Akbar Ka Bal Birbal

Akbar Ka Bal... Birbal (transl... Akbar's Power Birbal) is an Indian Hindi historical comedy show that aired on Star Bharat.[2] The show starred Ali Asgar and Vishal Kotian as Akbar and Birbal respectively. This show is based on folktales of mighty Mughal Emperor Akbar and his witty and trusted courtier Birbal. This show revolves around Akbar and Birbal's friendship. This show is produced by Nikhil Sinha under the banner of Triangle Film Company.[3][4]

Akbar Ka Bal Birbal
GenreHistorical comedy
Based onAkbar Birbal's folktales
Written byTimir Kireet Bakshi
Bunty Rathore
Balwinder Suri
Screenplay byBunty Rathore
Story byTimir Kireet Bakshi
Directed byMukesh Kumar Singh
StarringAli Asgar
Vishal Kotian
Aditi Sajwan
Charu Asopa
Pawan singh
Vijhay Badlaani
Rose Sardana Poddar
Sumit Arora
Malkhan Singh Gaur
Theme music composerJitesh Panchal
Country of originIndia
Original languageHindi
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes55
Production
ProducersNikhil Sinha
Sohanna Sinha
CinematographyKaran Indoriya
EditorSatya Sharma
Running time20-22 minutes
Production companyTriangle Films Company
Release
Original networkStar Bharat
Picture format
Original release31 August 2020 (2020-08-31) - 27 November 2020 (2020-11-27)[1]

Cast

Production

Filming

The series was filmed at the historical sets created in Mumbai.[8]

Cancellation and resuming

The show was abruptly axed midway by the channel on 23 October 2020 due to its very low trp of 0.1.[9] But, on 18 November 2020, it started telecasting its remaining few bank episodes on the morning slot of 7:30 am.[10]

Reception

The Times of India stated, "A lot of twists with a heavy pinch of entertainment that is what Akbar Ka Bal…Birbal has been. With every new episode, the makers have made sure to keep the audience engaged with their powerful content."[11]

References
  1. "Indiawaali Maa to Lockdown Ki Love Story: 5 new shows to premiere today". India Today.
  2. "Actor Ali Asgar will now play Akbar in new fiction comedy, Akbar Ka Bal Birbal: 'Wanted this character in my resume'". Hindustan Times.
  3. "Ali Asgar is 'honoured' to play Akbar in new show - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-09-03.
  4. Delhi, BestMediaInfo Bureau; September 01; 2020. "Star Bharat launches two new shows 'Akbar Ka Bal…Birbal' and 'Gangs of Filmistan'". www.bestmediaifo.com. Retrieved 2020-09-03.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. "Akbar Ka Bal Birbal's Aditi Sajwan aka Rani Saheba's new best friend on the sets of the show". The Times of India.
  6. "Charu Asopa does her own makeup for Akbar Ka Bal Birbal". The Times of India.
  7. "Sooraj Thapar joins the cast of Akbar Ka Bal... Birbal". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
  8. "Akbar Ka Bal Birbal artists play cricket amid power supply cut in Mumbai - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-11-26.
  9. "Ali Asgar and Vishal Kotian's show 'Akbar Ka Bal...Birbal' abruptly goes off air". The Times of India.
  10. "Akbar Ka Bal Birbal: Show goes off-air, confusion continues". ABP News.
  11. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/sooraj-thapar-joins-akbar-ka-bal-birbal-says-was-initially-afraid-to-step-out-from-my-house-due-to-the-pandemic/articleshow/78553781.cms

See also
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