Pyar Ka Pehla Adhyaya: Shiv Shakti
Pyaar Ka Pehla Adhyaya: Shiv Shakti (transl. The First Chapter of Love: Shiv Shakti) is an Indian Hindi-language romantic drama television series that premiered on 3 July 2023 on Zee TV and digitally streams on ZEE5. Produced by Prateek Sharma under Studio LSD Private Limited, it is a spin-off of Pyar Ka Pehla Naam: Radha Mohan. The series stars Arjun Bijlani and Nikki Sharma as Shiv and Shakti respectively.[1][2]
Pyar Ka Pehla Adhyaya: Shiv Shakti | |
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Genre | Drama Romance |
Created by | Prateek Sharma |
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Composer | Paresh Shah |
Country of origin | India |
Original language | Hindi |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 107 |
Production | |
Producer | Prateek Sharma |
Camera setup | Multi-camera |
Running time | 20-24 minutes |
Production company | Studio LSD Private Limited |
Release | |
Original network | Zee TV ZEE5 |
Original release | 3 July 2023 – present |
Plot
Shakti Sharma is a kind woman who aspires to be a doctor. After losing her parents, she lives with her uncle, aunt and cousin in Varanasi. Shiv Kashyap is a doctor, who has a hurting past and is unable to heal. The series follows Shiv and Shakti's story, how they cross path and how Shakti becomes Shiv's strength.
Cast
Main
- Arjun Bijlani as Dr. Shiv Kashyap: Gayatri and Raghunath's son; Nandu, Keertan and Koyal's cousin (2023–present)
- Nikki Sharma as Shakti Sharma: Sarala and Ramkishore's daughter; Dharam and Rimjhim's cousin (2023–present)
Recurring
- Nimisha Vakharia as Manorama Sharma: Brijkishore's wife; Dharam and Rimjhim's mother (2023–present)
- Phool Singh as Brijkishore Sharma: Manorama's husband; Rimjhim and Dharam's father (2023–present)
- Chinmay Patwardhan as Ravi Singh (2023-present)
- Parineeta Borthakur as Mandira Kashyap: Rameshwar's former wife; Kamalnath's wife; Radha, Keertan and Koyal's mother (2023–present)
- Sanjay Swaraj as Raghunath Kashyap: Bhagwati's elder son; Padma and Kamalnath's brother; Gayatri's husband; Shiv's father (2023–present)
- Seema Pandey as Gayatri Kashyap: Raghunath's wife; Shiv's mother (2023–present)
- Ashman Kumar as Ayush Singh (2023–present)
- Sandeep Sachdev as Kamalnath Kashyap: Bhagwati's younger son; Raghunath and Padma's brother; Mandira's husband; Keertan and Koyal's father (2023–present)
- Gaurav Wadhwa as Dr. Keertan Kashyap: Mandira and Kamalnath's son; Koyal's brother; Radha's half-brother; Shiv and Nandu's cousin (2023–present)
- Aditi Patwa as Koyal Kashyap: Mandira and Kamalnath's daughter; Keertan's sister; Radha's half-sister; Shiv and Nandu's cousin (2023–present)
- Jhuma Mitra as Padma Kashyap: Bhagwati's daughter; Raghunath and Kamalnath's sister; Nandu's mother (2023–present)
- Vrushab Khadtale as Nandu Kashyap: Padma's son; Shiv, Keertan and Koyal's cousin (2023–present)
- Meenakshi Verma as Bhagwati Kashyap: Raghunath, Padma and Kamalnath's mother; Shiv, Nandu, Keertan and Koyal's grandmother (2023–present)
- Prince Dhiman as Dharam Sharma: Brijkishore and Manorama's son; Rimjhim's brother; Shakti's cousin (2023–present)
- Reva Kaurase as Rimjhim Sharma: Brijkishore and Manorama's daughter; Dharam's sister; Shakti's cousin (2023–present)
- Ssumier Pasricha as Purnendu (2023–present)
- Prabhakar Pratap (2023–present)
Guest appearances
- Niharika Roy as Radha Vashisht Trivedi: Rameshwar and Mandira's daughter; Keertan and Koyal's half-sister; Mohan's wife; Gungun's step-mother (2023)
- Shabir Ahluwalia as Mohan Trivedi: Vishwanath's son; Kadambari's step-son; Rahul and Ketki's half-brother; Tulsi's widower; Radha's husband; Gungun's father (2023)
Production
Development
The series was announced by Studio LSD Private Limited. The show showcases a modern-day interpretation of the Shiv-Shakti dynamic.[3]
Casting
Arjun Bijlani was cast as the male lead Shiv, who is a doctor.[4] Nikki Sharma was cast as the female lead Shakti, who is an aspiring doctor.[5] Nimisha Vakharia was cast as Shakti's aunt while, Gaurav Wadhwa cast to play Shiv's brother.[6] Parineeta Borthakur was cast to play Shiv's aunt Mandira, the negative lead.[7]
Filming
The series is set in Varanasi. It is mainly shot in Varanasi and at Film City, Mumbai.[8] Shabir Ahluwalia and Niharika Roy of Pyar Ka Pehla Naam: Radha Mohan, also shot for the series in Varanasi.[9][10]
Crossover
In August 2023, Pyar Ka Pehla Adhyaya: Shiv Shakti had a crossover with Pyar Ka Pehla Naam: Radha Mohan and Rabb Se Hai Dua.
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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2023 | 23rd Indian Television Academy Awards | Popular Actress (Drama) | Nikki Sharma | Pending | [11] |
Popular Actor (Drama) | Arjun Bijlani | ||||
Popular Serial (Drama) | Pyar Ka Pehla Adhyaya: Shiv Shakti |
References
- Bureau, ABP News (7 June 2023). "Arjun Bijlani To Star In Pyaar Ka Pehla Adhyaya Shiv Shakti, Visits Siddhivinayak Temple". news.abplive.com. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- "Leaked: Arjun Bijlani's First Look From 'Pyaar Ka Pehla Adhyaya Shiv Shakti' Is Out". Zee News. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- "'Pyaar Ka Pehla Adhyaya' - A modern take on the legend of Shiv and Shakti". Outlook India. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
- "Arjun Bijlani reveals what made him agree to sign Pyaar Ka Pehla Adhyaya Shiv Shakti; says, "I had to say yes because…"". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
- "Nikki Sharma on portraying the role of Shakti in Pyaar Ka Pehla Adhyaya Shiv Shakti; read". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- "Nimisha Vakharaia and Gaurav Wadhwa join Pyaar Ka Pehla Adhyaya Shiv Shakti". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 June 2023.
- "Parineeta Borthakur play the negative lead in Pyaar Ka Pehla Adhyaya: Shiv Shakti". The Tribune India. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- "I am so happy shooting here in Varanasi, I even attended Ganga aarti, says Nikki Sharma of Pyaar Ka Pehla Adhyaya Shiv Shakti". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
- "Arjun Bijlani starts shooting for Pyaar Ka Pehla Adhyay Shiv Shakti on Ganga Dushera, calls it his 'lucky day'". India Today. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
- "Shabir Ahluwalia and Niharika Roy in Varanasi for the shooting of Pyaar Ka Pehla Adhyay Shiv Shakti". ABP Live. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
- "23rd Indian Television Academy Awards Nomination and Voting List". Indian Television Academy Awards. Retrieved 10 August 2023.