''Punar Vivah - Ek Nayi Umeed'' (International Title: Married Again-a new hope) is an Indian
Hindi
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-language
soap opera
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that aired on
Zee TV
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. It replaced
''Punar Vivaah'' and premiered on 20 May 2013 airing on weekdays. It went off air on 29 November 2013.
Plot summary
Two individuals, Raj Jakhotia and Divya Malhotra fall in love at a teen age, but some circumstances lead them to separate.
10 years later
Divya is now a popular TV actress, who returns to meet Raj. She learns that Raj is married to Sarita (
Srishty Rode
Srishty Rode is an Indian television actress. In 2018, she was seen in ''Bigg Boss 12'' as a celebrity contestant.
Early life
Srishty Rode was born on 24 September 1990 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Her father Tony Rode is a senior cinematographer ...
). Divya thinks that Raj has moved and she decides to marry Gaurav (
Ayaz Khan
Ayaz Khan (born 1 April 1979) is an Indian actor and model. He is better known as Dr. Shubhankar Rai of ''Dill Mill Gayye'' on STAR One.
Career
He has appeared in such Hindi films as '' Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na''. He played the character of Shu ...
).
She does not know that Raj and Sarita, even after ten years of marriage, have not consummated the relationship. Raj still loves Divya. Sarita challenges Divya: before marrying Gaurav, Divya has to make Raj love Sarita. Divya accepts this and comes to Raj's house to stay, trying her best to bring him close to Sarita. But the efforts fail and Divya goes away because she does not want to be responsible for breaking Sarita's marriage.
Feeling that he has been very unfair to Sarita, Raj decides to be a good friend to her and help her find happiness with a new partner. Raj fixes Sarita's marriage to Vikrant Suryavanshi (
Eijaz Khan
Eijaz Khan (born 28 August 1975) is an Indian film and television actor. He rose to fame by playing the lead roles in Balaji Telefilms serials ''Kkavyanjali'', and '' Kyaa Hoga Nimmo Kaa''. He appeared in the leading role of Raidhan Raj Katara ...
), who is a rich widower and his little son, Abhimaan, adores Sarita and wants her to become his mother. Meanwhile, Raj suddenly realizes that he loves Sarita and tells her about his feelings. She breaks her engagement and returns to Raj. However, when Raj's younger sister gets into trouble, Sarita is forced to ask for Vikrant's help who agrees on condition that Sarita marry him. Having no choice, she agrees. Raj is bitterly disappointed.
Vikrant and Sarita get married. Divya makes an re-entry. Raj visits Divya and slips an engagement ring onto her finger to prove to Sarita that he has moved on. When Raj discovers the truth behind Sarita's marriage to Vikrant, he asks her to elope with him but she refuses. Sarita falls in love with Vikrant but owing to a misunderstanding Vikrant becomes upset with her assuming she still has feelings for Raj. Raj sees the error of his ways and gets back together with Divya. Vikrant finally realises Sarita loves him but Sarita is accused of plotting the murder of Kajal and is arrested.
Vikrant realises that Sarita is innocent and helps her escape from the police. While they are on the run, they take refuge in Raj and Divya's house. Divya ultimately realises who the real killer is; Sarita is released. Vikrant, Sarita, Raj and Divya all live happily ever after.
Cast
Main
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Karan V Grover as Raj Jakhotia– Kamla and Sohanlal's son; Bubbly and Sheela's brother; Munni's half-brother; Sarita's former husband; Divya's husband; Neha's father
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Rubina Dilaik
Rubina Dilaik (born 26 August 1987) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi television along with Hindi films. She made her acting debut in 2008, portraying Radhika Shastri in the popular show ''Chotti Bahu''. Dilaik earned wider rec ...
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Parul Chauhan as Divya Malhotra Jakhotia– Raj's second wife; Neha's mother
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Srishty Rode
Srishty Rode is an Indian television actress. In 2018, she was seen in ''Bigg Boss 12'' as a celebrity contestant.
Early life
Srishty Rode was born on 24 September 1990 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Her father Tony Rode is a senior cinematographer ...
as Sarita Suryavanshi– Raj's former wife; Vikrant's wife; Abhi's mother.
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Eijaz Khan
Eijaz Khan (born 28 August 1975) is an Indian film and television actor. He rose to fame by playing the lead roles in Balaji Telefilms serials ''Kkavyanjali'', and '' Kyaa Hoga Nimmo Kaa''. He appeared in the leading role of Raidhan Raj Katara ...
as Vikrant Suryavanshi– Jhanvi's widower; Sarita's husband; Abhi's father
Recurring
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Shruti Bisht as Neha Jakhotia– Raj and Divya's daughter
* Eklavya Ahir as Abhimaan "Abhi" Suryavanshi– Jhanvi and Vikrant's son
* Sanjai Gandhi as Sohanlal Jakhotia– Jyoti's son; Kamla and Sundari's husband; Raj, Bubbly, Sheela and Munni's father
*
Sangeeta Panwar
Sangeeta Panwar (born 29 June 1972), is an Indian television actor, known for her Haryanvi accent. She made her debut with Shashi Sumeet Productions in the television show ''Kairi — Rishta Khatta Meetha'' on Colors TV. With the same productio ...
as Kamla Naik– Sohanlal's first wife; Raj, Bubbly and Sheela's mother
*
Pallavi Rao
''Punar Vivah - Ek Nayi Umeed'' (International Title: Married Again-a new hope) is an Indian Hindi-language soap opera that aired on Zee TV. It replaced ''Punar Vivaah'' and premiered on 20 May 2013 airing on weekdays. It went off air on 29 N ...
as Sundari Walia– Sohanlal's second wife; Munni's mother
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Nazea Sayed as Sheela Jakhotia– Kamla and Sohanlal's daughter; Raj and Bubbly's sister; Munni's half-sister; Rohan's wife
* Khushboo Shroff as Bubbly Jakhotia– Kamla and Sohanlal's daughter; Raj and Sheela's sister; Munni's half-sister
*
Richa Mukherjee
Richa Mukherjee is an Indian television actress known for her roles as Uttarā in Mahabharat
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as Manisha "Munni" Jakhotia– Sundari and Sohanlal's daughter; Raj, Bubbly and Sheela's half-sister
*
Abha Parmar
Abha Parmar (born 11 July 1963) is an Indian actress. She is known for her role in the soap opera ''Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?
Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? ( ''What Should We Name This Love?'') is an Indian Hindi-language romantic drama tele ...
as Jyoti Jakhotia– Sohanlal's mother
*
Ayaz Khan
Ayaz Khan (born 1 April 1979) is an Indian actor and model. He is better known as Dr. Shubhankar Rai of ''Dill Mill Gayye'' on STAR One.
Career
He has appeared in such Hindi films as '' Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na''. He played the character of Shu ...
as Gaurav Bose– Ekta's son; Divya's former fiancé
* Chitrapama Banerjee as Ekta– Gaurav's mother
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Abhishek Malik
Abhishek Malik (born 23 May 1990) is an Indian actor who primarily works in Hindi television. He made his acting debut in 2012 with '' Chhal- Sheh Aur Maat'' portraying Rishi Shekhawat. Malik is best known for portraying Harshad Saxena in ''Kais ...
as Rohan "Guru" Dubey– Vandana's son; Kajal's former husband; Sheela's husband
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Nisha Nagpal as Kajal Singh– Rohan's former wife
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Surbhi Zaveri Vyas as Vandana Sharma– Rohan's mother
References
External links
{{Shashi Sumeet Productions
Indian television soap operas
Zee TV original programming
2013 Indian television series debuts
2013 Indian television series endings
Shashi Sumeet Productions series