Saans

Saans
GenreDrama
Written byNeena Gupta
Directed byNeena Gupta
StarringSee below
Theme music composerLalit Sen
Opening theme"Saans" by Hariharan
Country of originIndia
Original languageHindi
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes179
Production
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running timeApprox. 24 minutes
Original release
NetworkStar Plus
Release1998 (1998) –
1999 (1999)

Saans (English: Breath) is an Indian television series written and directed by actress Neena Gupta who works in the series as well alongside television actor Kanwaljit Singh.[1] The series premiered on Star Plus in 1998.[2] The story focused on the accidental love triangle between the characters Priya, Gautam, and Manisha. Neena Gupta won the award for 'Best Director' and Kanwaljit Singh won for the 'Best Actor' categories at the Kalakar Awards 1998.[3][4]

Plot

[edit]

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

[edit]

Production

[edit]

Initially, Director Neena Gupta offered Saans for Zee TV. However, when they rejected the series, Star Plus accepted it.[5]

Reception

[edit]

The show initially received mixed reviews from critics.[6] The Tribune quoted the series as 'A breath of fresh air'.[1] Within an year of its launch, it gained popularity and featured among Hindi serials with highest viewership.[6]

Re-release

[edit]

The show was re-released on Tata Sky Classic TV in 2021 and it currently airs on the platform.[7]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b Patil, Vimla (28 February 1999). "Saans: A Breath of Fresh Air". Tribune India.
  2. ^ "Actress Neena Gupta's trademark sauciness remains intact but the hard edges have softened". India Today. 3 May 1999.
  3. ^ "Kalakar Awards: 7th Awards Ceremony 1998". kalakarawards.com. 1998.
  4. ^ "Saans Reviews and Ratings - MouthShut.com". www.mouthshut.com.
  5. ^ "Guts, grit and a shy interior". Rediff.com.
  6. ^ a b "Tribuneindia... Film and tv". www.tribuneindia.com.
  7. ^ "TeamTata Sky Classic TV brings back golden era of Indian TV shows". indiantelevision.com. 15 December 2021.
[edit]