Shree Ganesh

Shree Ganesh is an Indian mythological television series that aired on Sony Entertainment Television from November 2000 and ended in the year 2001.[1] Directed by Dheeraj Kumar, it follows the story of Hindu God Ganesha portrayed by Jagesh Mukati.

Shree Ganesh
GenreMythology
Based on
Directed byDheeraj Kumar
StarringJagesh Mukati
Country of originIndia
Original languageHindi
No. of seasons1
Production
ProducerZuby Kochhar
Production companyCreative Eye Limited
Release
Original networkSony Entertainment Television
Original releaseNovember 2000 (2000-11) –
2001 (2001)

Plot

It is the narration of the story of Lord Shiva and Parvati's son Ganesha who is considered as remover of any obstacles.

Cast

Production

We did a lot of research, stuck to the scriptures, and made the show with a lot of passion. We worked closely with the research scholars from various states of India. We spent almost two years on the research before Zuby and I decided to make a show.

— Dheeraj Kumar[2]

Speaking about the series, director Dheeraj Kumar said, "Shree Ganesh is a show with many untouched aspects of Lord Ganesh which can be truly understood at dire times."[3]

Reception

The Tribune quoted, "It triumphs due to its slick production values and neatly packaged anecdotes."[4]

As in April 2001, it was garnering a rating of 1.9 TVR in India.[5]

Syndication

Star Plus acquired the broadcast rights for the series in June 2020, during the nationwide coronavirus lockdown, as a substitute to its original programming.[6]

References
  1. "The five most memorable representations of Lord Ganesha on television". Hindustan Times.
  2. "As 'Shree Ganesh' returns to TV, producer Dheeraj Kumar says that mythology is here to stay". The Times of India.
  3. "'Shree Ganesh' TV show to be back on small screen". Zee News.
  4. "War of the lords". The Tribune.
  5. "Bankable mythologicals materialise on TV screens at a fantastic pace". India Today.
  6. "'Shree Ganesh' to be back on small screen". Times of India.
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