1 October 2000 (2000-10-01) – 29 June 2003 (2003-06-29)
Shree Ganesh is an Indian
Hindi-language mythological television series that aired on
Sony Entertainment Television from 1 October 2000 and ended on 29 June 2003.[1] Directed by
Dheeraj Kumar, it follows the story of the
Hindu god
Ganesha, portrayed by Jagesh Mukati.
Plot
The show follows the story of Lord
Shiva and
Parvati's son Ganesha, who is considered the remover of obstacles.
Govind Khatri as Daityaraj Narantak / Daityaraj Lobhasura turned Ganesh Das
Mulraj Rajda as Villager man Sadashiva
Maleeka R Ghai as Rajkumari Mallika
Navneen Bawa as Villager man Somnatha
Shweta Shinde as Devi Nilima
Mitul Bhattacharya as Maharani Sushma / Ganesh Bhakt Kaveri; later, her husband Premraj calls her "Premraj Ki Prema"
Bhakti Narula as Devi Vihanga, the second wife of Daittyaraj Sindhu also known as Sindhu Daittya by Daittyaguru Shukracharya
Alka as Villager girl Mandakini (Manda)
Sunil Bob as Varundeva
Manoj Verma as Maharaj Ripudaman, who is the husband of Maharani Vasundhara and father of Chakradhara
Sunila Karambekar as Maharani Vasundhara, the wife of Maharaj Ripudaman and mother of Chakradhara
Unknown actor as Daittyaraj Tripurasura, who was later killed by Bhagwan Shivashankar
Unknown actor as Maharaj Mahipati, the husband of Maharani Shrimaya, father of Rajkumari Mallika and father in law of Rajkumar Kishan who was later declared Yuvraj by his father in law Maharaj Mahipati
Kshama Raj as Maharani Shrimaya / Villager woman Anandi, who is the mother of Bhaktraj Balal Bhagat
Ayush Pandey as Maharishi Griashamartha, son of Maharishi Rukshmangada and Devi Mukunda
Jaya Mathur as Devi Mukunda, the wife of Maharishi Rukshmangada and mother of Maharishi Griashamartha
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 stated, "It triumphs due to 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]