Hatim (TV series)

Hatim
Also known as	Maaveeran Hatim
Genre	Action, Adventure, & Drama
Created by	Sagar Films (Pvt.Ltd.)
Written by	Deepali Junjappa
Directed by	Amrit Sagar & Shakti Sagar
Starring	see below
Opening theme	"Hatim" by ??
Country of origin	India
Original language(s)	Hindi, Urdu, Tamil and Bengali
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	47
Production
Executive producer(s)	Jyoti Sagar
Location(s)	Baroda (Gujarat, India)
Running time	approx. 45 minutes
Broadcast
Original channel	STAR Plus
Picture format	576i (SDTV)
Original run	December 26, 2003 – November 12, 2004

Hatim (Hindi: हातिम, Arabic-Urdu:حاتم) is an Indian television series that originally aired on STAR Plus channel in 2003-4. It is about an Arab prince Hatim Tai, a pre-Islamic Christian from Yemen and the father of Adi bin Hatim and Safana bint Hatim who was the companions of the Prophet Muhammad, Hatim has to solve seven questions to defeat the evil sorcerer lord Dajjal aided by Najumi. It has elements of fantasy. It was started by director Sagar, based on one of Jeetendra's films Hatimtai.

Plot

The story is set in the Middle East around the Middle Ages. The story starts with the birth of the emperor of Yemen's son who is named Hatim, of whom is said that he will spread the message of peace and good. At the same time the son of the emperor of Jaffar is born, who is said that will be the greatest ever known servant of the evil spirits. The emperor of Jaffar then decides that it is better for the world that the baby is killed. The king orders that the baby's heart be burned; his man Najumi, who secretly serves the evil spirits, burns the heart of a rabbit instead and shows it to the emperor, leaving the emperor believing that the baby is dead. Najumi names the baby Dajjal and teaches him all about the dark arts. Twenty years passed, in Jaffar Dajjal deposes and kills his parents and becomes the lord of Jaffar. He creates a fire on the top tower of his palace that grants him dark powers. Najumi explains him that to become the supreme lord of the world he is to capture the forces of good and he can do that by marrying the princess of durgapur Sunena, but she has to do it on her own will not by force. He arrives at durgapur to ask the hand of Sunena, but she refuses. In the middle of the conflict Sunena's brother Suraj out of courage takes out his sword and rips Dajjal's hand; but it heals. Dajjal turns him into a stone statue and says to Sunana that he only can return her brother normal, but he will do so only if she is ready to marry him within seven months.

In Yemen Hatim decides to marry Jasmin the princess of Paristan (Fairyland). Their wedding arrangements are ready. Abruptly, Sunena's lover, another prince, comes disguised as a beggar, pleading with Hatim to help him fight Dajjal. The emperor of Yemen, Hatim, the emperor of Paristan, and Sunena's lover meet together. The emperor of Paristan reveals that when Paristan was created by the forces of good. A prophecy was made that an evil lord will control this world has long has the angel of good doesn't intervene. Hatim must solve seven questions, for which purpose he must set off on a journey. The emperor gives Hatim a magical sword. Jasmin gives Hobo, a fat man who lives in Paristan, to Hatim as his servant. Slowly all of Dajjal's powers and magical towers get destroyed. Hatim defeats death. The questions are based on proverbs.

Airing history

Since its first airing on STAR Plus in December 2003, the series has been syndicated to various Indian channels through STAR TV network, such as on Disney Channel India & STAR Utsav. Besides the series has also been repeated on its original broadcaster STAR Plus for many times. Due to its success, the series has also dubbed in Tamil language to air on STAR Vijay channel and titled Maaveeran Hatim. In addition, its ever-grown popularity led to its twice prime-time airing on the Disney Channel India.

The complete air history of this television series is given in the following table :

Year	Channel	Timings	Day
December 2003 – November 2004	STAR Plus	20:00 (Later : 20:30) IST	Friday
May 2005 - July 2005	STAR Plus	10:00 IST	Weekdays
May 2006 - July 2006	Disney Channel India	09:00,18:00 & 21:00 IST	Weekdays
May 2006 - July 2006	STAR Plus	19:00 IST	Weekdays
May 2007 - May 2007	STAR Plus	11:00 / 11:30 IST	Weekdays
May 2007 - May 2007	STAR Utsav	15:00 IST	Weekdays
2006	STAR Vijay
January / February 2008 - Continued	STAR Vijay (USA)	01:30 (EST/EDT)	Saturday
March 8, 2008 - Continued	STAR Vijay (Hong Kong)	17:30 HKT (Saturday) 06:30 / 05:30 HKT (Sunday)	Saturday & Sunday

Status: As of 2008 Maveeran Hatim was airing on STAR Vijay (USA) and starts from March 8, 2008 on STAR Vijay (Hong Kong). (Details are given in the above table.)

Cast and characters

Actor / Actress	Role
Rahil Azam	Hatim
Pooja Rawal	Jasmine
Nirmal Pandey	Dajjal
Raghavendra Kiku	Hobo
Vijay Ganju	Evil Najjomi
Ravi Khanvilkar	Badshah of Yemen
Reshma	Queen of Paristan
Tom Alter	King of Paristan
Neha Bamb	Queen of Yemen
Romit Prashar	Vishal
Aditi Pratap	Sunayna
Jaya Bhattacharya	Zalima
Rushali	Battila
Usha Bachani	Queen Nadira
Kumar Hegde	Azlaf
Kishwar Merchant	Rubina
Manasi Verma
Tej Sapru	Pasha
Shilpa Shinde	Shakila

Awards

In 2004

The Indian Television Academy Awards

• Best Costumes - Nikhat Marriam Neerusha
• Best Editing - Papu Trivedi
• Best Make-up - Sagar Entertainment saga
• Best Visual Effects - Jyoti Sagar
• Best Mythological /Historical Serials - Jyoti Sagar

In 2005

• Best Children Programme
• Best Art Direction - Mukesh Kalola
• Best Audiography - Sagar Entertainment
• Best Costumes - Nikhat Mariyam
• Best Make-up - Hari Nawar
• Best Visual Effects - Jyoti Sagar

External links

• Hatim Official Site on STAR Plus
• Hatim Production House Website
• Hatim.TV Watch online hatim
• Online ortak hatim portalı.