''Sanjivani: A Medical Boon'' was an Indian television series touted as the first
medical drama
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TV show which was broadcast on
StarPlus
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. It is also the first Indian series with discuss on
HIV
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.
The show stars
Mohnish Bahl
Mohnish Bahl (born 14 August 1961) is an Indian actor working in the Indian film industry and on Indian television.
Career
Mohnish Bahl debuted with the film ''Bekarar'' in a supporting role opposite Padmini Kolhapure and co Starring Sanjay Dutt ...
,
Gurdeep Kohli
Gurdeep Kaur Kohli, also known as Gurdip Punjj is an Indian actress. She is known for her television roles as Hemani Singh in '' Best of Luck Nikki'', Dr. Juhi in ''Sanjivani'', and Bani in ''Kasamh Se''.
Early life
Gurdip Kaur Kohli is of P ...
,
Mihir Mishra
Mihir Mishra is an Indian television actor. He is well known for played the role of Dr. Rahul Mehra in Star Plus's show Sanjivani.
Career
Mishra made his television debut with Star Plus's show '' Sanjivani'', where he played the lead role of D ...
,
Sanjeet Bedi
Sanjit Bedi (8 May 1977 – 23 June 2015) was an Indian television actor. He was majorly known for playing the role of Dr. Omi Joshi in Indian television show '' Sanjivani''. He began his career as a model, before transitioning into theatre and, ...
,
Iravati Harshe
Iravati Harshe is an Indian actress and dubbing artist. Harshe has worked in many television serials. She is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer.
Filmography
* ''Split Wide Open'' (1999)
* ''Hey Ram'' (Hindi, 2000)
* '' Shararat'' (Hindi, 2002)
* ...
and
Rupali Ganguly
Rupali Ganguly (born 5 April 1977) is an Indian actress best known for her work in Star Plus show ''Anupamaa''. Prior to ''Anupamaa'' , she is best known for her portrayal of Monisha Sarabhai in the cult sitcom ''Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai''.
Born ...
.
A sequel series
''Dill Mill Gaye'' was premiered on 2007 on
Star One
Star One was an Indian pay television network based in Mumbai. It was launched on 1 November 2004 and was it owned by Star TV and distributed worldwide by Fox International Channels. In November 2006, Star One was launched in the UK on Sky.
S ...
and a reboot version also named ''
Sanjivani'' premiered on
Star Plus
StarPlus is an Indian Hindi language general entertainment pay television channel owned by Disney Star (formerly ''Star India''), a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company India. The network's programming consists of family dramas, comedies, ...
on 12 August 2019.
Plot
Sanjivani narrates a story about four medical interns namely Dr. Juhi Singh, Dr. Rahul Mehra, Dr. Simran Chopra and Dr. Omi Joshi and the trials and tribulations they face to fight a constant battle against diseases and death of patients while balancing their professional and personal life.
Cast
Main
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Gurdeep Kohli
Gurdeep Kaur Kohli, also known as Gurdip Punjj is an Indian actress. She is known for her television roles as Hemani Singh in '' Best of Luck Nikki'', Dr. Juhi in ''Sanjivani'', and Bani in ''Kasamh Se''.
Early life
Gurdip Kaur Kohli is of P ...
as Dr Juhi Singh-Rahul's wife, CMO of Sanjivani, Surgeon
*
Gaurav Chanana /
Mihir Mishra
Mihir Mishra is an Indian television actor. He is well known for played the role of Dr. Rahul Mehra in Star Plus's show Sanjivani.
Career
Mishra made his television debut with Star Plus's show '' Sanjivani'', where he played the lead role of D ...
as Dr Rahul Mehra, Juhi's husband, Simran's ex-husband, Pediatrician.
*
Mohnish Behl
Mohnish Bahl (born 14 August 1961) is an Indian actor working in the Indian film industry and on Indian television.
Career
Mohnish Bahl debuted with the film ''Bekarar'' in a supporting role opposite Padmini Kolhapure and co Starring Sanjay Dutt ...
as Dr Shashank Gupta, Surgeon, Smriti's husband, Truste of sanjivani.
*
Iravati Harshe
Iravati Harshe is an Indian actress and dubbing artist. Harshe has worked in many television serials. She is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer.
Filmography
* ''Split Wide Open'' (1999)
* ''Hey Ram'' (Hindi, 2000)
* '' Shararat'' (Hindi, 2002)
* ...
as Dr. Smriti Malhotra, Gynaecologist, Shashank's wife
*
Sanjeet Bedi
Sanjit Bedi (8 May 1977 – 23 June 2015) was an Indian television actor. He was majorly known for playing the role of Dr. Omi Joshi in Indian television show '' Sanjivani''. He began his career as a model, before transitioning into theatre and, ...
as Dr Umesh 'Omi' Joshi, HIV Patient.
* Shilpa Kadam /
Rupali Ganguly
Rupali Ganguly (born 5 April 1977) is an Indian actress best known for her work in Star Plus show ''Anupamaa''. Prior to ''Anupamaa'' , she is best known for her portrayal of Monisha Sarabhai in the cult sitcom ''Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai''.
Born ...
as Dr Simran Chopra, Kamal Chopra's daughter, Rahul's former wife.
Recurring
* Dr. Sagarika Dhawan as baby Anjali, Dr. Shashank and Dr. Smriti's little daughter.
*
Ketki Dave
Ketki Joshi Dave (born 23 June 1960) is an Indian actress. She has starred in many Gujarati and Hindi films including '' Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya'', ''Money Hai Toh Honey Hai'', ''Kal Ho Naa Ho'', and ''Hello! Hum Lallan Bol Rahe Hain''. ...
as Dr. Madhvi Dholakiya, Paediatrician
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Shilpa Shinde
Shilpa Shinde (born 28 August 1977) is an Indian television actress. She is known for playing Angoori Tiwari in &TV's ''Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hai!''. In 2017, she participated in '' Bigg Boss 11'' and emerged as the winner by public votes.
Early ...
as Chitra, Nurse
*
Arjun Punj
Arjun Punj (born 26 July) is an Indian television and film actor. Punj is notable for playing the antagonist role as Dr. Aman in Star TV's show in long running television show '' Sanjivani''.[Shagufta Ali
Shagufta Ali is an Indian film and television actress. She is known for her roles in ''Punar Vivah'', '' Ek Veer Ki Ardaas...Veera'', ''Sasural Simar Ka'' and ''Saath Nibhaana Saathiya.'' In 2018, she was seen in Colors TV's ''Bepannaah''. She ...]
as Tai Ji, Juhi's paying guest owner
*
Tarana Raja
Tarana Raja, (born 24 January 1977) also known as Tarana Raja Kapoor, is an Indian actress, dancer, television anchor, and radio host.
She is a co-host of a popular radio show in Mumbai, "Jaggu and Tarana", alongside Ashish Jagtiani (aka Jagg ...
as Reena, Aman's wife
*
Vikram Gokhale
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as Kamal Chopra, Trustee of Sanjivani, Simran's father
*
Sudhanshu Pandey
Sudhanshu Pandey is an Indian singer, film and television actor best known for portraying Vanraj Shah in ''Anupamaa'' and '' Anupama: Namaste America''.
Career
Sudhanshu Pandey was first reported in the media for being a part of India’s first ...
as Vishal Kapoor
*
Ashish Chaudhary
''Ashish Chaudhary'' (born 21 July 1978) is an Indian television actor who has acted in many Hindi films and TV shows. He is best known for portraying Boman in the comedy films ''Dhamaal'' and ''Double Dhamaal'', winning '' Fear Factor: Khatron ...
as Karan
*
Smita Bansal
Smita Bansal (born 21 February 1977) is an Indian television and Bollywood film actress. Her notable roles include the Zee TV's '' Amanat'', '' Aashirwad,'' ''Sarhadein'' and Sony SAB's ''Aladdin – Naam Toh Suna Hoga''. She has also acted i ...
aa Neha
* Siddharth Merchant as Chintu
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Rita Bhaduri
Rita Bhaduri (4 November 1955 – 17 July 2018) was an Indian film and television actress.she has also work in Gujarati cinema.
Career
She initially appeared as supporting actress in various Bollywood films during the 1970s, 1980s, and 199 ...
as Dadi, Rahul's paternal grandmother
*
Smita Jaykar
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A native of the Thakurdwar nei ...
/ Nandita Puri as Suhasini Mehra, Rahul's mother
*
Rajeev Verma
Rajeev Verma (born 28 June 1949) is an Indian actor. He has worked in film and television.
Early life
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Verma was born in Narmadapuram, Madhya Pradesh, India. He ob ...
- Dr. Yashraj Mehra, Rahul's father, Cardiologist
*
Sumeet Raghavan
Sumeet Raghavan is an Indian film, television, and theatre actor known for his roles in '' Wagle Ki Duniya - Nayi Peedi Naye Kissey,'' Hudd Kar Di'', ''Sarabhai vs Sarabhai'', ''Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo'', '' Badi Door Se Aaye Hai'', and Sa ...
/ Vishal Puri as Rajat Mehra, Rahul's brother
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Indrani Haldar
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Halder made her debut in 1986 with the Bengali TV series ''Tero Parbo ...
as Mrs. Mehta, Accident victim
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Shabbir Ahluwalia
Shabir Ahluwalia (born 10 August 1979) is an Indian actor and host. He is known for portraying Abhishek Prem Mehra in ''Kumkum Bhagya''. Apart from this, Ahluwalia has acted in ''Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'' (2002), ''Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeq ...
as Rohit Rai, Accident victim
*
Ankita Bhargava
Ankita Bhargava Patel also known as Ankita Karan Patel born on 17 August 1984 is an Indian television actress. She is known for playing Princess Unnati in Dekha Ek Khwaab, Latika in Ek Nayi Pehchaan, Shipra in Star Plus's Kasautii Zindagii K ...
as Anita, Patient's sister-in-law
* Jyotsna Karyekar as Sharda aka Daai Maa, Dr. Shashank's caretaker when he was young
*
Sadiya Siddique as Richa Asthana
* Markand Soni as Arman Dr. Shashank Gupta's grandson
Production
Sanjeet Bedi
Sanjit Bedi (8 May 1977 – 23 June 2015) was an Indian television actor. He was majorly known for playing the role of Dr. Omi Joshi in Indian television show '' Sanjivani''. He began his career as a model, before transitioning into theatre and, ...
playing Dr. Omi quit the series unhappy with the ongoing story but soon returned in February 2005 for his death sequence when Omi is shown suffering from HIV and dies.
Sequel
From 2007 to 2010, a sequel series ''
Dill Mill Gayye
''Dill Mill Gayye'' ( ''Hearts Have Met'') is an Indian medical drama television series that aired on Star One from 20 August 2007 to 29 October 2010. It was a sequel to the Star Plus series ''Sanjivani - A Medical Boon''. The series is availab ...
'' aired on
Star One
Star One was an Indian pay television network based in Mumbai. It was launched on 1 November 2004 and was it owned by Star TV and distributed worldwide by Fox International Channels. In November 2006, Star One was launched in the UK on Sky.
S ...
starring
Shilpa Anand
Shilpa ( Deva, शिल्पा) is an Indian feminine given name which means "sculpture", "statue" and "work of art".
Notable people with the given name Shilpa Jain
* Shilpa Anand (born 1982), Indian actress and model
* Shilpa Raju (born 1 ...
,
Sukirti Kandpal
Sukirti Kandpal (born 20 November 1988) is an Indian actress and model who appears in Hindi television. She is known for portraying leading role of Dr. Riddhima Gupta in ''Dill Mill Gayye'' and Piya Dobriyal in ''Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani''.
In ...
,
Jennifer Winget
Jennifer Winget (born 30 May 1985) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi television along with Hindi films. She started her career as a child actor with the 1995 film ''Akele Hum Akele Tum'' and made her TV debut with ''Shaka Laka ...
,
Karan Singh Grover
Karan Singh Grover (born 23 February 1982) is an Indian people, Indian model and actor known for his work in Indian television series such as ''Dill Mill Gayye'' and ''Qubool Hai''. He has also starred in Bollywood films like ''Alone (2015 Hin ...
and Mohnish Bahl.
Adaptations
Reception
Critics
The Indian Express
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stated, "Sanjivani’s success came from its refreshing storytelling process, script and the performances of the actors. It also had the perfect mix of drama and romance, dollops of emotions and a strange relatability factor that none of the dailies provided during that time."
Ratings
Months after launch, in April 2002, it averaged a low rating of 3.75 TVR while in mid October it rose to 4.08 TVR and in late October to 5.59 TVR. Since December, it steadily rose until June 2003 where in December, January, April, May and June 2003 it garnered 5.92, 6.35, 7.3 (both April and May) and 7.8 TVR. In early July it decreased to 6.9 TVR.
In first week of September 2003, it garnered 6.8 TVR while the following week it rose to 7.6 TVR. In first week of August it rose to 8.5 TVR. In week 39, it was at fifteenth position with 7.9 TVR while in week 40 of 2003 (week ending 4 October 2003), it garnered its peak rating of 10.1 TVR entering into top 10 programs for the first time occupying sixth position with the character Dr. Aham's death track.
On 19 November 2003, it garnered 8.5 TVR.
References
External links
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Sanjivani (Tv Series)
2002 Indian television series debuts
2005 Indian television series endings
Indian television soap operas
StarPlus original programming
Indian medical television series
HIV/AIDS in television