''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 is digitally available on

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''. It stars

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and

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Plot

Aparajita is deserted by her husband Akshay, leaving her alone to fend for her 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 ex-wife; Chhavi, Disha and Asha's mother; Niya's step-mother *

as Akshay Singh: Aparajita's ex-husband; Mohini's husband; Chhavi, Disha, Asha and Niya's father

Recurring

* Anushka Merchande as Chhavi Singh: Aparajita and Akshay's eldest daughter; Disha and Asha's sister; Niya's step-sister; Veer's love interest * Dhwani Gori as Disha Singh: Aparajita and Akshay's second daughter; Chhavi's younger sister and Asha's elder sister; Niya's step-sister * Shruti Choudhary as Asha "Ashu" Singh: Aparajita and Akshay's youngest daughter; Chhavi and Disha's younger sister; Niya's step-sister * Shweta Gulati as Mohini Singh: Akshay's second wife; Niya's mother; Chhavi, Disha and Asha's step-mother * Garvita Sadhwani as Niya Singh: Mohini and Akshay's daughter; Aparajita's step-daughter; Chhavi, Disha and Asha's step-sister * Amita Khopkar as Mrs. Singh: Akshay's mother; Chhavi, Disha, Asha and Niya's grandmother * Shubhkaraan as Veer: Chhavi's love interest * Puneet Tejwani as Manish: Mohini's brother; Akshay's brother-in-law; Niya's maternal uncle * Ankit Rana as Vicky *

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Production

Casting

was cast in the titular role of Aparajita.

was cast as Akshay opposite Tiwari. This mark their second collaboration nearly 20 years after ''

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''. Anushka Merchande, Dhwani Gori and Shruti Choudhary were cast in the role of Tiwari's three daughters. Shweta Gulati was 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

''Main Hoon Aparajita'' is the official Hindi adaptation of the

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series ''

'', which premieres since 26 August 2019, on

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References

External links

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