Shree Ganesh
Shree Ganesh is an Indian mythological television series that aired on Sony Entertainment Television from November 2000 and ended in the year 2001.[1] Directed by Dheeraj Kumar, it follows the story of Hindu God Ganesha portrayed by Jagesh Mukati.
Shree Ganesh | |
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Genre | Mythology |
Based on |
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Directed by | Dheeraj Kumar |
Starring | Jagesh Mukati |
Country of origin | India |
Original language(s) | Hindi |
No. of seasons | 1 |
Production | |
Producer(s) | Zuby Kochhar |
Production company(s) | Creative Eye Limited |
Release | |
Original network | Sony Entertainment Television |
Original release | November 2000 – 2001 |
Plot
It is the narration of the story of Lord Shiva and Parvati's son Ganesha who is considered as remover of any obstacles.
Cast
Production
We did a lot of research, stuck to the scriptures and made the show with a lot of passion. We worked closely with the research scholars from various states of India. We spent almost two years on the research before Zuby and I decided to make a show.
Speaking about the series, director Dheeraj Kumar said, "Shree Ganesh is a show with many untouched aspects of Lord Ganesh which can be truly understood at dire times."[3]
Reception
The Tribune quoted, "It triumphs due of its slick production values and neatly packaged anecdotes."[4]
As in April 2001, it was garnering a rating of 1.9 TVR in India.[5]
Syndication
Star Plus acquired the broadcast rights for the series in June 2020, during the nationwide coronavirus lockdown, as a substitute to its original programming.[6]
References
- "The five most memorable representations of Lord Ganesha on television". Hindustan Times.
- "As 'Shree Ganesh' returns to TV, producer Dheeraj Kumar says that mythology is here to stay". The Times of India.
- "'Shree Ganesh' TV show to be back on small screen". Zee News.
- "War of the lords". The Tribune.
- "Bankable mythologicals materialise on TV screens at a fantastic pace". India Today.
- "'Shree Ganesh' to be back on small screen". Times of India.
External Links
- Shree Ganesh on IMDb