Mehndi Tere Naam Ki was a Hindi television drama series that aired on

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channel from 15 March 2000 to 18 September 2002 on every Wednesday at 8:30 P.M.. The show was produced by popular

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actress

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. Because of its popularity among audiences, the show was nominated for numerous award categories by the

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(2002):

Anand Raj Anand Anand Raaj Anand is an Indian composer, lyricist and playback singer in the Hindi film industry. He was nominated for the Best Music Director Filmfare Award for ''Kaante'' (2003). Early life Anand Raj was born on 8 November 1961 in Delhi in ...

was nominated for the TV Music Director of The Year award and Asif Shaikh was nominated for the TV Actor in a Negative Role award for his character Raj.

Plot

As the title name of the series suggests, the story highlights the typical Indian dilemmas regarding matrimony. The story revolves around the life of Jayant Malik and Sharda Malik who are having major difficulties finding the best matches for their four unmarried daughters. The strange thing is that although Mrs. Malik is a matchmaker and has arranged countless matches, she is unable to find the best suited boys for her own daughters. The family goes through many trials and tribulation until all of the girls settle down.

Cast

as Sharda Jayant Malik *

Satyen Kappu Satyendra Kappu (born Satyendra Sharma; also credited as Satyen Kappu; 7 February 1931 – 27 October 2007), was an Indian character actor in Bollywood films. He has acted in 390 films. His most remembered role is Ramlal in the movie ''Sholay'' ...

as Jayant Malik *

Sangeeta Ghosh Sangita Ghosh (born 18 August 1976) is an Indian film and television actress and model. She is better known for her role of Pammi in the television serial ''Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand''. She has also anchored and hosted several award shows and ...

as Muskaan Malik * Meenakshi Gupta as Kajal Malik *

Purbi Joshi Purbi Joshi (born 19 August 1974) is an Indian television actress and voice-dubbing actress who speaks Hindi, comedian, performer and anchor of television shows. Biography Purbi Joshi is a daughter of actors Pravin Joshi and Sarita Joshi. Sh ...

as Niharika (Nikki) Malik *

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as Pooja Malik *

Amar Upadhyay Amar Upadhyay (born 1 August 1976) is an Indian actor. He started his career with modelling and he is best known for his collaborations with Ekta Kapoor in the television shows namely '' Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'' (2000-2002), '' Kalash' ...

as Akshat * Nasir Khan /

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as Aman * Siddharth Dhawan as Rahul *

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as Rahul's Father *

Raman Kapoor Raman Kapoor is an Indian singer and songwriter from Gurgaon, India. He was a contestant on the TV shows ''Sa Re Ga Ma Pa'' and '' Rising Star''. He is known for his songs "Neat Daru", "Do Ghunt Pilade", "Punjabi Song Saiyaan", "Mere Rashke Qa ...

as Nikhil * Pooja Ghai Rawal *

Aasif Sheikh Aasif Sheikh (born 11 November 1964) is an Indian film, stage, and television artist. He played the role of Prince Ajay Singh in '' Hum Log''. He has appeared in numerous Bollywood films and TV serials. He acted in the TV series Yes Boss w ...

as Raj *

Sanjeev Seth Sanjeev Seth is an Indian TV actor. Currently, he is known for his role of ''Vishambharnath Maheshwari'' in Star Plus's Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai and its spin-off Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke. Personal life 32 year old Seth married 12-year-you ...

as Akash *

Swati Chitnis Swati Chitnis (2 May 1959) is an Indian Bollywood actress who works in both the film and television industry. She is currently playing the Pivotal Role of Suhasini Goenka (Kartik's Grandmother and Akshara's Great-Grandmother) in Star Plus's Long ...

as Savita *

Arun Bakshi Arun Bakshi is an Indian film and television actor and also a singer. He has acted as a character actor in over 100 Hindi films, and as a playback singer has also sung 298 songs. He has also worked in Punjabi and Bhojpuri cinema. He also played ...

Neelam Mehra Neelam Mehra is an Indian television and film actress. She presently is playing Karan, Rishabh, Sameer, and Kritika's grandmother, Bani Luthra in the television series ''Kundali Bhagya''. Filmography * '' Nagin'' * ''Dulha Bikta Hai'' * '' Zama ...

Manjeet Kullar Manjeet Kullar (also known as Manjeet Kular) is an Indian film and television actress. She is famous for her role of Devi Sati in Om Namah Shivay 1997 & for the role of nikki In Dhadkan movie 2000. Career Manjeet Kular acted very well in Om N ...

as Meeta Raheja *

Yusuf Hussain Yusuf Hussain (21 January 1948 – 30 October 2021) was an Indian television actor known for his work predominantly in Bollywood. Yusuf was also known for his work in Dhoom 2, OMG – Oh My God!, Raees Dil Chahta Hai and Krrish 3. Yusuf was ...

as Akshat's Grandfather

References

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{{Zee TV Programmes Indian television soap operas Zee TV original programming 2000 Indian television series debuts 2002 Indian television series endings