Dhadkan Zindaggi Kii

Dhadkan Zindaggi Kii is an Indian medical drama television series that stars Additi Gupta, Rohit Purohit, Vidyut Xavier as the main protagonists with Alma Hussein, Nishant Singh, Raghav Dhirr, Kaushik Chakravorty and Ashwin Mushran as the supporting cast. The show aired from 6 December 2021 to 4 March 2022 on Sony Entertainment Television and was produced by Nilanjana Purkayasstha under Invictus T Mediaworks.

Plot
Dr. Deepika Sinha, a beacon of dedication and passion for medicine, has gracefully assumed the role of Chief Resident at F.M.S Hospital. Her unwavering commitment to her profession has led her to leave behind the comforts of family and love. Tasked with guiding a team of junior residents – the spirited Abhay, vivacious Sia, scholarly Piroz, and ambitious Wasim – Dr. Sinha's journey unfolds amidst a tapestry of dreams, challenges, and unexpected connections.

Abhay, nursing a complex resentment towards his father, aspires to become a Cardiothoracic surgeon. Sia, a lively heiress, dreams of becoming a plastic surgeon. Piroz, a medical prodigy yearning for companionship, has yet to decide on his specialization. Wasim, hailing from humble origins, seeks to dispel judgments quickly formed and dreams of establishing a clinic in his slum.

Amid the collaborative efforts of this diverse team, Dr. Sinha forges deep connections, especially with Abhay, who finds himself captivated by her. As the hospital establishes an Emergency department, Dr. Sinha is confronted with her past when her ex-fiancé, Dr. Vikrant Saxena, assumes the role of ER head. A tumultuous affair ensues, causing ripples of discomfort, especially for Aditi, Vikrant's wife.

Despite the emotional turmoil, Deepika navigates through the complexities of her personal and professional life. Aditi's tragic demise becomes a turning point, with Vikrant blaming Deepika and suffering from PTSD. A new friendship blossoms between Deepika and Nikhil Sardesai, a patient who aids in restoring her lost confidence. The duo's camaraderie evolves, leading Deepika to become the new ER head.

As relationships intertwine and evolve, Deepika decides to take a chance on love with Nikhil, juggling the delicate balance between work and personal life. Vikrant, burdened by guilt, eventually leaves his medical career. Abhay and Wasim embark on new paths, while Piroz finds love in Isha, a fellow resident. Sia discovers solace in Dr. Sameer Roy after failed relationships.

With the arrival of new residents and the recovery of Vikrant, the story unfolds with resilience and determination. Deepika, overcoming hurdles, efficiently manages the ER. Letting go of her past, she embraces a fresh start, culminating in a joyous union with Nikhil. Their marriage becomes a celebration of resilience, inspiring those around them to pursue and achieve their dreams. The show concludes with a jubilant dance, symbolizing triumph over challenges and the enduring spirit of pursuing one's aspirations.

Main

 * Additi Gupta as Dr. Deepika Sinha (senior surgeon, former chief resident and new ER head): Vikrant's ex-fiancé & love interest, Abhay's close friend and Nikhil's wife.
 * Rohit Purohit as Dr. Vikrant Saxena (senior surgeon and former ER head): Deepika's ex fiancé & love interest; Aditi's husband; Suman's brother
 * Vidyut Xavier as Dr. Abhay Sathe (surgeon and junior resident): Sia's ex-boyfriend; Deepika's unrequited lover.

Recurring

 * Alma Hussein as Dr. Sia Advani (surgeon and junior resident): Abhay's and Wasim's ex-girlfriend; Sameer's girlfriend
 * Raghav Dhirr as Dr. Piroz Murgiwala (surgeon and junior resident): Isha's boyfriend; Meera's ex-boyfriend
 * Nishant Singh as Dr. Wasim Ansari (surgeon and junior resident): Sia's ex-boyfriend
 * Sid Makkar as Nikhil Sardesai, a wealthy businessman, CEO of NSM (Nikhil Sardesai Meditech) and Deepika's husband.
 * Meghna Kukreja as Dr. Isha Chakravorty (surgeon and junior resident): PC's niece; Piroz's girlfriend
 * Niranjan Namjoshi as Dr. Amin Ali (senior surgeon)
 * Benaf Dadachandji as Dr. Aditi Saxena (senior pathologist): Vikrant's wife (Dead)
 * Kaushik Chakravorty as Dr. Pranav Chakravorty aka PC (senior surgeon and Director of Medicine at FMS): Deepika's mentor; Isha's uncle.
 * Ashwin Mushran as Jamshed Sheriar (owner of FMS Hospital)
 * Krishna Shetty as Dr. Sameer Roy (senior plastic surgeon and head of Plastic Surgery): Sia's boyfriend; Tania's uncle
 * Mansi Patel as Nurse Madhavi (head nurse)
 * Sanyogita Bhave as Girija Sathe: Abhay's mother; Vinayak's ex-wife
 * Raja Sevak as Dr. Vinayak Paranspare (senior cardio surgeon): Abhay's father; Girija's ex-husband
 * Tanu Vidyarthi as Suman Saxena: Vikrant's sister
 * Urmila Tiwari as Dr. Gayatri Singh (senior gynaecologist)
 * Rajesh Kamboj as Dr. Khanna (senior surgeon and head of General Surgery)
 * Smita Dongre as Dr. Namrata Sharma (senior psychologist and head of Psychology Department)
 * Ssivanyi Thakor as Nurse Meena
 * Devanggana Chauhan as Dr. Devangana Mishra (senior surgeon and new chief resident): Deepika's college friend; Namit's ex-wife
 * Vishesh Sharma as Dr. Veer Mehra (surgeon and junior resident)
 * Kaajal Pattil as Dr. Divya Deshmukh (ex-junior resident)
 * Unknown as Meera: Piroz's ex-girlfriend; Isha's friend
 * Unknown as Namit, Devangana's ex-husband

Development
Dhadkan is a spin-off of the 2002 series of the same name. The series was initially planned with 65 episodes, but later was extended by ten more episodes, for a total of 75 episodes till 4 March.

Casting
Additi Gupta, Rohit Purohit and Vidyut Xavier were cast as the leads. In May 2021, Ashwin Mushran and Kaushik Chakravorty were confirmed to be cast in main roles. Later that month, Alma Hussein, Raghav Dhirr and Nishant Singh joined the cast.

During the latter part of the show, Meghna Kukreja, Sid Makkar and Krishna Shetty joined the show in pivotal roles.

Training
"'It's intriguing and thrilling. When I started working on 'Dhadkan Zindaggi Kii', it was not easy, unlike some of my earlier shows here things have to be kept quite natural and subtle. It had to look like we're doctors and not actors who are playing the role of doctors. So, basically it was challenging, medical terms were difficult, also how dealing with a patient needs to look authentic was tough.'"

"'It gives a lot of scope to experiment since it's an unconventional show. Plus, we are expected to do surgical procedures, learn the medical terms. The script is supervised by actual doctors, so it's hundred per cent authentic. It's challenging to make all of it a part of your act. But how boring it will be if there are no challenges? I'm loving every bit of it,'"

Filming
Principal photography commenced in June 2021 with the lead actors in Mumbai.

Lead actors Additi Gupta and Rohit Purohit announced the wrap up of "Dhadkan Zindaggi Kii" in Mumbai through an Instagram post on 1 February 2022.

Release
Dhadkan Zindaggi Kii was a long-awaited project on Sony Entertainment Television. The first promo of the show was unveiled on 11 November 2021, featuring the protagonists and revealing its release date. It started telecasting from 6 December 2021 at the 10:00 PM time-slot by replacing Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 13.

Soundtrack
Track list

Reception
Dhadkan Zindaggi Kii received generally positive reviews from critics. Srividya Rajesh of IWM Buzz gave the show 4 out of 5 stars, praising the characters' backstories and the depiction of female doctors in a medical setting, though she questioned the hour-long duration of each episode. In a review of the first episode for Pinkvilla, Rasika Deshpande similarly felt that the show's strength was its focus on women's empowerment and applauded the performances of Gupta and Xavier. Telly Express described the show as a "natural and smooth drama" and gave it 4.3 out of 5 stars.