''Kahani Terrii Merrii'' is an television series produced by

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(

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), broadcast on

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in 2003. Nivedita Basu was the creative head of the show and it was directed by Garry Bhinder. The story is a family drama that revolving around a business family in Kolkata, Chakravartys. The opening title song was sung by

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and Priya Bhattacharya, with choreography by

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Plot

''Kahani Terrii Merrii'' is the story of a joint

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family. The male protagonist of the show Dhruv and his childhood friend Tara fall in love in adulthood and get married. However, having suffered through loneliness in his childhood after his father left his mother for another woman, Dhruv has grown up to be an alcoholic. Despite Tara's love and support, he is unable to give up his addiction. Some of his family members want to separate Dhruv and Tara, especially Dhruv's sister-in-law. Gradually, Tara helps Dhruv get control of his life and become a better person. When Tara's friend and businesswoman Rajita (

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) enters their lives, Dhruv clashes with her but soon they begin an affair and fall in love. Dhruv doesn't realize that he commits the same mistake as his father by falling for another woman and ruining his marital life. Tara discovers their illegitimate relationship and confronts Dhruv who finally realizes his mistake. But Tara does not forgive him. When Dhruv's mother becomes aware of her son's actions, she sympathises with Tara who is in the same situation that she was many years ago. She supports Tara's decision to leave Dhruv and encourages her to move on from him. The show ends with Tara leaving Dhruv while he repents his actions.

Cast

Manav Gohil Manav Gohil (born 9 November 1974) is an Indian television actor. He has been active in the Hindi film industry for more than a decade and is best known for his roles in Hindi television shows, including the soap opera ''Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii'' ...

as Dhruv *

Tina Parekh Tina Parekh is an Indian Television actress and voice actress. She is best known for her roles as Shruti Om Agarwal in ''Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii'', as Mukti Deshmukh in '' Kasautii Zindagii Kay'' and as Melissa in ''Khichdi'' and ''Instant Khich ...

as Tara *

as Rajita * Sai Ballal * Shama Deshpande *

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as Kajol *

Milind Gawali Milind Gawali (born 16 June 1966) is an Indian actor and director. He has acted in different ''Marathi'', ''Hindi'' and ''Malayalam'' films and Television serials. He is known for playing Aniruddha Deshmukh in Star Pravah's TV Series ''Aai K ...

Kavita Kaushik Kavita Kaushik (born 15 February 1981) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi television. She made her debut with Ekta Kapoor's ''Kutumb''. Kaushik is well known for her portrayal of Chandramukhi Chautala in SAB TV's sitcom ''F.I.R.' ...

Hrishikesh Pandey Hrishikesh Pandey is an Indian television actor. He appeared in '' Hamari Betiyoon Ka Vivaah'' as Shakti, and plays the role of Inspector Sachin in '' C.I.D''. Also seen in ''Jag Janani Maa Vaishno Devi - Kahani Mata Rani Ki'' as Maharaj Ratna ...

Sikandar Kharbanda Sikandar Kharbanda (born Sahil Kharbanda; 30 January 1979) is an Indian actor. He works mainly in Hindi television and Bhojpuri films. Career Sikandar made his debut on TV with ''Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki'' playing the role of Yash Garg, He made ...

Reception

''Kahani Terrii Merrii'' was launched with much promise. The show replaced the hit drama ''

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'' and was touted to be one of the expensive television shows of that time. The show was loosely inspired by the grandeur of ''Devdas''. Despite the lavish sets and a huge cast, the show failed to impress the audiences and critics alike. The reception of the show was poor all over and ratings were dismal. The show thus ended abruptly. It was replaced by the critically acclaimed '' Naam Gumm Jayega''.

References

External links

* * Balaji Telefilms television series 2000s Indian television series Sony Entertainment Television original programming {{India-tv-prog-stub