Vanshaj Explained
Vanshaj is an Indian family drama series that premiered on 12 June 2023 on Sony SAB and streams digitally on Sony LIV. Produced by Siddharth Kumar Tewary under Swastik Productions, it stars Anjali Tatrari, Mahir Pandhi, Puneet Issar, Mohit Kumar and Shaleen Malhotra in main roles.[1] [2]
Synopsis
Yuvika, a talented young woman, clashes with her cousin Digvijay, a talented, aimless and an egoistic young man over the inheritance of the family business for determining the successor based on their competence.
Cast
Main
- Anjali Tatrari as
- Yuvika "Yuvi" Premraj Mahajan: Chairperson of Mahajan Group of Companies; Premraj and Bhoomi's elder daughter; Arjun and Isha's elder sister; Digvijay, Miraya and Shanaya's cousin; Digvijay's rival; Neel's former fiancée; Yash's business rival (2023–present)
- Chinki Kaur Arora: Yuvika's lookalike after plastic surgery; Digvijay's friend (2024)
- Mahir Pandhi as Digvijay "DJ" Mahajan: Dhanraj and Gargi's son; Miraya's brother; Yuvika, Arjun, Isha and Shanaya's cousin; Yuvika's rival (2023–present)
- Puneet Issar as Bhanupratap "Dadababu" Mahajan: Ex-Chairman of Mahajan Group of Companies; Shanti Prasad's eldest son; Shobhana's step-son; Subhadra, Dhanraj and Premraj's eldest step-brother (2023–present)
- Mohit Kumar as Neel Bharadwaj: Vidur's son; Yuvika's love-interest and former fiancé (2023–2024)[3]
- Shaleen Malhotra as Yash Talwar: CEO of Talwar Industries; Shalini's son; Sia's adoptive brother; Akshat's cousin (2024–present)
Recurring
- Kavita Kapoor as Shobhana Mahajan: Shanti Prasad's second wife; Digvijay, Miraya and Shanaya's grandmother; Yuvika, Arjun and Isha's step-grandmother (2023)
- Leena Balodi as Devyani Verma: Shanti Prasad's ex-lover; Premraj's mother; Yuvika, Arjun and Isha's grandmother (2023)
- Gireesh Sahdev as Dhanraj Mahajan: Shanti Prasad and Shobhana's son; Bhanu Pratap and Premraj's step-brother (2023–present)
- Parinita Seth as Gargi Mahajan: Dhanraj's wife; (2023-present)
- Akshay Anand as Premraj "Prem" Mahajan / Naagar: [4] (2023-2024)
- Gurdeep Kohli as Bhoomi Premraj Mahajan / Naagar:[5] (2023–present)
- Buneet Kapoor as Arjun Premraj Mahajan / Naagar: (2023–2024)
- Kanchan Dubey as Isha Premraj Mahajan / Naagar a.k.a. Ishu: (2023–present)
- Aliraza Namdar as Vidur Bharadwaj: (2023–present)
- Sheena Bajaj as Roohi Shroff (formerly: Mahajan): (2023–2024)
- Mamata Verma as Shubhadra (nee: Mahajan): (2023–2024)
- Prerna Singh Khawas as Miraya Mahajan: (2023)
- Gitanjali Mangal replaced Khawas as Miraya (2024)
- Aarzoo Bathla as Shanaya: (2023)
- Praneet Bhat as Yogi Singh: (2023-present)
- Harveer Singh as Diamond Singh: (2023-2024)
- Zaan Khan as Kartik:[6] (2023)
- Sheetal Tiwari as Simone Kalre: (2023–2024)
- Shweta Dadhich as Avni D'Souza: (2023)
- Prakash Ramchandani as Mr. Shroff: (2023)
- Sarwar Ahuja as Kabeer Oberoi: (2023–2024)
- Nisha Nagpal as Koyal Verma: (2024)
- Priti Narnaware as Rose: (2024)
- Utkarsha Naik as Srishti Verma: (2024)
- Sriju Tripathi as Baby Yugvijay 'UJ' Mahajan: (2024)
- Behzad Khan as Yuvraj Multani: (2024)[7]
- Gurpreet Singh as Rafeek Beg (2024)
- Aryan Arora as Nikhil: (2024)
- Meenal Kapoor as Gulrez Aapa: (2024)
- Sudesh Berry as Amarjeet Talwar: (2024-present)
- Mona Vasu as Shalini Talwar: (2024-present)
- Jinal Jain as Sia Talwar: (2024-present)
Guest
Production
Filming
The filming of the series began in May 2023 in Rishikesh.[8]
Crossover
From October to November 2023, Gulki Joshi from Maddam Sir appeared as a guest reprising the role of Haseena Malik.[9]
Notes and References
- Web site: Exclusive! Anjali Tatrari and Mahir Pandhi in Siddharth Kumar Tewary's next. 2023-05-06. The Times of India. en.
- Web site: Puneet Issar, Kavita Kapoor and Gurdip Punjj to feature in Siddharth Kumar Tewary's Vanshaj. 2023-05-06. The Times of India. en.
- Web site: Mohit Kumar to play rebellious son in television show 'Vanshaj'. 2023-06-26. The Times of India. en. 25 June 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230625021013/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/mohit-kumar-to-play-rebellious-son-in-television-show-vanshaj/articleshow/101210956.cms. live.
- News: 2023-06-17 . 'Vanshaj' actor Akshay Anand says the show offers valuable lesson about trust . The Times of India . 2023-06-22 . 0971-8257 . 21 June 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230621173533/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/vanshaj-actor-akshay-anand-says-the-show-offers-valuable-lesson-about-trust/articleshow/101060441.cms . live .
- News: 2023-05-31 . Gurdip Punjj opens up about her upcoming show Vanshaj, her character and more . The Times of India . 2023-06-22 . 0971-8257 . 22 June 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230622114725/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/gurdip-punjj-opens-up-about-her-upcoming-show-vanshaj-her-character-and-more/articleshow/100648844.cms . live .
- News: 2023-05-17 . Exclusive: After Maitree, Zaan Khan joins the cast of Vanshaj . The Times of India . 2023-06-22 . 0971-8257 . 21 June 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230621064047/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-after-maitree-zaan-khan-joins-the-cast-of-vanshaj/articleshow/100302562.cms . live .
- Web site: Behzad Khan on his role in Vanshaj: My character is mysterious and has many shades. 16 March 2024.
- Web site: Shooting for Vanshaj begins in Rishikesh. 2023-06-23. The Tribune India. en. 23 June 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230623183300/https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/shooting-for-vanshaj-begins-in-rishikesh-505623. live.
- Web site: Haseena Malik to save Yuvika's life in upcoming narrative of 'Vanshaj'. The Economic Times - The Times of India. 9 October 2023. 11 October 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231011230113/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/haseena-malik-to-save-yuvikas-life-in-upcoming-narrative-of-vanshaj/amp_articleshow/104204862.cms. live.