''Kaali – Ek Punar Avatar'' is an

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which aired on

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from 3 December 2012 to 8 March 2013. The story was based on the famous

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where a mother fights and gets justice for her son. Before premiere, while under production, it was initially titled as ''Nyaay'' but was later renamed ''Kaali - Ek Punar Avatar''.

Overview

Sayali Tyagi falls in love with Nimai Bakshi, a middle-class man. But he gets killed by Sayali's father Rajan and brother Samar, as they don't want this alliance and fake his death as

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. But Nimai's mother Vaani finds out the truth and seeks justice. She hires Inspector Devendra "Dev" Sandhu to protect her family. Sayali runs away. Lawyer Rajneesh Patak finds and takes her home. As Rajan finds out, he asks Rajneesh to fight his case but Dev finally with evidence arrests Rajan and Samar. Sayali and Rajneesh get married. Dev falls in love and starts a new life with Nimai's sister Paakhi.

Cast

Main

Arjun Bijlani Arjun Bijlani (born 31 October 1982) is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Hindi television and reality shows. He is one of the most popular television actors. Arjun made his television debut with Ekta Kapoor's show '' Kartika'' on Hung ...

as Dev, Paakhi's love interest *

Sonali Nikam Sonali Nikam is an Indian television actress. She is best known for playing the lead role Jassi in her show ''Aadhe Adhoore'', which explored infidelity in rural India. Before her breakthrough role as Jassi, she has essayed parallel lead roles in m ...

as Sayali Tyagi/Sayali Patak, Rajan's daughter, Rajneesh's wife * Yashwant as Advocate Rajneesh Patak, Rajan's lawyer, Sayali's husband *

Anshul Trivedi Anshul Trivedi is an Indian actor known for his works in Hindi cinema and Indian television. He appeared as a lead in ''Balika vadhu 2'' , ''Trideviyaan'', ''Khidki'', '' Saraswatichandra'', ''Ishq Ka Rang Safed'', ''Ek Rishta Aisa Bhi'', ''Kaa ...

as Nimai, Sayali's ex-lover (dead)

Recurring

Aneri Vajani Aneri Vajani (born 26 March 1994) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi television. She made her acting debut with '' Kaali – Ek Punar Avatar'' as Paakhi in 2012. Vajani is best known for her portrayal of Nisha Gangwal in ''Nisha ...

as Paakhi, Nimai's sister, Dev's love interest * Mangal Kenkre as Vaani, Nimai and Paakhi's mother *

Deepak Wadhwa Deepak Wadhwa is an Indian actor. He has performed many roles in various Hindi television shows, like ''Dhoondh Legi Manzil Humein'', ''Kaali- Ek Punar Avtaar'', ''Ishq Kills'', ''Qubool Hai'', ''Tamanna'', '' Code Red'' and '' Haasil''. As of ...

as Samar Tyagi, Sayali's brother, Rajan's son, Nimai's murderer * Sudhir Nimai as Rajan Tyagi, Sayali and Samar's father * Ashutosh Tiwari

Reception

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'' stated, "The performances are decent with Sudhir Nimai's Tyagi leading the pack. He's certainly one of the most watchable villains television has produced so far, Mangal Kenkre makes Vaani Rajhans her own as she lends the role with the right amount of tenderness and toughness, and Anshul Trivedi as good boy Nimai is endearing. All we wish is that the story be tighter and the pace quickened."

References

External links

Official Website
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