Durga – Atoot Prem Kahani is an Indian Hindi-language television drama series that aired on Colors TV from 16 September 2024 to 5 January 2025[1] and streams digitally on JioCinema.[2] Produced under Magic Moments Motion Pictures, it starred Pranali Rathod and Aashay Mishra.[3]
Plot
Durga, a young tribal girl, embarks on a journey of self-discovery, navigating societal prejudices, domestic abuse, and her pursuit of education amid unfulfilled love and cultural complexities. As Durga's childhood friendship with Anurag blossoms into a deep love, they encounter resistance from Paani Bai, challenging their bond and her aspirations.
Cast
Main
- Pranali Rathod as Durga Kalmera: Anurag's love-interest; Rajesh's second widow; Jari Burhi's grandniece (2024–2025)
- Hera Mishra as child Durga (2024)
- Aashay Mishra as Dr. Anurag Singh Rathore: Vikram and Aarti's son; Anubhav, Charu and Devika's cousin; Durga's love-interest (2024–2025)
- Akshaan Sehrawat as child Anurag (2024)
Recurring
- Indira Krishnan as Paani Bai: Hukkum's unmarried wife; Madhav's mother; Rathore's family advisor; Durga's caretaker (2024–2025)
- Jasjeet Babbar as Savitri Singh Rathore: Hukkum's wife; Vikram and Anant's mother; Madhav's adoptive mother; Anurag, Anubhav, Charu and Devika's grandmother (2024–2025)
- Sachin Verma as Vikram Singh Rathore: Savitri's elder son; Anant's elder brother; Madhav's half brother; Aarti's husband; Anurag's father (2024–2025)
- Parineeta Borthakur as Aarti Singh Rathore: Vikram's wife; Anurag's mother (2024–2025)
- Digvijay Purohit as Anant Singh Rathore: Savitri's younger son; Vikram's younger brother; Madhav's adoptive brother; Indira's husband; Anubhav, Charu and Devika's father (2024–2025)
- Jaya Binju Tyagi as Indira Singh Rathore: Anant's wife; Anubhav, Charu and Devika's mother (2024–2025)
- Madhurima Basak as Suhani: Anurag's obsessive lover (2024–2025)
- Krishna Soni as Madhav Singh Rathore: Paani Bai's son; Savitri's adoptive son; Vikram and Anant's adoptive brother; Bhavya's husband (2024–2025)
- Aditi Asija as Bhavya Singh Rathore: Madhav's wife (2024–2025)
- Soumendra Bhattacharya as Anubhav Singh Rathore: Anant and Indira's son; Charu and Devika's brother; Anurag's cousin (2024–2025)
- Rishi Kaushik as Rajesh: Meera and Durga's husband (2024)
- Akanksha Gilani as Meera: Rajesh's first widow (2024–2025)
- Lavanya Singh as Chandni (2024–2025)
- Kajal Khanchandani as Rajesh's aunt (2024–2025)
- Vineeta Malik as Jari Burhi: Durga's grandaunt (2024)
- Kimmy Kaur as Dr. Aditi Agarwal: SKH's mother (2024)
- Farhan Khan as SKH: Aditi's son (2024)
Production
Casting
Pranali Rathod was cast as Durga.[4] Previously, Dhruv Bhandari was rumored to play the lead role of Anurag but Aashay Mishra replaced him.[5] Indira Krishnan was cast as Paani Bai.[6] Sachin Verma was selected to portray Vikram Singh Rathore.[7]
Cancellation
Due to declining viewership and low ratings, the show ended on 5 January 2025 within 4 months of the launch.[8]
References
- ^ "Exclusive- Durga's Parineeta Borthakur on show going off air says, 'I'm sad as my main track was supposed to start!'". The Times of India. 30 December 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
- ^ "Colors to launch new fiction 'Durga' in September". BizAsia. 29 August 2024. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "Pranali Rathod Returns To Television With 'Durga – Atoot Prem Kahani'; To Romance Aashay Mishra". The Times of India. 28 August 2024. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "Pranali Rathod opens up on returning to Colors with new show 'Durga' on Colors; says, "I can't wait for audiences to see me in a completely different avatar"". Bollywood Hungama. 29 August 2024. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "Pranali Rathod Paired Opposite Dhruv Bhandari For Upcoming Show Durga: REPORTS". The Times of India. 16 May 2024. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ Sehgal, Chirag (29 August 2024). "Pranali Rathod Makes A Comeback With Durga, To Star Alongside Aashay Mishra And Indira Krishna". News18. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ Maheshwari, Neha (26 July 2024). "Jhanak Actor Sachin Verma Joins The Cast Of Pranali Rathod's Durga". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "Indira Krishna, Paani Bai from Durga confirms the show to end on 5th January says, 'It's an emotional feeling' Exclusive". The Times of India. 27 December 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 4 January 2025.