Kesari Nandan
Kesari Nandan

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Kesari Nandan

2019
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
Hindi

Kesari Nandan wants to wrestle to fulfill her father Hanumant's dream. But Hanumant believes that girls cannot wrestle. Kesari fakes being a boy to wrestle and starts learning wrestling from Hanumant. When people get to know the truth about Kesari, they consider Hanumant wrong. Hanumant gets annoyed and decides to get Kesari married to her friend Unnati Dunavati's brother Jawahar. But Jawahar demands dowry. Kesari breaks off the marriage. Jagat gets paralyzed and Hanumant breaks down thinking his dream will never be fulfilled. Kesari starts working hard to fulfill her father's dream. In the end, Kesari wins the title of India Kesari.

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IMDb7.2/10
Director: Various Directors (episodes)Genres: Drama, Sports

Plot Summary

The series follows Kesari Nandan, a young village girl who dreams of becoming a wrestler, defying societal norms and her father's initial resistance. She trains under her father, a former wrestler himself, and faces numerous challenges both on and off the wrestling mat as she strives to achieve her ambition and make her family proud. The narrative explores themes of female empowerment, perseverance, and the pursuit of passion against all odds.

Critical Reception

While specific critical reviews for the television series 'Kesari Nandan' are not widely aggregated in the same way as films, it was generally received as a well-intentioned show aiming to highlight female empowerment in a male-dominated sport. Audiences appreciated the lead actress's performance and the inspiring storyline, though some noted common tropes found in Indian television dramas.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its inspiring portrayal of a young girl's ambition in wrestling.

  • Appreciated for showcasing female empowerment and breaking traditional gender roles.

  • Noted for its emotional storytelling and family-oriented themes.

Google audience: Audience reception generally focused on the positive message of a young woman pursuing her dreams against societal barriers, particularly within the context of wrestling.

Fun Fact

The lead role of Kesari Nandan was played by Shreya Devi Chaudhary, who was selected after an extensive nationwide casting call, emphasizing the need for an authentic young talent.

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