Kavya – Ek Jazbaa, Ek Junoon
GenreDrama
Written by
  • Malvika Asthana (Script)
  • Ritu Bhatia (Dialogue)
Story byShabia Walia
Directed byVikram Ghai
Starring


Country of originIndia
Original languageHindi
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes82
Production
Producers
  • Deeya Singh
  • Tony Singh
Cinematography
  • Abhishek Singh
  • Dinesh Singh
EditorJaskaran Dosanjh
Camera setupMulti camera
Running time20-22 minutes
Production companyDJ's a Creative Unit
Original release
NetworkSony Entertainment Television
Release25 September 2023 (2023-09-25) –
present

Kavya – Ek Jazbaa, Ek Junoon (transl. Kavya – A desire, A Passion ) an Indian Hindi-language drama television series that premiered on 25 September 2023 on Sony Entertainment Television.[1] It digitally streams on Sony LIV. Produced by Deeya Singh and Tony Singh under DJ's a Creative Unit, it stars Sumbul Touqeer and Mishkat Varma[2][3]

Plot

"Kavya – Ek Jazbaa, Ek Junoon" is a compelling television series that narrates the life journey of Kavya, an IAS officer grappling with the challenges of maintaining a work-life balance while shouldering the immense responsibility of managing the country's affairs.

The plot unfolds with Kavya, an ordinary middle-class girl, enduring numerous hardships since her childhood with the untimely death of her sister. Witnessing her parents' struggles and the systemic issues faced by the voiceless masses, Kavya harbors a deep-seated determination to bring about change. Despite facing adversities, she aspires to become an IAS officer, driven by a desire to make a difference in society.

After overcoming numerous obstacles, Kavya achieves her dream of becoming an IAS officer. However, her personal life takes a hit when her fiancé Shubh fails the IAS exam and, unable to cope with his own insecurities, asks Kavya to choose between marriage and career. The breakup leaves Kavya devastated.

A turning point occurs in Kavya's life when Adhiraj, her former batch-mate from the IAS training academy, enters her life. The narrative explores how Kavya navigates the complexities of balancing her professional and personal life, all while handling the significant responsibilities associated with managing the country's affairs.

The series delves into themes of resilience, self-discovery, love and the pursuit of one's aspirations, portraying Kavya as a symbol of hope for the unheard masses, determined to bring about positive change.

Cast

Main

  • Sumbul Touqeer as Kavya Bansal Pradhan: An IAS officer; Rajeev and Anjali's younger daughter; Navya and Mayank's sister; Shubham's ex-fiancée; Adhiraj's wife. (2023–present)
    • Sarah Killedar as young Kavya Bansal (2023)
  • Mishkat Varma as Adhiraj "Adi" Pradhan: suspended IAS OT; Giriraj and Malini's younger son; Omkar's brother; Kavya's husband. (2023–present)

Recurring

  • Anuj Sullere as Shubham "Shubh" Thakur: Jaydeep and Gauri's son; Kavya's ex-fiancé (2023–present)
  • Chandresh Singh as Rajeev Bansal: Anjali's husband; Navya, Kavya and Mayank's father (2023–present)
  • Rudrakshi Gupta as Anjali Bansal: Rajeev's wife, Navya, Kavya and Mayank's mother (2023–present)
  • Varun Kasturia as Mayank Bansal: Rajeev and Anjali's son, Navya and Kavya's brother (2023–present)
  • Vinay Jain as Jaydeep Thakur: An IAS officer; CAdTS Course Director; Gauri's husband; Shubham's father (2023–present)
  • Gayatri Soham as Gauri Thakur: Jaydeep's wife; Shubham's mother (2023–present)
  • Govind Pandey as Giriraj Pradhan: A Politician; Malini's husband; Omkar and Adhiraj's father (2023–present)
  • Asmita Sharma as Malini Kumar Pradhan: Former IAS officer; Giriraj's wife; Omkar and Adhiraj's mother (2023–present)
  • Azad Ansari as Omkar Pradhan: Giriraj and Malini's elder son; Adhiraj's brother (2023–present)
  • Akansha Sharma as Alka Pradhan: Omkar’s wife; Giriraj and Malini’s daughter-in-law; Adhiraj’s sister-in-law (2023–present)
  • Parakh Madan as Ms. Renu Sinha: Training Academy Incharge (2023–present)
  • Neeva Malik as Dr. Navya Bansal: Rajeev and Anjali's elder daughter, Kavya and Mayank's sister (2023–present) (Dead; flashback)
  • Hemant Bharati as Sanjeev Verma: IAS OT, Kavya and Adhiraj's friend from the Training Academy (2023–present)
  • Kshitiz Kiran Punia as Karan: IAS OT, Kavya and Adhiraj's friend from the Training Academy (2023–present)
  • Nikhita Chopra as Anusha: IAS OT, Kavya and Adhiraj's friend from the Training Academy (2023–present)
  • Kritika Pande as Payal: IAS OT, Kavya and Adhiraj's friend from the Training Academy (2023–present)
  • Tanya Abrol as Mrs. Chaddha: IAS Officer, Kavya’s level-headed supervisor (2023–present)
  • Vivek Kumar as Sangaram Singh: IAS Officer, A senior at Kavya’s workplace (2023-present)
  • Oshi Sahu as Kajri: An office help of Kavya’s workplace whose husband got killed due to a plan of Omi (2023-present)
  • Khushi Mishra as Radhika: Alka Pradhan’s sister, Omkar’s sister-in-law (2024-present)

Production

Development

The series was announced by Deeya Singh and Tony Singh under DJ's a Creative Unit for Sony Entertainment Television. It follows the life and struggle of a female IAS officer.[4]

Casting

Sumbul Touqeer was cast as the female lead, an IAS Officer Kavya Bansal.[5] Mishkat Varma was cast as the male lead, Adhiraj Pradhan.[6] Anuj Sullere, the second male lead cast as Shubham, an IAS aspirant, marking his TV debut.[7]

Filming

The series is set in Lucknow. Principal photography commenced from July 2023 and it is mainly shot at the Film City, Mumbai.[8] Few initial portions were also shot in Lucknow, Kanpur and Delhi.[9]

Reception

Prachi Arya of India Today stated, "The show had a great start, ticking all the boxes, in terms of performance, engaging storyline and taut direction. Ditching the usual saas-bahu trope of daily soaps, Kavya is a respite for the viewers as it offers a compelling narrative about the protagonist as an IAS officer."[10]

Sreneedhi Gupta of TV MASALA stated,"Sumbul and Mishkat's acting just takes you on a roller-coaster ride. The storyline ditches the saas-bahu daily soap drama. It is a delight for the viewers."

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Kavya- Ek Jazbaa Ek Junoon shares a tale of a woman's battle between career and family; Kavya remembers her past when she was held on a pedestal to choose between her dream and marriage". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
  2. ↑ "Mishkat Varma to portray lazy genius 'Adiraj Pradhan' in 'Kavya – Ek Jazbaa, Ek Junoon'". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  3. ↑ "Anuj Sullere on playing a pivotal role in Kavya: Ek Jazba, Ek Junoon: His ego makes him overly sensitive to failure". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
  4. ↑ "Sumbul Touqeer Khan makes a comeback with Sony TV's new show 'Kavya'. Watch promo". India Today. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
  5. ↑ "Sumbul Touqeer to play an IAS Officer in new show 'Kavya- Ek Jazbaa, Ek Junoon'". News18 India. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
  6. ↑ "Mishkat Varma roped in to play the lead opposite Sumbul Touqeer Khan's IAS officer in Kavya". Pinkvilla. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  7. ↑ "Anuj Sullere to make TV debut opposite Sumbul Toqueer in 'Kavya'". India Today. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
  8. ↑ "Kavya-Ek Jazba, Ek Junoon Promo: Sumbul Touqeer wields authority and compassion as IAS Officer". News18 India. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
  9. ↑ "Kavya: Sumbul Touqeer and co-star Mishkant get goofy as they hangout post shoot". Pinkvilla. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
  10. ↑ "Kavya review: Sumbul Toqueer show challenges conventional narratives of society". India Today. Retrieved 28 September 2023.
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