Kavya – Ek Jazbaa, Ek Junoon
| Kavya – Ek Jazbaa, Ek Junoon | |
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| Genre | Drama |
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| Story by | Shabia Walia |
| Directed by | Vikram Ghai |
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| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Hindi |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 155 |
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| Editor | Jaskaran Dosanjh |
| Camera setup | Multi camera |
| Running time | 20-22 minutes |
| Production company | DJ's a Creative Unit |
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| Network | Sony Entertainment Television |
| Release | 25 September 2023 – present |
Kavya – Ek Jazbaa, Ek Junoon (transl. Kavya – A desire, A Passion ) is an Indian Hindi-language drama television series that premiered on 25 September 2023 on Sony Entertainment Television.[1] It digitally streams on Sony LIV. Produced by Deeya Singh and Tony Singh under DJ's a Creative Unit, it stars Sumbul Touqeer and Mishkat Varma[2][3]
Plot[edit]
"Kavya – Ek Jazbaa, Ek Junoon" is a compelling television series that narrates the life journey of Kavya, an IAS officer grappling with the challenges of maintaining a work-life balance while shouldering the immense responsibility of managing the country's affairs.
The plot unfolds with Kavya, an ordinary middle-class girl, enduring numerous hardships since her childhood with the untimely death of her sister. Witnessing her parents' struggles and the systemic issues faced by the voiceless masses, Kavya harbors a deep-seated determination to bring about change. Despite facing adversities, she aspires to become an IAS officer, driven by a desire to make a difference in society.
After overcoming numerous obstacles, Kavya achieves her dream of becoming an IAS officer. However, her personal life takes a hit when her fiancé Shubh fails the IAS exam and, unable to cope with his own insecurities, asks Kavya to choose between marriage and career. The breakup leaves Kavya devastated.
A turning point occurs in Kavya's life when Adhiraj, her former batch-mate from the IAS training academy, enters her life. The narrative explores how Kavya navigates the complexities of balancing her professional and personal life, all while handling the significant responsibilities associated with managing the country's affairs.
The series delves into themes of resilience, self-discovery, love and the pursuit of one's aspirations, portraying Kavya as a symbol of hope for the unheard masses, determined to bring about positive change.
Cast[edit]
Main[edit]
- Sumbul Touqeer as IAS Kavya Bansal Pradhan: Anjali and Rajeev's younger daughter; Navya and Mayank's sister; Adhiraj's wife (2023–present)
- Sarah Killedar as young Kavya Bansal (2023)
- Mishkat Varma as Adhiraj "Adi" Pradhan: Malini and Giriraj's younger son; Omkar's brother; Kavya's husband (2023–present)
Recurring[edit]
- Govind Pandey as MLA Giriraj "Giri" Pradhan: Malini's husband; Omkar and Adhiraj's father; Omi's grandfather (2023–present)
- Asmita Sharma as Malini Kumar Pradhan: Former IAS officer; Giriraj's wife; Omkar and Adhiraj's mother; Omi's grandmother (2023–2024)
- Unknown replaced Sharma as Malini (2024-present)
- Azad Ansari as Omkar "Omi" Pradhan: Malini and Giriraj's elder son; Adhiraj's brother; Alka's husband; Omi's father (2023–2024)
- Akansha Sharma as Alka Pradhan: Radhika's sister; Omkar’s widow; Omi's mother (2023–present)
- Chandresh Singh as Rajeev Bansal: Anjali's husband; Navya, Kavya and Mayank's father (2023–present)
- Rudrakshi Gupta as Anjali Bansal: Rajeev's wife, Navya, Kavya and Mayank's mother (2023–present)
- Varun Kasturia as Mayank Bansal: Anjali and Rajeev's son, Navya and Kavya's brother (2023–present)
- Neeva Malik as Dr. Navya Bansal: Rajeev and Anjali's elder daughter, Kavya and Mayank's sister (2023–present)
- Hemant Bharati as IAS Sanjeev Verma: Kavya and Adhiraj's friend (2023–present)
- Aamir Khan as Anurag Pradhan: Malini and Giriraj's nephew; Omkar and Adhiraj's half-cousin; Kavya's rival (2024–present)
- Kiran Deep Sharma as Amma ji: Anurag’s mother and Pradhan family’s relative (2024-present)
- Anuj Sullere as Shubham "Shubh" Thakur: Jaydeep and Gauri's son; Kavya's ex-fiancé (2023)
- Vinay Jain as Jaydeep Thakur: An IAS officer; CAdTS course director; Gauri's husband; Shubham's father (2023)
- Gayatri Soham as Gauri Thakur: Jaydeep's wife; Shubham's mother (2023)
- Parakh Madan as Ms. Renu Sinha: Training Academy Incharge (2023)
- Kshitiz Kiran Punia as IAS Karan: Kavya and Adhiraj's friend from the Training Academy (2023)
- Nikhita Chopra as IAS Anusha: Kavya and Adhiraj's friend from the Training Academy (2023)
- Kritika Pande as IAS Payal: Kavya and Adhiraj's friend from the Training Academy (2023)
- Tanya Abrol as IAS Mrs. Chaddha: Kavya’s level-headed supervisor (2023–2024)
- Vivek Kumar as IAS Sangaram Singh: A senior at Kavya’s workplace (2023)
- Oshi Sahu as Kajri: An office help of Kavya’s workplace whose husband got killed due to a plan of Omi (2023–2024)
- Khushi Misra as Radhika: Alka’s sister, Omkar’s sister-in-law; Adhiraj's ex-fiancé (2024)
- Ram Dev Mishra as Santoo: Pradhan family’s househelp (2024–present)
Production[edit]
Development[edit]
The series was announced by Deeya Singh and Tony Singh under DJ's a Creative Unit for Sony Entertainment Television. It follows the life and struggle of a female IAS officer.[4]
Casting[edit]
Sumbul Touqeer was cast as the female lead, an IAS Officer Kavya Bansal.[5] Mishkat Varma was cast as the male lead, Adhiraj Pradhan.[6] Anuj Sullere, the second male lead cast as Shubham, an IAS aspirant, marking his TV debut.[7]
Filming[edit]
The series is set in Lucknow. Principal photography commenced from July 2023 and it is mainly shot at the Film City, Mumbai.[8] Few initial portions were also shot in Lucknow, Kanpur and Delhi.[9]
Reception[edit]
Prachi Arya of India Today stated, "The show had a great start, ticking all the boxes, in terms of performance, engaging storyline and taut direction. Ditching the usual saas-bahu trope of daily soaps, Kavya is a respite for the viewers as it offers a compelling narrative about the protagonist as an IAS officer."[10]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Kavya- Ek Jazbaa Ek Junoon shares a tale of a woman's battle between career and family; Kavya remembers her past when she was held on a pedestal to choose between her dream and marriage". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ "Mishkat Varma to portray lazy genius 'Adiraj Pradhan' in 'Kavya – Ek Jazbaa, Ek Junoon'". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ "Anuj Sullere on playing a pivotal role in Kavya: Ek Jazba, Ek Junoon: His ego makes him overly sensitive to failure". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
- ^ "Sumbul Touqeer Khan makes a comeback with Sony TV's new show 'Kavya'. Watch promo". India Today. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
- ^ "Sumbul Touqeer to play an IAS Officer in new show 'Kavya- Ek Jazbaa, Ek Junoon'". News18 India. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
- ^ "Mishkat Varma roped in to play the lead opposite Sumbul Touqeer Khan's IAS officer in Kavya". Pinkvilla. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
- ^ "Anuj Sullere to make TV debut opposite Sumbul Toqueer in 'Kavya'". India Today. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ "Kavya-Ek Jazba, Ek Junoon Promo: Sumbul Touqeer wields authority and compassion as IAS Officer". News18 India. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
- ^ "Kavya: Sumbul Touqeer and co-star Mishkant get goofy as they hangout post shoot". Pinkvilla. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
- ^ "Kavya review: Sumbul Toqueer show challenges conventional narratives of society". India Today. Retrieved 28 September 2023.