Krishna Mohini

Krishna Mohini
GenreRomance
Drama
Social issue
Created byPawandeep Kaur
Directed byVinod Rautela
StarringSee below
Country of originIndia
Original languageHindi
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes99
Production
ProducerSushanta Das
CinematographyIndranil Singha
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time22 minutes
Production companyBoyhood Productions
Original release
NetworkColors TV
Release29 April (2024-04-29)[1] –
5 August 2024 (2024-08-05)[2]

Krishna Mohini is an Indian Hindi-language television drama series that premiered from 29 April 2024 to 5 August 2024 on Colors TV and streams on JioCinema.[3][4] Produced by Sushanta Das under Boyhood Productions, it stars Debattama Saha, Ketaki Kulkarni, Fahmaan Khan and Mohit K Sachdeva.[5][6][7] It was replaced by Megha Barsenge in its time slot.[8]

Plot

As the sole breadwinner of her family, gifted 21-year-old singer Krishna sets out on a journey to support her younger sibling, struggling with gender identity in the face of life's challenges and societal norms. Later, it is revealed that Mohini, formerly Mohan, has transitioned both socially and physically into a transgender woman.[9]

Cast

Main

  • Debattama Saha as Krishna Joshi Mehta[10]: Bansi and Kaushalya's daughter; Mohini's sister; Shailesh's cousin; Aryaman's wife; Bharat and Rajshree's daughter-in-law; Anshuman and Meghna's sister-in-law; Mohana's mother (2024)
  • Ketaki Kulkarni[11] as
    • Mohan Joshi: Bansi and Kaushalya's son; Krishna brother; Shailesh's cousin (2024) (before transition)
    • Mohini Joshi Thakkar: Bansi and Kaushalya's daughter; Krishna's sister; Shailesh's cousin; Siddharth's wife; Kundan and Srijila's daughter-in-law; Ananya and Piya's sister-in-law (2024) (after transition)
  • Fahmaan Khan as Aryaman "Arya" Mehta[12]: Bharat and Rajshree's son; Anshuman and Meghna's brother; Krishna's husband; Bansi and Kaushalya's son-in-law; Mohini's brother-in-law; Mohana's father (2024)
  • Mohit K Sachdeva as Siddharth "Sid" Thakkar: Kundan and Srijila's son; Ananya and Piya's brother; Dayawanti's grandson; Mohini's husband; Bansi and Kaushalya's son-in-law; Krishna's brother-in-law (2024)

Recurring

Joshi family

  • Faiz Mohammed Khan as Bansi Joshi: Kaushalya's husband; Krishna and Mohini's father; Aryaman and Siddharth's father-in-law; Mohana's grandfather (2024)
  • Atin Taneja as Shailesh Joshi: Bansi and Kaushalya's nephew; Krishna and Mohini's cousin; Mohana's uncle; Kumud's husband (2024)
  • Preeti Singh as Kumud Joshi: Shailesh's wife (2024)
  • Yogeshraj Bedi as Krishna foster's brother: Ratna's husband (2024)
  • Kajal Rathore as Ratna Joshi: Krishna's bestfriend and sister–in–law (2024)

Mehta family

  • Jaya Ojha as Rajshree Mehta: Bharat's wife; Aryaman, Anshuman and Meghna's mother; Krishna and Esha's mother-in-law; Mohana's grandmother (2024)
  • Abhishek Soni as Anshuman Mehta: Bharat and Rajshree's son; Aryaman and Meghna's brother; Esha's husband (2024)
  • Sejal Jaiswal as Esha Mehta[13]: Anshuman's wife; Bansi and Rajshree's daughter-in-law; Aryaman and Meghna's sister-in-law (2024)
  • Priyanjali Uniyal as Meghna Mehta: Bharat and Rajshree's daughter; Aryaman and Anshuman's sister (2024)

Thakkar family

  • Farida Patel Venkat / Farida Dadi as Dayawanti Thakkar: Kundan's mother; Srijila's mother-in-law; Siddharth, Ananya and Piya's grandmother (2024)
  • Naveen Saini as Kundan Thakkar: Dayawanti's son; Srijila's husband; Siddharth, Ananya and Piya's father; Mohini's father-in-law (2024)
  • Ashita Dhawan as Srijila Thakkar: Kundan's wife, Siddharth, Ananya and Piya's mother; Mohini's mother-in-law (2024)
  • Anoushka Chauhan as Ananya Thakkar[14]: Kundan and Srijila's daughter; Siddharth and Piya's sister; Dayawanti's granddaughter (2024)
  • Apeksha Malviya as Piya Thakkar[15]: Kundan and Srijila's daughter; Siddharth and Ananya's sister; Dayawanti's granddaughter (2024)

Others

  • Himanshu Awasthi as Ketan: Aryaman's assistant (2024)
  • Navya Singh as Anuradha[16]: A Professor; Mohini's teacher (2024)

Production

Development

The show tackles the social issue by showcasing gender identity as problems faced by trans gender and received both positive comments and negative feedback.[17][18][19][20]

Casting

Fahmaan Khan and Debattama Saha were roped to play the leads as Krishna Joshi and Aryaman Mehta respectively.[21][22][23] Sejal Jaiswal Joined the show as Esha Mehta, a fashion designer.[24][25] Anoushka Chauhan was cast as Ananya.[26]

Release

The first promo was released in May 2024.[27][28] The show premiered on 29 April at 7 p.m.[29][30] The final shooting of the series wrapped up on 30 June 2024.[31]

References

  1. ↑ "Colors announces launch of 'Krishna Mohini'". 29 April 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  2. ↑ "Exclusive - Fahmaan Khan and Debattama Saha's Krishna Mohini to end on August 5". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  3. ↑ "Colors confirms launch date for 'Krishna Mohini'". 9 April 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  4. ↑ "Colors to axe 'Udaariyaan', 'Suhaagan' & 'Krishna Mohini'". 21 July 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  5. ↑ "Debattama Saha practices riding a scooty for new show 'Krishna Mohini'; calls it a 'challenge'". The Times of India. 23 April 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  6. ↑ "Exclusive! Ketaki Kulkarni to play lead in Fahmaan Khan starrer upcoming show". The Times of India. 9 February 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  7. ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: Fahmaan on missing in first promo of Krishna Mohini; 'They keep best for last'". PINKVILLA. 26 April 2024. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  8. ↑ "'Megha Barsenge' to replace 'Krishna Mohini' on Colors in August". 12 July 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  9. ↑ Pillay, Neolin (6 June 2024). "5 Reasons You Should Be Watching Krishna Mohini - UrbanAsian.com". Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  10. ↑ "Debattama Saha on bagging Krishna Mohini, says, "This time with a new pen, started writing a new chapter and gave my heart and soul to it"". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  11. ↑ "Exclusive- Ketaki Kulkarni had to cut her long hair to play Mohan in Krishna Mohini, says 'I was in tears when we cut my long hair, it is quite challenging to play a boy'". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  12. ↑ IANS (8 June 2024). "For Fahmaan Khan, Sets Of 'Krishna Mohini' 'Became His 'Personal Music Academy'". Outlook India. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  13. ↑ "Sejal Jaiswal joins the cast of Krishna Mohini, says 'It's my TV comeback after six months'". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  14. ↑ "Exclusive - Krishna Mohini actress Anoushka Chauhan on entourage culture: This prevails because of people who are either privileged or upstarts". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  15. ↑ "Exclusive - Krishna Mohini actress Anoushka Chauhan on entourage culture: This prevails because of people who are either privileged or upstarts". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  16. ↑ "Krishna Mohini actress Navya Singh: Why are trans actors offered only cameos?". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  17. ↑ Majumder), Phelian (Prantika (2 June 2024). "'Krishna Mohini' Backlash: Why Is India Still Not Ready for a Pride March on TV?". TheQuint. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  18. ↑ Radz, Mx (12 June 2024). "'Krishna Mohini' And The Politics Of Queer Pride On Prime-Time TV". Feminism in India. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  19. ↑ "Fahmaan Khan describes 'saarthis' as a guiding light; says, "Krishna Mohini is a tribute to these saarthis" : Bollywood News". Bollywood Hungama. 28 April 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  20. ↑ Pillay, Neolin (13 May 2024). "Krishna Mohini: A Brave & Unconventional story". Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  21. ↑ "Krishna Mohini's Debattama Saha Speaks Of Battling Tough Mental Health: 'I Came Out Of It By Myself'". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  22. ↑ Singh, Simran. "Debattama Saha overcomes her water phobia for Krishna Mohini, actress reveals 'I initially hesitated...'". DNA India. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  23. ↑ "Debattama Saha opens up about her character's love for scooty in Krishna Mohini; says, "Her scooty is her trusted companion that helps her multitask" : Bollywood News". Bollywood Hungama. 23 April 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  24. ↑ "Sejal Jaiswal Joins Debattama Saha, Fahmaan Khan's Show Krishna Mohini". TimesNow. 31 March 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  25. ↑ "Sejal Jaiswal Joins TV Show 'Krishna Mohini' Cast, To Play Fashion Designer". TeluguStop.com. 31 March 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  26. ↑ IANS (12 July 2024). "'Small yet different': 'Krishna Mohini' actress Anoushka Chauhan looks back at her first pay". IANS News. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  27. ↑ "In Video: First promo of 'Krishna Mohini' on Colors". 29 March 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  28. ↑ IANS (27 April 2024). "'Krishna Mohini' is a bold show that comes with its risks & rewards: Debattama Saha". Cityairnews. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  29. ↑ "Colors explore the bonding of brother-sister relationship with new show 'Krishna Mohini' at 7 PM". 29 April 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  30. ↑ "TV Actor Fahmaan Khan Says 'Accept What You Get' With 'No Background' From The Industry - Exclusive". India.com. 16 June 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  31. ↑ "Fahmaan Khan & Debattama Saha Wrap Up Shoot Of Their Show Krishna Mohini, Bid Final Adieu". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
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