Amrapali was an Indian historical drama TV serial, directed by Ravi Kemmu in 2002.[1][2] It was a big-budget (Rs 100 million) story depicting the world of around 600 B.C. The serial was broadcast on the Doordarshan National Network every Sunday at 11am, starting on 30 June 2002.
The story's central character was a young woman, Amrapali, who was made the property of the state and elevated to a high position but forced into entertaining men.[3][4] Kemmu said at a press meeting that very little information is available about Amrapali, and her history is only known through the Jataka tales.
Amrapali was originally conceptualised as a serial of 104 parts. It called for a cast of 39 supported by a 500-strong crowd, 25 horses, several elephants, and 25 security personnel to guard a set that cost Rs 40 million.[5][6]
The lead role of Amrapali was played by Shilpa Shinde. Her name was recommended by her brother, who was working with Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision Ltd. Shilpa Shinde opted out of the show in October 2002 due to remuneration differences with the producer, after shooting 22 episodes of the serial. She was then replaced by Pooja Bharti.[7]
The serial was made by DVR Films, presented by L.R. Enterprises, researched by Bodhi Satva, written by B.M. Vyas, and produced by Dhillin Mehta and D. Venkateshwar Rao.[8][9][10][11] Before the serial went on air, the originally nominated director Vijay Pande was replaced with Ravi Kemmu.[12]
Amrapali is set in ancient Vaishali. It tells the story of the sudden transformation of a beautiful, innocent girl, Amrapali, into a mature adult.[13] Abandoned by her parents, Amrapali was found as an infant under a mango tree by Mahanaman. He took her to a village on the outskirts of Vaishali, where she grew up and fell in love with a man named Harsh.
Out of curiosity, she visits Vaishali to see the Phalguni Utsav organised every seven years to crown the new Janpath Kalyani of Vaishali. This title is given every seven years to the most beautiful and talented woman of the kingdom, who may then entertain the men of her choice.
Amrapali's visit to the utsav changes the course of her life. In a dramatic turn of events, she gets drunk and joins the group of beauties contending to become Janpath Kalyani. Later she works for the uplift of women and wages a battle to end the practice of Janpath Kalyani. In the process, she loses her beloved as well as her freedom, and embraces Buddhism.
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External links
Ravi Kemmu official Facebook
Ravi Kemmu in IMDB
Pankaj Berry official Facebook
Amrapali Episode 1
August 20, 2023
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Amrapali was an Indian historical drama TV serial directed by Ravi Kemmu in 2002 1 2 It was a big budget Rs 100 million story depicting the world of around 600 B C The serial was broadcast on the Doordarshan National Network every Sunday at 11am starting on 30 June 2002 The story s central character was a young woman Amrapali who was made the property of the state and elevated to a high position but forced into entertaining men 3 4 Kemmu said at a press meeting that very little information is available about Amrapali and her history is only known through the Jataka tales Amrapali was originally conceptualised as a serial of 104 parts It called for a cast of 39 supported by a 500 strong crowd 25 horses several elephants and 25 security personnel to guard a set that cost Rs 40 million 5 6 Contents 1 Personnel 2 Cast 3 Plot 4 Awards 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksPersonnel EditThe lead role of Amrapali was played by Shilpa Shinde Her name was recommended by her brother who was working with Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision Ltd Shilpa Shinde opted out of the show in October 2002 due to remuneration differences with the producer after shooting 22 episodes of the serial She was then replaced by Pooja Bharti 7 The serial was made by DVR Films presented by L R Enterprises researched by Bodhi Satva written by B M Vyas and produced by Dhillin Mehta and D Venkateshwar Rao 8 9 10 11 Before the serial went on air the originally nominated director Vijay Pande was replaced with Ravi Kemmu 12 Cast EditShilpa Shinde Pooja Bharti as Amrapali Seema Kar Benjamin Gilani as Mahanaman Amrapali s foster father Narendra Jha as Harsh Amrapali s childhood love Kanika Shivpuri Neelima Azeem Arun Bali Pankaj Berry as Bimbisara Rajesh Puri Vishnu Sharma Zaheeda Manish Wadhwa as Ajatashatru Shahbaaz KhanPlot EditAmrapali is set in ancient Vaishali It tells the story of the sudden transformation of a beautiful innocent girl Amrapali into a mature adult 13 Abandoned by her parents Amrapali was found as an infant under a mango tree by Mahanaman He took her to a village on the outskirts of Vaishali where she grew up and fell in love with a man named Harsh Out of curiosity she visits Vaishali to see the Phalguni Utsav organised every seven years to crown the new Janpath Kalyani of Vaishali This title is given every seven years to the most beautiful and talented woman of the kingdom who may then entertain the men of her choice Amrapali s visit to the utsav changes the course of her life In a dramatic turn of events she gets drunk and joins the group of beauties contending to become Janpath Kalyani Later she works for the uplift of women and wages a battle to end the practice of Janpath Kalyani In the process she loses her beloved as well as her freedom and embraces Buddhism Awards EditThe serial Amrapali won Indian Television Academy Awards in 2002 in several categories 14 15 Best Mythological Historical Serial D Venkateshwar Rao Dhilin Mehta Best Art Direction Jayant Deshmukh 16 Best Costumes Mala Dey Best Cinematography Videography Mahesh TalkadSee also EditBuddha television series References Edit The Sunday Tribune Spectrum Television Tribuneindia com 21 July 2002 Retrieved 2 February 2014 Indiantelevision dot com s interview with TV Director Ravi Kemmu Indiantelevision com 3 July 2002 Retrieved 2 February 2014 The Hindu Business Line A rarity called professionalism Thehindubusinessline in 16 September 2002 Retrieved 2 February 2014 The Sunday Tribune Spectrum Tribuneindia com Retrieved 2 February 2014 An artiste set to dazzle The Hindu 11 July 2002 Archived from the original on 30 June 2003 Retrieved 2 February 2014 Indiantelevision dot com s Breaking News Aamrapali on lookout for overseas takers Indiantelevision com 5 December 2002 Retrieved 2 February 2014 https web archive org web 20130921055721 http www mid day com entertainment 2002 oct 34908 htm Archived from the original on 21 September 2013 Retrieved 15 September 2013 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a Missing or empty title help Another historical serial on DD The Hindu 15 July 2002 Archived from the original on 21 September 2013 Retrieved 2 February 2014 The Hindu Business Line Here s something different Thehindubusinessline in 8 July 2002 Retrieved 2 February 2014 The Tribune Chandigarh India Nation Tribuneindia com 30 June 2002 Retrieved 2 February 2014 Inside programming On the sets of Aamrapali Indiantelevision com Retrieved 2 February 2014 Straight Answer The Times of India Timesofindia indiatimes com 12 July 2002 Retrieved 2 February 2014 Inside programming On the sets of Aamrapali Indiantelevision com Retrieved 2 February 2014 GR8 TV Magazine THE INDIAN TELEVISION ACADEMY AWARDS 2002 Gr8mag com Retrieved 2 February 2014 Southern Spectrum TV awards The Hindu 26 September 2002 Archived from the original on 19 February 2014 Retrieved 2 February 2014 Filmzone Jayant Deshmukh Filmzone in Archived from the original on 21 September 2013 Retrieved 2 February 2014 External links Edit2nd ITA Awards 2002 Ravi Kemmu official Facebook Ravi Kemmu in IMDB Pankaj Berry official Facebook Amrapali Episode 1 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Amrapali TV series amp oldid 1091666409, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
