write-a-heartfelt-note-for-sagar-parekh-aka-samars-last-scene-former-writes-it-is-heartbreaking-and-emotionally-draining-and-exhausting/articleshow/104139789.cms|access-date=2023-10-04|website=The Times of India|date=4 October 2023 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Sagar Parekh on playing Samar in Anupamaa: It was a dream come true for me|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/tv/hindi/sagar-parekh-on-playing-samar-for-almost-2-years-in-anupamaa-it-was-a-dream-come-true-for-me/videoshow/104831533.cms|access-date=2023-10-30|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Exclusive! Sagar Parekh Reveals That He Wasn't Informed About Being Offered To Play Samar In Anupamaa; Says 'I Would Have Refused...'|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-sagar-parekh-reveals-that-he-wasnt-informed-about-being-offered-to-play-samar-in-anupamaa-says-i-would-have-refused-/photostory/104779919.cms|access-date=2023-10-30|newspaper=The Times of India|date=28 October 2023 |language=en}}</ref> In the following month actor and dancer [[Kunwar Amar]] joined the cast as Tapish opposite Nishi Saxena.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Anupamaa New Entry: अनुपमा में होगी नई एंट्री, समर की मौत के बाद प्रेग्नेंट डिंपी की जिंदगी में एक बार फिर दस्तक देगा प्यार!|url=https://www.abplive.com/entertainment/television/anupamaa-new-entry-kunwar-amarjeet-singh-as-dimpy-love-interest-2526503|access-date=2023-11-10|website=ABP News|date=31 October 2023 |language=hindi}}</ref>
 
In December 2023, the show took its first leap of five years. Post-leap, child actress Asmi Deo was replaced by [[Aurra Bhatnagar Badoni]] to play the adolescent version of Aadhya Kapadia<ref name="Aurra">{{Cite web|title=Anupamaa: छोटी से पीछा छूटते ही अनुपमा की ज़िंदगी में हुई एक और बच्चे की एँट्री, TRP के लिए मेकर्स ने खेला दाँव|url=https://www.timesnowhindi.com/entertainment/television/anupamaa-trishaan-shah-to-make-entry-in-rupali-ganguly-life-to-play-important-role-article-106118911|access-date=2023-12-20|website=Times Now Hindi|date=19 December 2023 |language=hindi}}</ref> while [[Savita Prabhune]]'s character Kanta was shown dead thus marking an end to her character. Child actor Trishaan Shah was cast to play Samar and Dimple's son Ansh Shah.<ref name="Aurra"/> The same month Muskan Bamne portraying Pakhi quit the series after three years as "''she doesn't wish to play mother at such a young age and wants to move ahead in her career''"<ref>{{Cite web|title=Exclusive: Muskan Bamne quits Anupamaa after three years, says she didn't want to play a mother at such a young age|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/cinema/exclusive-muskan-bamne-quits-anupamaa-after-three-years-says-she-didnt-want-to-play-a-mother-at-such-a-young-age-101703341235904.html|access-date=2023-12-23|website=Hindustan Times|date=23 December 2023 |language=en}}</ref> and was later replaced by [[Chandni Bhagwanani]]<ref>{{Cite news|title=Exclusive! Chandni Bhagwanani Replaces Muskan Bamne In Anupamaa|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-chandni-bhagwanani-replaces-muskan-bamne-in-anupamaa/articleshow/106250805.cms|access-date=2023-12-25|website=The Times of India|date=24 December 2023 |language=en}}</ref> while child actor Aadhya Barot was cast as her daughter Ishani Mehta the same month.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Anupamaa Latest Update: Child Actor Aadhya Barot All Set To Enter Rupali Ganguly And Gaurav Khanna's Show?|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/anupamaa-latest-update-child-actor-aadhya-barot-all-set-to-enter-rupali-ganguly-and-gaurav-khannas-show/articleshow/106344064.cms|access-date=2024-01-02|website=The Times of India|date=28 December 2023 |language=en}}</ref> [[Sukirti Kandpal]] too entered the show as Anuj's fiancée Shruti Ahuja the same month.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-12-26 |title=Anupamaa: Aurra Bhatnagar, Sukriti Kandpal and Chandani Bhagwani to enter the Rupali Ganguly and Gaurav Khanna stared TV show |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/anupamaa-aurra-bhatnagar-sukriti-kandpal-and-chandani-bhagwani-to-enter-the-rupali-ganguly-and-gaurav-khanna-stared-tv-show/articleshow/106288657.cms |access-date= |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Following this [[Rituraj Singh (actor)|Rituraj Singh]] and Dishi Duggal too entered the show as Yashpal and his mother.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-01-02 |title=New entry in Anupamaa: Ishqbaaz actress Dishi Duggal to bring a new twist to Anupamaa and Anuj's story? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/new-entry-in-anupamaa-ishqbaaz-actress-dishi-duggal-to-bring-a-new-twist-to-anupamaa-and-anujs-story/articleshow/106487757.cms |access-date=2024-01-13 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Anupamaa:अनुज की गर्लफ्रेंड बनेंगी ये एक्ट्रेस, छोटी अनु को मिल जाएगी नई मां, जानें कौन है वो|url=https://www.prabhatkhabar.com/entertainment/anupama-upcoming-twist-sukirti-kandpal-to-play-anuj-girlfriend-choti-anu-gets-mother-know-actress-personal-life-slt|access-date=2023-12-26|website=Prabhat Khabar|language=hindi}}</ref>
 
In April 2024, Aashish Mehrotra, who portrayed Paritosh, quit the series the following month after playing it for four years<ref>{{Cite web|title=Anupamaa actor Aashish Mehrotra pens emotional note as he leaves show, leaves co-stars emotional: 'I found some amazing people through this journey'|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/anupamaa-actor-aashish-mehrotra-pens-emotional-note-as-he-leaves-show-leaves-co-stars-emotional-i-found-some-amazing-people-through-this-journey-9318557/|access-date=2024-05-10|website=The Indian Express|date=9 May 2024 |language=en}}</ref> to participate in ''[[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 14]]''<ref>{{Cite web|title=Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 CONFIRMED list: From Anupamaa's Ashish Mehrotra to The Kapil Sharma Show's Sumona Chakravarti and others|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news/khatron-ke-khiladi-14-confirmed-list-from-anupamaas-ashish-mehrotra-to-the-kapil-sharma-shows-sumona-chakravarti-and-others-1305440|access-date=2024-05-14|website=Pinkvilla|date=14 May 2024 |language=en}}</ref> and was replaced by Gaurav Sharma the same month.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Who is Gaurav Sharma? Here's all we know about the actor taking over the role of Toshu in Anupamaa|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news/who-is-gaurav-sharma-heres-all-we-know-about-the-actor-taking-over-the-role-of-toshu-in-anupamaa-1304329|access-date=2024-05-10|website=Pinkvilla|date=10 May 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Yeh Rishta fame Gaurav Sharma replaces Aashish Mehrotra as Toshu in Anupamaa|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/yeh-rishta-fame-gaurav-sharma-replaces-aashish-mehrotra-as-toshu-in-anupamaa/articleshow/110014952.cms|access-date=2024-05-10|website=The Times of India|date=10 May 2024 |language=en}}</ref> In July 2024, [[Sukirti Kandpal]] aka Shruti's track ended marking her exit.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Anupamaa EXCLUSIVE: Sukirti Kandpal aka Shruti on her exit track; 'According to me it has concluded'|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news/anupamaa-exclusive-sukirti-kandpal-aka-shruti-on-her-exit-track-according-to-me-it-has-concluded-1322654|access-date=2024-07-02|website=Pinkvilla|date=July 2024 |language=en}}</ref> In same month show took its second leap, a small leap of six months and Nitin Babu and Akshita Tiwari entered the show as Sagar and Nandita respectively<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|title=Nitin Babu and Akshita Tiwari enter Rupali Ganguly and Gaurav Khanna starrer Anupamaa post the six months leap|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/nitin-babu-and-akshita-tiwari-enter-rupali-ganguly-and-gaurav-khanna-starrer-anupamaa-post-the-six-months-leap/articleshow/111864907.cms|access-date=2024-07-27|website=The Times of India|date=19 July 2024 |language=en}}</ref> while Sonal Khilwani entered the show as the adult Meenakshi Dhamecha thus replacing Stuti Zakarde.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Anupamaa EXCLUSIVE: Sonal Khilwani to join Rupali Ganguly and Gaurav Khanna-led show|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news/anupamaa-exclusive-sonal-khilwani-to-join-rupali-ganguly-and-gaurav-khanna-led-show-1329588|access-date=2024-07-27|website=Pinkvilla|date=18 July 2024 |language=en}}</ref>
 
On 28 August 2024, [[Sudhanshu Pandey]] announced his decision to quit the series after playing it for four years via his Instagram handle and said "''his last appearance was in Raksha Bandhan special episodes and he will continue entertaining his audience through new roles.''"<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sudhanshu Pandey WALKS OUT Of Anupamaa, Announces Exit|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tv/sudhanshu-pandey-walks-out-of-anupamaa-announces-exit-article-112872457|access-date=2024-08-28|website=Times Now News|date=28 August 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Sudhanshu Pandey aka 'Vanraj' quits 'Anupamaa'; says 'I want to tell all of you with a heavy heart that I am now not a part of the show'|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/sudhanshu-pandey-aka-vanraj-quits-anupamaa-says-i-want-to-tell-all-of-you-with-a-heavy-heart-that-i-am-now-not-a-part-of-the-show/articleshow/112873259.cms|access-date=2024-08-28|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
 
In 2024 after Sudhanshu Pandey quit the show, Ekta Saraiya Mehta, who played Dolly Shah Dhamecha from 2020 to 2023, rejoined and reprised her role the following month while [[Madalsa Sharma]] playing Kavya also quit the series as she felt she was "''sidelined after removal of grey element from her character''".<ref>{{Cite news|title=Exclusive! Madalsa Sharma quits Anupamaa: I missed the spark the character had|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-madalsa-sharma-quits-anupamaa-i-missed-the-spark-the-character-had/articleshow/113366092.cms|access-date=2024-09-16|website=The Times of India|date=16 September 2024 |language=en}}</ref> Later she said that [[Rupali Ganguly]] was "two-faced" thus confirming the earlier reported split amongst cast members in 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Madalsa Sharma was 'genuinely hurt' by Rupali Ganguly's words on Anupamaa set, says they made up later: 'Don't talk behind my back'|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/anupamaa-madalsa-sharma-was-genuinely-hurt-by-rupali-ganguly-talk-behind-my-back-9601359/|access-date=2024-10-03|website=The Indian Express|date=3 October 2024 |language=en}}</ref>
 
The show took its first generation leap on 14 October 2024 with Aurra Bhatnagar Badoni being replaced by Alisha Parveen<ref>{{Cite news|title=Aurra cannot play a 23-year old and romance a guy, she will quit Anupamaa if it takes a leap: Aurra Bhatnagar Badoni's mother Deepti Bhatnagar Badoni|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/aurra-cannot-play-a-23-year-old-and-romance-a-guy-she-will-quit-anupamaa-if-it-takes-a-leap-aurra-bhatnagar-badonis-mother-deepti-bhatnagar-badoni/articleshow/113760961.cms|access-date=2024-10-08|website=The Times of India|date=29 September 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="Gen Leap"/> as grown-up Aadhya playing the new female lead whilst Shivam Khajuria was cast opposite her as Prem Kothari, the new male lead.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Yeh Rishta actor Shivam Khajuria roped in to play an important role in Anupamaa after the leap|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/yeh-rishta-actor-shivam-khajuria-roped-in-to-play-an-important-role-in-anupamaa-after-the-leap/articleshow/114042418.cms|access-date=2024-10-08|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref name="Nidhi"/> Prior to leap Nishi Saxena portraying Dimple too exited the series as the storyline showcased her character's death<ref>{{Cite news|title=Dimpy aka Nishi Saxena to make an exit from Anupamaa ahead of the leap; REPORTS|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/dimpy-aka-nishi-saxena-to-make-an-exit-from-anupamaa-ahead-of-the-leap-reports/articleshow/113869278.cms|access-date=2024-10-08|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> while [[Kunwar Amar]] playing Tapish too announced his exit.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Anupama: कुंवर अमर ने कन्फर्म की लीप की बात, जानिए क्यों कहा- खुद ही शो छोड़ दूंगा|url=https://www.livehindustan.com/entertainment/tv/anupama-upcoming-twists-tapish-aka-kunwar-amar-confirms-leap-says-he-will-leave-if-201727751896145.html|access-date=2024-10-08|website=Hindustan Live|date=October 2024 |language=hindi}}</ref> Gaurav Sharma was also replaced by [[Manish Naggdev]] as older Paritosh due to Sharma's refusal to play and be typecast "''as a father of 21-year-old Aarya''".<ref>{{Cite news|title=Gaurav Sharma aka Toshu on quitting Anupamaa: I didn't want to play the father to a 21-year-old|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/gaurav-sharma-on-quitting-anupamaa-i-didnt-want-to-play-the-father-to-a-21-year-old/articleshow/113970817.cms|access-date=2024-10-08|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Manish Naggdev to step into Gaurav Sharma's shoes to play Toshu in Anupamaa after 15-year leap|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/manish-naggdev-to-step-into-gaurav-sharmas-shoes-to-play-toshu-in-anupamaa-after-15-year-leap/articleshow/113943332.cms|access-date=2024-10-08|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Additionally, [[Nidhi Shah]], who has portrayed Kinjal since the show's inception, announced her exit before the leap as she "''wants to focus more on other platforms and lead roles''" and was replaced by Milloni Kapadia as older Kinjal.<ref name="Nidhi">{{Cite news|title=Nidhi Shah pens an emotional note as she exits from Anupamaa; says 'With a Heavy Heart, I Say Goodbye to Kinju baby aka Kinjal'|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/nidhi-shah-pens-an-emotional-note-as-she-exits-from-anupamaa-says-with-a-heavy-heart-i-say-goodbye-to-kinju-baby-aka-kinjal/articleshow/114091156.cms|access-date=2024-10-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=I want to do lead roles now: Anupamaa actress Nidhi Shah, who quit the show before the makers decided to take a leap|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/i-want-to-do-lead-roles-now-anupamaa-actress-nidhi-shah-who-quit-the-show-before-the-makers-decided-to-take-a-leap/articleshow/114169048.cms?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaahD6RdRC3h3kSizbDfsmNsRHngS0GP8UlHr_kp0MuRp8-lMqUWEnbUDNM_aem_0qrULWE0jVL7lxcfPTQCug|access-date=2024-10-14|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref name="Melloni">{{Cite web|title=अनुपमा में हुई 9 नए एक्टर्स की एंट्री, कुछ ऐसी है रुपाली गांगुली के शो की नई स्टार कास्ट|url=https://www.livehindustan.com/photos/entertainment/anupamaa-new-star-cast-makers-introduce-9-new-characters-in-the-rupali-ganguly-show-201728876366074-1.html|access-date=2024-10-14|website=Hindustan Live|language=hindi}}</ref> [[Chandni Bhagwanani]] too announced her exit from the show prior to the leap as she too "''didn't wanted to play mother to a 22-years-old Ishani''" and was replaced by Krutika Desai as older Pakhi.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=Chandni Bhagwanani QUITS Anupamaa Ahead Of Leap: 'Didn't Want To Play Mom to 22-Year-Old' - Exclusive |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tv/chandni-bhagwanani-quits-anupamaa-ahead-of-leap-didnt-want-to-play-mom-to-22-year-old-exclusive-article-114109733 |access-date=2024-10-10 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Anupamaa: Chandni Bhagwanani who replaced Muskan Bamne as Pakhi quits show; Says, 'I didn't want to…'|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news/anupamaa-chandni-bhagwanani-who-replaced-muskan-bamne-as-pakhi-quits-show-says-i-didnt-want-to-1353032|access-date=2024-10-10|website=Pinkvilla|date=10 October 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="Melloni"/> Child actors Trishaan Shah, Princy Prajapati, Aadhya Barot and Pahal Chaudhary were replaced by [[Varun Kasturia]], Ishita Modi, Viidushi Tiwari and Spreha Chatterjee as grown-up Ansh, Aarya, Ishani and Mahi, respectively.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Anupamaa में 10 साल के लीप के बाद होगी इन स्टार्स की एंट्री, 'अनु की रसोई' से शुरू होगा नया सफर|url=https://www.timesnowhindi.com/entertainment/television/anupamaa-ishita-modi-to-varun-kasturia-to-these-new-stars-entry-after-10-year-leap-article-114123972/amp|access-date=2024-10-14|website=Times Now Hindi|date=10 October 2024 |language=hindi}}</ref><ref name="Melloni"/>
 
In December 2024, [[Gaurav Khanna]] portraying Anuj Kapadia confirmed his exit quoting ''"He felt it was best time for him to move on and expose himself to new opportunities"'' while the storyline had already showcased Anuj dead.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Exclusive - Gaurav Khanna confirms his exit from Anupamaa: For now, Anuj's chapter is closed|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-gaurav-khanna-confirms-his-exit-from-anupamaa-for-now-anujs-chapter-is-closed/articleshow/115907753.cms|access-date=2024-12-03|website=The Times of India|date=3 December 2024 |language=en}}</ref> On 20 December 2024, leading actress Alisha Parveen Khan was terminated overnight without any prior warning. Regarding her termination Khan said, ''"It is shocking and disappointing. I am not sure what exactly happened and why I am being replaced! Today was my last day on the set of Anupamaa."''<ref>{{Cite web|title=I have no idea why I have been replaced in Anupamaa: Alisha Parveen|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/i-have-no-idea-why-i-have-been-replaced-in-anupamaa-alisha-parveen/articleshow/116512026.cms|access-date=2024-12-20|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Within few hours she was replaced by [[Adrija Roy]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shivam Khajuria Reveals The REAL Reason Behind Alisha Parveen's Exit: I Spoke To Rajan Sir...|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tv/shivam-khajuria-reveals-the-real-reason-behind-alisha-parveen-exit-from-anupamaa-i-spoke-to-rajan-sir-article-116528071|access-date=2024-12-21|website=Times Now News|date=21 December 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Anupamaa: Alisha Parveen Suddenly Replaced By Adrija Roy In Rupali Ganguly's Show, Says 'I Am Clueless'|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tv/anupamaa-alisha-parveen-suddenly-replaced-by-adrija-roy-in-rupali-ganguly-show-says-i-am-clueless-article-116522880|access-date=2024-12-21|website=Times Now News|date=21 December 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="Adrija"/>
 
In early January 2025, [[Zalak Desai]] and [[Rahil Azam]] stepped in to play Prem's parents Khyati Kothari and Parag Kothari while [[Alka Kaushal]] stepped in as his grandmother thus bringing the track of a new Kothari family to the series while Sheersha Tiwari already started portraying his sister Prarthana Kothari in December 2024.<ref>{{Cite web|title=RadhaKrishn actress Zalak Desai to enter Rupali Ganguly starrer Anupamaa|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/radhakrishn-actress-zalak-desai-to-enter-rupali-ganguly-starrer-anupamaa/articleshow/117030720.cms|access-date=2025-01-11|website=The Times of India|date=7 January 2025 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=This YRKKH actress to enter Rupali Ganguly starrer Anupamaa|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tv/this-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-actress-to-enter-rupali-ganguly-starreranupamaa-article-117105354|access-date=2025-01-11|website=Times Now News|date=10 January 2025 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Rahil Azam Joins Anupamaa As Prem's Father: It's Strong And Powerful Role...|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tv/rahil-azam-joins-anupamaa-as-prems-father-its-strong-and-powerful-role-article-117148037|access-date=2024-01-12|website=Times Now News|language=en}}</ref> while [[Mazher Sayed]] who earlier worked with the production house in 2015 in another show ''[[Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai]]'' and Shiwani Chakraborty joined in as Prem's uncle and aunt.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Exclusive – Mazher Sayed and Shiwani Chakraborty to join Anupamaa as Prem's chacha and chachi|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-mazher-sayed-and-shiwani-chakraborty-to-join-anupamaa-as-prems-chacha-and-chachi/articleshow/117140949.cms|access-date=2025-01-12|website=The Times of India|date=11 January 2025 |language=en}}</ref>
 
In March 2025, actors [[Randeep Rai]] and [[Manish Goel]] joined as Prem's half-brother, Aryan Kothari and Raghav Singh respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-randeep-rai-on-joining-rupali-ganguly-starrer-anupamaa-being-a-part-of-the-show-is-nothing-short-of-a-dream-come-true-for-me/articleshow/119512642.cms|title=Exclusive - Randeep Rai on joining Rupali Ganguly starrer Anupamaa: Being a part of the show is nothing short of a dream come true for me|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=28 March 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/manish-goel-opens-up-on-his-mysterious-role-as-raghav-in-anupamaa-says-im-enjoying-every-moment-of-bringing-such-a-layered-and-nuanced-character-to-life/articleshow/119267698.cms|title=Manish Goel opens up on his mysterious role as Raghav in Anupamaa; says 'I'm enjoying every moment of bringing such a layered and a nuanced character to a life'|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=20 March 2025}}</ref> However, Rai quit in June 2025, following the death of his character while Manish Goel playing Raghav also quit.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/it-was-not-a-sudden-exit-randeep-rai-on-his-track-wrapping-up-in-anupamaa/articleshow/121547855.cms|title=It was not a sudden exit: Randeep Rai on his track wrapping up in Anupamaa|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=1 June 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/manish-goel-pens-a-heartfelt-note-as-he-bids-adieu-to-his-character-raghav-in-anupamaa-writes-i-wish-everyone-a-super-successful-journey/articleshow/121617351.cms|title=Manish Goel pens a heartfelt note as he bids adieu to his character Raghav in Anupamaa; writes 'I wish everyone a super successful journey'|work=The Times of India |date=4 June 2025}}</ref> In the same month, the show took a leap of eight months, and Aarti Birajdar and Gurpreet Kaur entered as Bharti and Jaspreet respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/tv/anupamaa-after-manish-goel-aka-raghavs-exit-these-two-new-stars-to-enter-rupali-ganguly-show-3179127/|title=Anupamaa: After Manish Goel aka Raghav's exit, THESE two new stars enter Rupali Ganguly's show, confirm BIG...|website=Bollywood Life|date=4 June 2025}}</ref> while veteran actor [[Kanwarjit Paintal]] entered as Pandit Manohar.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/veteran-actor-kanwarjit-paintal-joins-the-cast-of-anupamaa-to-play-a-pivotal-role-as-manohar-pandit/articleshow/121752831.cms|title=Veteran actor Kanwarjit Paintal joins the cast of Anupamaa; to play a pivotal role as Manohar Pandit|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=10 June 2025}}</ref>
 
In October 2025, Sagar Parekh, who quit in 2023 owing the death of his character Samar, returned for a special segment as Samar's spirit.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.iwmbuzz.com/television/celebrities/samar-has-always-been-close-to-my-heart-so-returning-to-anupamaa-felt-like-coming-home-sagar-parekh/2025/10/06|title=Samar has always been close to my heart; so returning to Anupamaa felt like coming home: Sagar Parekh|website=IWMBuzz|date=6 October 2025}}</ref> In the same month, Vidushi Tiwari playing Ishani, quit owning health issues and she is replaced by Akshita Vatsayan.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/movies/television/akshita-vatsayan-replaces-vidushi-tiwari-as-ishaani-in-rupali-gangulys-anupamaa-aa-ws-l-9622834.html|title=Akshita Vatsayan Replaces Vidushi Tiwari As Ishaani In Rupali Ganguly's Anupamaa|website=[[News 18]]|date=8 October 2025}}</ref>


===Filming===
===Filming===
Set in Gujarat, the series is mainly shot at Film City in Mumbai.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rajan Shahi: I have requested the CM to waive off rent to Film City studio|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/have-requested-cm-to-waive-off-rent-to-film-city-studio/articleshow/77268792.cms|website=[[Mumbai Mirror]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Anupamaa actors play cricket amid power supply cut in Mumbai|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/anupamaa-actors-play-cricket-amid-power-supply-cut-in-mumbai/articleshow/78617079.cms|website=The Times of India}}</ref> Some initial sequences were shot in [[Ahmedabad]] during early March 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Rupali Ganguly dances barefoot on scorching floor of Sun temple in Ahmedabad|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/rupali-ganguly-dances-barefoot-on-scorching-floor-of-sun-temple-in-ahmedabad-1652940-2020-03-06|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20210209130332/https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/rupali-ganguly-dances-barefoot-on-scorching-floor-of-sun-temple-in-ahmedabad-1652940-2020-03-06|archive-date=9 February 2021|access-date=|website=India Today}}</ref>
Set in Gujarat, the series is mainly shot at Film City in Mumbai.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rajan Shahi: I have requested the CM to waive off rent to Film City studio|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/have-requested-cm-to-waive-off-rent-to-film-city-studio/articleshow/77268792.cms|website=[[Mumbai Mirror]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Anupamaa actors play cricket amid power supply cut in Mumbai|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/anupamaa-actors-play-cricket-amid-power-supply-cut-in-mumbai/articleshow/78617079.cms|website=The Times of India|date=12 October 2020 }}</ref> Some initial sequences were shot in [[Ahmedabad]] during early March 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=6 March 2020|title=Rupali Ganguly dances barefoot on scorching floor of Sun temple in Ahmedabad|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/rupali-ganguly-dances-barefoot-on-scorching-floor-of-sun-temple-in-ahmedabad-1652940-2020-03-06|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20210209130332/https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/rupali-ganguly-dances-barefoot-on-scorching-floor-of-sun-temple-in-ahmedabad-1652940-2020-03-06|archive-date=9 February 2021|access-date=|website=India Today}}</ref>
 
On 13 February 2021, the filming was halted for a day for sanitisation when [[Paras Kalnawat]] playing Samar, tested positive for [[COVID-19]] virus.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Anupamaa actor Paras Kalnawat tests positive for Covid 19|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/anupamaa-actor-paras-kalnawat-tests-positive-for-covid-19-1768835-2021-02-13|website=[[India Today]]}}</ref> The sequences of Kalnawat with Anagha Bhosale playing Nandini were cancelled including proposal sequence of their characters and were replanned until his recovery and return in late February 2021. However he shot some sequences from his home under his and his mother's quarantine period.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Anupamaa actress Anagha Bhosale's scenes get cancelled after Paras Kalnawat tests positive for COVID-19|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/anupamaa-actress-anagha-bhosales-scenes-get-cancelled-after-paras-kalnawat-tests-positive-for-covid-19/articleshow/81153922.cms|website=The Times of India|date=22 February 2021 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Exclusive interview! I shot for a scene from my mobile on Sunday and the feeling was fantastic, says Anupamaa actor Paras Kalnawat who tested COVID-19 positive last week|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-interview-i-shot-for-a-scene-from-my-mobile-on-sunday-and-the-feeling-was-fantastic-says-anupamaa-actor-paras-kalnawat-who-tested-covid-19-positive-last-week/articleshow/80923066.cms|access-date=2021-09-23|website=The Times of India|date=15 February 2021 |language=en}}</ref>


On 13 February 2021, the filming was halted for a day for sanitisation when [[Paras Kalnawat]] playing Samar, tested positive for [[COVID-19]] virus.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Anupamaa actor Paras Kalnawat tests positive for Covid 19|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/anupamaa-actor-paras-kalnawat-tests-positive-for-covid-19-1768835-2021-02-13|website=[[India Today]]}}</ref> The sequences of Kalnawat with Anagha Bhosale playing Nandini were cancelled including proposal sequence of their characters and were replanned until his recovery and return in late February 2021. However he shot some sequences from his home under his and his mother's quarantine period.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Anupamaa actress Anagha Bhosale's scenes get cancelled after Paras Kalnawat tests positive for COVID-19|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/hindi/anupamaa-actress-anagha-bhosales-scenes-get-cancelled-after-paras-kalnawat-tests-positive-for-covid-19/amp_articleshow/81153922.cms|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Exclusive interview! I shot for a scene from my mobile on Sunday and the feeling was fantastic, says Anupamaa actor Paras Kalnawat who tested COVID-19 positive last week|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-interview-i-shot-for-a-scene-from-my-mobile-on-sunday-and-the-feeling-was-fantastic-says-anupamaa-actor-paras-kalnawat-who-tested-covid-19-positive-last-week/articleshow/80923066.cms|access-date=2021-09-23|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
On 2 April 2021, Rupali Ganguly, Sudhanshu Pandey and Aashish Mehrotra who portray Anupamaa, Vanraj and Paritosh respectively and producer Rajan Shahi tested positive for COVID-19. Certain sequences were postponed and the story focused more on the characters Rakhi, Kavya and Leela while Ganguly, Pandey and Mehrotra shot for few sequences from their homes.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Anupamaa actors Rupali Ganguly and Aashish Mehrotra test Covid positive|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/anupamaa-actors-rupali-ganguly-and-aashish-mehrotra-test-covid-positve-1786399-2021-04-02|website=India Today|date=2 April 2021 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Anagha Bhosale reveals how Anupamaa writers are managing to keep the story engaging despite lead actors testing positive|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/anagha-bhosale-reveals-how-anupamaa-writers-are-managing-to-keep-the-story-engaging-despite-lead-actors-testing-positive/articleshow/82003461.cms|website=The Times of India|date=10 April 2021 }}</ref> A few days later, [[Tassnim Sheikh]], Alpana Buch and [[Nidhi Shah]] also tested positive for COVID-19 and the story focussed more on Samar, Nandini and Pakhi's characters.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nidhi Shah to Tassnim Sheikh, Telly Town Covid update|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/nidhi-shah-to-tassnim-sheikh-telly-town-covid-update-1790018-2021-04-12|website=India Today|date=12 April 2021 }}</ref>


On 2 April 2021, [[Rupali Ganguly]], [[Sudhanshu Pandey]] and Aashish Mehrotra who portray Anupamaa, Vanraj and Paritosh respectively and producer Rajan Shahi tested positive for COVID-19. Certain sequences were postponed and the story focused more on the characters Rakhi, Kavya and Leela while Ganguly, Pandey and Mehrotra shot for few sequences from their homes.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Anupamaa actors Rupali Ganguly and Aashish Mehrotra test Covid positive|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/anupamaa-actors-rupali-ganguly-and-aashish-mehrotra-test-covid-positve-1786399-2021-04-02|website=India Today}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Anagha Bhosale reveals how Anupamaa writers are managing to keep the story engaging despite lead actors testing positive|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/anagha-bhosale-reveals-how-anupamaa-writers-are-managing-to-keep-the-story-engaging-despite-lead-actors-testing-positive/articleshow/82003461.cms|website=The Times of India}}</ref> A few days later, [[Tassnim Sheikh]], Alpana Buch and [[Nidhi Shah]] also tested positive for COVID-19 and the story focussed more on Samar, Nandini and Pakhi's characters.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nidhi Shah to Tassnim Sheikh, Telly Town Covid update|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/nidhi-shah-to-tassnim-sheikh-telly-town-covid-update-1790018-2021-04-12|website=India Today}}</ref>
On 13 April 2021, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, [[Uddhav Thackeray]] announced a sudden curfew due to increased Covid cases in Maharashtra, while the production halted from 14 April 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=TV shoots stalled in Mumbai for next 15 days, shows to be shot in Goa, Hyderabad|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/top-stories/story/tv-shoots-stalled-in-mumbai-for-next-15-days-shows-to-be-shot-in-goa-hyderabad-1790779-2021-04-14|website=India Today|date=14 April 2021 }}</ref> Hence, the production location was soon shifted temporarily to [[Silvassa]] alongside other shows of the production house.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Exclusive! I won't be shooting for Anupamaa till the situation improves, it is important to look after one's safety, says senior actor Arvind Vaidya|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-i-wont-be-shooting-for-anupamaa-till-the-situation-improves-it-is-important-to-look-after-ones-safety-says-senior-actor-arvind-vaidya/articleshow/82242017.cms|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=25 April 2021 |language=}}</ref> In June 2021, the Maharashtra government permitted shooting within the state with certain restrictions, following which the whole cast and crew returned to Mumbai on 8 June 2021 and resumed shooting the following day.<ref>{{Cite web|title=शूटिंग पूरी करके 53 दिन बाद घर लौटीं अनुपमां फेम रूपाली, शेयर की तस्वीर|url=https://www.aajtak.in/entertainment/television/story/anupama-lead-rupali-ganguli-is-now-back-from-the-shooting-shares-her-family-pic-with-fans-tmov-1270007-2021-06-10|website=Aaj Tak|date=10 June 2021 }}</ref>


On 13 April 2021, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, [[Uddhav Thackeray]] announced a sudden curfew due to increased Covid cases in Maharashtra, while the production halted from 14 April 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=TV shoots stalled in Mumbai for next 15 days, shows to be shot in Goa, Hyderabad|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/top-stories/story/tv-shoots-stalled-in-mumbai-for-next-15-days-shows-to-be-shot-in-goa-hyderabad-1790779-2021-04-14|website=India Today}}</ref> Hence, the production location was soon shifted temporarily to [[Silvassa]] alongside other shows like ''[[Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai]]'', ''[[Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya 2]]'' and ''[[Aai Kuthe Kay Karte]]'' of the production house.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Exclusive! I won't be shooting for Anupamaa till the situation improves, it is important to look after one's safety, says senior actor Arvind Vaidya|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-i-wont-be-shooting-for-anupamaa-till-the-situation-improves-it-is-important-to-look-after-ones-safety-says-senior-actor-arvind-vaidya/articleshow/82242017.cms|website=[[The Times of India]]|language=}}</ref> In June 2021, the Maharashtra government permitted shooting within the state with certain restrictions, following which the whole cast and crew returned to Mumbai on 8 June 2021 and resumed shooting the following day.<ref>{{Cite web|title=शूटिंग पूरी करके 53 दिन बाद घर लौटीं अनुपमां फेम रूपाली, शेयर की तस्वीर|url=https://www.aajtak.in/entertainment/television/story/anupama-lead-rupali-ganguli-is-now-back-from-the-shooting-shares-her-family-pic-with-fans-tmov-1270007-2021-06-10|website=Aaj Tak|date=10 June 2021 }}</ref>
===Controversy===
On 14 November 2024, a 32-year-old, Vineet Kumar Mandal, who worked as a camera attendant was fatally electrocuted whilst filming. Following which [[All Indian Cine Workers Association|AICWA]] lodged a case against the production house for negligence in safety measures of crew members on sets and trying to suppress the matter by being backed by the channel.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Anupamaa crew member electrocuted on set, dies|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/anupamaa-crew-member-dies-after-being-electrocuted-on-set-9673723/|access-date=2024-11-17|website=The Indian Express|date=17 November 2024 |language=en}}</ref>


===Release===
===Release===
''Anupamaa'' premiered on 13 July 2020 on [[Star Plus]], replacing ''[[Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shaheer Sheikh & Rhea Sharma's 'Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke' To Get NEW Time Slot After Lockdown|url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/television/shaheer-sheikh-rhea-sharma-yeh-rishtey-hain-pyaar-ke-new-time-slot-promo-on-star-plus-anupamaa-to-take-yrhpk-slot-1277327|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200704165937/https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/television/shaheer-sheikh-rhea-sharma-yeh-rishtey-hain-pyaar-ke-new-time-slot-promo-on-star-plus-anupamaa-to-take-yrhpk-slot-1277327|archive-date=4 July 2020|website=ABP News}}</ref> Since 2 October 2022, it is broadcast daily along with other [[Star Plus]]'s shows.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Star Plus extends fiction shows to seven days a week; Vanraj aka Sudhanshu Pandey, Neil Bhatt aka Virat express their happiness|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/bollywood/star-plus-extends-fiction-shows-seven-days-week-vanraj-aka-sudhanshu-pandey-neil-bhatt-aka-virat-express-happiness/|work=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=27 September 2022}}</ref>
Initially scheduled to premiere on 16 March 2020, it was postponed due to the [[coronavirus]] scare. ''Anupamaa'' finally premiered on 13 July 2020 on [[Star Plus]], replacing ''[[Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shaheer Sheikh & Rhea Sharma's 'Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke' To Get NEW Time Slot After Lockdown|url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/television/shaheer-sheikh-rhea-sharma-yeh-rishtey-hain-pyaar-ke-new-time-slot-promo-on-star-plus-anupamaa-to-take-yrhpk-slot-1277327|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200704165937/https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/television/shaheer-sheikh-rhea-sharma-yeh-rishtey-hain-pyaar-ke-new-time-slot-promo-on-star-plus-anupamaa-to-take-yrhpk-slot-1277327|archive-date=4 July 2020|website=ABP News|date=3 July 2020 }}</ref> Since 2 October 2022, it is broadcast daily along with other Star Plus's shows.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Star Plus extends fiction shows to seven days a week; Vanraj aka Sudhanshu Pandey, Neil Bhatt aka Virat express their happiness|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/star-plus-extends-fiction-shows-seven-days-week-vanraj-aka-sudhanshu-pandey-neil-bhatt-aka-virat-express-happiness/|work=Bollywood Hungama|date=26 September 2022 |access-date=27 September 2022}}</ref>


==Prequel series==
==Prequel series==
{{Main|Anupama: Namaste America}}
{{Main|Anupama: Namaste America}}
An eleven-episodic prequel web-series ''[[Anupama: Namaste America]]'' was released on [[Disney+ Hotstar]] on 25 April 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=''"Anupamaa:Namaste America"'' is all set to launch. Know the premise story of your favourite show ''Anupamaa's'' prequel web series |url=https://www.timesnowhindi.com/entertainment/television/article/anupama-namaste-america-cast-release-date-and-story-first-episode-upcoming-disney-hotstar-promo/402292 |access-date=2022-04-24 |website=Times Now Hindi |language=hindi}}</ref> The story is set after ten years of Anupamaa and Vanraj's marriage in the year 2005.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Know more about ''Anupamaa's'' prequel ''Anupamaa: Namaste America'' cast |url=https://www.timesnowhindi.com/entertainment/television/article/anupama-prequel-hotstar-specials-full-details-from-on-air-date-25th-april-to-rupali-ganguly-star-cast-and-story-track-twist-first-promo-all-here/396840 |access-date=2022-04-17 |website=Times Now Hindi |date=7 April 2022 |language=hindi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title="Anupamaa:Namaste America":Know the story and cast of your favourite show Anupamaa's prequel whether your favourite characters will be seen or will be eliminated|url=https://www.timesnowhindi.com/entertainment/television/article/anupama-prequel-hotstar-specials-full-details-from-on-air-date-25th-april-to-rupali-ganguly-star-cast-and-story-track-twist-first-promo-all-here/396840|access-date=2022-04-01|website=Times Now Hindi|language=hindi}}</ref>
An eleven-episode prequel [[web series]], ''[[Anupama: Namaste America]]'', was released on [[Disney+ Hotstar]] on 25 April 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=''"Anupamaa:Namaste America"'' is all set to launch. Know the premise story of your favourite show ''Anupamaa's'' prequel web series |url=https://www.timesnowhindi.com/entertainment/television/article/anupama-namaste-america-cast-release-date-and-story-first-episode-upcoming-disney-hotstar-promo/402292 |access-date=2022-04-24 |website=Times Now Hindi |language=hindi}}</ref> The story is set ten years after Anupamaa and Vanraj's marriage in the year 2005.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Know more about ''Anupamaa's'' prequel ''Anupamaa: Namaste America'' cast |url=https://www.timesnowhindi.com/entertainment/television/article/anupama-prequel-hotstar-specials-full-details-from-on-air-date-25th-april-to-rupali-ganguly-star-cast-and-story-track-twist-first-promo-all-here/396840 |access-date=2022-04-17 |website=Times Now Hindi |date=7 April 2022 |language=hindi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title="Anupamaa:Namaste America":Know the story and cast of your favourite show Anupamaa's prequel whether your favourite characters will be seen or will be eliminated|url=https://www.timesnowhindi.com/entertainment/television/article/anupama-prequel-hotstar-specials-full-details-from-on-air-date-25th-april-to-rupali-ganguly-star-cast-and-story-track-twist-first-promo-all-here/396840|access-date=2022-04-01|website=Times Now Hindi|language=hindi}}</ref>


==Television special==
==Special episodes==
===''Ravivaar With Star Parivaar'' (2022)===
===''Ravivaar With Star Parivaar'' (2022)===
{{main|Ravivaar With Star Parivaar}}
{{main|Ravivaar With Star Parivaar}}
Th cast of ''Anupamaa'' participated as a team in the musical game show ''[[Ravivaar With Star Parivaar]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.abplive.com/entertainment/television/anupama-fame-sudhanshu-pandey-gave-challenge-in-ravivaar-with-star-parivaar-2173857/amp|title=Ravivaar With Star Parivaar: अनुपमा फेम सुधांशु पांडे ने 'रविवार विद स्टार परिवार' में सभी को दी खुली चुनौती|work=[[ABP News]]|date=22 July 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> It competed with the teams of other [[Star Plus]]'s shows.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ravivaar with Star Parivaar: Team 'Anupamaa' and 'Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin' gear up for fun challenges - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/ravivaar-with-star-parivaar-team-anupamaa-and-ghum-hai-kisikey-pyaar-meiin-gear-up-for-fun-challenges/articleshow/92319037.cms |access-date=2022-09-10 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-06-12 |title=The lead stars of Anupamaa, Imlie, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin and Pandya Store give their best shot! |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/serial-updates/ravivaar-star-parivaar-first-episode-review-anupamaa-imlie-akshara-show-their-real-strong-avatars-1141949 |access-date=2022-09-23 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en}}</ref> ''Anupamaa'' emerged as the 2nd runner-up of the show.<ref name="ARWSP">{{Cite web|title=Ravivaar With Star Parivaar: Team 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' emerges as the winner and lifts the trophy|work=Times Of India|access-date=25 September 2022|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/hindi/ravivaar-with-star-parivaar-team-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-lift-the-trophy/amp_articleshow/94432567.cms}}</ref>


==Crossover==
The cast of ''Anupamaa'' participated as a team in the musical game show ''[[Ravivaar With Star Parivaar]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.abplive.com/entertainment/television/anupama-fame-sudhanshu-pandey-gave-challenge-in-ravivaar-with-star-parivaar-2173857/amp|title=Ravivaar With Star Parivaar: अनुपमा फेम सुधांशु पांडे ने 'रविवार विद स्टार परिवार' में सभी को दी खुली चुनौती|work=[[ABP News]]|date=22 July 2022}}</ref> It competed with the teams of other Star Plus's shows.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Ravivaar with Star Parivaar: Team 'Anupamaa' and 'Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin' gear up for fun challenges - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/ravivaar-with-star-parivaar-team-anupamaa-and-ghum-hai-kisikey-pyaar-meiin-gear-up-for-fun-challenges/articleshow/92319037.cms |access-date=2022-09-10 |website=The Times of India |date=19 June 2022 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-06-12 |title=The lead stars of Anupamaa, Imlie, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin and Pandya Store give their best shot! |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/serial-updates/ravivaar-star-parivaar-first-episode-review-anupamaa-imlie-akshara-show-their-real-strong-avatars-1141949 |access-date=2022-09-23 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en}}</ref> ''Anupamaa'' emerged as the 2nd runner-up of the show.<ref name="ARWSP">{{Cite news|title=Ravivaar With Star Parivaar: Team 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' emerges as the winner and lifts the trophy|work=Times Of India|date=25 September 2022 |access-date=25 September 2022|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/ravivaar-with-star-parivaar-team-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-lift-the-trophy/articleshow/94432567.cms}}</ref>
From 26 March 2022 to 28 March 2022, ''Anupamaa'' had a crossover with ''[[Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai]]'', where Anupamaa attended Akshara and Abhimanyu's engagement. She also fought against the world for her and Anuj's relation.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai & Anupamaa collab: Will Anupama resolve issues between Abhimanyu & Akshara?|work=Pinkvilla|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-anupamaa-collab-will-anupama-resolve-issues-between-abhimanyu-akshara-1051657?amp|access-date=24 March 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Anupamaa and Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Special Episode: Anupama meets Akshara |work=Pinkvilla |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/serial-updates/anupamaa-and-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-special-episode-26-march-2022-written-update-anupama-meets-akshara%3famp |access-date=26 March 2022}}</ref>
 
===Crossovers===
''Anupamaa'' had three crossover with ''[[Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai]]''. The first was from 26 March 2022 to 28 March 2022,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai & Anupamaa collab: Will Anupama resolve issues between Abhimanyu & Akshara?|work=Pinkvilla|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-anupamaa-collab-will-anupama-resolve-issues-between-abhimanyu-akshara-1051657?amp|access-date=24 March 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Anupamaa and Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Special Episode: Anupama meets Akshara |work=Pinkvilla |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/serial-updates/anupamaa-and-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-special-episode-26-march-2022-written-update-anupama-meets-akshara%3famp |access-date=26 March 2022 |archive-date=8 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220708191052/https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/serial-updates/anupamaa-and-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-special-episode-26-march-2022-written-update-anupama-meets-akshara?amp |url-status=dead }}</ref> the second from 21 December 2023 to 22 December 2023 and the third was on 19 August 2024.<ref name="Rakhi1">{{Cite web|title=PICS: Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai's Rohit Purohit is all smiles as he poses with Anupamaa's Gaurav Khanna|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news/pics-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hais-rohit-purohit-is-all-smiles-as-he-poses-with-anupamaas-gaurav-khanna-1339998|access-date=2024-08-19|website=Pinkvilla|date=17 August 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="Rakhi2">{{Cite web|title=Raksha Bandhan Celebrations with Anupamaa-Yeh Rishta Cast: Rupali Ganguly, Samriddhi, Rohit Purohit|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/tv/hindi/exploring-the-impact-of-artificial-intelligence-in-education/videoshow/112590126.cms|access-date=2024-08-19|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
 
On 3 December 2023, ''Anupamaa'' had a crossover with ''[[Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si meets Anupamaa: Anupama's Advice for Vandana |work=Disney+ Hotstar|url=https://www.hotstar.com/in/tv/baatein-kuch-ankahee-si/1260148004/anupamas-advice-for-vandana/1000286332|access-date=3 December 2023}}</ref>


==Reception==
==Reception==
===Critics===
===Critics===
The ''[[India Today]]'' stated, "Rupali Ganguly fits the character perfectly and aces the role of a Gujarati homemaker. The show strikes a chord with the homemakers as they can identify with the protagonist. Anupamaa has the right amount of emotions, drama, and spice. The show has the right mix of family values and a modern outlook. The show is a heartwarming tale".<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Monday Masala: Rupali Ganguly-starrer Anupamaa has the right ingredients for a hit TV show|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/my-view/story/monday-masala-rupali-ganguly-starrer-anupamaa-has-the-right-ingredients-for-a-hit-tv-show-1704924-2020-07-27|website=India Today}}</ref>
''[[India Today]]'' stated, "Rupali Ganguly fits the character perfectly and aces the role of a [[Gujarat]]i homemaker. The show strikes a chord with the homemakers as they can identify with the protagonist. Anupamaa has the right amount of emotions, drama, and spice. The show has the right mix of family values and a modern outlook. The show is a heartwarming tale".<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Monday Masala: Rupali Ganguly-starrer Anupamaa has the right ingredients for a hit TV show|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/my-view/story/monday-masala-rupali-ganguly-starrer-anupamaa-has-the-right-ingredients-for-a-hit-tv-show-1704924-2020-07-27|website=India Today|date=2020-07-28}}</ref>
 
''[[ThePrint]]'' appreciated the series, along with few other Hindi GECs based on the story of a mother, mentioning that it delivered moral lessons and calling the character Anupamaa a paragon of virtue and farcical.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bollywood's bechari maa is back. In TV serials like Anupamaa and Indiawaali Maa this time|url=https://theprint.in/opinion/pov/bollywoods-bechari-maa-is-back-in-tv-serials-like-anupamaa-and-indiawaali-maa-this-time/534455/|website=ThePrint|date=24 November 2020}}</ref>


''[[ThePrint]]'' appreciated the series along with few other Hindi GECs based on the story of a mother mentioning that it delivered moral lessons and calling the character Anupamaa as paragon of virtue and farcical.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bollywood's bechari maa is back. In TV serials like Anupamaa and Indiawaali Maa this time|url=https://theprint.in/opinion/pov/bollywoods-bechari-maa-is-back-in-tv-serials-like-anupamaa-and-indiawaali-maa-this-time/534455/|website=[[ThePrint]]|date=November 2020 }}</ref>
On its popularity, Yashika Singla of ''[[The Print]]'' noted, "It has become a feminist movement in itself. From young women commuting in the Metro to mothers and grandmothers at home, everyone is watching it."<ref>{{Cite web|title=Young women to grandmothers, why everyone is watching 'Anupama', forget the hiccups|url=https://theprint.in/opinion/pov/young-women-to-grandmothers-why-everyone-is-watching-anupama-forget-the-hiccups/982286/?amp|website=ThePrint|date=10 July 2022}}</ref>


==Controversies==
Shephali Bhatt of ''[[Mint (newspaper)|The Mint]]'' stated, "At a time when the plot points of Indian TV shows get more outlandish every day — Anupama seems to be rewriting the Indian television playbook".<ref>{{Cite web|author=Shephali Bhatt|title=Inside the incredible fanverse of Hindi TV serial Anupama|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/inside-the-incredible-anupama-fanverse-11659026135265.html|website=Mint|date=30 July 2022}}</ref>
===Cold-war and groupism among leads controversy===
The series came under a controversy for the first time in June 2021 with the alleged "Cold-war between leads Rupali Ganguly and Sudhanshu Pandey" which stated about a cold-war and groupism between cast members led by [[Rupali Ganguly]] and [[Sudhanshu Pandey]] with Alpana Buch, Ashish Mehrotra and Muskaan Bamne being under Ganguly's team while [[Madalsa Sharma Chakraborty]], [[Paras Kalnawat]] and Anagha Bhosale under Pandey's team. However all of them denied the same on several occasions with Pandey claiming it "difference of opinions" and Chakraborty calling it "plain rumours" and "rubbish".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sudhanshu Pandey addresses rumours of rift with Rupali Ganguly, hints at 'difference of opinion'|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tv/sudhanshu-pandey-addresses-rumours-of-rift-with-rupali-ganguly-hints-at-difference-of-opinion-101624442852878.html|access-date=2022-10-07|website=The Hindustan Times|date=23 June 2021 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Anupamaa actor Madalsa Sharma says rumours of cold war on set are 'hurtful', no 'hard feelings' for Rupali Ganguly|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tv/anupamaa-actor-madalsa-sharma-says-rumours-of-cold-war-on-set-are-hurtful-no-hard-feelings-for-rupali-ganguly-101625214308072-amp.html|access-date=2022-10-07|website=The Hindustan Times|date=2 July 2021 |language=en}}</ref>


The rumour further escalated with "Ego clashes between leads [[Sudhanshu Pandey]] and [[Gaurav Khanna]]" however again they both denied the same with Pandey saying, "Show can't run with just one storyline".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Anupamaa's Sudhanshu Pandey on ego clashes with Gaurav Khanna: Can't run show with one storyline|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/anupamaa-s-sudhanshu-pandey-ego-clashes-gaurav-khanna-can-t-run-show-one-storyline-986299|access-date=2022-10-08|website=Pinkvilla|date=6 January 2022 |language=en}}</ref>
===In popular culture===
Anupamaa's (Rupali Ganguly) "''aapko kya''" dialogue went viral on social media and was the subject of various memes and recreations.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-31 |title=Shahid Kapoor laughs as fan page recreates Anupamaa's 'aapko kya' scene with him |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/shahid-kapoor-laughs-as-fan-page-recreates-anupamaa-s-aapko-kya-scene-with-him-101661943694121.html |access-date=2024-01-13 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-09-01 |title=Rupali Ganguly becomes the viral sensation as Anupama dialogue takes Bollywood and internet by storm |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/rupali-ganguly-becomes-the-viral-sensation-as-anupama-dialogue-takes-bollywood-and-internet-by-storm/articleshow/93922272.cms |access-date=2024-01-13 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |last2= |first2= |date=2022-09-01 |title=Watch: Vidya Balan recreates Anupamaa's viral dialogue 'aapko kya', Rupali Ganguly can't keep calm |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/news/watch-vidya-balan-recreates-anupamaa-viral-dialogue-aapko-kya-rupali-ganguly-cant-keep-calm-latest-news-2022-09-01-804703 |access-date=2024-01-13 |website=www.indiatvnews.com |language=en}}</ref>


===Paras Kalnawat's controversial exit===
In October 2024, after the fifteen-year generation leap in the story, netizens spotted similarities between the Aadhya-Anupamaa reunion track and reunion track of "[[Akshara Maheshwari Singhania|Akshara-]][[Naira Singhania Goenka|Naira]]"(2016) from ''[[Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai]]'', another popular soap of the same production house. [[The Times of India]] stated, "Now, fans have taken to their [[Instagram]] handles to find the exact same scene from the show ''Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai'' when "[[Akshara Maheshwari Singhania|Akshara]]" ([[Hina Khan]]) reunited with "[[Naira Singhania Goenka|Naira]]" ([[Shivangi Joshi]]) after a leap. As the fanpage posted both promos, many of them have commented, a user wrote, ''"Kitna vi kar le Akshara or naira jaisa nhi ho sakta"'' (They can never match Akshara and Naira)."<ref>{{Cite news |date=24 October 2024 |title=Netizens spot striking similarities between Naira-Akshara and Rahi-Anupamaa's reunion; fans write "Makers copied from their own shows" |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/netizens-spot-striking-similarities-between-naira-akshara-and-rahi-anupamaas-reunion-fans-write-makers-copied-from-their-own-shows/articleshow/114549020.cms |access-date=25 October 2024 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>
The series again faced a controversy in July 2022 when producer Rajan Shahi terminated actor [[Paras Kalnawat]]'s three-years-long contract for signing up [[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (season 10)|Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10]] on rival channel [[Colors TV]] and termed him as "unprofessional".<ref name=":0"/> To his defense Kalnawat claimed that "he already informed the makers about the same to which they asked him to choose between ''Anupamaa'' and ''Jhalak'' in return<ref name="PK1"/> and he chosed the latter for his career growth claiming his ouster to be a ''PR Tactic''" supporting his former co-actor Anagha Bhosale's allegations of "set politics" on makers<ref>{{Cite web|title=Exclusive!Paras Kalnawat Calls His Ouster from Anupamaa 'PR Tactic', Reveals Rupali Ganguly Didn't Even Contact Him |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/paras-kalnawat-calls-his-ousting-from-anupamaa-pr-tactic-reveals-rupali-ganguly-didnt-even-contact-him-exclusive-5645179.html|access-date=2022-10-07|website=News18.com|date=29 July 2022 |language=en}}</ref> and signed off calling whatever happened was a "nightmare" and "sigh of relief"<ref name="PK2"/> and revealed many dark secrets of the production house<ref>{{Cite web|title=Exclusive Interview! "Dark & Shady Things Happened With Me", Paras Kalnawat bares it all|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/hindi/paras-kalnawat-bares-it-all-dark-shady-things-happened-with-me-in-anupamaa-exclusive-interview/amp_articleshow/93279372.cms|access-date=2022-10-07|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> including his return to show within five days of his father's demise as leads were tested COVID-19 positive.<ref name="PK"/><ref>{{Cite web |title="It's a heartbreaking situation for me as nobody talked to me about this", Paras Kalnawat on his contract being terminated |url=https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-paras-kalnawat-on-his-contract-being-terminated-from-anupamaa-it-is-a-heartbreaking-situation-for-me-because-nobody-spoke-to-me-about-it/articleshow/93165757.cms |access-date=2022-10-07 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> The controversy heated up with Kalnawat being replaced overnight by Sagar Parekh<ref name="SP"/> and ended up in September 2022 with Alma Hussein quitting the series who joined the cast in June 2022 opposite Kalnawat being unsatisfied with her character growth.<ref name="Alma1"/><ref name="Alma2"/>


==Adaptations==
==Adaptations==
[[Star Plus]]'s ''Anupamaa'' is an official Hindi remake of [[Star Jalsha]]'s ''[[Sreemoyee]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=What makes ''Sreemoyee'', ''Anupamaa'' and ''Aai Kuthe Kay Karte'' viewers' favourite in their respective languages|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/anupamaa-sreemoyee-or-aai-kuthe-kay-karte-what-makes-this-show-everyones-favourite-4774574.html|website=News18.com|date=15 February 2022 |access-date=2022-03-03 |language=en}}</ref> However its Marathi remake ''[[Aai Kuthe Kay Karte]]'' and ''Anupamaa'' both are produced by same producer Rajan Shahi under [[Director's Kut Productions]] and follows same plot.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Is ''Aai Kuthe Kay Karte'' going ''Anupamaa'' way?|url=https://maharashtratimes.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/a-new-new-entry-in-aai-kuthe-kay-karte-tv-show-anirudhe-get-upset-because-of-arundhati-success/articleshow/89405663.cms|website=Maharashtra Times|access-date=2022-03-03 |language=marathi}}</ref>
[[Star Plus]]'s ''Anupamaa'' is an official Hindi remake of [[Star Jalsha]]'s ''[[Sreemoyee]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=What makes ''Sreemoyee'', ''Anupamaa'' and ''Aai Kuthe Kay Karte'' viewers' favourite in their respective languages|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/anupamaa-sreemoyee-or-aai-kuthe-kay-karte-what-makes-this-show-everyones-favourite-4774574.html|website=News18.com|date=15 February 2022 |access-date=2022-03-03 |language=en}}</ref> ''[[Sreemoyee]]'''s Marathi remake, ''[[Aai Kuthe Kay Karte]]'', and ''Anupamaa'' both are produced by same producer Rajan Shahi under [[Director's Kut Productions]] and follow the same plot.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Is ''Aai Kuthe Kay Karte'' going ''Anupamaa'' way?|url=https://maharashtratimes.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/a-new-new-entry-in-aai-kuthe-kay-karte-tv-show-anirudhe-get-upset-because-of-arundhati-success/articleshow/89405663.cms|website=Maharashtra Times|access-date=2022-03-03 |language=marathi}}</ref>


==Awards and nominations==
==Awards and nominations==
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|<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sudhanshu Pandey calls out Gold Awards for no sanitisers, masks at event. Viral video|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/sudhanshu-pandey-calls-out-gold-awards-for-no-sanitisers-masks-at-event-viral-video-1744220-2020-11-26|website=India Today}}</ref>
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|<ref>{{Cite web|title=ITA Awards 2021 full winners list out. Surbhi Chandna and Pratik Gandhi win big|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/top-stories/story/ita-awards-2021-full-winners-list-out-surbhi-chandna-and-pratik-gandhi-win-big-1769533-2021-02-15|website=India Today|date=15 February 2021 }}</ref>
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| [[ITA Award for Best Actress Popular|Best Actress Popular]]
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| {{nom}}
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| rowspan="3" |<ref>{{Cite web|title=ITA Awards 2020 gets more than 1 crore votes in popular category. List of nominees|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/top-stories/story/ita-awards-2020-gets-more-than-1-crore-votes-in-popular-category-list-of-nominees-1768308-2021-02-11|website=India Today}}</ref>
| rowspan="3" |<ref>{{Cite web|title=ITA Awards 2020 gets more than 1 crore votes in popular category. List of nominees|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/top-stories/story/ita-awards-2020-gets-more-than-1-crore-votes-in-popular-category-list-of-nominees-1768308-2021-02-11|website=India Today|date=11 February 2021 }}</ref>
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| [[ITA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role|Best Actress in Supporting Role]]
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| [[ITA Award for Best Actress - Comedy|Best Actress Comedy]]
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|Alpana Buch
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|[[ITA Award for Best Actor - Comedy|Best Actor Comedy]]
|Shekhar Shukla
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|rowspan="5"|[[Indian Television Academy Awards|22nd Indian Television Academy Awards]]
|[[ITA Award for Best Actress Popular|Best Actress Popular- Drama]]
|[[Rupali Ganguly]]
|{{nom}}
|rowspan="5"|<ref>{{Cite web|title=ITA Awards 2022 complete winners list: Varun Dhawan, Nakuul Mehta, The Kashmir Files win big|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/ita-awards-2022-complete-winners-list-varun-dhawan-nakuul-mehta-the-kashmir-files-win-big-8320262/|access-date=2023-01-01|website=The Indian Express|date=12 December 2022 |language=en}}</ref>
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|[[Gaurav Khanna]]
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|Arvind Vaidya
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|rowspan="10"|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.goldawards.in/|access-date=13 August 2022|work=Gold Awards|title=14th Boroplus Gold Awards, 2022: Check Out The List Of Nominees|language=en|archive-date=13 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220713002551/https://www.goldawards.in/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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|[[Sudhanshu Pandey]]
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|Most Outstanding Performance
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|[[Rupali Ganguly]]
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|[[Gaurav Khanna]]
|Alpana Buch
|{{won}}
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|Aashish Mehrotra
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|[[Indian Telly Award for Best Child Artiste - Female|Best Child Artiste - Female]]
|Asmi Deo
|{{won}}
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|Best Director
|Romesh Kalra
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|Anupamaa
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|[[Indian Telly Award for Best Onscreen Couple|Best Onscreen Couple]]
|[[Gaurav Khanna]] and [[Rupali Ganguly]]
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|[[Sudhanshu Pandey]]
|Best Screenplay Writer
|Bhavna Vyas
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|Best Choreographer
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|Himanshu Gadani
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|[[ITA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role|Best Actor in a Supporting Role- Drama]]
|Best Background Music
|Arvind Vaidya
|Sargam Jassu and Nakash Aziz
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== External links ==
==External links==
* {{IMDb title|id=11867666}}
*{{IMDb title|id=11867666}}
* [https://www.hotstar.com/in/tv/anupamaa/1260022017 Anupamaa] on [[Disney+ Hotstar]]
*[https://www.hotstar.com/in/tv/anupamaa/1260022017 Anupamaa] on [[Disney+ Hotstar]]
* [http://www.directorskutproduction.com// Production Website]
 
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Anupamaa
File:AnupamaaStarplus.png
GenreDrama
Developed byLeena Gangopadhyay
Written byBhavna Vyas
Screenplay byNamita Vartak
Zama Habib
Story byBhavna Vyas
Directed byRomesh Kalra[1]
Creative directorKetaki Walawalkar
StarringRupali Ganguly
Sudhanshu Pandey
Madalsa Sharma
Gaurav Khanna
Shivam Khajuria
Adrija Roy
Country of originIndia
Original languageHindi
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes1,883
Production
ProducersRajan Shahi
Deepa Shahi
Vipin Reshammiya
CinematographyGulshan Shah
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time30—34 minutes
Production companyDirector's Kut Productions[2]
Release
Original networkStarPlus
Original release13 July 2020 (2020-07-13) –
present
Chronology
Related showsAai Kuthe Kay Karte
Sreemoyee
Anupama: Namaste America
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai
External links
[{{#property:P856}} Website]

Anupamaa is an Indian Hindi-language television drama series that premiered on 13 July 2020 on StarPlus and streams digitally on Disney+ Hotstar.[3][4] Produced by Rajan Shahi and Deepa Shahi under the banner of Director's Kut Productions, it is a remake of Star Jalsha's Bengali series Sreemoyee.[5] It is one of the longest-running Indian television soap opera. Rupali Ganguly plays the titular role and formerly starred Sudhanshu Pandey, Madalsa Sharma and Gaurav Khanna.[6][7] Since October 2024, the series stars Ganguly with Adrija Roy (replaced Alisha Parveen Khan) and Shivam Khajuria as second-generation leads.[8][9]

The show revolves around Anupamaa Shah, a homemaker whose family has a low opinion of her and whose husband cheats on her. She gains more self-respect and becomes more independent. She navigates relationships and societal expectations while on her path of personal growth.

Plot

Anupamaa is a middle-aged housewife who toils for her family but is always insulted by her husband, Vanraj, and her mother-in-law, Leela, for being uneducated. Anupamaa's constant emotional supports are her younger son, Samar, and her father-in-law, Hasmukh. However, on her 25th wedding anniversary, upon discovering that Vanraj has cheated on her with his colleague, Kavya, she feels heartbroken and sets out to create her identity. Meanwhile, Anupamaa's elder son, Paritosh, marries Kinjal, while Samar and Nandini, Kavya's niece, fall for each other. Anupamaa and Vanraj divorce, and he marries Kavya soon after her divorce from her husband, Aniruddh.

Anupamaa, along with Samar and Nandini, opens a dance academy due to their shared passion for dance. However, Nandini breaks up with Samar and leaves him forever because of her misunderstandings and insecurities towards him. Anupamaa later reconnects with her college classmate, Anuj Kapadia, who has been in love with her since her college days. Anupamaa eventually falls in love with Anuj, and they marry. Together, they adopt a girl, Chhoti Anu. Anupamaa struggles to balance her responsibilities between her two families. Amidst all this, Kinjal gives birth to a baby girl, Aarya, and learns that Paritosh has cheated on her, but they reconcile for the sake of their child. Anupamaa's daughter, Pakhi, marries Adhik, who is the younger brother and foster son of Anuj's sister-in-law, Barkha. Samar marries a rape victim, Dimple, who herself was divorced by her husband after her rape.

Later on, Chhoti Anu's biological mother, Maya, arrives and takes Chhoti Anu with her. Anuj and Anupamaa feel devastated on Anu's departure, and Anuj leaves Anupamaa to stay with Maya and Chhoti Anu. Maya and Barkha conspire to keep Anuj and Anupamaa apart. Later on, Anupamaa has a chance to be a part of Malti Devi's Academy, Gurukul. Malti Devi is impressed with Anupamaa's hard work and dedication, and offers her a three-year contract to work with her and declares that she would be the heir of Gurukul. Maya realizes her mistake when she tries to separate Anuj and Anupamaa and asks for their forgiveness, but a truck hits her, and Maya dies. Before leaving for America, Anupamaa learns that Anu's health has deteriorated, and she rushes back to her. This angers Malti Devi, so she expels Anupamaa from her Gurukul. Meanwhile, Kavya is pregnant with Aniruddh's child, and Vanraj learns about that and avoids her. Later on, Anupamaa finds Malti Devi roaming in the streets, in a deteriorated condition, and brings her to her house. On Anuj's birthday, the entire family is shocked to know that Malti Devi is Anuj's biological mother, but Anuj refuses to accept her. Later on, Samar is murdered at a party, leaving behind Dimple, who is pregnant with his child. Anupamaa, Vanraj, and Anuj find out Samar's murderer and have him arrested. Paritosh, Kinjal, and Aarya move out of India.

Pakhi, Barkha, and Malti Devi instigate Chhoti Anu against Anupamaa, and she goes against her, whereas Dimple meets a dancer, Tapish, and they become friends. Vanraj tells Dimple to stay away from Tapish, or else he will keep Dimple's child away from her. Kinjal, Paritosh, and Aarya return to India to celebrate Aarya's first birthday. Anupamaa comes to meet Aarya, but Vanraj asks her to leave and tells her to never return to the house. Kavya also leaves the house after Vanraj tells her that her child has no place in this house. Malti Devi and Barkha collaborate to expel Anupamaa from Anuj's life and start instigating Chhoti Anu against Anupama. Anupamaa, Kinjal, Aarya, and Chhoti Anu go out for a picnic, but the car meets with an accident. Although Anupamaa rescues everyone, she is berated by Vanraj and Paritosh. Anupamaa decides to never return to the Shah house and returns to the Kapadia house. Chhoti Anu berates Anupamaa and avoids her. Anuj feels that Anupamaa has never paid attention to Chhoti Anu and the Kapadia family, and has always paid attention to the Shah family, and feels that he has married Anupamaa hastily. Anupamaa then decides to leave Anuj and Chhoti Anu forever and leaves the house. Anuj divorces Anupamaa and renames Chhoti Anu to Aadhya and leaves India.

Cast

Main

  • Rupali Ganguly as Anupamaa Joshi: Kanta's daughter; (2020–present)
  • Sudhanshu Pandey as Vanraj Shah: Leela and Hasmukh's son; (2020–2024)
  • Madalsa Sharma as Kavya Shah: Aniruddh's ex-wife; (2020–2024)
  • Gaurav Khanna as Anuj Kapadia: Malti Devi's son; (2021–2024)
  • Alisha Parveen Khan / Adrija Roy as Rahi "Aadhya" Kapadia Kothari: Maya's daughter; (2024–present)
    • Aurra Bhatnagar Badoni as Teenage Aadhya Kapadia (2023—2024)
      • Asmi Deo as Child Anu "Chhoti" Kapadia (2022—2023)
  • Shivam Khajuria as Prem "Tinku" Kothari: Gayatri and Parag's son; (2024–present)
    • Parth as Child Prem (2025)

Recurring

  • Alpana Buch as Leela "Baa" Shah: Jignesh's sister (2020–present)
  • Arvind Vaidya as Hasmukh "Bapuji" Shah: Leela's husband (2020–present)
  • Ekta Saraiya as Dolly Shah: Leela and Hasmukh's daughter (2020–2023; 2024)
  • Aashish Mehrotra / Gaurav Sharma / Manish Naggdev as Paritosh "Toshu" Shah: Anupamaa and Vanraj's elder son (2020–2024) / (2024) / (2024–present)
  • Nidhi Shah / Milloni Kapadia as Kinjal Dave Shah: Rakhi and Pramod's daughter (2020–2024) / (2024–present)
  • Paras Kalnawat / Sagar Parekh as Samar Shah: Anupamaa and Vanraj's younger son (2020–2022) / (2022–2023; 2025)
  • Varun Kasturia as Ansh Shah: Dimple and Samar's son; (2024–present)
  • Muskan Bamne / Chandni Bhagwanani / Krutika Desai as Pakhi "Sweety" Shah: Anupamaa and Vanraj's daughter; (2020–2023) / (2024) / (2024–present)
  • Sheersha Tiwari as Prarthana Kothari Shah: Gayatri and Parag's daughter; (2024–2026)
  • Mehul Nisar as Bhavesh Joshi: Kanta's son; (2020–2024; 2025)
  • Madhavi Gogate / Savita Prabhune as Kanta Joshi: Anupamaa and Bhavesh's mother (2020–2021) / (2021–2023; 2025)
  • Yachit Sharma as Nihar Joshi: Bhavesh's son (2020)
  • Paresh Bhatt as Sanjay Dhamecha: Dolly's ex-husband (2020–2022)
  • Sonal Khilwani as Dr. Meenakshi "Meenu" Dhamecha: Dolly and Sanjay's daughter; (2024)
    • Lavishka Gupta / Stuti Zakarde as child and teenage Meenu (2020) / (2020–2022; 2023)
  • Tasneem Sheikh as Rakhi Dave: Pramod's wife; (2020–2023)
  • Farooq Saeed as Pramod Dave: Rakhi's husband; (2020)
  • Aneri Vajani as Malvika "Mukku" Kapadia: Anuj's adopted sister; (2021–2022)
  • Rohit Bakshi as Ankush Kapadia: Barkha's husband; (2022–2024)
  • Ashlesha Sawant as Barkha Mehta Kapadia: Adhik's sister; (2022–2024)
  • Alma Hussein as Sara Kapadia: Ankush and Barkha's daughter; (2022)
  • Viraj Kapoor as Romil Kapadia: Ankush and Sneha's son; (2023)
  • Adhik Mehta as Adhik Mehta: Barkha's brother and foster son; (2022–2024)
  • Viidushi Tiwari / Akshita Vatsayan as Ishani "Ishu" Mehta: A model; (2024–2025) / (2025–present)
    • Aadhya Barot as Child Ishaani (2024)
  • Alka Kaushal as Vasundhara "Moti Baa" Kothari: Parag, Anil and Pankhuri's mother (2025–present)
  • Rahil Azam as Parag Kothari: Vasundhara's son; (2025–present)
  • Zalak Desai as Khyati Patel Kothari: Parag's employee-turned-wife; (2025–present)
  • Randeep Rai as Aryan "Mohit / Akela" Kothari: Khyati and Parag's son; (2025)
  • Mazher Sayed as Anil Kothari: Vasundhara's son; (2025–present)
  • Shiwani Chakraborty as Meeta Kothari: Anil's wife; (2025–present)
  • Jatin Suri as Raja Kothari: Anil and Meeta's elder son; (2025–present)
  • Ishita Modi as Aarya "Pari" Shah Kothari: Kinjal and Paritosh's daughter; (2024–present)
    • Princy Prajapati as Child Aarya (2024)
      • Noorain Khan as Baby Aarya (2022–2023)
  • Arisht Jain as Badshah Kothari: Anil and Meeta's younger son; (2025–present)
  • Saee Barve as Gayatri Kothari: Parag's late wife; (2025) (in flashbacks only)
  • Satya Tiwari as Gautam Gandhi: Prarthana's ex-husband; (2025–present)
  • Spreha Chatterjee as Mahi Shah Gandhi: Kavya and Aniruddh's daughter; (2024–present)
    • Pahal Chaudhary as Child Mahi (2024)
  • Manish Goel as Raghav Singh: Pankhuri's estranged husband (2025)
  • Neetu Bhatt as Pankhuri Kothari Singh: Vasundhara's daughter; (2025) (only in flashbacks)
  • Kanwarjit Paintal as Pandit Manohar Sharma: Raahi, Lily and Dance Ranis's dance teacher; (2025)
  • Devarsh Nagar as Tarun Sharma: Manohar's estranged son (2025) (cameo appearance)
  • Jay Zaveri as Viren Sanghvi: Rahi's foster father; (2024)
  • Shivani Gosain as Megha Sanghvi: Rahi's foster mother; (2024)
  • Rushad Rana as Aniruddh Gandhi: Kavya's ex-husband; (2020–2021; 2023)
  • Shekhar Shukla as Jignesh "Mamaji": Leela's brother (2020–2022; 2025)
  • Jaswir Kaur as Devika Mehta: Anupamaa's best friend (2020–2024; 2025–present)
  • Payal Nair as Parul Sharma: Pakhi's principal (2020–2021)
  • Bhakti Chauhan as Jhilmil: Gudiya's mother; (2020)
  • Anagha Bhosale as Nandini "Nandu" Iyer: A dancer and former teacher of Anupamaa Dance Academy; (2020–2022)
  • Tulika Patel as Kaamini (2020)
  • Vivan Singh Rajput as Siddharth "Sid" Desai: Pakhi's classmate (2020)
  • Riyaz Panjwani as Mr. Dholakia: Vanraj, Kavya, and Kinjal's former boss (2020; 2021)
  • Arup Pal as CEO: New CEO of Vanraj's office (2020; 2021)
  • Parull Chaudhary as Dr. Mona Chopra: Pakhi's psychiatrist (2021)
  • Apurva Agnihotri as Dr. Advait "Adi" Khanna: Owner of Blissdom's Wellness Resort; (2021)
  • Sunita Rai as Manasi Jain: Food critic at Vanraj's café (2021)
  • Kiara Khantwal as Kiara: Video blogger at Vanraj's café (2021)
  • Varun Sharma as Rohan: Nandini's former boyfriend and obsessive lover (2021)
  • Deepak Gheewala as Gopichand "GK" Karodia: Anuj and Malvika's caretaker (2021–2022)
  • Adhik Mehta as Adhik Mehta: Barkha's brother and foster son; (2022–2024)
  • Rishabh Jaiswal as Nirmit: Dimple's ex-husband (2022)
  • Nishi Saxena as Dimple aka Dimpy: Pammi's daughter; (2022–2024)
  • Kunwar Amar as Tapish aka Titu: A dancer and former teacher at Anupamaa Dance Academy; (2023–2024)
  • Nitesh Pandey as Dheeraj Kapoor: Anuj's best friend (2023)
  • Amit Pachori as Mohit: Kavya's modeling photographer (2023)
  • Chhavi Pandey as Uttara alias Maya: Priest's daughter; (2023)
  • Renuka Sharma as Sushma: A former prostitute and Maya's friend (2023)
  • Mahi Soni / Yashti Pamnani as Bhairavi: Student at Anupamaa Dance Academy (2023) / (2023)
  • Apara Mehta as Malti "Gurumaa" Devi: Owner of Gurukul; (2023)
    • Khushali Jariwala as young Malti Devi (2023)
  • Aman Maheshwari as Nakul: Malti's student and accomplice (2023)
  • Lovish Saini as Shivansh "Sonu" Rathore: Suresh's son; (2023; 2025)
  • Kumar Hegde as Suresh Rathore: A politician; (2023)
  • Kaddy Trawally as Kaddy: Waitress at "Spice and Chutney" restaurant (2023–2024)
  • Rituraj Singh as Yashpal Dhillon: Owner of "Spice and Chutney" restaurant; (2023–2024)
  • Sunny Sadhwani as Vikram: Chef in "Spice and Chutney" restaurant; (2023–2024)
  • Sukirti Kandpal as Shruti "Shru" Ahuja: A photographer; (2023–2024)
  • Rahul Ojha as Rahul: Chef in "Kebabs & Curries" restaurant; (2023–2024)
  • Dishi Duggal as Manjeet Kaur Dhillon: Yashpal and Yashdeep's mother (2024)
  • Vaquar Shaikh as Yashdeep "Deepu" Dhillon: A retired army officer; (2024)
  • Parakh Madan as Diya: A dancer; (2024)
  • Aman Sachdev as Aarush: Pakhi's friend and business partner (2024)
  • Yajuvendra Singh as Mr. Gulati: Owner of "Kebabs & Curries" restaurant; (2024)
  • Akshita Tiwari as Nandita: Resident at Asha Bhavan; (2024)
  • Parveen Kaur Hoogan as Indira: Resident at Asha Bhawan; (2024)
  • Raaj Gopal Iyer as Bala: Resident at Asha Bhavan; (2024)
  • Nitin Babu as Sagar: Resident at Asha Bhavan; (2024)
  • Shahab Khan as Mr. Vyas: Owner of "Shishu Chhaya Ashram" (2024)
  • Nidhi Pandya as Babli aka Bubbles: Raahi's best friend and helper from "Shishu Chhaya Ashram" (2024)
  • Sejal Shah as Janki: Anupamaa's well-wisher and head chef in "Anu Ki Rasoi" (2024)
  • Hera Mishra as Radha: Anupamaa's employee; (2024–2025)
  • Gurpreet Kaur as Jaspreet "Jassi / Jass / Preeto" Kaur: Anupamaa and Bharti's roommate (2025–present)
  • Arti Birajdar as Bharti Desai: Anupamaa and Jaspreet's roommate; (2025–present)
  • Asha Dnyate as Sarita: Gajanan's wife; (2025–present)
  • Reeta Prajapati as Reeta: Anupamaa, Jaspreet, Bharti and Sarita's neighbour (2025)
  • Rinku Dhawan as Rajni Desai: Anupamaa's college friend; (2025–present)
  • Mukul Harish as Varun Desai: Rajni's son; (2025–present)
  • Bhawna Ajwani as Prerna Desai: Rajni's daughter; (2025–present)
  • Sachin Tyagi as Digvijay Sood (2026-present)

Production

Development

In February 2020, Rajan Shahi, the producer of Aai Kuthe Kay Karte, announced his plan to produce its Hindi remake, Anupamaa, stating, "This interesting concept around a mother's journey has been so inspirational that Star wants to bring it in Hindi too".[10]

To celebrate Raksha Bandhan in 2020, the cast of the series created a special song titled Aaj Rakhi Nau Tyohaar Chhe (Today is Raksha Bandhan's festival). This unique song blended Gujarati, Hindi, and English languages.[11]

The story took a five-year leap on 20 December 2023, with Anuj and Anupamaa's divorce and Anupamaa visiting the USA.[12] On 15 July 2024, the show took another leap of six months showcasing Anupamaa and Anuj separately living miserable lives without Aadhya.[13] On 14 October 2024, the show took a ten-year leap showcasing Anupamaa finding Aadhya/Raahi and Raahi's love story with Prem Kothari.

Casting

Casting of the series started in February 2020 with Rupali Ganguly being cast as the protagonist Anupamaa Shah, returning to television after seven years.[14] She said, "When I joined Anupamaa, I was a little plump and I told our producer Rajan Shahi that you want a heroine and at this age, let me lose some weight. But the producer told me that he didn't want a heroine but a mother instead. ‘I want a mother and you are perfect for the role because mothers are like this."[15]

Sudhanshu Pandey was cast as Anupamaa's husband Vanraj Shah,[16] Paras Kalnawat, Muskaan Bamne and Aashish Mehrotra as Anupamaa's children Samar Shah, Pakhi Shah and Paritosh Shah respectively, Alpana Buch and Arvind Vaidya being cast as Anupamaa's in-laws Leela Shah and Hasmukh Shah respectively.[17][18][19][20][21][22] Later Madhavi Gogate and Mehul Nisar joined as Anupamaa's mother and brother, Kanta Joshi and Bhavesh Joshi, respectively, while Ekta Saraiya, Paresh Bhatt, Stuti Zakarde and Bhakti Chauhan were cast to play Dolly Shah Dhamecha, Sanjay Dhamecha, Meenakshi Dhamecha and Jhilmil respectively.[23][24][25] However, days before the filming resumed after the COVID-19 outbreak in late June, Additi Gupta was confirmed to be infected with the virus.[26][27] She was replaced by Madalsa Sharma and the sequences earlier shot by Gupta as Vanraj's girlfriend Kavya Gandhi, were reshot by Sharma.[28]

Days after premiering in July 2020, Shekhar Shukla was cast to play Leela's brother Jignesh while Nidhi Shah was cast opposite Mehrotra as Kinjal Dave and Tassnim Sheikh and Farooq Saeed were signed to play Kinjal's parents Rakhi Dave and Pramod Dave respectively.[29][30][31][32] The next month Anagha Bhosale was cast opposite Kalnawat as Nandini Iyer while Rushad Rana was cast as Kavya's husband Aniruddh Gandhi.[33][34] In April 2021, Apurva Agnihotri[35] joined the cast as Dr. Advait Khanna for a cameo and completed his role in June 2021.[36]

In June 2021, rumours of "conflicts and groupism on sets" arose between cast members, one group led by Ganguly with Buch, Mehrotra and Bamne, and another by Pandey, with Sharma, Kalnawat and Bhosale which cast denied.[37][38]

In late August 2021 Gaurav Khanna was cast opposite Ganguly as Anuj Kapadia.[39]

In September 2021, Deepak Gheewala was cast to play Anuj's helper Gopichandra Karodia.[40] Also that month, Varun Sharma was cast to play a cameo as Nandini's ex-boyfriend and obsessive lover Rohan and he finished off his role in October 2021. Next, Savita Prabhune replaced Madhavi Gogate (due to the latter's death) as Kanta Joshi in late October 2021.[41] In December 2021, actress Aneri Vajani joined the cast to play Anuj's sister, Malvika Kapadia.[42]

In January 2022, there were rumours of "ego clashes" between Pandey and Khanna, which they both publicly denied.[43]

In March 2022, Anagha Bhosale playing Nandini announced her decision to take a break from acting,[44] and later quit acting forever, ending Nandini's character and shot her last scene in February 2022.[45][46] Later that month, Aneri Vajani playing Malvika also announced that her role was just a cameo and right now its shown on a long break due to viewers' disconnect with her role's negative development.[47]

In May 2022, singer Mika Singh made a special appearance as Anuj's friend in Anupamaa and Anuj's Mehendi and Sangeet ceremony and to promote his upcoming show Swayamvar – Mika Di Vohti.[48] During that month, Aneri Vajani announced her decision to participate in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 12 and quit the series permanently.[49][50]

Later that month, Rohit Bakshi[51] and Ashlesha Sawant[52] were cast to play Anuj's brother and sister-in-law, Ankush Kapadia and Barkha Mehta Kapadia respectively while Alma Hussein[53] and Adhik Mehta[54][55] were cast to play Barkha's daughter and brother, Sara Kapadia and Adhik Mehta opposite Kalnawat and Bamne respectively. In an interview after being cast as Adhik Mehta, Mehta revealed that "he earlier auditioned for the role of Samar (which eventually locked to Kalnawat) in the casting phase of the series but it didn't happened at that time".[56] Child artist Asmi Deo was also cast as an orphan Anu but her track was put on hold and resumed in July 2022 as Anuj and Anupamaa's adopted daughter.[57]

In July 2022, Paras Kalnawat signed on to appear on the dance-based reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10 on rival network Colors TV. Anupamaa makers objected and terminated his contract overnight on 26 July 2022.[58] Kalnawat revealed that "after Bhosale's exit his character never evolved, and that he was unhappy with his role being reduced to a mere family member standing in background with nothing to do anything."[58][59][60][61] Later after facing several controversies related to the series, makers replaced Kalnawat overnight by Sagar Parekh in the same month.[62]

In September 2022, Alma Hussein who was cast opposite Kalnawat also quit the series, saying she was unhappy with the lack of character development and shot her last scene in early August 2022.[63][64]

In January 2023, actress Chhavi Pandey was cast to do an extended cameo of Anu's biological mother, Maya, who wrapped up in July 2023 following her character's death.[65] In May 2023, Apara Mehta was cast as Anuj's mother Malti Devi, while her daughter Khushali Jariwala played her younger version on screen and she quit the series prior to the first leap in December 2023.[66][67]

In August 2023, Ekta Saraiya, who portrayed Vanraj's sister Dolly, quit the series for her show Kyunki... Saas Maa Bahu Beti Hoti Hai on Zee TV. In same month, Viraj Kapoor entered the show as Ankush's illegitimate son Romil Kapadia.[68]

In October 2023, Sagar Parekh, who replaced Paras Kalnawat in the role of Samar in July 2022, was confirmed exiting the show with storyline showcasing Samar's death due to decreasing TRP ratings of the show.[69][70][71] In the following month actor and dancer Kunwar Amar joined the cast as Tapish opposite Nishi Saxena.[72]

In December 2023, the show took its first leap of five years. Post-leap, child actress Asmi Deo was replaced by Aurra Bhatnagar Badoni to play the adolescent version of Aadhya Kapadia[73] while Savita Prabhune's character Kanta was shown dead thus marking an end to her character. Child actor Trishaan Shah was cast to play Samar and Dimple's son Ansh Shah.[73] The same month Muskan Bamne portraying Pakhi quit the series after three years as "she doesn't wish to play mother at such a young age and wants to move ahead in her career"[74] and was later replaced by Chandni Bhagwanani[75] while child actor Aadhya Barot was cast as her daughter Ishani Mehta the same month.[76] Sukirti Kandpal too entered the show as Anuj's fiancée Shruti Ahuja the same month.[77] Following this Rituraj Singh and Dishi Duggal too entered the show as Yashpal and his mother.[78][79]

In April 2024, Aashish Mehrotra, who portrayed Paritosh, quit the series the following month after playing it for four years[80] to participate in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 14[81] and was replaced by Gaurav Sharma the same month.[82][83] In July 2024, Sukirti Kandpal aka Shruti's track ended marking her exit.[84] In same month show took its second leap, a small leap of six months and Nitin Babu and Akshita Tiwari entered the show as Sagar and Nandita respectively[13] while Sonal Khilwani entered the show as the adult Meenakshi Dhamecha thus replacing Stuti Zakarde.[85]

On 28 August 2024, Sudhanshu Pandey announced his decision to quit the series after playing it for four years via his Instagram handle and said "his last appearance was in Raksha Bandhan special episodes and he will continue entertaining his audience through new roles."[86][87]

In 2024 after Sudhanshu Pandey quit the show, Ekta Saraiya Mehta, who played Dolly Shah Dhamecha from 2020 to 2023, rejoined and reprised her role the following month while Madalsa Sharma playing Kavya also quit the series as she felt she was "sidelined after removal of grey element from her character".[88] Later she said that Rupali Ganguly was "two-faced" thus confirming the earlier reported split amongst cast members in 2021.[89]

The show took its first generation leap on 14 October 2024 with Aurra Bhatnagar Badoni being replaced by Alisha Parveen[90][8] as grown-up Aadhya playing the new female lead whilst Shivam Khajuria was cast opposite her as Prem Kothari, the new male lead.[91][92] Prior to leap Nishi Saxena portraying Dimple too exited the series as the storyline showcased her character's death[93] while Kunwar Amar playing Tapish too announced his exit.[94] Gaurav Sharma was also replaced by Manish Naggdev as older Paritosh due to Sharma's refusal to play and be typecast "as a father of 21-year-old Aarya".[95][96] Additionally, Nidhi Shah, who has portrayed Kinjal since the show's inception, announced her exit before the leap as she "wants to focus more on other platforms and lead roles" and was replaced by Milloni Kapadia as older Kinjal.[92][97][98] Chandni Bhagwanani too announced her exit from the show prior to the leap as she too "didn't wanted to play mother to a 22-years-old Ishani" and was replaced by Krutika Desai as older Pakhi.[99][100][98] Child actors Trishaan Shah, Princy Prajapati, Aadhya Barot and Pahal Chaudhary were replaced by Varun Kasturia, Ishita Modi, Viidushi Tiwari and Spreha Chatterjee as grown-up Ansh, Aarya, Ishani and Mahi, respectively.[101][98]

In December 2024, Gaurav Khanna portraying Anuj Kapadia confirmed his exit quoting "He felt it was best time for him to move on and expose himself to new opportunities" while the storyline had already showcased Anuj dead.[102] On 20 December 2024, leading actress Alisha Parveen Khan was terminated overnight without any prior warning. Regarding her termination Khan said, "It is shocking and disappointing. I am not sure what exactly happened and why I am being replaced! Today was my last day on the set of Anupamaa."[103] Within few hours she was replaced by Adrija Roy.[104][105][9]

In early January 2025, Zalak Desai and Rahil Azam stepped in to play Prem's parents Khyati Kothari and Parag Kothari while Alka Kaushal stepped in as his grandmother thus bringing the track of a new Kothari family to the series while Sheersha Tiwari already started portraying his sister Prarthana Kothari in December 2024.[106][107][108] while Mazher Sayed who earlier worked with the production house in 2015 in another show Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai and Shiwani Chakraborty joined in as Prem's uncle and aunt.[109]

In March 2025, actors Randeep Rai and Manish Goel joined as Prem's half-brother, Aryan Kothari and Raghav Singh respectively.[110][111] However, Rai quit in June 2025, following the death of his character while Manish Goel playing Raghav also quit.[112][113] In the same month, the show took a leap of eight months, and Aarti Birajdar and Gurpreet Kaur entered as Bharti and Jaspreet respectively.[114] while veteran actor Kanwarjit Paintal entered as Pandit Manohar.[115]

In October 2025, Sagar Parekh, who quit in 2023 owing the death of his character Samar, returned for a special segment as Samar's spirit.[116] In the same month, Vidushi Tiwari playing Ishani, quit owning health issues and she is replaced by Akshita Vatsayan.[117]

Filming

Set in Gujarat, the series is mainly shot at Film City in Mumbai.[118][119] Some initial sequences were shot in Ahmedabad during early March 2020.[120]

On 13 February 2021, the filming was halted for a day for sanitisation when Paras Kalnawat playing Samar, tested positive for COVID-19 virus.[121] The sequences of Kalnawat with Anagha Bhosale playing Nandini were cancelled including proposal sequence of their characters and were replanned until his recovery and return in late February 2021. However he shot some sequences from his home under his and his mother's quarantine period.[122][123]

On 2 April 2021, Rupali Ganguly, Sudhanshu Pandey and Aashish Mehrotra who portray Anupamaa, Vanraj and Paritosh respectively and producer Rajan Shahi tested positive for COVID-19. Certain sequences were postponed and the story focused more on the characters Rakhi, Kavya and Leela while Ganguly, Pandey and Mehrotra shot for few sequences from their homes.[124][125] A few days later, Tassnim Sheikh, Alpana Buch and Nidhi Shah also tested positive for COVID-19 and the story focussed more on Samar, Nandini and Pakhi's characters.[126]

On 13 April 2021, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Uddhav Thackeray announced a sudden curfew due to increased Covid cases in Maharashtra, while the production halted from 14 April 2021.[127] Hence, the production location was soon shifted temporarily to Silvassa alongside other shows of the production house.[128] In June 2021, the Maharashtra government permitted shooting within the state with certain restrictions, following which the whole cast and crew returned to Mumbai on 8 June 2021 and resumed shooting the following day.[129]

Controversy

On 14 November 2024, a 32-year-old, Vineet Kumar Mandal, who worked as a camera attendant was fatally electrocuted whilst filming. Following which AICWA lodged a case against the production house for negligence in safety measures of crew members on sets and trying to suppress the matter by being backed by the channel.[130]

Release

Initially scheduled to premiere on 16 March 2020, it was postponed due to the coronavirus scare. Anupamaa finally premiered on 13 July 2020 on Star Plus, replacing Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke.[131] Since 2 October 2022, it is broadcast daily along with other Star Plus's shows.[132]

Prequel series

Main article: Anupama: Namaste America

An eleven-episode prequel web series, Anupama: Namaste America, was released on Disney+ Hotstar on 25 April 2022.[133] The story is set ten years after Anupamaa and Vanraj's marriage in the year 2005.[134][135]

Special episodes

Ravivaar With Star Parivaar (2022)

Main article: Ravivaar With Star Parivaar

The cast of Anupamaa participated as a team in the musical game show Ravivaar With Star Parivaar.[136] It competed with the teams of other Star Plus's shows.[137][138] Anupamaa emerged as the 2nd runner-up of the show.[139]

Crossovers

Anupamaa had three crossover with Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. The first was from 26 March 2022 to 28 March 2022,[140][141] the second from 21 December 2023 to 22 December 2023 and the third was on 19 August 2024.[142][143]

On 3 December 2023, Anupamaa had a crossover with Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si.[144]

Reception

Critics

India Today stated, "Rupali Ganguly fits the character perfectly and aces the role of a Gujarati homemaker. The show strikes a chord with the homemakers as they can identify with the protagonist. Anupamaa has the right amount of emotions, drama, and spice. The show has the right mix of family values and a modern outlook. The show is a heartwarming tale".[145]

ThePrint appreciated the series, along with few other Hindi GECs based on the story of a mother, mentioning that it delivered moral lessons and calling the character Anupamaa a paragon of virtue and farcical.[146]

On its popularity, Yashika Singla of The Print noted, "It has become a feminist movement in itself. From young women commuting in the Metro to mothers and grandmothers at home, everyone is watching it."[147]

Shephali Bhatt of The Mint stated, "At a time when the plot points of Indian TV shows get more outlandish every day — Anupama seems to be rewriting the Indian television playbook".[148]

In popular culture

Anupamaa's (Rupali Ganguly) "aapko kya" dialogue went viral on social media and was the subject of various memes and recreations.[149][150][151]

In October 2024, after the fifteen-year generation leap in the story, netizens spotted similarities between the Aadhya-Anupamaa reunion track and reunion track of "Akshara-Naira"(2016) from Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, another popular soap of the same production house. The Times of India stated, "Now, fans have taken to their Instagram handles to find the exact same scene from the show Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai when "Akshara" (Hina Khan) reunited with "Naira" (Shivangi Joshi) after a leap. As the fanpage posted both promos, many of them have commented, a user wrote, "Kitna vi kar le Akshara or naira jaisa nhi ho sakta" (They can never match Akshara and Naira)."[152]

Adaptations

Star Plus's Anupamaa is an official Hindi remake of Star Jalsha's Sreemoyee.[153] Sreemoyee's Marathi remake, Aai Kuthe Kay Karte, and Anupamaa both are produced by same producer Rajan Shahi under Director's Kut Productions and follow the same plot.[154]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominee Result Ref.
2020 Gold Awards Dynamic Actor Sudhanshu Pandey Won [155]
2021 20th Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actor Popular Won [156]
Best Actress Popular Rupali Ganguly Nominated [157]
Best Actress in Supporting Role Madalsa Sharma Chakraborty Nominated
Best Show Popular Anupamaa Nominated
2022 21st Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actress Popular Rupali Ganguly Won [158]
Best Actress Jury Nominated
Best Actor Popular Sudhanshu Pandey Nominated
Best Actor Jury Sudhanshu Pandey Won
Best Show Popular Anupamaa Won
Best Actress Comedy Alpana Buch Nominated
Best Actor Comedy Shekhar Shukla Nominated
22nd Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actress Popular- Drama Rupali Ganguly Nominated [159]
Best Actor Popular- Drama Gaurav Khanna Nominated
Sudhanshu Pandey Nominated
Best Show Popular- Drama Anupamaa Nominated
Best Actor in a Supporting Role- Drama Arvind Vaidya Won
2023 Gold Awards Best Actor in a Leading Role Gaurav Khanna Nominated [160]
Sudhanshu Pandey
Best Actress in a Leading Role Rupali Ganguly
Best Actor in a Supporting Role Paras Kalnawat
Best Actress in a Supporting Role Nidhi Shah
Best Actress in a Negative Role Madalsa Sharma Chakraborty
Best Actor in a Comic Role Shekhar Shukla
Best Director Romesh Kalra
Best Fiction Show of the Year Anupamaa
Gold Best Onscreen Jodi Gaurav Khanna and Rupali Ganguly
Indian Telly Awards Best Actor in a Lead Role Gaurav Khanna Nominated [161]
Sudhanshu Pandey Nominated
Most Outstanding Performance Sudhanshu Pandey Won
Actor in a Lead Role (Jury) Gaurav Khanna Won
Best Actress in a Lead Role Rupali Ganguly Won
Best Actress in a Supporting Role Alpana Buch Won
Best Actor in a Supporting Role Aashish Mehrotra Nominated
Best Child Artiste - Female Asmi Deo Won
Best Director Romesh Kalra Nominated
Best Drama Series Anupamaa Won
Best Onscreen Couple Gaurav Khanna and Rupali Ganguly Won
Best Screenplay Writer Bhavna Vyas Won
Best Choreographer Himanshu Gadani Won
Best Background Music Sargam Jassu and Nakash Aziz Won

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