''Main Hoon Aparajita'' () is an Indian

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-language drama television series that premiered on 27 September 2022 on

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and streamed digitally on

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. Produced by Sukesh Motwani under Bodhi Tree Multimedia, it is an official remake of ''

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''. It starred

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and

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. The show ended on 25 June 202

It was replaced by '' Pyaar Ka Pehla Adhyaya: Shiv Shakti'' in its timeslot.

Premise

Aparajita is deserted by her husband, Akshay, who left her alone to fend for herself and her three daughters. But she rises to meet every challenge so that her daughters can be strong and independent.

Cast

Main

as Aparajita Singh: Akshay's first wife; Chhavi, Disha and Asha's mother; Nia and Shubham's stepmother (2022–2023) *

as Akshay Singh: Kusumlata's son; Kalpana's brother; Aparajita and Mohini's husband; Chhavi, Disha, Nia, Asha and Shubham's father (2022–2023) *

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as Mohini Singh: Manish's sister; Akshay's second wife; Nia and Shubham's mother; Chhavi, Disha and Asha's step-mother (2022–2023)

Recurring

* Anushka Merchande as Chhavi Singh: Aparajita and Akshay's eldest daughter; Disha and Asha's sister; Niya and Shubham's half-sister; Veer's ex-fiancée (2022–2023) ** Princy Prajapati as Child Chhavi Singh (2022) * Dhwani Gori as Disha Singh Kapoor: Aparajita and Akshay's second daughter; Chhavi and Asha's sister; Niya and Shubham's half-sister; Arjun's wife (2022–2023) ** Sayesha Shah as Child Disha Singh (2022) * Shruti Choudhary as Asha "Ashu" Singh: Aparajita and Akshay's youngest daughter; Chhavi and Disha's sister; Niya and Shubham's half-sister (2022–2023) * Garvita Sadhwani as Niya Singh: Mohini and Akshay's daughter; Aparajita's stepdaughter; Shubham's sister; Chhavi, Disha and Asha's half-sister; Arjun's best friend and ex-fiancée (2022–2023) * Akshaan Sehrawat as Shubham "Shubh" Singh: Akshay and Mohini's son; Aparajita's stepson; Kalpana's foster son; Niya's brother; Chhavi, Disha and Asha's half-brother (2023) * Amita Khopkar as Kusumlata Singh: Akshay and Kalpana's mother; Chhavi, Disha, Niya, Asha and Shubham's grandmother (2022–2023) *

Smita Singh Smita Singh (born 16 December 1980) is an Indian actress who appears in the television show ''Bhagyavidhaata'' and is known for her portrayal of leading vamp character Punpunwali. She has also acted in the TV serial '' Kkusum'' and in Zee TV's ...

as Kalpana Singh: Kusumlata's daughter; Akshay's sister; Shubham's foster mother; Chhavi, Disha, Niya, Asha and Shubham's aunt (2023) * Varun Kasturia as Arjun Kapoor: Ashmit's son; Niya's best friend and ex-fiancé; Disha's husband (2023) * Saptrishi Ghosh as Ashmit Kapoor: Arjun's father (2023) * Shubhkaran as Veer Thakur: Sunil's son; Chhavi's ex-fiancé (2022–2023) * Nishikant Dixit as Sunil Thakur: A corrupt politician; Veer's father (2022–2023) * Puneet Tejwani as Manish: Mohini's brother; Niya and Shubham's uncle (2022–2023) * Ankit Rana as Vicky: Veer's friend (2022) * Imran Nazir Khan as A.C.P. Kabir Chauhan: Chhavi's love interest (2023) * Rajesh Dubey as Guruji (2023) * Ekta Sharma as Inspector Devi (2023) * Abby Rehman as Gufran: Aparajita's laundry employee (2022–2023)

Production

Casting

was cast in the title role of Aparajita.

was cast as Akshay opposite Tiwari. This mark their second collaboration nearly 20 years after '' Kasautii Zindagii Kay''. Anushka Merchande, Dhwani Gori, Shruti Choudhary and Garvita Sadhwani were cast in the role of Tiwari's three daughters and one stepdaughter.

cast as the negative lead, Mohini opposite Gohil.

Release

The first promo was released on 1 September 2022. The series premiered on 27 September 2022 on

Reception

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'' stated, "Main Hoon Aparajita is quite a run-of-the-mill saga. There are unrealistic situations created to mount the drama. However, Shweta Tiwari manages to hold the show and shines in it." ''

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'' mentioned, "Playing a mother comes naturally to Shweta Tiwari and there's solid conviction. Manav Gohil's portrayal of a male chauvinist character will make you hate him for acting so well."

Adaptations

References

External links

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Main Hoon Aparajita on ZEE5
{{Zee TV Programmes Zee TV original programming 2022 Indian television series debuts 2023 Indian television series endings Hindi-language television shows Remakes of Indian television series