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| Hamidabai Ki Kothi | |
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| Genre | Drama |
| Written by | Anil Barve |
| Directed by | Swapna Waghmare Joshi Vijaya Mehta |
| Starring | Himani Shivpuri Rasika Dugal Amruta Subhash Sandesh Kulkarni Rahul Kumar Manuj Sharma Ganesh Yadav |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Hindi |
| Production | |
| Producer | Zee Theatre |
| Running time | 2h 18m |
| Original release | |
| Network | Zee Theatre |
Hamidabai Ki Kothi is a 2019 Indian Hindi-language teleplay produced under Zee Theatre and based on a stage play written by Anil Barve. The production is directed by Swapna Waghmare Joshi and Vijaya Mehta and was released on ZEE5.
The teleplay depicts the decline of traditional kotha culture in India and explores themes of cultural transition, survival, and changing artistic traditions.[1]
Plot
editThe story follows Hamidabai, a veteran courtesan and performer who runs a traditional kotha struggling to survive in a changing cultural and economic landscape. As classical music and performance traditions decline, the establishment faces financial pressure and moral dilemmas.
Hamidabai remains committed to preserving the dignity of her art form while resisting commercialization and exploitation. Her daughter Shabbo represents the younger generation caught between tradition and survival.[2]
Cast
edit- Himani Shivpuri as Hamidabai
- Rasika Dugal as Shabbo
- Amruta Subhash as Sayeeda
- Sandesh Kulkarni as Sattar
- Rahul Kumar as Bharwala
- Manuj Sharma as Punter
- Ganesh Yadav as Lukka
Production
editHamidabai Ki Kothi is based on Anil Barve’s Marathi stage play originally staged in the late 1970s and later adapted for screen. The teleplay was produced by Zee Theatre and directed by Swapna Waghmare Joshi and Vijaya Mehta.
The production was noted for revisiting the classical era of kothas and courtesan culture in Indian performing arts.[3]
Release
editReception
editThe teleplay received attention for its portrayal of a fading cultural tradition and the emotional conflict between artistic integrity and economic survival.
Himani Shivpuri, who played the lead role, stated in interviews that the character reflects the emotional and social complexity of performers from the kotha tradition.[4]
The production was also described as part of Zee Theatre’s initiative to revive classic Indian plays for digital audiences.[5]
Additional commentary highlighted the performances of Himani Shivpuri and the ensemble cast, particularly in portraying a declining artistic ecosystem.[6]
References
edit- 1 2 "Hamidabai Ki Kothi". ZEE5. Retrieved 7 June 2026.
- ↑ "Hamidabai ki Kothi OTT Review". The Hans India. Retrieved 7 June 2026.
- ↑ "Hamidabai Ki Kothi – Zee Theatre adaptation". Glamsham. Retrieved 7 June 2026.
- ↑ "Himani Shivpuri interview on Hamidabai Ki Kothi". International Business Times India. Retrieved 7 June 2026.
- ↑ "Hamidabai Ki Kothi on OTT – Zee Theatre initiative". The Hans India. Retrieved 7 June 2026.
- ↑ "Himani Shivpuri on Hamidabai Ki Kothi". Glamsham. Retrieved 7 June 2026.
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