''Saans'' (English: ''Breath'') is an Indian television series written and directed by actress

Neena Gupta Neena Gupta (born 4 June 1959) is an Indian actress and television director who works in Hindi films and television. Known for her work in both art-house and commercial films, she won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for pl ...

who works in the series as well alongside television actor

Kanwaljit Singh Kanwaljit Singh may refer to: * Kanwaljit Singh (politician), Indian politician * Kanwaljit Singh (actor), Indian actor * Kanwaljit Singh (cricketer), Indian former first-class cricketer * Prince Kanwaljit Singh, Indian Punjabi film actor See al ...

. The series premiered on

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in 1998. The story focused on the accidental

love triangle A love triangle or eternal triangle is a scenario or circumstance, usually depicted as a rivalry, in which two people are pursuing or involved in a romantic relationship with one person, or in which one person in a romantic relationship with so ...

between the characters Priya, Gautam, and Manisha. Neena Gupta won the award for 'Best Director' and

won for the 'Best Actor' categories at the Kalakar Awards 1998.

Plot

The story revolved around Priya and Gautam, who were a happily married couple with two children, Akul and Mithi. Everything went wrong when Priya and Gautam became friends with Manisha. Manisha falls in love with Gautam, then Manisha and Gautam have an affair. When Priya finds out, it is up to Priya to get her husband back in line.

Cast and characters

as Priya Gautam Kapoor *

as Gautam Kapoor *

Kavita Kapoor Kavita Kapoor is an Indian film and television actress, most known for her role in television series ''Yes Boss (TV series), Yes Boss'' (1999 -2009). She is a part of shows like ''Just Mohabbat'' (1996-2000), ''Saans'' (1998-1999). Career Kavit ...

as Manisha *

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 Shakutala Suri *

Ashok Lokhande Ashok Lokhande (born 9 September 1962) is an Indian film, television and theatre actor. He is best known for playing the role of Arun Rathi (Bhabasa) in the Star Plus Show ''Diya Aur Baati Hum'' and its sequel ''Tu Sooraj, Main Saanjh Piyaji''. ...

as Mr. Suri * Sushmita Daan as Mithi Kapoor * Bharti Jaffrey as Priya's Mother *

Bharat Kapoor Bharat Kapoor is an Indian film and television actor. Career He has been acting since 1972 and starred in the television series ''Bhagyavidhaata'' on India's Colors television channel between 2009 and 2011. Filmography Films * Jangal Mein Ma ...

as Ajit *

Neelima Azeem Neelima Azeem (born 2 December 1958) is an Indian actress, classical dancer, writer and the mother of actors Shahid Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter. She is known in India for her roles in television shows. Early life Neelima Azeem's father was Anwar ...

as Ajit's Estranged Wife * Rakesh Pandey as Gautam's Father * Asha Sharma as Mr. Suri's Mother * Neelam Singh as Neelam Dhawan * Akul Tripathi as Akul Kapoor * Jatin Sial as Jatin Kapoor

Production

Initially, Director

offered ''Saans'' for

Zee TV Zee TV (stylised as ZEE TV) is a Hindi general entertainment pay television channel in India. It was launched on 2 October 1992, as the first privately owned TV channel in the country. It is owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises. Zee TV also ...

. However, when they rejected the series,

accepted it.

Reception

The show initially received mixed reviews from critics.

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quoted the series as 'A breath of fresh air'.

References

External links

Saans Official Site on STAR Syndication
{{SP Shows StarPlus original programming Indian drama television series Indian television soap operas 1998 Indian television series debuts 1999 Indian television series endings Gulzar