{{short description|Indian television series}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2023}} {{Use Indian English|date=November 2023}} {{Infobox television | image = Meri_Gudiya.jpg | caption = | genre = Drama<br>Fantasy<br>Romance<br>Supernatural | creator = Anirudh Pathak, Resham Sinha | based_on = | writer = Anirudh Pathak <br> Sweta Mishra(Writer Galaxy Studio)<br> Vikas Sharma | director = Mohit Jha, N R Pachisia | starring = Aalisha Panwar<br>Jinisha Bhaduri | country = India | language = Hindi | num_seasons = | num_episodes = 81 <!-- as of 20 March 2020 --><!-- Do not uncomment the preceding text. This field is for a number only and the date should not be visible. --> | producer = Dheeraj Dhoopar | cinematography = Mohan Naidu | company = DD Makers Bharat Fam | network = Star Bharat | first_aired = {{Start date|df=yes|2019|12|16}} | last_aired = {{end date|df=y|2020|3|20}} }} '''''Meri Gudiya''''' was an Indian television fantasy drama series which premiered on 16 December 2019 and is telecasted on Star Bharat.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bizasialive.com/star-bharat-to-launch-new-series-meri-gudiya-in-december/|title=Star Bharat to launch new series 'Meri Gudiya' in December|last=Baddhan|first=Raj|date=2019-11-13|website=BizAsia {{!}} Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-11-14}}</ref> A remake of the Tamil serial ''Neeli'', which inturn is a remake of Kannada serial Neeli, aired on Star Suvarna, it starred Aalisha Panwar and Jinisha Bhadhuri. It ended on 20 March 2020 due to the Corona pandemic.
The production and broadcast of the show was indefinitely halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in India in late March 2020. It was later announced that the show will not be brought back after the lockdown bringing the show to an abrupt ending.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|last=|first=|date=9 June 2020|title=Alisha Panwar: It is sad that our show 'Meri Gudiya' had to go off air|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/alisha-panwar-it-is-sad-that-our-show-meri-gudiya-had-to-go-off-air/articleshow/76281720.cms|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=The Times of India}}</ref>
==Plot== The story revolves around the Gujral family who lives in Shimla. Raghvendra Gujral is a successful businessman who runs his ancestral business of coffee plantations. His wife, Madhuri, is an extremely protective mother of their seven-year-old daughter, Avi. The show highlights the unconditional love of a mother for her daughter.
==Cast== ===Main=== *Aalisha Panwar as Madhuri "Mads" Gujral; Raghavendra's first wife; Parvati's daughter-in-law; Shaurya's sister-in-law; Avi's mother; (2019-2020) (dead character) *Jinisha Bhaduri as Avi Gujral; Raghavendra and Madhuri's daughter; Shaurya's niece; Parvati's granddaughter; (2019-2020)
===Recurring=== *Gaurav S Bajaj as Raghavendra "Raghav" Gujral: Parvati's eldest son; Shaurya's elder brother; Madhuri and Ratrita's husband; Avi's father; (2019–2020) *Vineet Raina as Rahu: Madhuri's enemy; (2020) *Vidisha as Ratrita "Ratri" Gujral (née Arora): Adhrika's younger sister; Raghav's second wife; Parvati's daughter-in-law; Shaurya's sister-in-law; (2019–2020) *Nishigandha Wad as Parvati Gujral: Raghavendra and Shaurya's mother; Madhuri and Ratrita's mother-in-law; Avi's grandmother; (2019-2020) *Rahul Singh as Dr. Rudraksh Kaushal (2019–2020) *Samvedna Suwalka as Piya: Raghav's secretary; (2020) *Sagar Parekh as Shaurya Gujral: Parvati's youngest son; Raghavendra's younger brother; Madhuri and Ratrita's brother-in-law; Avi's uncle; (2019-2020) *Jasmeet Kaur as Adhrika Arora: Ratrita's elder sister (2019–2020) *Surendra Pal as Rajendra "Guruji" Sherawat (2020)
==Production== The first promo of the series was released on 13 November 2019 where Aalisha Panwar and Child actress Jinisha Bhaduri were introduced. <ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.latestly.com/entertainment/tv/meri-gudiya-promo-star-bharats-this-aalisha-panwar-show-is-all-about-a-mothers-undying-love-literally-watch-video-1337922.html/amp|title=Meri Gudiya Promo: Star Bharat's This Aalisha Panwar Show Is All About A Mother's 'Undying' Love|website=Latestly.com|date=15 November 2019 |access-date=2019-12-14}}</ref>
Talking about the series, Star Bharat spokesperson said, "With the launch of Meri Gudiya, we want our audiences to witness the undying affection and concern of a mother for her daughter."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bizasialive.com/star-bharat-set-for-meri-gudiya-launch-this-week/|title=Star Bharat set for 'Meri Gudiya' launch this week|first=Raj|last=Baddhan|website=BizAsia|date=14 December 2019|access-date= 2019-12-14}}</ref>
Anirudh Pathak, the show's producer, said, "Audience has seen many shows on the mother-daughter bond but the unique concept of the show ‘Meri Gudiya’ revolves around a doll depicting the role of a mother. It's a show that will portray the eternal bond a mother shares with her child even after her death."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.televisionpost.com/star-bharat-looks-to-enthrall-viewers-with-new-show-meri-gudiya/|title=Star Bharat looks to enthrall viewers with new show 'Meri Gudiya'|website=Television Post|access-date=2019-12-14}}</ref>
==Broadcast== This show was premiered on 16 December 2019.The shooting of the show was halted due to COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in India in late March. It was later announced that the show will be not brought be back, bringing the show to an abrupt ending.<ref name=":0" />
==References == {{reflist}}
{{Star Bharat Programmes}}
Category:Star Bharat original programming Category:2019 Indian television series debuts Category:Indian drama television series Category:2020 Indian television series endings Category:Television productions cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic