Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si

Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si (transl.Some Unsaid Conversations) is an India Hindi-language drama television series that premiered on 21 August 2023 on Star Plus. It streams digitally on Disney+ Hotstar. Produced by Rajan Shahi under Director's Kut Productions, it is a remake of Star Jalsha's Bengali series Irabotir Chupkotha. It stars Sayli Salunkhe and Mohit Malik.

Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si
GenreDrama
Starring
Opening themeBaatein Kuch Ankahee Si by Sanam Puri and Usha Uthup
Country of originIndia
Original languageHindi
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes62 3
Production
ProducerRajan Shahi
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time20-24 minutes
Production companyDirector's Kut Productions
Release
Original networkStarPlus
Original release21 August 2023 (2023-08-21) 
present

Premise

Vandana Karmarkar, a 35-year-old woman is struggling to make a mark in the Indian music industry with her unique voice. What will happen when the owner of a renowned music studio, Kunal Malhotra, a 40-year-old man crosses paths with her?

Cast

Main

  • Sayli Salunkhe as Vandana "Vandu" Vaibhav Joshi (nee - Karmarkar): Vijay and Sumitra's elder daughter; Hemant and Mrunal's sister; Vaibhav's wife
  • Mohit Malik as Kunal Malhotra: Kuldeep and Vani's son; Vedika's younger brother; Bobby's cousin; Sonia's husband; Tara's father

Recurring

  • Karanveer Mehra as Vaibhav Joshi: Vinayak and Sarita's son; Mrunal's boyfriend; Vandana's husband
  • Leena Jumani as Sonia Kunal Malhotra: Kunal's wife; Tara's mother; Indraneel's girlfriend
  • Yatin Karyekar as Vijay Karmarkar: Sumitra's husband; Hemant, Vandana and Mrunal's father; Shivam's grandfather
  • Kshitee Jog as Sumitra Karmarkar: Vijay's wife; Hemant, Vandana and Mrunal's mother; Shivam's grandmother
  • Vishal Nayak as Hemant Karmarkar: Vijay and Sumitra's son; Vandana and Mrunal's elder brother; Anagha's husband; Shivam's father
  • Garvita Sadhwani as Mrunal Karmarkar: Vijay and Sumitra's younger daughter; Hemant and Vandana's younger sister; Vaibhav's girlfriend
  • Abhidnya Bhave as Anagha Karmarkar: Hemant's wife; Shivam's mother
  • Arisht Jain as Shivam Karmarkar: Hemant and Anagha's son
  • Ujjwala Jog as Miss Karmarkar: Vijay's elder sister; Hemant, Vandana and Mrunal's aunt
  • Amit Behl as Kuldeep Malhotra: Pammi's elder brother; Vani's husband; Vedika and Kunal's father; Parisa's maternal grandfather
  • Aishwarya Narkar as Vani Malhotra: Kuldeep's wife; Vedika and Kunal's mother; Parisa's maternal grandmother
  • Ankita Sharma as Vedika Malhotra: Kuldeep and Vani's daughter; Kunal's elder sister; Bobby's cousin; Parisa's mother
  • Ketaki Kulkarni as Parisa: Vedika's daughter
  • Sheeba Akashdeep as Pammi Malhotra Sood: Kuldeep's younger sister; Guneet's wife; Bobby's mother
  • Romit Raj as Bobby Sood: Pammi and Guneet's son; Vedika and Kunal's cousin
  • Digvijay Purohit as Guneet Sood: Pammi's husband; Bobby's father
  • Hitesh Sampat as Vinayak Joshi: Sarita's husband; Vaibhav and Anjali's father
  • Sanyogeeta Bhave as Sarita Joshi: Vinayak's wife; Vaibhav and Anjali's mother
  • Sushma Jaywant as Anjali Joshi: Sarita and Vinayak's daughter; Vaibhav's sister
  • Aishwarya Aher as Sam
  • Amit Pachori as Indraneel Sarkar: A music director; Kunal's rival; Sonia's boyfriend
  • Jazlyn Tanwani as Child Tara Malhotra: Kunal and Sonia's daughter

Production

Casting

Initially Drashti Dhami and Sriti Jha were approached to play the female lead.[1] Later, Mohit Malik as Kunal Malhotra and Sayli Salunkhe as Vandana Karmarkar were signed as the lead.[2]

Development

The series title is inspired by the song Baatein Kuch Ankahein Si, from the 2007 Bollywood movie, Life in a... Metro. The series was announced on Star Plus by Director's Kut Productions. It is Director's Kut Productions first attempt at a mature love story.[2] The series marks the second collaboration between Rajan Shahi and Malik after Miilee (2005).[3] The launch event for the series was held on 19 August 2023.[4] A launch party was held on 21 August 2023.[5]

Release

Initially scheduled to premiere on 8 August 2023, it was postponed for two weeks.[6] The cast of the show sought blessings at the Siddhivinayak Temple ahead of the launch on 21 August 2023.[7][8] Salunkhe also went on to make special appearances in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Anupamaa, Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin, Imlie, Pandya Store and Teri Meri Doriyaann to promote the show.

Soundtrack

The title track has been sung by Usha Uthup and Sanam.[9] The musical event for the launch of title track was attended by the cast of Anupamaa and Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.[10][11]

Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si
Soundtrack album by
Released2023
GenreSoundtrack
Length2:45
LanguageHindi
LabelStarPlus
Music video
"Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si Ft. Sanam and Usha Uthup" on YouTube
Tracklisting
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si" (Duet)Usha Uthup and Sanam2:45
Total length:2:45

Reception

Professional reviews
Source
Pinkvilla[12]

Adaptations

Language Title Premiere date Network(s) Last aired Notes
Bengali Irabotir Chupkotha
ইরাবতীর চুপকথা
3 September 2018 Star Jalsha 2 August 2020 Original
Hindi Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si
बातें कुछ अनकही सी
21 August 2023 StarPlus Ongoing Remake

References

  1. "Exclusive! Sayli Salunke revealed that Drashti Dhami and Sriti Jha were the first choice for Vandana's role in Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si, says 'I was just 24 and they wanted a girl who was 35 years old'". The Times of India. 2023-08-11. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
  2. Hungama, Bollywood (2023-07-08). "Mohit Malik and Sayli Salunkhe come together for Star Plus' new show Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si; watch promo : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
  3. "I had worked with Rajan Shahi sir when I acted in Milee in 2005 and now I am happy to be back with him in Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si: Mohit Malik". The Times of India. 22 August 2023.
  4. "Mohit Malik on 'Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si' launch: 'The jitters never change'". The Times of India. 19 August 2023.
  5. "Cast of Anupamaa and Yeh Rishta gather for premiere of Mohit & Sayli's Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si | TV - Times of India Videos". The Times of India. Retrieved 2023-08-22.
  6. "Sayali Salunkhe-Mohit Malik starrer Baatein Kuch Ankahee gets postponed? Find out". PINKVILLA. 2023-08-01. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
  7. "Ahead of Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si's premiere, actors Mohit Malik and Sayli Salunkhe seek blessings at Siddhivinayak; see pics". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
  8. "Mohit Malik-Sayli Salunkhe visit Siddhivinayak temple to seek blessings for new show Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si". PINKVILLA. 2023-08-21. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
  9. "Legendary artist Usha Uthup and band Sanam to collaborate for the launch of the upcoming show Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si". The Times of India. 15 August 2023.
  10. "A musical night for new show Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si, stars from Anupamaa and Yeh Rishta join too". The Times of India. 16 August 2023.
  11. Hungama, Bollywood (2023-08-13). "Anupama, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai and Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si cast to come together for a musical mehfil night; deets inside : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
  12. "Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si first episode review: Mohit Malik-Sayali Salunkhe's show is another cliche love story?". 21 August 2023.
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