Dr. Aarambhi
| Dr. Aarambhi | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Genre | |
| Created by | Mukta Dhond |
| Inspired by | Doctor Cha by Jung Yeo-rang |
| Directed by | Shubham Upadyay |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Hindi |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 169 |
| Production | |
| Producers | Mukta Dhond Rohit Pravin Patil |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 20 minutes |
| Production company | Malhar Content Creations |
| Original release | |
| Network | Colors TV |
| Release | 27 January 2026 – present |
Dr. Aarambhi is an Indian Hindi-language television drama series that premiered on Colors TV on 27 January 2026 and streams digitally on JioHotstar.[1][2][3] Produced by Mukta Dhond under Malhar Content Creations, starring Aishwarya Khare, Arjit Taneja, Aditya Redij and Anjum Fakih.[4] The series is loose adaptation of the K-drama, Doctor Cha.[5]
Plot
Dr. Aarambhi Chaudhary, a brilliant gold medallist and AIPMT topper, stands at the threshold of a promising medical career when she chooses to set it aside after marriage. Devoting herself entirely to her new family, she embraces the roles of dutiful daughter-in-law, supportive wife, and caring mother, quietly shelving her own ambitions to nurture her household.[6]
As the years pass, her husband, Dr. Vishwas Tandon, rises to prominence as the celebrated face of their medical legacy, while Aarambhi's sacrifices remain unseen. The fragile balance of her life shatters when she discovers his affair with Dr. Avantika Mehta. Confronted by betrayal and emotional manipulation, Aarambhi is forced to reevaluate the choices that defined her identity. Refusing to remain in the shadows any longer, she resolves to reclaim her independence, return to medicine, and rebuild her life on her own terms.[7]
Cast
Main
- Aishwarya Khare as Dr. Aarambhi Chaudhary[8]: An honest doctor; Balbir and Manju's daughter; Arun's sister; Vishwas's estranged wife and enemy; Dhruv's love interest; Vihaan's mother; Avantika's enemy (2026–present)
- Arjit Taneja as Dhruv Chawla: Dev and Mrs. Chawla's son; Nyra's brother; Kunika's grandson; Aarambhi's love interest; Avantika, Dimple, Sunil and Vishwas's enemy (2026–present)
- Aditya Redij as Dr. Vishwas Tandon[9]: A dishonest doctor and the corrupt co-owner of NeoPulse Hospital; Sunil and Dimple's elder son; Raj's estranged brother; Aarambhi's estranged husband and enemy; Avantika's lover; Vihaan and Sania's father; Dhruv's enemy (2026–present)
- Anjum Fakih as Dr. Avantika Mehta: A dishonest doctor; Vishwas's lover; Sania's mother; Aarambhi and Dhruv's enemy (2026–present)
Recurring
- Neena Cheema as Kunika Chawla: The honest co–owner and Trustee of NeoPulse Hospital; Aarambhi's employer and well-wisher; Dev's mother; Nyra and Dhruv's grandmother (2026–present)
- Israil Ghanchi as Vihaan Tandon: Vishwas and Aarambhi's son; Sania's half-brother (2026–present)
- Bhuvnesh Shetty as Balbir Chaudhary: Manju's husband; Aarambhi and Arun's father; Vihaan's grandfather (2026–present)
- Jyoti Joshi as Manju Chaudhary: Balbir's wife; Aarambhi and Arun's mother; Vihaan's grandmother (2026–present)
- Preetish Manas as Arun Chaudhary: Balbir and Manju's son; Aarambhi's brother (2026–present)
- Shailesh Datar as Dr. Sunil Tandon: A dishonest doctor; Dimple's husband; Vishwas and Raj's father; Vihaan and Sania's grandfather; Dhruv's enemy (2026–present)
- Lubna Salim as Dimple Tandon: Sunil's wife; Vishwas and Raj's mother; Vihaan and Sania's grandmother; Dhruv's enemy (2026–present)
- Abhishek Verma as Dr. Raj Tandon: An honest doctor; Sunil and Dimple's estranged younger son; Vishwas's estranged brother; Nyra's ex-fiancé; Manmeet's love interest (2026–present)
- Mohini Sapnani as Nyra Malhotra: Dev's daughter; Dhruv's sister; Raj's ex-fiancée and love interest (2026)
- Mehul Nisar as Dr. Harish "Harry" Tandon: A dishonest doctor; Sunil's brother; Nandita's husband (2026–present)
- Meera Sarang as Nandita Tandon: Harish's wife (2026–present)
- Aria Sakaria as Sania Tandon: Avantika and Vishwas' daughter; Vihaan's half-sister (2026–present)
- Jayati Narula as Radhika: Aarambhi's friend (2026)
- Sumit Singh/Deepa Rao as Dr. Manmeet Arora: An honest doctor; Aarambhi's colleague, donor and well-wisher; Sunny's ex–wife; Raj's love interest (2026)/(2026–present)
- Ankit Khare as Sunny Arora: Manmeet's ex–husband (2026–present)
- Rohit Mehta as Dev Malhotra[10]: Dhruv and Nyra's father (2026)
Special appearances
- Ayesha Singh as Mannat Khanna from Mannat – Har Khushi Paane Ki (2026)
- Adnan Khan as Vikrant Saluja from Mannat – Har Khushi Paane Ki (2026)
- Mona Vasu as Aishwarya Khanna Raisingh from Mannat – Har Khushi Paane Ki (2026)
- Sharain Khanduja as Mallika Raisingh from Mannat – Har Khushi Paane Ki (2026)
Production
Casting
In December 2025, Anjum Fakih was announced enter the series as Dr. Avantika.[11] In April, Sumit Singh portraying Dr. Manmeet was replaced without prior notice.[12] Arjit Taneja entered the show in May 2026 to portray Dhruv.[13]
Release
The series was confirmed release on 27 January 2026.[14]
Ratings
| Week | Year | BARC Viewership | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRP | Ranking | |||
| Week 08 | 2026 | 1.2 | 16 | [15] |
| Week 22 | 2026 | 1.2 | 13 | [16] |
| Week 23 | 2026 | 1.1 | 16 | [17] |
References
- ↑ "COLORS' 'Dr. Aarambhi' charts powerful journey from self-sacrifice to self-worth". Indian Broadcasting World. 27 January 2026. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
- ↑ "Dr Aarambhi series to premiere on January 27 on Colors and JioHotstar". bestmediainfo.com. Retrieved 2026-07-23.
- ↑ "COLORS expands prime-time slate with new fiction launch 'Dr. Aarambhi' at 8 PM". 2026-01-27. Retrieved 2026-07-23.
- ↑ Team, News Desk (2026-01-27). "COLORS announces new drama 'Dr. Aarambhi'". Retrieved 2026-07-23.
- ↑ "Fans Call Juhi Mui, 'Disappointing' Indian Remake of K-Drama 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo'". iDiva. 2026-06-15. Retrieved 2026-07-23.
- ↑ "Dr. Aarambhi OTT release date, cast, plot and everything about Aishwarya Khare's inspiring medical drama". www.ottplay.com. Retrieved 2026-07-23.
- ↑ Singh, Sonali (2026-02-26). "EXCLUSIVE: Aishwarya Khare REACTS To Dr Aarambhi Being Compared With Rupali Ganguly's 'Anupamaa'; Says, "Aap Kisi Ainvayi Show Se…"". Bollywood Bubble. Retrieved 2026-07-23.
- ↑ "Aishwarya Khare gets real about preparing to play a doctor on 'Dr. Aarambhi'; says 'I worked on medical terms, hospital etiquette, and even how a doctor carries herself'". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-08-25.
- ↑ "Taking a break was my personal choice, says Aditya Redij". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-08-25.
- ↑ "Rohit Mehta: I enjoy playing characters that have depth and complexity". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-08-25.
- ↑ Maheshwari, Neha (1 December 2025). "Anjuum Faakih returns to fiction after two and a half years, to play the antagonist in Arambhi". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ↑ "Sumit Singh reveals her last minute replacement in the show, Dr Aarambhi, clarifies "I was informed on the last day"". Moneycontrol.
- ↑ "Arjit Taneja's entry as Dhruv stirs new equations in 'Dr. Aarambhi'; says 'He's flamboyant, outspoken, and unapologetically confident'". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-07-23.
- ↑ Deep, Johar (14 January 2026). "Colors confirms launch date of 'Dr Aarambhi'". Biz Asia. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ↑ "TRP Report: Kyunku Saas Bhi Kabhi Thi 2 rules the roost, Tumm Se Tumm Tak surpasses Anupamaa". Moneycontrol.
- ↑ Deep, Johar (11 June 2026). "India TV Ratings: ZEE TV shows continue to lead in weekly chart". BizAsiaLive. Retrieved 26 June 2026.
- ↑ Tapiawala, Shachi (19 June 2026). "TRP Report: Ganga Mai Ki Betiyaan and Vasudha compete closely". Moneycontrol. Retrieved 26 June 2026.