Sundara Manamadhe Bharli (transl. Beauty filled mind) is an Indian Marathi-language television series which aired on Colors Marathi. It premiered from 31 August 2020 and ended on 14 August 2023 completing 981 episodes.[1] It starred Akshaya Naik and Sameer Paranjape in lead roles. It is produced by Manava Naik under the banner of Strawberry Pictures.[2]
Plot
Latika is a very warm-hearted and intelligent girl filled with optimism. A perfect daughter, sister and a friend. Even though her life looks ideal, she faced several rejections for marriage alliances due to her obesity. Whereas her late husband Abhimanyu was a fitness enthusiast who wanted everyone to be healthy.
Cast
Main
- Akshaya Naik as Latika "Lati" Dhumal Karkhanis – Eknath and Jayshree's younger daughter; Surekha's sister; Abhimanyu's childhood friend and widow; Devrat's wife; Adhira's mother; Vikya, Sajjan and Nandini's friend; Kamini, Sarjerao and Daulatrao's arch rival
- Sameer Paranjape as Abhimanyu "Abhya" Jahagirdar – Uttamrao and Indumati's younger son; Ashutosh's brother; Latika's first husband; Adhira's father; Latika and Surekha's childhood friend; Devrat, Vikya, Sajjan and Nandini's friend; Kamini, Sarjerao and Daulatrao's arch rival (Dead)
- Kunaal Dhumal as Devrat "Deva" Karkhanis – Vidya's son; Latika's second husband; Adhira's step-father; Abhimanyu, Vikya, Sajjan and Nandini's friend; Kamini, Sarjerao and Daulatrao's arch rival
Recurring
- Adhira Aundhkar as Adhira Jahagirdar – Latika and Abhimanyu's daughter; Devrat's step-daughter
- Prakash Dhotre as Uttamrao "Appa" Jahagirdar – Indumati's husband; Ashutosh and Abhimanyu's father; Adhira's grandfather
- Atisha Naik as Indumati Jahagirdar – Uttamrao's wife; Ashutosh and Abhimanyu's mother; Adhira's grandmother
- Pranav Prabhakar as Ashutosh Jahagirdar – Uttamrao and Indumati's elder son; Abhimanyu's brother; Hemlata's husband
- Pramiti Narke / Sharvari Pendharkar as Hemlata Jahagirdar – Ashutosh's wife
- Gauri Kiran as Surekha Dhumal – Eknath and Jayashree's elder daughter; Latika's sister; Abhimanyu's childhood friend
- Umesh Damle as Eknath "Bapu" Dhumal – Mrs. Dhumal's son; Jayashree's husband; Surekha and Latika's father; Adhira's grandfather
- Poonam Chaudhari-Patil as Jayashree Dhumal – Eknath's wife; Surekha and Latika's mother; Adhira's grandmother
- Unknown as Mrs. Dhumal – Eknath's mother; Surekha and Latika's grandmother; Adhira's great-grandmother
Others
- Chaitanya Bagul as Vikya – Latika, Abhimanyu, Devrat, Sajjan and Nandini's friend
- Sandesh Uppasham as Sajjan – Latika, Abhimanyu, Devrat, Vikya and Nandini's friend
- Aditi Dravid as Nandini – Latika, Abhimanyu, Devrat, Vikya and Sajjan's friend
- Pooja Purandare as Kamini (Miss Nashik) – Latika, Abhimanyu and Devrat's arch rival
- Hrishikesh Shelar as Daulat Nimbalkar – Latika, Abhimanyu and Devrat's arch rival
- Kalpesh Patil as Kalpya
- Mukund More as Mukya
- Nikhil Rahane as Ravi
- Radha Sagar as Abhilasha
- Sanjay Kulkarni as MK
- Chitra Kulkarni as Sajjan's mother
- Dhananjay Wable / Umesh Bolake as Daulat's father
- Swanandi Tikekar as Pratiksha
Production
Casting
Akshaya Naik and Sameer Paranjape were selected for the roles of Latika and Abhimanyu, respectively. Later, Kunaal Dhumal replaced Sameer Paranjape as a new lead of the show.[3] Atisha Naik is selected for the role of Indumati.[4]
Adaptations
| Language | Title | Original release | Network(s) | Last aired | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marathi | Sundara Manamadhe Bharli सुंदरा मनामध्ये भरली |
31 August 2020 | Colors Marathi | 14 August 2023 | Original |
| Gujarati | Maru Man Mohi Gayu મારૂં મન મોહી ગયું[5] |
27 September 2021 | Colors Gujarati | 30 September 2024 | Remake |
| Bengali | Sohag Chand সোহাগ চাঁদ[6] |
28 November 2022 | Colors Bangla | 7 November 2024 | |
| Hindi | Meri Bhavya Life मेरी भव्य लाइफ [7] |
TBA | Colors TV | TBA |
References
- ^ "Sameer Paranjape: It's a refreshing change to see new subjects on Marathi TV - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ "नवी मालिका: दिलदार प्रेमाची वजनदार गोष्ट 'सुंदरा मनामध्ये भरली', अभिनेत्री मनवा नाईकची आहे निर्मिती". Divya Marathi (in Marathi). 25 August 2020. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ "Sameer Paranjpe to feature in new show - Times of India". The Times of India. 31 August 2020. Retrieved 11 June 2022.
- ^ "Exclusive: "It doesn't matter whether you play an antagonist or protagonist; there is always something to learn," says Atisha Naik - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ "Popular Marathi TV show Sundara Manamadhe Bharli to be remade in Gujarati as Maru Man Mohi Gayu; Akshaya Naik shares her excitement - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
- ^ "Did you know 'Sohag Chand' is the remake of Marathi show 'Sundara Manamadhe Bharli?' - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
- ^ "Colors TV Announces New Show 'Meri Bhavya Life' Featuring Prisha Dhatwalia". Just Showbiz. Retrieved 6 January 2024.