Sailaab is an Indian television series that was directed by Ravi Rai[1] and was broadcast on Zee TV from 1995 to 1998. The show starred actors Sachin Khedekar and Renuka Shahane in lead roles and gained popularity due to its fresh take on relationships.[2]

Sailaab
Directed byRavi Rai
StarringSachin Khedekar
Renuka Shahane
Music byTalat Aziz
Opening theme"Apni Marzi Se" by Jagjit Singh
Original languageHindi
Original release
NetworkZee TV
Release1995 (1995) –
1998 (1998)

Plot edit

Shivani (Renuka Shahane) and Rohit (Sachin Khedekar) love each other. However, Rohit is not professionally established. Shivani's guardian, her older brother, does not approve of their relationship and arranges her marriage with someone else, emotionally blackmailing her to comply. When the former lovers meet after a few years, both are married to other people. Their love for each other is as strong as ever, and they start seeing each other often, though in a platonic way.

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Music edit

The title track is called Apni Marzi Se.[3] It was based on a poem by poet Nida Fazli. Composed by Talat Aziz and sung by renowned ghazal singer, Jagjit Singh, the title track became very popular.

References edit

  1. ^ ""Marketing considerations have overtaken programming needs" : Director Ravi Rai". 18 August 2002.
  2. ^ "Sailaab: A realistic tale of love and broken relationships". hindustantimes.com. 1 December 2016.
  3. ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Sailaab | Hindi Serial | Full Episode - 1 | Renuka Shahane, Sachin Khedekar | Zee TV Show. YouTube.