''Bahu Begum'' is an Indian romantic drama television series that aired from 15 July 2019 to 21 January 2020 on
Colors TV
Colors TV is an Indian general entertainment broadcast network owned by Viacom18. The network's programming consists of family dramas, comedies, youth-oriented reality shows, shows on crime and television films.
History
It was launched on ...
. Produced by
Prateek Sharma under LSD Films, it starred
Arjit Taneja
Arjit Taneja is an Indian television actor and model. He made his television debut with '' V The Serial'' and then appeared in the reality shows '' MTV Splitsvilla 6'' and '' Box Cricket League 1'' and TV fiction dramas ''Kumkum Bhagya'', ''Kal ...
,
Samiksha Jaiswal
Samiksha Jaiswal is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi television. She made her acting debut with ''Zindagi Ki Mehek'' in 2016, where she played Mehek Sharma and Mehek Singh Mann respectively. Jaiswal is also known for her portrayal ...
and Diana Khan.
Premise
The story follows the lives of Azaan Akhtar Mirza, Noor Qureshi and Shayra Sayyad as they are bound by a marriage due to misunderstandings and fate.
Plot
Razia Mirza (
Simone Singh
Simone Singh (born 10 November 1974) is an Indian actress and model.
Biography
Singh was born in Jamshedpur on 10 November 1974.
She made her acting debut with the television series '' Sea Hawks'' followed by a small role in '' Swabhimaan'', ...
), known as Bahu Begum is the matriarch of a ruling family of
Bhopal
Bhopal (; ) is the capital city of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh and the administrative headquarters of both Bhopal district and Bhopal division. It is known as the ''City of Lakes'' due to its various natural and artificial lakes. It ...
. 5 years ago her son Azaan (
Arjit Taneja
Arjit Taneja is an Indian television actor and model. He made his television debut with '' V The Serial'' and then appeared in the reality shows '' MTV Splitsvilla 6'' and '' Box Cricket League 1'' and TV fiction dramas ''Kumkum Bhagya'', ''Kal ...
) moved to
London
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to pursue studies. As he returns, Razia plans his marriage with his childhood friend Noor (
Samiksha Jaiswal
Samiksha Jaiswal is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi television. She made her acting debut with ''Zindagi Ki Mehek'' in 2016, where she played Mehek Sharma and Mehek Singh Mann respectively. Jaiswal is also known for her portrayal ...
), whose mother Yasmin is also her friend. Azaan introduces his own love Shayra to Razia, who accepts her. Noor is now engaged to her colleague, Faiz. On the same day she'll marry him, Azaan weds Shayra. Yasmin and Faiz get trapped in the kitchen locked by Azaan's evil aunt Suraiya that blasts, killing them.
Noor blames Shayra as she was the last person leaving the kitchen. She asks Shayra to make her marry Azaan, who finally weds Noor but refuses to leave Shayra. Later she realises her mistake and divorces Azaan. Also, Suraiya is exposed and expelled from the home. Adil, Azaan's half-brother kidnaps a pregnant Shayra. Noor goes to rescue her; Adil hits her with his car. Shayra falls off a valley, miscarries and is presumed dead.
Five years later
An auction is happening in Begum Mahal. Noor, now rich buys it. Azaan loses all the property, disbelieving Shayra is dead, and has a miserable life. Adil takes loans on the properties in royal family's name. Noor tries to bring back Azaan to his previous life, and succeeds as Razia wakes up from coma. Starting a new life, Azaan proposes to her for marriage, which she accepts, and they embrace. Shayra is revealed to be alive and returns in the epilogue. The Mirzas are shocked. The show ends on a cliffhanger.
Cast
Main
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Arjit Taneja
Arjit Taneja is an Indian television actor and model. He made his television debut with '' V The Serial'' and then appeared in the reality shows '' MTV Splitsvilla 6'' and '' Box Cricket League 1'' and TV fiction dramas ''Kumkum Bhagya'', ''Kal ...
as Azaan Akhtar Mirza: Ayub and Razia's son; Saba's brother; Adil's half-brother; Ghazala's grandson; Shayra's love interest turned and Noor's childhood best-friend turned husband respectively
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Samiksha Jaiswal
Samiksha Jaiswal is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi television. She made her acting debut with ''Zindagi Ki Mehek'' in 2016, where she played Mehek Sharma and Mehek Singh Mann respectively. Jaiswal is also known for her portrayal ...
as Noor Hasan Qureshi / Begum Noor Mirza: Yasmin's daughter; Azaan's childhood best-friend turned second wife; Ayub and Razia's second daughter-in-law; Faiz's former fiancée; Saba's second sister-in-law
* Diana Khan as Shayra Sayyad / Begum Shayra Mirza: Azaan's love interest turned first wife; Ayub and Razia's first daughter-in-law; Saba's first sister-in-law
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Simone Singh
Simone Singh (born 10 November 1974) is an Indian actress and model.
Biography
Singh was born in Jamshedpur on 10 November 1974.
She made her acting debut with the television series '' Sea Hawks'' followed by a small role in '' Swabhimaan'', ...
as Bahu Begum Razia Mirza:
Bhopal
Bhopal (; ) is the capital city of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh and the administrative headquarters of both Bhopal district and Bhopal division. It is known as the ''City of Lakes'' due to its various natural and artificial lakes. It ...
's matriarchal queen; Ayub's first wife; Azaan and Saba's mother; Shayra and Noor's mother-in-law; Yasmin's best-friend; Adil's step-mother; Ghazala's elder first daughter-in-law (2019–2020)
Recurring
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Amrapali Gupta as Begum Suraiya Mirza: Asgar's wife; Azaan's aunt; Khalid's mother; Rubina's mother-in-law; Ghazala's younger daughter-in-law (2019)
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Mohammad Nazim
Mohammad Nazim Khilji (born 1 January 1984) is an Indian model and actor recognized for his work in Hindi television. He made his television debut with ''Shaurya Aur Suhani''. He rose to prominence playing Ahem Parag Modi and Jaggi Parag Modi ...
as Asgar Akhtar Mirza: Suraiya's husband; Ayub's brother; Azaan's uncle; Khalid's father; Rubina's father-in-law; Ghazala's younger son (2019)
*
Rehaan Roy as Khalid Akhtar Mirza: Asgar and Suraiya's son; Azaan's cousin; Rubina's husband; Noor's former obsessive lover; Ghazala's grandson (2019–2020)
* Sabina Jat as Begum Rubina Mirza: Khalid's wife; Asgar and Suraiya's daughter-in-law (2019–2020)
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Alka Kaushal
Alka Badola Kaushal is an Indian actress and producer, known for her work in Bollywood. She is also popular for her roles in TV shows such as ''Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan'' and ''Qubool Hai''. She has played supportive roles in numerous Hind ...
as Begum Ghazala Mirza: Ayub and Asgar's mother; Razia and Suraiya's mother-in-law; Azaan, Khalid, Saba and Adil's grandmother (2019)
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Supriya Shukla
Supriya Shukla (née Raina) is an Indian television and film actress. She is known for her role as Sarla Arora in Zee TV
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Pay television, also known as subscrip ...
as Yasmin Qureshi: Razia's best friend; Noor's mother (2019)
* Puneet Sharma as Faiz Hussain: Noor's former fiancé (2019)
* Mehul Joseph as Dilruba: Mirza family's househelp (2019–2020)
* Roslyn D' Souza as Mashuka: Mirza family's househelp (2019–2020)
* Maera Mishra as Saba Mirza: Ayub and Razia's daughter; Azaan's sister; Adil's half-sister; Shayra-Noor's sister-in-law; Ghazala's granddaughter (2019-2020)
* Karan Khanna as Adil Akhtar Mirza: Ayub's son from his second wife; Razia's step-son, Azaan-Saba's half-brother; Ghazala's grandson; Shayra's obsessive lover (2019-2020)
* Shweta Gautam as Safeena (2019)
* Simar Khera as main reporter (2019)
International broadcast
Production
''Bahu Begum'' was shot in
Bikaner
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Formerly the capital ...
.
The series was launched at
Bandra
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in
Mumbai
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.
Speaking about his character, Taneja said, " It’s a very layered character. He is a nice innocent boy who is a nawab. He has that aura and personality. He has come home after studying in London and knows it’s his responsibility to serve the city. Azaan is young, fun-loving but has a slight anger issue."
In October 2019, Mohammed Nazim quit due to his mother's illness.
References
External links
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